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“My wife and I have worked with Richard on several projects, from a bedroom addition to cottage retreat and finally art studio transformation. We keep coming back to Richard, because in addition to his architectural problem-solving skills we always know that we can count on his creativity, attention to detail, and excellent project management abilities. From the beginning design consultations to product selection and placement, no detail is overlooked and Richard's own enthusiasm for our projects almost seemed to eclipse our own. Richard's attention to detail begins with the first client meeting, making sure that he understands your vision above all else before he ever picks up his pencil to create. In working for us, he helped transform an attic space of our home into a stunning master suite, bringing transitional elegance that gave needed spark to our space, while respecting the historic integrity of our century home. Later, when we bought our northern getaway, he transformed the drafty, characterless barn of a building that we had purchased, into a truly one-of-kind masterpiece that was at once a home, and at home in its setting. Later, I came to know Richard as an artisan supplier on some of his projects. Through this I experienced his attention to the overall project vision and client expectations from behind the scenes. And, like any good conductor, he made sure that all of the contractors on the project were in tune and playing together, so that the final melody was harmonious and advanced to the final vision and to the client's ultimate delight. I would have no hesitation recommending Richard for any project, from the mundane to the marvelous.”

“I contacted The Building Permit Guy to help me work through the hurdles of renovating a rental property (house) in Hamilton. John was a consummate professional, knowledgeable and friendly, who listened to my concerns and provided insights to guide my decisions. His designs were top-notch and he took the time to cover every problem I encountered. Highly recommended for anyone looking for great design work and to speed up their permit process!”

“We hired Richard Kossak from New Age Design to create a large family home for us. The project consisted of an existing historical home surrounded by additions on three sides. The design challenge Richard faced was to give us the new space we required and still preserve the existing historical home. His inspiration and experience truly shows in the finished project, we are extremely happy. We can highly recommend New Age Design to anyone who is looking for a professional design experience. Fred Seymour & Carolyn Campbell”

“10/10 recommend! The team at Southwood Homes exceeded our expectations with their swift and efficient design process for our new detached garage. We couldn't be happier with the final outcome, which perfectly complements our home. We highly recommend Southwood Homes for any home design project.”

“Joel was amazing to work with. He got right into my head and created a home that met and exceeded my expectations. He was very insightful right from the beginning, from home placement on the lot to making the home appealing and functional. Joel was a wealth of information and provided me with not only products to choose from but an endless list of quality tradesmen to help with the project. The house is going to be featured in Canadian Homes and Cottages in October 2012.”

“I am so pleased to be working with Rojas Empire of Design Inc. RED is truly professional company and has got a great team. Henry is instrumental for the successful outcome of the projects RED takes up. Time is an essence and RED always delivered projects in time. I have been associated with RED for more than three years now and I am amazed with the quality production of drawings all the time with so much details. I extend my heartiest congratulations for such an amazing growth RED has experienced. Keep it up, RED and Team.”

“Darren and the team at Structured Creations were a dream to collaborate with. When we took our 100 year old home to the brick, Darren guided us through returning it to a neo Art Deco look. And long after the design phase was over, he kept in touch and helped us overcome any obstacles during construction. It was reassuring to have a calm and knowledgeable expert on our side who appreciated the importance of attention to detail on such an extensive renovation.”

“He is all qualities you could ever want in an architect. Most importantly talent to envision, talent to listen, talent to suggest not take over. And a respected human being. I would hire Gus again and again. From small to large he will provide the same service.”

“We worked with BLR drafting & design on our new home. Bernie was able to work from our style selected through Houzz photos and put our ideas on paper in an efficient and timely manner. We switched from a two storey to a bungalow during our design and Bernie was able to seamlessly transition our look. Although the project is not yet complete, we have had numerous compliments on the design. We would definitely recommend BLR drafting & design.”

“We highly recommend Captive Designs for their knowledge, responsiveness and professionalism. We had a great experience working with them and appreciate the thoughtful design management and attention to detail that went into the project.”