New Home Construction in Pontiac.

“Diane did an amazing job transforming our house into the perfect home! When we sold our house this past spring everyone kept commenting on the amazing design! Diane also did an amazing job managing the project - so much that I kept saying "doing a reno is easy"! I realize it was easy as Diane was carrying all my stress. She managed the timelines and the budget brilliantly! And of course - she was very easy and professional. I was always confident with her advice - I knew it was well researched and thought through! I also knew that the contracts she provided and the payments she approved were done correctly - and I didn't have to worry about issues with contractors. My husband and I would highly recommend her! Jennifer”

“I have had the good pleasure of working with Amsted Design Build for almost 15 years on a wide range of projects. Their project supervision & construction teams are first rate, and they have provided my clients with many award winning results! They are a great choice for any renovation project.”

“I have worked with SAI Consulting on many projects over the years both commercial and residential. This design firm has great vision, capturing the designs of their clients. Whether it is a simple or complex design, SAI Consulting has the expertise. Scott takes a lot of pride in his designs. He is reliable, responsible, reasonable and accountable. He is one of the best designers which I have worked with as a structural engineer.”

“My wife and I interviewed several architects. What we found interesting about John was his unique approach. We knew we would get his full attention and that was exactly what he delivered. Building an infill is tricky. Maximizing natural light and interesting sight lines was a challenge that John was up for. In the end our home is something that we were thrilled with. With time the small but important design details constantly remind us of how special and talented John is. John Donkin has a unique portfolio and provides individual and focused attention to each project.”

“A young, dynamic and creative team who are all about the client's needs, with some of the smallest egos to be found in the field. In-house passive house certification means they have the rare ability to design houses that are high-performing in terms of energy-efficiency while fully integrating good aesthetic design. Excellent communicators who bring together the right people to see a project through. We've been very happy with them.”

“Houry is a gifted Architectural Designer with all the qualities you'd look for in a talented, modern, and creative architect. Her design is clean, with elements of nature seamlessly merging the styles for both beauty, and function.”

“We worked with Jason for designing a new modern home in Gatineau (Quebec). We were pleased with the house Jason designed for us. Jason is very professional and pleasant to work with. I would defitely recommand Jason for any of your remodelling or new construction projects. Nous avons bien aimé travaillé avec Jason pour créer notre maison moderne à partir de nos idées et critères. Il est très professionnel et agréable à traveiller avec. Je vous le recommande fortement. Tina & Yan Gatineau, Québec Canada”

“We contracted with Open Concept Home Design in 2012 to design and build a major addition to our modest 1400 sf bungalow. We met with five other design build companies in the area but were most impressed with OCHD. The design process was handled by Niels, the owner, and it was a fun collaborative process that resulted in a floor plan that met all of our wish list with a beautiful exterior that seemlessly integrated the existing structure. Our home was transformed from a cramped little house to a gracious living space with room to entertain large crowds, closets everywhere (!), a beautiful master bedroom and ensuite and a huge kitchen and adjacent dining area. The end result was everything we wanted and more, on time and on budget (they are known for tight cost control). The building process was extremely well executed with constant oversight by OCHD to ensure that no detail was overlooked. OCHD took care of everything, we only had to make the fun decisions like choosing finishes or paint colours, but even there we were given lots of suggestions when we couldn't decide or were suffering from "decision exhaustion". Yet if we wanted to make changes along the way, those were easily accommodated. If you are a homeowner contemplating a renovation or new build, you would do well to at least meet with OCHD for a free consult. Reasonable construction costs, excellent design sense, a great client-builder relationship, and most importantly a beautiful final product - your new home! I can honestly say that working with OCHD was a pleasure and one of the best things to happen to our family. June 29, 2013”

“For a custom house on a narrow lot located in the emerging Ottawa urban village of Hintonburg, we wanted an architect 1. with an award winning portfolio of resolutely modern residences; 2. with designs demonstrating sensitivity to a site’s “sense of place;” 3. with tight urban infill experience; and with a solid record on cost control. Colizza Bruni Architects was selected because of a long record of strong house designs that included many delightfully expressive infill houses that have shown sensitivity for the Hintonburg’s historic, mixed-residential/light industrial character. The architects worked closely with us on the design; they responded with a powerful but cost effective exterior option (orange rusted steel) to our request for more colour; and provided unique designs for the kitchen, entrance bench/shelving, stairs, landscaping and a later added loft in the light tower, all of which give the house its own distinct character. They came up with various design solutions to maximize interior light despite the narrow site and to ensure visual connection with the lot's 60 ft spruce tree in the back yard The firm's fixed cost model based on decades of experience assisted in controlling costs. They sustained an excellent relationship with both us as clients and the project management team overseeing the build. Approvals and inspections all went without a hitch.”

“We have worked with John at HDD for a number of years on many projects and continue to work with him on a regular basis. He is very profession, has a high attention to detail, and has great communication skills. Through the years we have found him to be extremely helpful and that he has great vision to create wonderful designs. We highly recommend John to anyone looking for a professional architectural technologist.”