Architecture, Led by Listening
Four practice areas.
One process.
Every project begins with a conversation.
Custom Residential
Your home should be as unique as the life you live in it.
We design new homes, additions, and renovations across Metro Vancouver, shaped by site analysis, natural materials, and a long view of how the space will serve you.
What's included- Site analysis and feasibility study
- Schematic design through construction documents
- Material, lighting, and interior architecture
- Construction administration and site visits
Institutional
Schools and civic buildings shape how people learn, gather, and grow.
We bring institutional-scale expertise from BC's school district work, with the same human-centred attention that defines all our work.
What's included- Stakeholder consultation and visioning
- Code, zoning, and authority coordination
- Full architectural design and documentation
- Collaborative delivery with established institutional firms
Commercial
Offices and interior architecture that elevate brand and occupant wellbeing.
Architecture that works as hard as the business inside it.
What's included- Tenant improvements and commercial fit-outs
- New-build offices and workspaces
- Adaptive reuse and renovation
- Brand-aligned interior architecture
Indigenous & Cultural
Culturally significant buildings designed in deep consultation with community elders, leaders, and members.
We honour cultural protocol and connection to the land at every phase.
The goal is buildings that serve the community now, and carry meaning forward to the next generation.
What's included- Community and elder consultation throughout design
- Land-based and culturally responsive design strategies
- Administrative, educational, and gathering buildings
- Collaboration with Indigenous-led design and construction teams
Client Testimonial
"I have had the privilege of collaborating with Elmira through Stone River Design Build Group on projects of great cultural significance with Indigenous communities. She has consistently demonstrated an extraordinary ability to listen, understand, and translate cultural values into designs that are both respectful and inspiring. On a more personal note, she also designed my family's private residence. The result is a home that genuinely feels like an expression of who we are, elevated in ways we could never have imagined without her guidance."
Our Process
Discovery
A free consultation to understand your vision, lifestyle, budget, and timeline. We listen before we draw.
Concept
Initial sketches and 3D renderings bring your vision to life. Multiple directions, one clear recommendation.
Development
Refining every detail from floor plans to fixtures. Materials, systems, and spatial flow locked in.
Documents
Permit-ready plans with full specifications. Every dimension, every detail, ready for construction.
Construction
We stay involved through construction, ensuring built quality matches design intent. Your vision, realized.
Every Project Begins With a Conversation
Book a free Discovery consultation and tell us about your vision.
Schedule a Consultation