Architrix Design Studio is a house design company that is focused on creating exceptional homes.
We are currently seeking a talented Design Technologist, passionate about residential architecture and looking to establish a career in this industry to join our team.
During a recent trip to Europe, in particular Barcelona and Florence, I noticed two very distinct uses for entry doors that I felt set the artistic tone for each of these very distinct cities. Continue Reading…
Has the time come to replace that aging dinosaur of a hot water tank or that inefficient noisy gas furnace? Or even better yet, considering a complete or partial renovation of your house? If the answer is yes and you’re looking for financing options, we just came across one from VanCity Bank that has been available since late 2010. Continue Reading…
With renovation work well underway on the Ko Residence, one component left on the table is the reconditioning of the exterior entry stair. Barring the fact that an infinite number of things can be done to these stairs, we established a minimal deconstruction – simple design criteria. Now one could say “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it”, but this is where the idea of a holistic approach becomes a factor in design – where the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. Continue Reading…
As one of my very first projects the Campbell Residence was an education in ‘big impact through small measures’. Alan and Tara Campbell were looking to revitalize their aging home. Working within their budget a plan was conceived to paint some new character onto this old home. Continue Reading…
This years GVHBA Renovation Award winners were recently announced and we are proud to be part of the winning teams for two esteemed categories.
Join us and the Vancouver Heritage Foundation on a tour of six laneway homes. The showcased laneway homes are special in that they have been developed on lots where the principal home was retained. The tour hopes to begin a dialogue that explores the vitalization of our lanes without disturbing the heritage of our streets.
It’s been sometime since the first notion of trading in the noise and lights of the big city for a quieter life in the suburbs. Only in recent years have we seen the reverse trend. The ever rising price of gasoline, the countless hours lost in one’s daily commute, and fractured in family lives are all influencing people to rethink their lifestyle choices. Continue Reading…
Kitchen design has a huge impact on the proper function of the homes Architrix designs. Depending on lifestyle, family composition and the space plan of your home, a person can very easily spend the majority of their time in the kitchen; meal prep, eating, clean-up, homework/work, etc. Here are 31 rules of thumb for effective kitchen design: Continue Reading…
When designing a new house, we focus on designing functional spaces that create a balanced interior layout and strong exterior form. Careful attention is given to daylight patterns and window openings are carefully placed to balance heat loss and gains. Inspiration is also taken from houses in the area in order to contribute to the overall streetscape. Continue Reading…
414 – 55 Water Street
Vancouver, BC, Canada
