Renovations and additions
Additions and whole-house renovations that respect what's already there.
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A house built around how you live
We design custom homes for Toronto homeowners, from first sketch to final detail, with natural light and honest materials throughout.
- Licensed OAA architects
- Natural light, honest materials
- Close attention to how you live
Toronto Urban Design Award
Recognized 2022 for design excellence
Custom homes
Designed around your daily life
Every custom home begins with how a household moves, gathers and rests.
Site and light
We study the sun, the street and the lot before we draw a single wall.
Plans that fit your life
Room by room, we design around how your household actually lives.
Honest materials
Wood, stone and light chosen to age well and feel right underfoot.
Permit-ready drawings
Complete drawing sets prepared for City of Toronto permit and construction.
Our process
From first sketch to finished home
Every custom home moves through the same stages, from first conversation to the day you move in.
- Step 1
Initial consultation
We meet to discuss your site, your household, your budget and your goals, and decide together whether we are the right studio for your custom home.
Confirm scope and fee
- Step 2
Concept design
We study your site, test massing and light, sketch options and present a concept design for your custom home that reflects how you plan to live there.
Approve the concept before we proceed
- Step 3
Design development
We refine the floor plan, select materials and finishes, and prepare detailed drawings for your approval, working closely with you through each round of design development until every detail is resolved.
- Step 4
Permit and tender
We submit a complete drawing set to the City of Toronto for permit, and prepare documents your builder can use to price and tender the construction of your home.
- Step 5
Construction administration
We stay involved once construction begins, visiting site, reviewing progress and answering questions from your builder, to make sure the finished custom home matches the drawings we designed together.
Move into a house built around how you live
Why Atelier North
Why Toronto homeowners choose Atelier North
Design excellence recognized across Toronto, grounded in careful, honest work.
Licensed architects
Every custom home is led by architects licensed by the Ontario Association of Architects.
Award-recognized design
Our studio received the Toronto Urban Design Award in 2022.
Based in Toronto
Our studio on Queen Street East designs for Toronto's lots, bylaws and climate.
Natural light first
Every custom home is planned around how light moves through the site and the day.
Custom homes
Questions about your custom home
Answers to what Toronto homeowners ask before starting a new build.
How much does a custom home cost to design?
Every site and program is different, so we do not quote a fee until we understand your project. Contact us and we will discuss scope and fee at a first consultation.
How long does a custom home take to design?
Timelines depend on the site, the permit process and the scope of the home. We will walk you through a schedule specific to your project at consultation.
Do you handle permits with the City of Toronto?
Yes. We prepare complete drawing sets and submit for permit as part of the design process.
Do you work with developers as well as homeowners?
Yes. We design custom homes for homeowners building for themselves and for developers building to sell.
Where do you work?
We design custom homes across Toronto.
Are you licensed?
Yes. Atelier North Architects is licensed by the Ontario Association of Architects.
Other services
Explore our other architecture services
Renovations, interiors and small commercial projects designed with the same care.
Interior architecture
Interiors planned room by room, from layout to material and light.
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Begin your custom home
Visit us on Queen Street East, Toronto, or call to check availability for a new project.