Robyn Huether Architect Inc.

Robyn and I have worked together for a few years and she is an amazing person. She brings the best out of any project big or small. She is very approachable and gets you answers right away so that your project keeps moving forward. Its a pleasure to work with her

We hired Robyn to plan our main floor/kitchen and basement renovations and our overall experience with her was great. She really listened to what we wanted, as well as observed our personal style during our initial consultations. In the planning process, she offered a variety of options and choices based on the vision we expressed to her. Once we chose one of her plans, she arranged for us to meet with a variety of contractors for the sake of comparison. The turnaround of work on her end was quick and she smoothly and efficiently facilitated all architectural aspects of the project (permits, engineers, etc. ) She also helped us source products we needed, with our design style in mind. She was eternally patient and professional with us, and we are so happy with the way our home renovations came together. We would highly recommend Robyn!

Robyn was brought on to design and support our significant renovation from the design phase through to completion. She was timely, articulate and was exceptionally collaborative on the design. Our renovation included a two storey plus basement addition and significant redesign/ refinish of our entire house including a new, reconfigured kitchen, structural reconfiguration of our main floor, master bedroom and ensuite redesign, main bathroom and powder room refresh, new mudroom and new family room extending out to a raised deck area. At the onset, Robyn actively involved us in the concept design - which has turned out beautifully - and was able to translate that into clear designs. She brought great consultants in as needed for engineering, HVAC, etc. and we were pleasantly surprised by how quickly and painlessly we not only completed design, but were able to obtain permits. We were actually able to start our project last fall, when were originally working towards a spring 2018 start, and are very happy to be enjoying a construction-free summer!!! Robyn supported our contracting process and brought some very experienced contracting candidates forward. While we ended up partnering with a contractor we had previous experience with, we would not have hesitated with using any of the trades Robyn suggested. During the construction phase, which was fairly tight for the extent of work performed, Robyn was very supportive in engaging with our general contractor and kitchen design team, responding to and proactively addressing any challenges that came up during the construction process and took a genuine interest in the design right through to finishes. I really appreciated her attention to detail and forward thinking attitude to ensure the renovation would meet our needs both now and for years to come. We are ecstatic with how the overall project has turned out. The space is much more functional, with a lot more storage than we had before, and we have so much light and visibility to our rear yard than before. The interior finish is gorgeous and we've already received so many compliments from the few folks we've had over to date. It is exactly what we were looking for. I recommend Robyn to anyone who asks without any hesitation. Her ability to translate the ideas or vision you have for your home into a reality (and within your budget), combined with her great, easygoing and engaged personality, made working with Robyn such a pleasure.

Robyn was referred to me by her old firm that she worked for and I am glad that they did. As her other clients have mentioned she is great to work with and develops great relationships with all the trades, essential when things get a bit hairy. Our project was quite complex, combining the 3rd and 4th floors, while maintaining a mezzanine, moving the bathroom from one side of the house to the other, installing two balconies in a very steeply pitched roof, insulating a previously uninsulated space in a way that provided good results while respecting the needs of a 163 year old house. She listens, is creative with her solutions, and also a good problem solver which is essential when working with a heritage home. The new space consistently gets a "Wow!!" from everyone that see's it.. I'd actually say most people are stunned. Even including the realtor I brought in to review it who sells a good share of the high end homes in Oakville (not that we're selling!) And she recommended Ben (LPC Company) for which I shall be forever grateful. I intend to use both of them again on our next project.

Robyn was the architect and designer of a large scale kitchen/dining room renovation in our home. She was a pleasure to work with for a variety of reasons. She was easy to get in touch with and very helpful, which was great for us as first time renovators. She is cool, calm and competent. All very reassuring qualities to have when doing such a big job! We wanted the process to be low stress and with Robyn involved it was. Last but not least we love the final product! Our kitchen is clean and airy with lots of incredible new light coming in. She encouraged us to be fully engaged in the decision making process with her expertise guiding the way. We are very happy with our new kitchen, it feels like we live in a new home. Thank-you Robyn!

As a general contractor working mainly on older homes, we understand the importance of good communication and direction from our designers and architects. Having worked on multiple projects now with Robyn, I can say that her attention to detail and overall professionalism when approaching a project is second to none. Robyn's drawings are always accurate and easy to understand. Robyn also has a vast knowledge and understanding of the applications and procedures that are carried out daily on construction projects, which helps us in understanding her overall design and the best processes to achieve them. With most projects, especially in older homes, there are always some elements of the construction process that require a different approach and a certain amount of problem solving, Robyn is a great resource at these times both through discussion on and off-site. Through working with Robyn we have completed many successful projects, and I would highly recommend her services to anyone thinking of building or renovating their home.

Robyn worked with us on the opening up/renovation of the entry and public rooms of a 1920s home. She listened carefully and provided interesting options at several stages of the design, which helped us clarify what we wanted. She brought in an engineer, who successfully diagnosed a long-standing structural issue, which we were able to address. During the construction she was firm and positive in her approach to resolving some significant issues, and was able to identify excellent trades/specialists where needed. We are very pleased with the resulting space, which balances the traditional character of the home with a spacious, modern feel. Robyn was a real pleasure to work with throughout the process.

Robyn's technical and design skills speak for themselves, as anyone who peruses her portfolio (and client reviews) will see. As a craftsman who has worked on other renovation/construction sites, what further impressed me about Robyn was her ability to ensure that the entire project progressed smoothly. I first worked with Robyn as a millworker on a significant renovation to an heritage house, one that involved numerous sub-trades. In dealing with the inevitable challenges that arise in such remodelling work, Robyn's deft hand ensured that everyone worked together for a solution. While she maintained a clear vision for the project, Robyn valued and affirmed the expertise of the various participants in the work, was always calm, and focused on solutions. The result was a project that moved forward continuously and smoothly with everyone motivated toward the same goal. Whether dealing with client concerns, sub-trade mistakes, or construction anomalies, Robyn was consistent: calm, focused, pleasant, creative, collegial, competent. It has been my pleasure to work with and is my pleasure to recommend the sevices of Robyn Huether Architect.

Robyn worked with us on our heritage home (1885) total gut/renovation/restoration for the past 2.5 years (2014 to 2016) from concepts and drawings, planning approval and permits, contractor selection, and oversaw construction. We will continue to engage her as final pieces of the project come together over the next year. Because we discovered hidden features like original plaster crown moldings and original Victorian brick facade and siding, Robyn drew on her heritage experience to allow us to preserve and enhance these features to fully restore the street view and main floor ceilings to the original look from 130 years ago. She worked with use to allow a smooth transition from heritage at the front to modern at the back and similarly from the main floor to fully modern third floor. From the back of the house we have metal siding and glass - condo look. Its a great design. We wanted to keep the original foot print of the house but were looking for additional outdoor space. Robyn creatively came up with a plan to build a welded steel 'cage' at the back of the house to enable a cantilevered balcony on the second floor and an expanded deck on the thirds. Very innovative. Throughout the process Robyn was very responsive and proactive and worked well with the contractor and bringing us the Owners in when decisions needed to be made. She is very well versed in heritage issues and dealing with the City and adjusting the plans to whatever new discoveries we encountered while keeping the original intent. In most instances once she knew us her ideas, even colour schemes, were exactly what we were looking for. We thoroughly recommend Robyn as a thoughtful, knowledgable, and highly skilled hands-on architect who is wonderful to work with.

Robyn was a delight to work with. She really understands residential customers and struck a perfect balance of understanding objectives and desires, and proposing a range of solutions. She never imposed a design vision that we were not comfortable with. She was also very patient when we needed time to make a decision, but firm when deadlines were looming. She was always very good at putting herself in our shoes and not overwhelm us with too many decisions at one time. We never felt rushed. She is very knowledgeable about the permitting process and took care of it for us. We sailed through all the city processes without a hitch. She is also extremely knowledgeable about heritage preservation, which was important to us since we own a heritage home. Her billing was clear and transparent. She stated clearly how much each phase of her work would cost, and what would be accomplished. Towards the end of each phase, she reminded us of our agreement, and made a proposal for the next phase. During construction, she billed us by the hour, and we never felt like she was overbilling, quite the contrary. She was always available to liaise with the contractor and follow up on his work. This is actually an area in which her help was truly invaluable. She has a keen attention to detail and does not tolerate sloppiness. She was able to get the best out of the contractor and his subs on our behalf. The project ended on time and on budget, thanks to her.

We used Robyn's architectural service to help redesign the access from our kitchen to our backyard. Robyn was easy to work with and extremely diligent about providing drawings quickly. She was great at asking the right questions to get us focused. She prepared our drawings for the permit process and was instrumental in helping me deal with the city. Our contractor was able to easily read and execute her plans. It was refreshing to work with a individual who is focused on producing results.

Robyn designed a kitchen remodel and addition for my home. She was a true pleasure to work with - very knowledgeable, professional, responsive and was very attentive to event the smallest detail. I was confident throughout the process that my renovation and my home were in good hands!