Architetti a Casselman

“We had no prior relationship with Oakwood, but were impressed with the quality of staff that we dealt with, from the first contact through to the finished renovation. We needed a variance to be allowed to obtain the proper permits and John Liptak, owner of Oakwood was instrumental in obtaining this on our behalf. Without his personal interest in our renovation, we would not have proceeded with the project. John also gave us the benefit of his years of experience with various suggestions for our room. Our design specialist was wonderful, offering many unique ideas for us to consider, always offering various solutions to meet our budget. We particularly love the windows and paneling in our great room. The quality of the work was top notch. The wood craftsman assigned to our project did an exceptional job on the ceiling beams and the paneling. Dave’s work makes this room so beautiful and unique. The project manager was very knowledgeable and worked on our behalf to make sure that all the little details were dealt with to our satisfaction. Trent was very responsive to our needs and concerns. We can speak to Oakwood’s integrity and professionalism. They wanted the addition to be a room that we would be take pleasure and pride in for many years to come. We truly marvel at the room each day when we enter it. We are very satisfied with our experience and relationship with Oakwood.”

“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.”

“I have had the pleasure of working with Malcolm Wildeboer from VW Architects on a number of unique projects. I say unique because each job has been so different in design and build. From churches to custom build homes, every project has been a challenge in a good way to achieve the look the client has ask for and that is what Malcolm is so good at.”

“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”

“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.”

“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.”

“We remember our first meeting with Jim when he was still with David Malling, first impression Jim is an excellent listener. We had done our research and were full of ideas on what we wanted in a home. Our dream home was not simple, curved walls, interesting roof lines, timber frame beams, oversized windows and doors, a massive fireplace, Jim made it all come to life on paper. Some of Jim's best attributes were his calm manner, promptness and availability. He was always reachable or prompt in getting back if we or our general contractor had a question or an issue. This was so reassuring especially when you are in the thick of a project of this magnitude. Building a home from scratch is never easy, but Jim helped simplify some decision making. His sample charts for example for the exterior of our home, he had choices for colour/style/texture to help us envision where we wanted stone versus brick and wood siding. When we think back on our overall experience in building our beautiful home, hiring Jim to design it was one of the best decisions we had made. Thanks Jim for making our dream come true !!!!!!”

“Rick Shean pulled of pure magic taking our 100 year old tiny farm house into a modern inner city home. His use of light, clean lines and the ability to make any space look much bigger than it is while maintaining a relaxed vibe is very impressive. We had a wonderful experience working with Rick and could not be happier with our new home.”

“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”

“We recently (2 weeks ago) moved in to our newly renovated home. We are incredibly happy with the final result. A house that started out as a traditional home with unused rooms such as the living room and dining room, is now a much used, completely liveable space! Although we had our ideas, this successful design would not have the WOW factor had it not been for our architect's brilliant design! At the beginning of our project, we didn't realize the value of hiring an architect but we are now so grateful that we hired one. We would never venture into a project without one now. They have incredible insight and a huge grasp of function and form. David suggested things that we never even dreamed of. He sat with us during many hours of planning. He provided us with many many options at different price points. He had contacts and a contractor all lined up for us to work with but it was always our final choice, that he respected. The BEST thing about David Mailing, is that he listened. And we mean REALLY listened. He listed our houses shortcomings, wasted space and current and future needs. The result is a home that is a perfect reflection of mine and my husband's style. One of our friends came over recently and commented that our new home felt like US. David Mailing made this happen. Our renovation was a big project so the best thing we did was to move our family out for the seven months of construction. It was a big move both out and back in, but totally worth it. We wake up every morning shaking our heads, that this dream is a reality. We have the most amazing, comfortable home. We go to bed every night smiling at the way David's ideas turned out. We LOVE our home! We live in a cookie cutter type of neighbourhood, with all single family homes. We really love our neighbourhood and have lived here for 15 years. It was important to us that the newly altered house still fit in with its surroundings. It certainly does! Our home is so smart, with much more storage and open spaces. It is full of light. It is stylish yet warm and cozy. It is US! We still are amazed at how David Mailing was able to take our dreams and give us a final product that was beyond our imagination with consideration for our budget. A real dream home....all because of his design. He walked with us through every step. He listened to any concerns we had and met with us continually to ensure our happiness. He was professional and gave us his thoughts and ideas. He was also willing to listen and work with us, compromising at times as well. There are not enough words to express how great of a decision it was to hire David.”