Real Projects, Real Impact

We've spent years turning ideas into buildings that actually work for people and the planet. Here's what we've been up to - the good, the challenging, and everything in between.

Harbor Exchange Center
Completed 2023
Commercial LEED Platinum

Harbor Exchange Center

Honestly, this one pushed us. The client wanted a 12-story office complex that'd cut energy use by 60% compared to typical buildings in the area. We integrated solar arrays with the facade design, added a green roof that actually helps cool the place, and installed a rainwater harvesting system that handles most of the building's non-potable water needs.

The building's been running for eight months now, and tenants are loving the natural light we managed to get into those deeper floor plates. Took some creative light well design, but it worked out.

64%

Energy Reduction

185,000 sq ft

Total Area

"Working with Quintarion Stelix wasn't just about getting a building - they listened to how we actually operate and designed around that. Our employees don't wanna leave at 5pm anymore because the space is that comfortable."

Riverside Commons
Retail space interior
Central courtyard
Mixed-Use Urban Planning

Riverside Commons

This project was about bringing life back to a neighborhood that'd been forgotten for too long. We designed a mixed-use development that combines 240 residential units with ground-floor retail and a community center.

What makes this one special? We didn't just plop buildings on a site. We created pedestrian pathways that connect to existing bike routes, added a central plaza where people actually hang out, and made sure every retail space had flexibility built in. The community center was key - it's become the heart of the development.

Project Highlights
  • 40% below energy code requirements
  • 3.5 acre green space integration
  • Car-share program reducing parking needs
  • Stormwater management through bioswales

"They got what we were trying to do from day one. This isn't just housing - it's a neighborhood, and that's what the city needed."

Before & After

Sometimes the best projects are the ones where we work with what's already there

BEFORE
Old Sterling Warehouse
AFTER
Renovated Sterling Warehouse

Sterling Warehouse Adaptive Reuse

Built in 1924, this warehouse sat empty for nearly 15 years. The owner wanted to preserve the building's character while making it functional for modern office tenants. We kept the original timber beams exposed, restored the brick facade, and added floor-to-ceiling windows where old loading docks used to be.

The building now houses six tech companies and a coffee roastery on the ground floor. It's one of those projects where you walk through and feel the history, but everything actually works for today's needs.

Project Stats

Original Build: 1924

Renovation: 2022

Timeline: 14 months

Heritage Status: Preserved

Certification: LEED Gold

Healthcare Wellness Design

Northshore Medical Center

Healthcare design is tricky because you're balancing so many needs - patients, staff, visitors, equipment, regulations. This 85,000 sq ft facility took us two years to complete, and we learned a ton along the way.

We focused on natural light in patient rooms (which research shows actually helps recovery), created staff break areas that don't feel like afterthoughts, and designed circulation patterns that reduce those long confusing hallways everyone hates in hospitals. The emergency department flows directly into imaging and trauma bays without patients having to go through the main building.

Design Features
  • Healing garden accessible from patient wings
  • Optimized natural lighting in 90% of spaces
  • Acoustic design reducing ambient noise by 35%
  • Flexible exam rooms adapting to multiple specialties
Northshore Medical Center
Patient room
Waiting area

"Most architects don't spend time understanding how a hospital actually operates day-to-day. This team shadowed our staff, talked to patients, and designed around real workflows. The difference is noticeable."

More Projects

Each one taught us something new

Coastal University Science Building
Education

Coastal University Science Building

120,000 sq ft research and teaching facility with labs that can be reconfigured as research needs change. The building generates 30% of its own power through rooftop solar.

Completed: 2022 | Certification: LEED Gold

Pacific Heights Tower
Commercial

Pacific Heights Tower

28-story office tower in downtown Vancouver with innovative double-skin facade system. Cut cooling costs by 45% compared to neighboring buildings of similar size.

Completed: 2021 | Height: 112 meters

Maplewood Community Hub
Public

Maplewood Community Hub

Recreation center with indoor pool, gym, library, and event spaces. Designed with extensive community input - they told us what they needed, and we made it happen.

Completed: 2023 | Serves: 45,000 residents

Innovation District Master Plan
Urban Planning

Innovation District Master Plan

35-acre mixed-use tech campus master plan. Still in progress, but the first phase opened last year and it's already attracting companies we didn't expect.

Timeline: 2021-2026 | Phases: 4

Harbourfront Boutique Hotel
Hospitality

Harbourfront Boutique Hotel

72-room hotel with zero waste goal. We worked with operators to design systems that actually support their sustainability targets - not just green washing.

Completed: 2023 | Rating: 4 Green Keys

Northland Food Processing Center
Industrial

Northland Food Processing Center

Not glamorous, but important. 95,000 sq ft facility meeting strict food safety codes while incorporating waste heat recovery and water recycling systems.

Completed: 2022 | Water Savings: 2.1M gallons/year

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