Contemporary Architecture

Crafting Bold Spaces Where Light Meets Shadow

We're not about cookie-cutter designs. Every building tells a story, and we've spent the last decade helping our clients find theirs through contemporary urban design that actually respects the environment.

We've been doing this since way before "sustainable" became trendy

Based in Vancouver, we've watched this city grow and change. Our studio's been part of that transformation, designing spaces that don't just look good in renders but actually work for the people using them every day. Whether it's a high-rise downtown or restoring a heritage building in Gastown, we bring the same approach: honest design that considers both form and function.

What We Do

Services that actually matter

We've narrowed our focus over the years. Instead of trying to do everything, we concentrate on what we're genuinely good at. That means you're working with people who've literally spent thousands of hours perfecting their craft in these specific areas.

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Residential Design & Planning

From single-family homes to multi-unit developments. We've done condos, townhouses, and custom estates.

Commercial Architecture

Offices, retail spaces, mixed-use buildings that balance business needs with design integrity.

Sustainable Building Solutions

Energy-efficient design isn't optional anymore. We've been integrating green tech since day one.

Urban Planning Consultation

Looking at the bigger picture. How buildings interact with neighborhoods and communities.

Interior Space Optimization

Making every square foot count. Especially important in Vancouver's tight real estate market.

Heritage Building Restoration

Preserving history while meeting modern codes and standards. It's tricky but rewarding work.

Recent Projects

Work we're actually proud of

These aren't just pretty pictures - these are real buildings where real people live and work

Residential Project

West End Residences

42-unit sustainable housing project

Residential projects that fit the neighborhood

We spent six months just figuring out how to make this building feel like it belonged on that street. The result? Current residents actually talk to their neighbors, which is kinda rare these days in new developments.

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Commercial Project

Granville Tech Hub

Mixed-use commercial space

Commercial spaces with personality

The client wanted "Google vibes" but we pushed back and created something unique to Vancouver's tech scene. Now it's become a bit of a landmark on that stretch of Granville, which wasn't the plan but we'll take it.

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Sustainable Architecture
Our Commitment

Sustainability isn't a buzzword here

We've been integrating passive solar design, rainwater harvesting, and energy recovery systems since before LEED was a thing. It's not about chasing certifications - though we've got those too - it's about designing buildings that'll still make sense in 50 years.

Passive Design

Working with nature instead of fighting it

Local Materials

BC's got amazing resources if you know where to look

Energy Efficiency

Lowering utility costs from day one

Long-term Thinking

Building for decades not trends

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Let's talk about your project

Whether you've got detailed plans or just a rough idea, we're happy to grab a coffee and chat about what's possible. No pressure, no sales pitch - just honest conversation about architecture.

Call Us

(604) 555-0187

Email

info@shadowbane.info

Visit

1425 West Georgia Street, Suite 320