Our Services | Quinta Velronthos Architecture

Custom Home Design

From scratch to your dream space

Green Building Consultation

Making sustainability actually doable

Interior Space Planning

Rooms that flow like they should

3D Visualization

See it before we build it

Construction Management

Keeping things on track, on budget

Heritage Restoration

Respecting the past, upgrading for now

Custom Home Design

Look, designing a home from the ground up isn't just about making pretty drawings. It's about getting to know how you actually live, what drives you nuts about your current place, and what you've been dreaming about for years.

Here's How We Get There

1

Discovery Chat

We sit down, usually over coffee, and just talk. What's your morning routine? Do you host dinner parties? Need a home office that doesn't feel like a closet? This is where we figure out the real stuff.

Timeline: 1-2 weeks You'll need: photos of spaces you love, rough budget range, site info

2

Site Analysis & Concept Sketches

We head out to your property, check the sun angles, existing trees worth keeping, views you probably haven't noticed yet. Then we start sketching - rough ideas, nothing fancy. Think napkin drawings that actually make sense.

Timeline: 2-3 weeks Deliverables: site analysis report, 3-4 concept sketches, preliminary layouts

3

Schematic Design Development

Now we're getting serious. We take your favorite concept and flesh it out. Floor plans start looking real, elevations show what neighbors will see, and we start talking materials. This is where most changes happen, and that's totally fine.

Timeline: 4-6 weeks Revisions: typically 2-3 rounds included

4

Design Documentation

The detailed stuff. Every wall thickness, window spec, mechanical system gets documented. It's not glamorous but it's what keeps your contractor from calling every day with questions. We're talking complete construction drawings here.

Timeline: 6-8 weeks Output: full construction document set, specs, details

5

Permitting Support

Vancouver's permit process can be a headache. We handle the submissions, answer the city's questions, make required adjustments. You just need to sign where we tell you to sign.

Timeline: varies by municipality, usually 8-12 weeks We handle: all submissions, revisions, city coordination

Green Building Consultation

Sustainable design doesn't have to mean sacrificing comfort or blowing your budget. We've been doing this long enough to know what actually works in BC's climate and what's just greenwashing hype.

Our Approach to Going Green

1

Energy Audit & Goals Setting

First thing - we assess where you're starting from. Existing home? We run a blower door test and thermal imaging. New build? We establish realistic targets. Then we talk priorities - some folks care most about utility bills, others about carbon footprint. Both are valid.

Analysis includes: thermal performance, air tightness, water usage patterns Timeline: 1-2 weeks

2

Performance Strategy Development

This is where we get into the nitty-gritty. Passive solar orientation, insulation levels that make sense for Vancouver, ventilation systems that don't sound like jet engines. We model different scenarios so you can see the cost-benefit breakdown.

We evaluate: passive strategies first, then active systems Output: energy modeling, ROI analysis, recommendations report

3

Material Selection Guidance

Local suppliers, low-VOC finishes, responsibly sourced timber - we help you navigate the options without falling for marketing BS. Sometimes the greenest choice is the one that lasts longest, not the one with the fanciest eco-label.

Focus areas: embodied carbon, durability, indoor air quality Deliverable: vetted product list with supplier contacts

4

Implementation & Verification

Great plans mean nothing if they're not built right. We do site visits during key phases, verify installations, test systems. If you're going for LEED or Passive House certification, we manage that whole process too.

Includes: construction phase consulting, performance testing, certification support Ongoing: throughout construction period

Interior Space Planning

Ever walk into a house and just feel like the rooms don't quite work? That's what we fix. It's about flow, function, and making sure your space fits how you actually use it, not how some magazine says you should.

Making Spaces Work Harder

1

Lifestyle Assessment

We start by understanding your daily patterns. Who gets up first? Where does everyone congregate after work? Do your kids do homework at the kitchen table because the desk upstairs feels too isolated? These details matter way more than you'd think.

Methods: questionnaires, walk-throughs, observation Duration: 1 week

2

Spatial Reorganization

Now we play with layouts. Sometimes it's about moving walls, other times it's furniture arrangement that changes everything. We test multiple configurations, looking at traffic patterns, sight lines, natural light distribution.

Deliverables: floor plan options, furniture layouts, circulation diagrams Revisions: as many as needed to get it right

3

Built-in Solutions & Storage

Clutter happens when there's no designated home for stuff. We design custom storage that actually works - not just generic cabinets but solutions tailored to your actual belongings. Bike storage, wine collections, craft supplies - we've seen it all.

Includes: millwork designs, organizational systems, specs Coordination: with cabinetmakers and contractors

4

Finishes & Fixtures Selection

Colors, textures, materials - we help you choose finishes that tie everything together without being matchy-matchy. And we keep it practical too. White sofas might look great in photos, but maybe not with two dogs and a toddler.

Services: material boards, finish schedules, fixture specs Support: procurement assistance if needed

3D Visualization

Most people can't read floor plans, and that's totally normal. That's why we create photorealistic renderings that show exactly what you're getting. No surprises, no "I thought it would look different" moments.

From Drawings to Reality (Virtually)

1

Model Building

We take the architectural drawings and build a complete 3D model. Every detail gets included - windows, doors, trim, even light switches. It's tedious work but it's what makes the final images look real rather than like a video game.

Software: industry-standard 3D modeling platforms Detail level: construction-accurate geometry

2

Material & Lighting Setup

This is where it starts looking real. We apply accurate materials - not just generic wood but the specific species and finish you've chosen. Then we set up lighting to match actual sun angles for your site. Time of day matters, so we usually render a few different scenarios.

Accuracy: site-specific sun studies, actual material textures Options: multiple lighting scenarios included

3

Camera Angles & Composition

We work with you to choose views that show off what matters most. Maybe it's the kitchen island everyone will gather around, or the living room with mountain views. We typically do 4-6 key views per project, but can add more if needed.

Standard package: 4-6 exterior/interior views Format: high-res images suitable for presentations or printing