Ours is a small design studio based in North Vancouver, British Columbia providing personalized service in the design of custom single-family homes with the intent of creating distinctive buildings with a unique architectural character driven by environmental stewardship and the subtleties of place.We pride ourselves on being relaxed and approachable with the rigorousness of our character being expressed through the thoroughness of our work. We are passionate about what we do. Beautiful homes and satisfied clients are the essential outcomes for us.Kevin Vallely graduated from the McGill University School of Architecture in 1988 where he was awarded the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada Medal. He’s a recipient of a Commonwealth Scholarship in Architecture to Cambridge University, England.Kevin writes a bi-weekly column for the North Shore News giving readers information and advice on renovation and building matters. He's also an internationally recognized adventure athlete who in 2009, as part of a three-man team, broke the world record for the fastest unsupported trek from Hercules Inlet to the Geographic South Pole.