EXPLORE

Based in Vancouver, Working Everywhere

We've spent years figuring out how buildings can work with the land instead of against it. Turns out, nature's been doing this way longer than we have - we just needed to pay attention.

Recent Work

Projects that challenged us, changed us, made us better

Residential Project
Residential Design

West Coast Living Redefined

A family home that embraces rain, fog, and those rare perfect Vancouver days

Commercial Project
Commercial Architecture

Downtown Office Renewal

Turning a 70s office block into something people actually want to work in

Urban Planning
Urban Planning

Community First

Public spaces that actually serve the public

Sustainable Building
Sustainable Building

Net-Zero Wasn't Optional

Mixed-use development that produces more energy than it uses - yeah, it's possible

What We Actually Do

Look, we could throw fancy terms at you, but here's the real deal - we design buildings that work. For you, for the environment, for the long haul.

More About Us

Residential Design

Homes that fit how you actually live, not some magazine spread. We've done everything from laneway houses to waterfront estates.

Commercial Architecture

Workspaces that don't drain the soul out of people. Retail that invites rather than shouts. Buildings that make business sense.

Sustainable Building Consulting

We'll help you navigate LEED, Passive House, net-zero - all that stuff. Been doing it since before it was trendy.

Urban Planning

Neighborhoods should feel like neighborhoods. We work with communities to create spaces that bring people together instead of pushing them apart.

Interior Architecture

The inside matters just as much as the outside. We make sure both speak the same language - yours.

Historic Preservation

Old buildings have stories worth keeping. We figure out how to honor the past while making them work for today.

Our Approach

Why Sustainability Isn't Optional

Here's the thing - we're in 2024, and buildings account for nearly 40% of global emissions. That's not a stat we can ignore anymore.

Every project that comes through our door gets the same treatment: how can we make this lighter on the planet without compromising what you need? Usually, we end up with something better than what you originally asked for.

Passive solar design, natural ventilation, rainwater harvesting, local materials - these aren't add-ons for us. They're baked into how we think from day one.

Our Sustainability Approach

What Clients Say

Not gonna lie - this part feels a bit awkward, but people keep telling us to share these

"They listened. Really listened. Our house doesn't just look good - it works exactly how we needed it to. The passive cooling alone saved us a fortune last summer."

- Sarah M., Residential Client

"We were skeptical about the whole sustainable thing being affordable. Ultharen showed us it wasn't about spending more - it was about spending smarter."

- David K., Commercial Development

"What impressed me most? They didn't try to impose their vision on us. They helped us find ours, then made it real."

- Jennifer L., Heritage Restoration Project

Got a Project in Mind?

Let's grab a coffee and talk about it. No pressure, no sales pitch - just a conversation about what's possible.