Our Services
At Markham Design Studio, we bring your vision to life through thoughtfully designed, beautifully crafted spaces. We believe that exceptional design stems from timeless materials, superior craftsmanship, and a deep understanding of your unique lifestyle. Whether you're building a custom home, renovating an existing space, or planning a small commercial project, we tailor every detail to create a space that is both functional and inspiring. Our commitment goes beyond meeting expectations—we strive to exceed them, ensuring a seamless and rewarding experience from concept to completion.
Schematic Design
Our schematic design service blends creative problem solving with tailored design concepts, ensuring each space reflects your unique vision. We focus on crafting functional and aesthetically pleasing designs that harmonize with your lifestyle.
Construction Documents
During the construction document phase, we produce detailed construction documents so that every element aligns with your vision. Our meticulous approach combines aesthetic appeal with practical solutions, providing a set of documents that allow your vision become real.
Construction Observation
Our construction field observation service emphasizes quality and craftsmanship so that every detail meets our high standards. With a commitment to quality, we work with the builders so that each project’s final form harmonizes with the design documents and what your expectations are.
What our process looks like.
Every project starts with listening. We begin by working closely with you to create a program that reflects your lifestyle, goals, and aesthetic preferences. Through a process we refer to as Idea Mining, we spend time throughout our journey getting to know our clients and making sure every move we make reflects what is best for you. With this approach, we are able to balance function with beauty and set a clear, realistic budget early on—one that reflects your priorities while helping us make smart design decisions from day one.
From there, we dive into site research and feasibility studies to understand the full potential of your property—or help you determine if a property is worth pursuing. Through zoning analysis, solar orientation studies, and site-specific plan diagrams, we make sure the design responds to its environment and any applicable regulations.
Once the initial site analysis is done we move into schematic design. This is where concepts begin to take shape. We explore multiple iterations to refine the layout, look, and feel of your future home or building. We also like to work with trusted builders in a Design Build Partnership at this point for preliminary cost estimates. Doing so during this phase ensures we stay aligned with your budget as the vision becomes clearer.
In the design development phase, we fine-tune the architecture with an eye for detail. We work with you to focus design energy and invest where it matters most, achieving a high-end feel without losing sight of cost. This is where your project starts to take on its unique personality.
Once the design is set, we prepare detailed construction documents to communicate every aspect of the project clearly to our builders. We finalize materials and finishes and work closely with contractors to help confirm pricing and flag any site-specific or constructability concerns before construction begins.
We also assist with the permitting process during this time, so you're able to start building as soon as you are ready.
During construction, we stay involved through monthly site visits and by remaining available to both you and the builder. Whether it’s a design question or a site adjustment, we help ensure decisions are made collaboratively and efficiently to keep the project moving forward smoothly.
Working with us means more than just creating a beautiful building—it’s a thoughtful, collaborative process that’s tailored to you. We aim to make the journey enjoyable, transparent, and rewarding, ending in a home or structure that reflects your values and stands the test of time.
Initial Consultation – Understand the process, costs, timeline, and required consultants for your project.
Concept Design – Explore your space’s potential and bring ideas to life.
Spatial Planning – Refine your floor plan to better suit your needs.
Planning Applications – Navigate permits, planning approvals, and listed building consents with expert guidance.
Building Regulations & Compliance – Ensure your project meets conforms to applicable regulations without compromising design.
Detailed Design & Construction Drawings – Develop precise plans and details for accurate pricing and seamless construction.
Contractor & Consultant Selection – Finding the right team to bring your vision to reality.
Interior Design & Styling – Assist in selecting finishes, furniture, and lighting for a cohesive look.
Construction Administration – Observe and review the project’s construction, making sure that the build lives up to the quality and vision of the design.
