Architecture
Picnic Design provides comprehensive architectural services, including feasibility studies and concept development, through to construction documents and contract administration.
No matter the scale of your project, if you share our commitment to sustainable development and design, we’d love to hear from you!
Brock Suites
Runnymede Addition
Lappin House
Brock House
Our Process
At our studio, we follow a collaborative process. Throughout, we listen, discuss, advise, and check in. We listen to your dreams, needs, likes and dislikes, pet peeves, and favourite things. We discuss possibilities, calculate probabilities, and present likely outcomes. We advise on a range of options, from simplest/most cost-effective to most innovative/exciting. Then we check in with you. What are your thoughts?
Discovery & Consultation
We begin by understanding your goals, preferences, and lifestyle. This includes site visits, mood board creation, and discussing your design aspirations.
Schematic Design
Our team crafts a cohesive design concept, presenting layouts, material palettes, and initial ideas to ensure the project aligns with your vision.
Design Development
We fine-tune every detail, from furniture and finishes to lighting and decor, creating a comprehensive plan tailored to your space.
Construction Documents
We provide detailed drawings, specifications, and schedules to guide the execution phase, ensuring clarity and precision.
Contract Administration
Collaborating with trusted vendors and contractors, we oversee the installation process and add final touches to bring the design to life.
Architecture Services
Single-Family Homes
We combine creativity, functionality, and sustainable design principles to craft homes that reflect you and your family. Perhaps it is an existing house that needs an addition, an extra floor or underpinning, or empty land with a stunning view for a new build. We will work closely with you to achieve your dream home.
Multiplex Residences
We design efficient, modern multi-plex residences tailored to your vision. From duplexes to multi-plexes to larger multi-unit residential buildings, we focus on optimizing layouts for both interior and exterior spaces, with attention to privacy and comfort
Laneway / Garden Suites
We create stylish, functional secondary dwellings that are integrated into your existing property, whether it is for extended family, rental income, or personal use.
Mixed-Use Developments
We foster a sense of community in the designs of our mixed-use projects. While each use may be distinct, we intentionally create areas that overlap to encourage mixing and informal gatherings.
Our current focus is on small urban infill projects, whether new build or adaptive reuse.