Portfolio - Gildareth Venquinth Architects

The Distillery Revival

Took a 1890s whiskey warehouse and gave it new life while keeping all the character that made it special. The exposed brick tells better stories than we ever could.

Heritage 2022

Waterfront Mixed-Use Complex

We designed this one to actually work with the lake winds instead of fighting them. Plus the ground floor shops create that neighborhood vibe the city planners wanted without feeling forced.

Commercial Residential 2023

Rosedale Passive House

Family wanted net-zero but didn't want it to look like a spaceship landed in their yard. We pulled it off with traditional forms and some clever engineering nobody sees.

Residential 2023

King Street Loft Conversion

Old printing press building from 1912. The owners wanted to keep the industrial feel but, y'know, actually make it comfortable to live in. Those massive windows were hiding under drywall for decades.

Heritage Interior 2021

Junction Triangle Plaza

Worked with the neighborhood to turn an ugly parking lot into something people actually want to hang out in. The dog owners and the market vendors both love it, so we must've done something right.

Urban Planning 2022

Elgin Theatre Restoration

1920s movie palace that'd seen better days. Spent months matching the original plasterwork - our team got really good at baroque details. Now it's hosting shows again like it should've been all along.

Heritage Commercial 2021

Scarborough Bluffs Residence

Tricky site with the slope and all the environmental regs, but the view earned every headache. Built it to disappear into the landscape - you barely notice it's there until you're looking right at it.

Residential 2023

Tech Startup Headquarters

They wanted "collaborative" but didn't want the noise driving everyone crazy. Lots of acoustic tricks and flexible zones. The plants help too - turns out greenery does more than just look nice.

Interior Commercial 2022

Liberty Village Master Plan

Five-year consultation project helping the neighborhood grow without losing what makes it work. Lots of coffee meetings with residents and business owners. Sometimes the best architecture is just listening and getting out of the way.

Urban Planning Commercial 2020-2023

Cabbagetown Victorian

This one's from 1885 and it showed. We fixed the foundation issues and updated everything behind the walls while keeping the facade exactly how it was. Heritage board approved it first try, which felt pretty good.

Heritage Residential 2022

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