BBA DESIGN STUDIO INC - Architect

Found Ben through Homestars. After reading the great reviews I contacted him for a preliminary discussion about updating/expanding an older family home. From first contact, Ben has been very responsive, transparent and fair. Just as important, he managed our expectations and advised what was, and wasnt possible/acceptable to the city. Ben ensured we stayed on track and within city guidelines and bylaws. It saves time, money and disappointment to be aligned from the start.
We successfully passed the committee of adjustment review and are progressing towards detailed drawings and permit applications.

Ben has been, and continues to be, a valuable partner in our redevelopment process. I would highly recommend him and would definitely partner with him on future projects.

great job and very fast service. Very knowlegable and polite. He walked us through the whole proces step by step. Very happy that we can start the construction on time. We definitely recommend him to our friends and will use his servuces for future projects.

Ben was courteous, efficient and highly professional. He went above and beyond to inform us on every step of the process, and had great suggestions for an optimal result. I highly recommend his work.

We hired Ben to consult on a different job and ended up hiring him to do the architectural drawings required to get a building permit from the city. We were getting some larger windows installed and Ben did the beautiful drawings. He took his time, never rushed us and was a very clear communicator. We hope to work with him again soon!

I have contacted Ben to come and help me with my multi-unit residential project.
He came and gave me his recommendations which I found to be very precise and helpful. Later, he started the work and prepared many design options for me to see and evaluate. Based on my design preference, He prepared the complete detail drawings and specifications for the first and basement floor and applied for permit. His timing is great and quick and his professionalism is very high. His recommendations during the work,reduced the construction cost. His team of engineers also came in very handy since he ordered the structural and mechanical drawings to his contacts and they delivered as promised with a reasonable fee.
We have another part of the project still going that will require approval from the committee of adjustment which I am very sure will result in the same high standard of work.
I highly recommend Ben for architectural work.Keep up the good work!

Ben was a thorough and reliable source of knowledge and support as we embarked on our home reno. He guided us through the initial drawings phase, then onto final versions, Committee of Adjustment, City fees and permits. We're happy to report due to his legwork, we've received all our requested permits!

We appreciated Ben's strong communication skills and gentle nudges (we needed it, we're newbies at this!) to help us keep the process moving as it should. All his designs were detailed and to our specifications.

I found Ben initially through HomeStars. His HomeStars reviews are excellent. In my first talks with Ben he was extremely helpful guiding me through the city archives procedures in order to gain as much information about my (old) house as possible. His guidance allowed me to save money by avoiding a costly property survey. His communication is extremely prompt and always very professional. He offered me multiple design options for the basement underpinning that were all well thought through for my particular needs. When I decided on a design that I liked he connected me with an engineer and promptly put together a permit application that was approved with out any delays. He really understands the permit application process and helped me procure a permit as fast as possible. I took my time deciding on a design and Ben was very flexible and accommodating making it clear that the important thing for him is that I feel good about whatever decision I make however long that takes. My work with Ben is ongoing as after the basement I'll be renovating the upper 2 floors of my house using his designs. I will recommend Ben to friends and family. His communication skills, his understanding of the codes and procedures, and his design ideas are all top-notch. Ben's been a pleasure to work with.

This project was a major renovation of a 100 year old semi-detached house. Had discussed this project in detail with several different architects

Ben was excellent and by the book, he was on Time, On budget and delivered as promised. I have my Permits and now I can built. Thank you Ben for your great work.

Ben was very helpful in providing drawings and assisting with permits as well as providing good support during construction.