Obsidian Valor Architecture - Where Vision Meets Valor

Look, we're not your typical firm

Been doing this for over a decade now, and honestly? The industry's changed a ton. What hasn't changed is our belief that buildings should actually matter - to people, to communities, and yeah, to the planet too.

We've worked on everything from intimate homes in Kitsilano to commercial towers downtown. Each project's different, but the approach stays the same: listen first, design second, and never compromise on sustainability just 'cause it's easier.

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What We Actually Do

Six core services that've evolved from real client needs, not marketing fluff

Residential Architecture

Homes that fit how you actually live. We've learned that listening to your daily routines tells us more than any Pinterest board ever could.

Commercial Design

Spaces where people want to work, shop, or hang out. Function comes first, but there's no reason it can't look incredible too.

Sustainable Building Solutions

Not just slapping solar panels on the roof. We integrate passive design, material selection, and energy systems from day one.

Interior Space Planning

The inside matters just as much as the facade. We work through every detail so spaces flow naturally and feel right.

Construction Management

We stick around through the build. Drawings are one thing, but seeing it through to completion is where the real work happens.

Heritage Restoration

Vancouver's got some beautiful old buildings. Bringing them into the 21st century while respecting their history? That's the challenge we love.

Recent Stuff We're Proud Of

Each project taught us something new - that's kinda the point

West End Residence

Residential Architecture

Tight lot, big dreams. This family wanted space without sprawl, so we went vertical with a design that captures light from every angle. The rooftop garden's become their favourite room.

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Granville Tech Hub

Commercial Design

A startup wanted flexible space that didn't feel corporate. We gave them modular zones, natural materials, and a ton of collaboration areas. They've already expanded twice.

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Gastown Heritage Revival

Heritage Restoration

1890s brick facade meets 2024 building standards. The challenge? Keeping the character while making it actually work for modern retail. Took 18 months but absolutely worth it.

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Why Work With Us?

Honestly, there's plenty of talented architects in Vancouver. Here's what makes us different:

We Actually Listen

Sounds basic, right? But you'd be surprised how many firms come in with preconceived notions. We start every project by shutting up and hearing what you need.

Sustainability Isn't Optional

It's 2025. Climate-conscious design should be the baseline, not a premium feature. We factor it into budgets from the start so there's no surprises.

We're Local

Been based in Vancouver since day one. We know the building codes, the climate challenges, and yeah, which inspectors are sticklers about what.

Budget Realists

We've never designed something we couldn't actually build within budget. Dreams are great, but deliverable dreams are better.

Got a Project in Mind?

Whether it's a rough sketch on a napkin or detailed plans, we'd love to hear about it. Coffee's on us - literally, we're right downtown.

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