Crafting Timeless Spaces in Harmony with Nature
We design homes that belong to the land they sit on—not the other way around
We design homes that belong to the land they sit on—not the other way around
Look, there's a reason we set up shop in Whistler instead of downtown Vancouver. We got tired of designing buildings that ignored their surroundings. Every project we take on starts with the land—its slopes, its trees, how the light moves across it throughout the day.
Whether you're planning a custom mountain retreat or restoring a century-old farmhouse, we bring 15+ years of experience making buildings that actually fit where they're built. No cookie-cutter solutions, no imported designs that pretend they could be anywhere.
Our approach? Listen first, design second. Your property's already telling us what it needs—we just know how to hear it.
More About Our PhilosophySix core services that cover pretty much everything from concept to completion
From rough sketches on napkins to construction-ready plans. We handle residential projects that need a thoughtful hand and site-specific thinking.
Green building doesn't have to mean complicated. We'll guide you through material choices, energy systems, and certifications without the greenwashing.
Got acreage and big ideas? We help figure out what's actually possible—zoning, access, utilities, and making the most of what you've got.
Old buildings have stories worth keeping. We balance preservation requirements with modern needs so these structures get another century of life.
Buildings and land shouldn't fight each other. We work with topography, existing vegetation, and natural drainage instead of bulldozing everything flat.
Already have a place but the heating bills are brutal? We specialize in upgrades that actually pay for themselves without ruining the character of your home.
A 3,200 sq ft home that works with a steep slope instead of fighting it
1908 heritage building brought into the 21st century while keeping its soul
Off-grid retreat that's completely self-sufficient without sacrificing comfort
Master planning for 40 acres including main residence and guest cottage
We've watched BC's climate shift firsthand over the past decade. Longer fire seasons, unpredictable weather, rising energy costs—it's all real and it's all affecting how we need to build.
Every project we design now incorporates passive solar principles, proper insulation specs, and material sourcing that makes sense. Not because it's trendy, but because it's practical and honestly just smarter in the long run.
Want to dive deeper into our sustainability approach? We've got a whole section breaking down our methods, preferred materials, and why we make the choices we do.
Our Sustainability Practices
Got a piece of land you're trying to figure out? An old building that needs new life? Or just an idea that won't leave you alone? We do free initial consultations because honestly, sometimes a 30-minute conversation can save you months of headaches.
Based in Whistler but we work throughout BC and beyond. Give us a shout and we'll see if we're a good fit.
Quintarion Vale Architects
1247 Mountain View Drive, Whistler, BC V8E 0A3, Canada
info@quintarionvale.info