Here's the thing - we've spent years working on projects across Vancouver, and honestly? The cookie-cutter approach never sat right with us.
So we started Runeval Quintorik with a different mindset. Every building tells a story, and we're here to make sure yours doesn't sound like everyone else's. We mix Scandinavian simplicity with real-world sustainability - not the greenwashing kind, but stuff that actually makes sense for how people live and work.
Based right here on Granville Street, we've gotten our hands dirty with everything from converting old heritage buildings to designing modern commercial spaces that don't forget they're part of a neighborhood. Our team's pretty obsessed with the details - the kind that make you feel good in a space without really knowing why.
Get to Know UsLook, architecture isn't just about making pretty buildings - though we won't lie, that's definitely part of the fun. It's about figuring out how spaces can work better for the people using them every single day.
Homes that fit how you actually live, not some magazine fantasy.
Workspaces people don't dread walking into Monday morning.
Green building strategies that'll actually save you money long-term.
Making the most of what you've got without knocking down walls.
Bringing old buildings into the 21st century respectfully.
Big-picture thinking for neighborhoods and communities.
A few projects we're particularly proud of - each one taught us something new.
A residence that grows with its family
Historic meets functional workspace
Sustainability without compromise
And frankly, it never should've been.
We've watched too many buildings go up that'll need major retrofits in a decade. That's wasteful, expensive, and just... unnecessary. Every project that leaves our studio has sustainability baked in from day one - passive heating strategies, material choices that make sense, energy systems that won't cost a fortune to run.
It's not about checking boxes for LEED certification (though we can do that too). It's about designing buildings that'll still be relevant and efficient thirty years from now. Vancouver's already dealing with climate challenges - our buildings should be part of the solution, not adding to the problem.
Our Approach to Sustainability
Whether you're planning something big or just kicking around ideas, we'd love to hear about it. Grab a coffee with us and let's see if we're a good fit.
Or just call us directly:
(604) 555-0147