← All Things Home People's Choice Award
Ardington and Associates Design
Maple Leaf Design & Construction, Cedar Ridge Designs & Custom Cabinetry
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SAA - Written Submission
For the SAA category, please provide a brief overview of your company, including its background, areas of expertise, unique approach to design or construction, signature elements that define your work, and what distinguishes your company as deserving of this award (maximum 250 words).
We are an Ottawa-based architectural design firm specializing in custom homes, major renovations, cottages, and thoughtfully crafted outdoor living environments. Since our founding, we have built our reputation on creating timeless, site-responsive architecture that reflects the unique aspirations of each client while balancing beauty, function, and long-term value.
Our work is guided by the belief that exceptional design begins with listening. Every project starts by understanding how our clients live, gather, and experience their spaces. Rather than pursuing a recognizable style, we develop architecture that is authentic to its setting, carefully considering light, proportion, materiality, and the relationship between the built form and the landscape. This collaborative, client-focused process results in homes that feel both refined and deeply personal.
Signature elements of our work include clean, enduring architectural forms, meticulous attention to detail, seamless indoor-outdoor connections, and an emphasis on natural light and spatial flow. Whether designing a contemporary waterfront retreat or transforming an existing family home, we strive to create spaces that enrich everyday life while respecting their context.
What distinguishes us is our commitment to thoughtful design over trends. As a boutique practice, we provide a highly personal level of service, with principal involvement throughout every stage of the project. The result is architecture that is carefully considered, expertly executed, and designed to stand the test of time—creating lasting value for our clients and meaningful contributions to the communities in which we build.
