Our Projects | Gilda Quinthos Architecture

Featured Project

Riverside Green Residence

Toronto Waterfront, ON

Where Nature Meets Urban Living

This one's close to our hearts. A 3,200 sq ft family home that breathes with the seasons - literally. We integrated passive solar design with a living green roof system that drops cooling costs by 40% in summer.

Completed June 2023

Size 3,200 sq ft

Type Residential

Energy Rating LEED Gold

"Gilda didn't just design our house - she understood how we actually live. The flow between indoor and outdoor spaces changed everything for our family."

— Sarah & Michael Chen, Homeowners

Passive Solar Green Roof Natural Ventilation

Commercial

Liberty Innovation Hub

A 45,000 sq ft adaptive reuse project that turned a 1920s textile factory into a collaborative workspace. Kept the bones, upgraded everything else. The exposed brick tells stories the new HVAC system just can't match.

Completed March 2023

Location Liberty Village

Tenants 12 Companies

"The respect shown to the building's history while making it totally functional for modern tech companies - that's rare."

— David Torres, Property Developer

Residential

Leslieville Laneway Homes

Four compact laneway houses proving that 850 sq ft can feel spacious when you get the details right. High ceilings, strategic skylights, and zero wasted space. These sold before construction finished.

Completed Sept 2022

Units 4 Homes

Efficiency Net Zero Ready

"I was skeptical about downsizing, but this laneway home feels bigger than my old condo. The light, the layout - it's just smart design."

— Jennifer Park, Homeowner

The Technical Stuff

Because great architecture isn't just about looks - it's about making buildings that work smarter, last longer, and use way less energy than they should.

40%

Average energy reduction across our residential projects compared to conventional builds

15+

Heritage buildings restored and adapted for modern use without losing their character

100%

Of our new builds designed with renewable energy integration from day one

8 Years

Average relationship with our clients - they keep coming back for additions and new projects

Historic Preservation

Distillery District Restoration

Working with a UNESCO heritage site isn't for the faint of heart. Every detail needed approval, every material had to match historical records. But when you're dealing with 1870s Victorian architecture, you don't rush - you respect.

Original Brick Preserved

Cleaned and repointed over 12,000 sq ft of original masonry using period-appropriate lime mortar

Timber Frame Restoration

Salvaged and reinforced original Douglas fir beams - some over 150 years old

Modern Systems Integration

Hidden HVAC, electrical, and accessibility features that don't compromise the aesthetic

Duration 18 Months

Year Built 1871

More Projects Worth Checking Out

Each one tells a different story, solves a different problem.

Commercial

Queen West Retail Collective

Five independent shops under one roof with a shared courtyard. The landlord wanted maximum rental income, we pushed for community space - everybody won.

Completed: January 2023

Residential

Rosedale Duplex Conversion

Turned a cramped 1950s bungalow into a two-unit duplex that actually feels like two separate homes. Separate entrances, soundproofing that works, and both units get southern light.

Completed: August 2022

Community

East York Community Hub

A neighborhood gathering space that needed to work for everyone - from toddlers to seniors. Flexible layout, accessible design, and built to last on a tight municipal budget.

Completed: November 2021

Behind the Scenes: Our Process

Look, every architect claims they "listen to clients" and "value collaboration." We actually mean it. Here's how projects typically unfold:

We spend time on-site at different times of day, checking sun angles, wind patterns, neighborhood context. It's not romantic - sometimes it's just me standing in your backyard at 7am with a coffee and a compass. But this stuff matters.

Multiple options, hand sketches first, then 3D models. We present ideas you haven't asked for because sometimes you don't know what's possible. This is where the magic happens - or where we realize plan A won't work and pivot to plan C.

This is the un-glamorous part. Detailed drawings, specifications, building code compliance. We're basically translating the dream into a language contractors and building inspectors understand. It's tedious but crucial.

We're on-site regularly, answering questions, solving problems, making sure what gets built matches what we designed. Construction always throws curveballs - our job is catching them before they become expensive mistakes.

Got a Project in Mind?

Whether it's a full custom home, a renovation that's gotten complicated, or you just wanna talk about what's possible with your property - let's chat. First conversation's always free, and there's no such thing as a stupid question.

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