Custom Residential Architecture
Residential architects that understand your vision and deliver results.
Let's bring your vision to life.
From start to finish Boldera takes care of your custom home project. Our full range of services exceeds your expectations and creates a unique and tailored home that you will love.
Custom Residential Architecture
Residential Architects that understand your vision and deliver results.
From start to finish Boldera takes care of your project. Our full range of services exceeds your expectations and creates a unique and tailored home that you will love.
Custom residential architecture for modern families.
Boldera’s design is all about sustainable architecture with flair and personality – designed around modern family life.
Our team has the expertise to create custom solutions for residential projects of all shapes, sizes, and budgets — whether it is a laneway or passive house, we take every need into consideration with precision and passion.
With Boldera as your residential architect, you can be sure that your home will not only look great but feel great too. For a residential design with a modern edge, Boldera’s Home Design is the perfect place to start.
Services we Offer
Custom Homes
Additions and Extensions
Garden Suites
Laneway Homes
Custom Renovations
Energy Efficiency Optimizations
Passive House Design
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The essential handbook if you're planning to build or renovate a home in Ontario.
The #1 cause of budget overruns is rushing to the design phase before completing research and analysis. This is like a doctor rushing a patient to surgery without a proper diagnosis.
An out of control project is stressful, massively expensive and unnecessary. This handbook leads you through each phase of the process and through each important decision.
How Boldera makes
your vision come true.
Boldera brings the highest level of creativity and expertise to each project, ensuring the finest results in both form and function. Get creative and express yourself through residential design — with Boldera's unique 5-step approach.
Boldera’s 5 step design approach
phase 1
Research and Discovery
Every project starts with in-depth research of the site’s history, local zoning by-laws, building code and regulations. We focus on capturing your vision and needs, helping you prepare your building requirements, and project budget.
PHASE 2
Project Feasibility and Concept Design
Once the details of your project have been determined, we prepare concept drawings with solutions that align with your goals and vision. We help you visualize your project through 3D drawings and prepare preliminary construction cost estimates.
PHASE 3
Detail Design and Planning Approvals
Based on the selected design option, we evolve the concept into a detailed architectural design. In this phase we work with a team of consultants to develop detailed project documents, and submit your design for planning approvals.
PHASE 4
Construction Documents and Specifications
In this phase, our team focuses on crafting meticulous and detailed construction documents and specifications tailored to ensure the seamless execution of your project.
PHASE 5
Construction Phase Services
The commitment to helping you achieve an extraordinary execution of your project. We work with you, your builder, and municipal authorities to ensure your construction is a success from start to finish.Â
Your Advantages
Boldera’s sustainable design and architecture benefit the environment while creating beautiful and functional spaces.
Boldera focuses on educating its clients throughout the design process so that they can be confident in their decisions.
Boldera constantly works to create innovative solutions tailored to each individual project, ensuring the highest quality results.
Boldera works closely with each client to understand their unique needs, vision, and ideas to create a custom space that not only looks stunning but also serves its purpose perfectly.
Phase 1
Research and Discovery
Every project starts with in-depth research of the site’s history, local zoning by-laws, building code and regulations. We focus on capturing your vision and needs, helping you prepare your building requirements, and project budget.
phase 2
Project Feasibility and Concept Design
Once the details of the project have been determined, we prepare concept drawings with solutions that align with your goals and vision. We help you visualize your project through 3D drawings and prepare preliminary construction cost estimates.
PHASE 3
Detail Design and Planning Approvals
Based on your selected design option, we evolve the concept into a detailed architectural design. In this phase we work with a team of consultants to develop detailed project documents, and submit your design for planning approvals.
PHASE 4
Construction Documents and Specifications
In this phase, our team focuses on crafting meticulous and detailed construction documents and specifications tailored to ensure the seamless execution of your project.
PHASE 5
Construction Phase Services
The commitment to helping you achieve an extraordinary execution of your project. We work with you, your builder, and municipal authorities to ensure your construction is a success from start to finish.
Your Advantages
Boldera’s sustainable design and architecture benefit the environment while creating beautiful and functional spaces.
Boldera focuses on educating its clients throughout the design process so that they can be confident in their decisions.
Boldera constantly works to create innovative solutions tailored to each individual project, ensuring the highest quality results.
Boldera works closely with each client to understand their unique needs, vision, and ideas to create a custom space that not only looks stunning but also serves its purpose perfectly.
With Boldera, enjoy confidence and peace-of-mind at every step. Our residential architects craft innovative, sustainable, and timeless homes.
The benefits of working with Boldera — why we are number one.
You’re building your dream project. We are the residential architects that understand your vision.
Our team of expert residential architects is dedicated to creating homes that are sustainable and aesthetically pleasing. From energy efficiency measures to thoughtful design techniques, you can trust us to provide your family with a home that looks amazing, performs optimally and is easy on the environment.
A house is not a home until it is Boldera.
Boldera’s Commitment to Sustainability
Our focus on sustainability has been embedded into all of our projects since day one. We strive to create buildings that minimize energy use and maximize green materials.
From carbon-neutral laneway homes to passive house designs, we are proud to offer creative and sustainable solutions for homes of all shapes, sizes and budgets.
We believe architects, planners, developers, and builders must be at the forefront of the sustainability discussion to ensure we build a world that our children will be proud of.
Come join Boldera on our mission to create the next generation of homes in Toronto, and be part of a journey that changes how we build for the future — because, after all, why settle when you can be Bold?
At Boldera, we don’t think of sustainability as an additional feature that you add to a building. Unfortunately, that approach has created the assumption that sustainable design is an added cost that can be removed.
Unlike the standard residential architect, we focus on creating holistic, sustainable solutions that bring value to our clients, reducing the carbon footprint of their buildings while also reducing their operational costs. We design solutions that are environmentally responsible without adding unnecessary costs. For us, this is what good architecture should be. Rethinking sustainability, designing the future.
—Eric Rodrigues
The Passive House
The Passivhaus Standard is widely considered one of the highest and most rigorous design standards for energy-efficient buildings. A Passive House building will consume little energy for space heating, cooling, and regular operations.Â
Boldera’s residential architects achieve sustainability without sacrificing comfort and quality.
Our cutting-edge technical team will ensure that your home is highly energy-efficient and cost-effective. Not only will you save money on your monthly bills, but also contribute to a healthier environment while still enjoying exceptional comfort and design excellence in your residential space.
Your Advantages
Healthier Spaces & Better Quality of Life
When it comes to residential architecture, Boldera takes extra care to ensure our designs incorporate the latest and most advanced materials and systems to create healthier indoor environments.
Going green means you are protecting yourself and your loved ones from harmful volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and plastic by-products that are known to release toxic fumes and carcinogens into the atmosphere.
Living in a sustainable building may actually save your life. That’s why we lead the way in designing residential places that put top-notch sustainability and quality of life in the spotlight.Â
Boldera satisfies both modern-day expectations while also preserving the planet’s ecosystems for tomorrow.
Reduce your Costs
One of the greatest benefits of a sustainable building is its lower maintenance costs. Our buildings are designed to optimize energy efficiency, making them much cheaper to own in the long run.
At Boldera, we create residential spaces that not only look good but also save you money in the long run. We focus on reducing your monthly energy bills and creating a beautiful yet sustainable home.
Although some upfront costs may be higher than traditional non-green forms of building, the costs in the long term are recovered exponentially. For the environmentally conscious, a bolder and more sustainable future starts with Boldera.
Increase your Indoor Comfort
A building that is designed to be energy-efficient will increase its indoor comfort dramatically. You will need less cooling and heating to maintain the indoor temperature while benefitting from better sound insulation.Â
Utilizing energy-efficient strategies such as airtight construction, temperature regulation, and natural lighting, Boldera residential architects create environmental conditions that make it easier than ever to increase your indoor comfort — all while reducing their impact on the environment.
Built to Last
Boldera’s construction is carried out with the highest quality standards, so you can have peace of mind knowing that your home is built to stand the test of time.
Boldera homes are built for lasting performance. When you choose Boldera as your residential architect, you make an investment in a sustainable future.
Using local and natural materials, our sustainable buildings last longer when exposed to the elements and require less maintenance. Plus, because they are free from harmful chemicals, they are healthier for the environment.
Going green with Boldera is a no-brainer.
Boldera’s Commitment to Sustainability
Our focus on sustainability has been embedded into all of our projects since day one. We strive to create buildings that minimize energy use and maximize green materials.
From carbon-neutral laneway homes to passive house designs, we are proud to offer creative and sustainable solutions for homes of all shapes, sizes and budgets.
We believe architects, planners, developers, and builders must be at the forefront of the sustainability discussion to ensure we build a world that our children will be proud of.
Come join Boldera on our mission to create the next generation of homes in Toronto, and be part of a journey that changes how we build for the future — because, after all, why settle when you can be Bold?
At Boldera, we don’t think of sustainability as an additional feature that you add to a building. Unfortunately, that approach has created the assumption that sustainable design is an added cost that can be removed.
Unlike the standard residential architect, we focus on creating holistic, sustainable solutions that bring value to our clients, reducing the carbon footprint of their buildings while also reducing their operational costs. We design solutions that are environmentally responsible without adding unnecessary costs. For us, this is what good architecture should be. Rethinking sustainability, designing the future.
—Eric Rodrigues
The Passive House
The Passivhaus Standard is widely considered one of the highest and most rigorous design standards for energy-efficient buildings. A Passive House building will consume little energy for space heating, cooling, and regular operations.Â
Boldera’s residential architects achieve sustainability without sacrificing comfort and quality.
Our cutting-edge technical team will ensure that your home is highly energy-efficient and cost-effective. Not only will you save money on your monthly bills, but also contribute to a healthier environment while still enjoying exceptional comfort and design excellence in your residential space.
Your Advantages
Healthier Spaces & Better Quality of Life
When it comes to residential architecture, Boldera takes extra care to ensure our designs incorporate the latest and most advanced materials and systems to create healthier indoor environments.
Going green means you are protecting yourself and your loved ones from harmful volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and plastic by-products that are known to release toxic fumes and carcinogens into the atmosphere.
Living in a sustainable building may actually save your life. That’s why we lead the way in designing residential places that put top-notch sustainability and quality of life in the spotlight.Â
Boldera satisfies both modern-day expectations while also preserving the planet’s ecosystems for tomorrow.
Reduce your Costs
One of the greatest benefits of a sustainable building is its lower maintenance costs. Our buildings are designed to optimize energy efficiency, making them much cheaper to own in the long run.
At Boldera, we create residential spaces that not only look good but also save you money in the long run. We focus on reducing your monthly energy bills and creating a beautiful yet sustainable home.
Although some upfront costs may be higher than traditional non-green forms of building, the costs in the long term are recovered exponentially. For the environmentally conscious, a bolder and more sustainable future starts with Boldera.
Increase your Indoor Comfort
A building that is designed to be energy-efficient will increase its indoor comfort dramatically. You will need less cooling and heating to maintain the indoor temperature while benefitting from better sound insulation.Â
Utilizing energy-efficient strategies such as airtight construction, temperature regulation, and natural lighting, Boldera residential architects create environmental conditions that make it easier than ever to increase your indoor comfort — all while reducing their impact on the environment.
Built to Last
Boldera’s construction is carried out with the highest quality standards, so you can have peace of mind knowing that your home is built to stand the test of time.
Boldera homes are built for lasting performance. When you choose Boldera as your residential architect, you make an investment in a sustainable future.
Using local and natural materials, our sustainable buildings last longer when exposed to the elements and require less maintenance. Plus, because they are free from harmful chemicals, they are healthier for the environment.
Going green with Boldera is a no-brainer.
Resources
FAQs
Is Boldera a licensed architecture practice?
Boldera Architecture is a licensed practice with the Ontario Association of Architects and is currently licensed to practice in the province of Ontario and the European Union.
Downloads
Custom Home Guide
A free eBook that will help you bring your vision to life.
Downloads
Project Planning Kit
All the tools you need, in one place. The ultimate toolkit to kick-start your renovation or new-construction project.
FAQS
What services do you provide?
ERS Architects is a full-service architecture firm. We provide all services from project planning to construction phase administration.
Case Study
Hill Crest Drive
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Boldera Architects was engaged by a Toronto couple, who decided to sell their urban home and purchase a century farmhouse.
CAREERS
Open Positions
If you are looking for an architectural job in Toronto, we are always looking for talented, ambitious individuals to join our team.
Our certifications
Founded by experienced and award-winning professionals, our firm is a member of various professional organizations.
Are you a homeowner who wants to work with Boldera?
From energy-efficient homes to precise construction techniques, we make it easy to build your dream home with confidence.
With our dedicated team and sustainable solutions, you can trust Boldera to help create a beautiful home that will stand the test of time.
Are you a developer who wants to work with us?
Unleash your developer potential through innovative solutions and comprehensive support.
Get the opportunity to learn and explore the latest advancements in technologies tailored to promote and enhance collaboration while maximizing our client’s success.
Are you a homeowner who wants to work with us?
From energy-efficient homes to precise construction techniques, we make it easy to build your dream home with confidence.
Are you a developer who wants to work with us?
Unleash your developer potential through innovative solutions and comprehensive support.
