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Welcome to Dewson Architects
committed to creating beautiful, tailored and sustainable designs.
A Boutique Studio
Leaders in Sustainability
Dewson architects (Da) is an award-winning firm in
toronto, committed to creating sustainable legacies, one
building at a time. Designs seamlessly merge aesthetic
sophistication with cutting-edge environmental practices.
Renowned for its commitment to environmentally
conscious design, the Dewson architects team crafts
bespoke buildings that prioritise energy efficiency,
as advocates of sustainable architectural design, Dewson
architects is committed to creating spaces that are
environmentally responsible, resource-efficient and
enduring. Da thinks of buildings over their entire life
cycle, designing for centuries, not just the present.
Passive house concepts and sustainable materials.
environment but also provides long-term cost savings for
the homeowner. By designing with sustainability in mind,
we reduce the need for frequent maintenance and extend
the lifespan of building systems, ensuring a more
conscious and cost-effective solution for our clients,
explains William Dewson.
With a focus on luxury and functionality, Da creates
buildings that reflect individual tastes while minimising
their environmental impact.
Buildings We Design
Dewson architects has a long history of producing
beautiful, sustainable and finely tailored buildings to meet
clients’ needs. for custom homes, the firm has designed
heritage-designated
building
conservations
and
restorations, additions or extensions to existing buildings,
and fully new builds. Da’s impressive portfolio also
includes designs for vacation cottages, including
beachfront homes, island retreats and mountain
hideaways. furthermore, in the multi-residential and
commercial sectors, designs have included boutique
offices, mixed-use commercial buildings, and recently,
multi-unit residential buildings with a focus on multiplexes
and small mid-rise buildings.
Prioritising energy efficiency not only benefits the
Behind these evaluations is an expert team of architects
who have completed lEED Platinum, Passive House
certified, and netzero buildings, and work with a
prestigious group of highly respected consultants in this
field. Da has also received numerous certifications and
associations, including:
• certified Passive house design
• lEED certification
• netzero energy analysis
• embodied carbon analysis
• high-performance enclosure design
Award-winning Architectural Designs
from
conceptual
design
to
master
planning
to
construction administration, the Dewson team offers a
comprehensive approach tailored to a project’s needs. if
you’re looking to commission an architectural design,
Da’s unique process includes 3D visualisations and
renderings, walkthrough videos, concept sketches,
illustrations, statistical analyses and more.
“Dewson architects, as a whole, is reflective of our client’s
style, our client’s aesthetic,” says principal architect
William Dewson, who founded the firm in 1996. “We have
no predetermined design style. We believe in drawing out
our client’s essence, their vision, however well defined that
may be in their own minds, and designing a constructive,
sustainable reality around that essence. that is why all our
projects have a distinctly different style.”
Dewson architects has also been featured in numerous
architect, design, and décor and lifestyle publications and
received numerous prestigious awards, including gold in
residential architecture Design for “off grid” and silver
for “single Family Dwelling” IDa awards for its Eugenia
lakehouse project. It was also the recipient of Dna Paris
Design awards 2024 Winner in House & residential and
sustainable Living categories.
Dewson Architects
Let’s plan your sustainable legacy
together. for more information visit
dewson.com
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