top of page
A sketch of a custom house being rendered into a real-life image.

AC Architectural Design Inc.
Bringing Your Custom House Vision to Life

AC Architectural Design Inc. is an architecture firm in Hamilton, ON, specializing in creating custom house designs and small commercial projects.

Our Custom House Designs Include 

Single Family Projects

Renovation Projects

Multi-Unit Buildings

✓  Traditional / Classical Houses
✓  Modern / Contemporary Houses
✓  Tiny / Efficient Homes 
✓  Luxury Custom House
✓  Cottages / Formhouses
✓  Accessory Structures

✓  Alterations / Conversions
✓  Basement Walkout
✓  Bearing Wall Removal
✓  Secondary Suites
✓  Porch / Deck Addition   
✓  Custom House Addition / Extension​​

✓  Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)
✓  Apartment Buildings
✓  Townhomes
✓  Condominiums 
✓  Stacked Custom House
✓  Mixed-use Developments​​

Architectural design for a modern building with a large glass front and a stone facade.

Small Commercial Developments

Our architecture firm also designs small commercial projects tailored to your needs from offices and retail spaces to restaurants, small shops / stores, laundries*, storage facilities, and barn buildings.

What Is Different About Our Architecture Firm

🏡 Common-Sense Design: We draw upon established, time-tested principles rather than reinvent the wheel.

 

🏡 Straightforward Approach: Direct and to the point, with no unnecessary complexity or ambiguity.

🏡 Transparency: Truth over comfort—we always say what needs to be heard.

🏡 Client-First Mentality: Your needs and vision are at the center of every custom house design.

Two people discussing ideas for a custom house design.

📐 Precise and Efficient: Our technical drawings focus only on what builders need—no clutter, no confusion.

📐 Economical Solutions: Our architecture firm goes the extra mile to find smarter structural solutions that can substantially reduce your building costs.

📐 Accurate As-Built Drawings: When developing as-built drawings for renovations/additions, we aim to minimize assumptions and avoid costly errors.

📐 Streamlined Process: Our custom house designs are designed to streamline the building process from start to finish.

Blueprints of a custom house in front of a framed house.
A couple stands proudly in front of their custom house, showcasing their satisfaction with our architectural designs.
Client Profile

"Honest, thorough, and dedicated worker who is there to help you through all of your architectural projects! I recommend to anyone looking for an [architecture firm]"

Andrew

Hamilton, ON

Client Profile

"Professional, kind and well organized architect. You will not have any problems using this service."

Alejandro

Hamilton, ON

Client Profile

"Thank you for the Professionalism with your work.
Best Regards from the team at Angel Gear!"

David

Hamilton, ON

See How Others Have Benefited From Our Custom House Designs:

Frequently Asked Questions About Our Custom House Designs:

❓ What’s included in the architectural design?

Our process outlines everything included in the architectural design, and we can modify it to suit your preferences and budget. For example, if you provide us with an exact floor plan for your custom house that you want to implement, it will help streamline the concept design stage and reduce costs. If you're working with an experienced builder who doesn’t need extra details, we can simplify the technical drawings for faster progress and additional savings. Alternatively, if you prefer to manage the permitting process yourself, we can defer that. Whatever your situation, our architecture firm is ready to tailor our approach to ensure our services meet your needs.

❓ How much will it cost to design my custom house?

Fees vary based on your project's complexity, size, and customization needs. Typical projects range from $2,000 to $15,000. After discussing your architectural requirements, we provide a clear quote for every step involved—no surprises, no hidden costs.

❓ How long does it take to design a custom house?

Timelines depend on the project’s scope, typically ranging from 6 to 12 weeks, while smaller renovations may be completed more quickly. If you're on a tight schedule, we’ll do our best to prioritize your project. Our goal is always to balance speed with quality, as rushing architectural designs often leads to issues during construction, which can ultimately cause delays. We focus on getting it right the first time.

❓ Do you manage the construction process too?

While we don’t directly manage construction, we collaborate closely with contractors to ensure they fully understand every detail of the technical drawings. We provide as much support and clarity as needed to ensure the build stays accurate to the architectural designs.

Ready to Bring Your Vision to Life? Let's Get Started!

Architectural designer working on a custom house on his computer.

About Architectural Designer

Portrait of the architectural designer

Gabriel Alvarez-Colman is a licensed BCIN Architectural designer with 10+ years of first-class industry experience. Gabriel's vision is rooted in providing breathtaking yet economically viable solutions that maximize value and quality. Operating primarily in Hamilton ON, services are extended across Canada to many clients seeking high-quality custom house designs.​

bottom of page