John Donkin
Architect
Whether you are planning a renovation or a custom build, we combine your vision with the unique landscape of your building site.
Why hire an architect?
John Donkin Architect offers much more than architectural designs. We act as your representatives from start to finish to make your vision a reality.
Architectural Design
We design renovations, additions and new homes and develop drawings for construction and for zoning and building permit submissions.
Design Counselling
We visit clients’ existing homes and advise them on their homes’ potential for renovation, addition, or rebuilding.
Approvals
We make applications and apply for building permits, zoning variances, and permissions to create new lots.
Construction Documents
We provide drawings and documents on which construction contracts are based, help our clients find a contractor, and provide advice on construction contracts and construction costs.
Contract Administration
We act as our clients’ representatives during construction, ensuring that the work is performed correctly and meets the requirements of the construction contract.
Zoning & Site Analysis
We document and analyze sites to determine what limitations and opportunities are presented by relevant zoning bylaws.
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We work with clients just like you to bring their dream project to life.
John Donkin
Principal, Licensed Architect
Meet Your
Personal Architect
John Donkin is a licensed architect with over twenty-five years of architectural experience preceded by seven years of work in construction. He is particularly interested in the development of innovative building forms especially suited to unique clients and unusual situations.
John has experience in all aspects of project design, management, and construction, including zoning interpretation, architectural design, site planning, budget and cost analysis, construction documentation, the preparation of tender documents and analysis of tenders, contract administration, site review and the certification of payments.
2004, 2005, and 2008 winner
2004, 2005, and 2008 winner