Dubbeldam Architecture + Design is a Canadian multi-disciplinary design studio committed to creating thoughtful projects that embody sustainable approaches. Led by fourth-generation architect Heather Dubbeldam, the studio has garnered acclaim for its forward-thinking approach, design research endeavours, and dedication to crafting sustainable environments without compromising design integrity. They are recognized as one of Canada’s leading architecture practices for their commitment to architectural excellence and dedication to social responsibility through advocacy.
Dubbeldam’s work exemplifies bold design and meticulous craftsmanship. With a diverse portfolio incorporating a wide range of project types, their work ranges from homes, multi-unit residential projects, workspaces, hospitality, and mixed-use buildings to landscape design and architectural installations. At every scale, they prioritize design that benefits both people and the planet while enhancing overall quality of life.
Dubbeldam has been recognized with over 90 awards for design excellence, advocacy, and practice, including the Canada Council for the Arts Professional Prix de Rome and the 2024 RAIC Architectural Practice Award from the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada, two of the highest honours for architectural practices in Canada.
Designed for an extended family of three generations, this one-storey cottage is situated on a peninsula with a panoramic view over Lake Catchacoma. Defined by its three volumes, the cottage coexists within an opening of a mature forest where a previous structure once stood.
For their Toronto office, Slack commissioned Dubbeldam Architecture + Design to craft a space that mirrors their organizational culture, emphasizing craft and technology. This office, located in a former knitting and textile factory in downtown Toronto
Perched high above a cluster of multi-generational cottages below, Bunkie on the Hill by DUBBELDAM Architecture + Design offers a serene sanctuary amidst the trees, inviting family members to escape and immerse themselves in nature’s embrace.
Comprised of 8,000 translucent discs, Binary Spectrum is a poetic expression of Kitchener’s remarkable industrial shift, from manufacturing to a leader in the digital economy.
Designed by Dubbeldam Architecture + Design, the Shift Residence reinterprets the suburban bungalow with a fresh, architectural approach that integrates a stepped facade characterized by alternating volumes.
The Bata Shoe Factory in Batawa, located 175 km east of Toronto on the Trent River, serves as a testament to Sonja Bata’s vision of revitalizing the town into a sustainable community adapted to 21st-century living.
Dubbeldam Architecture + Design unveils Flow House, a semi-detached Victorian house in midtown Toronto that has been reconfigured for a creative couple and their children.
A formerly under-utilized building in Toronto’s Corso Italia neighbourhood is transformed into a mixed-use creative hub, reinvigorating the surrounding community.