Empowering our clients to build their vision
At Duncan Ross Architect, we have been providing full architectural services to Muskoka, Parry Sound, Haliburton, and the surrounding area since 1993. Our team of dedicated professionals is committed to delivering exceptional service and results to our clients. We believe in fostering a friendly and supportive atmosphere of collaboration, where our clients feel comfortable to share their concerns and ideas.
Our History
Our firm has been involved in a wide range of commercial, residential, and community projects, with a construction value of up to $10 million. We offer a comprehensive range of architectural services, from programming, site planning, and conceptual design to final design and construction document production, field review, and contract administration. Our extensive list of architecture-related services ensures that our clients can single-source their project requirements.
Our Team
Duncan Ross personally directs all projects at DRA, maintaining a strong presence throughout the life of each project. Our staff are encouraged to develop a broad knowledge base while respecting their individual experience, qualities, and interests. The strength of DRA comes from its friendly and supportive culture and dedicated staff. Our team members are committed to integrity, listening carefully, respecting differences, and striving for excellence. When dealing with DRA, you can expect to be treated as a respected equal.
Our Services
We serve our clients by offering a choice of alternative approaches to reach a goal that are sensitive to their situation. We use plain language, sketches, and examples to explain complex concepts and help our clients understand what needs to happen with their project and why. We deal with our clients honestly and provide freely of advice that assists in decision making. We respect our clients' wishes and work to make their vision a reality.
Our services include:
- Conceptual Design
- Design Development
- Documentation
- Construction Review
- Warranty Review
- Building Code Compliance
- Studies
- Site Planning
- Building Reuse Studies
- Interior Design and Space Planning
- Life Safety Audits (Fire Code)
- Fire Safety Plans (Fire Code)
- Feasibility Studies
- Rezoning/Minor Variance Services
- Pre-development Consulting
- 3D Rendering
Let's Work Together
We're always looking for new opportunities and challenging projects. Please get in touch, and one of our team members will contact you about beginning the proposal process.
Overall Experience
The reviewer had a highly positive experience with Duncan, who visited their cottage to assess multiple issues. They found him to be informative, patient, thoughtful, professional, and insightful.
Professionalism and Disposition
Duncan's professionalism and pleasant disposition were particularly noteworthy, putting the reviewer at ease and making it a pleasure to work with him.
Recommendation
The reviewer would not hesitate to recommend Duncan, even hoping to have him create drawings to help eliminate floor-to-ceiling posts that were taking up valuable floor space.