Archetype Design + Construction

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Toronto ON M6R 2Y4
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IVA
IVA
0 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

HXOUSE Studio

Marijan managed the project from ideation to construction completion. He was able to project manage and stay on schedule even with all the obstacles and restrictions our commercial building came with. His dedication to details, design, quality of work, timelines, communication and budget were outstanding. We were in the loop at all times, Marijan never came to us with just a problem but numerous solutions. This whole process was painless and were thrilled with the final result!

Approximate cost of services:
$660,000.00
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Thanks Iva, it's easy when you have great clients like you and your team!

Private User
Private User
Private User reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Major Home Renovation

After meeting with several builders, we agreed to work with Marijan at Archetype, he was higlhy recommended by our architects. The project met both expectations for budget and delivery. A few surprises came up due to opening up a 1930's home, but Archetype and the architects, quickly dealt with them, with no major setbacks. Archetypes work was meticulously done due to a highskill list of tradesmen, who all showed up perfectly scheduled preventing any delays. We were constantly updated about the project, our communication was open, direct and respectful. The work done included large new openings to the facade, and several removal of internal walls that included structural work, some new wiring, and new plumbing, new windows and some doors, carpentry, and built-in, painting, roofing, new kitchen, and two bathrooms, and some floors. Our home today is exactly what we were aiming for, the craftsmanship is impeccable, we are extremely happy and would recommend Marijan, and Archetype to anyone looking to endeavor in a large construction project.

Approximate cost of services:
$450,000.00
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Thank you so much for your kind words, it was a pleasure working for you.

JCSpeed in Toronto
JCSpeed in Toronto
3 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

New Construction Loft House in Toronto

Marijan and the team at Archetype Construction built a beautiful loft like home for me. They handled all of the build details from start to finish. I'm impressed with the overall quality of the work and it's clear that Marijan has an eye for design which speaks to the end result.

Approximate cost of services:
$300,000.00
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Hi John,
It was a pleasure to get to work with you, and help bring to life a great design and space.
All the best.

V.G. from Toronto
V.G. from Toronto
9 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Such a great experience - back for more.

After an extensive basement and walk-out reno, our family engaged Archetype Design + Construction to work with us on our third floor home addition.

From start to finish, Marijan was fantastic. He took the time to sit down with me to clearly walk through the plan of attack for our project - as well as his plans to mitigate areas of risks, such as inclement weather before the roof was fully in place. He was organized and incredibly proactive in his communication in anticipation of work needing to be done in the week(s) ahead.

Our project progressed very quickly and we appreciated how hard Marijan and his team worked and the level of coordination required to get tradespeople lined up and in on time to complete our job... particularly as we had a baby on the way. And their hard work showed, as our project would have been completed ahead of schedule, were it not for a vendor delay on our stairs (no fault of Marijan's). In the end, it was completed right on time - according to Marijan's estimations.

The finished work was outstanding. As we've come to appreciate about Archetype Design + Construction, Marijan's eye for detail and commitment to quality was (as before) unparalleled. We have worked with a number of contractors in the past and none can hold a candle to Marijan's commitment to doing things right and making sure things are done well. He goes the extra mile to make sure everything is done to his satisfaction - which consistently exceeded our own.

We are very happy with our third floor addition and feel lucky we were able to work with Marijan on our project. And look forward to working with him again in the future.

Thank you, Marijan and your team, for our beautiful home and everything you did for us. We know you pulled out all the stops and can't say enough how much we appreciate it. We are so unbelievably happy with our new living space.

Approximate cost of services:
$300,000.00
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Hi Vivian and Pietro,

It was a pleasure working with you, and thank you for your glowing review. This was a team effort, one where your positive attitude and contribution played a huge role in the project's success. Thank you for making the process enjoyable from start to finish. Wishing you all the best in your new home.

Best,

Marijan

Robertson
Robertson
1 review Toronto, ON
10/10

Complete Interior Renovation,

Working with Marijan from Archetype Design Construction has been a great experience! We renovated our main floor completely, moving it from the 70s to today. Having Marijan in our corner, coordinating, helping us make informed decisions, and watching that all trades brought their A game was key.
He listened to our needs and wants, gave his input and ensured we stayed on track with timelines and within budget.
Marijan is a qualified professional of his trade and a gentleman. We highly recommend Marijan and Archetype Design Construction.

Approximate cost of services:
$200,000.00
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Etel and Steve,

It has truly been a pleasure working with you throughout your project, and to help bring your visions to life. You have a beautiful home. All the best to you and your family.

Best,

Marijan

V.G. from Toronto
V.G. from Toronto
9 reviews Toronto, ON
9/10

Great eye to detail and commitment to clients

Archetype Design + Construction was selected for the first phase of our home renovations, which involved digging out and installing a new walk-out from our basement as well as remodelling our basement into a home live/work studio.

As with many old homes in downtown Toronto, our basement ended up gifting us with one surprise after the next from mouldy walls, crumbling masonry, to a frightening web of electrical work patched together over the many years. Through the whole process, Marijan was forthcoming with his team's discoveries and took care to discuss options with us and painstakingly dealt with the scope changes and issues uncovered.

We were consistently impressed with his level of professionalism, commitment to our project, as well as eye for quality and detail. It gave us peace of mind and a lot of confidence in him. Now that the transformation of our basement is complete and we're moving on to the second phase of our renovation plans, we're very happy to be working with him and his team again.

Would highly recommend Archetype Design + Construction to anyone.

Approximate cost of services:
$1.00
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Thank you Vivian, renovations and additions are very intrusive and can be disruptive to a family. You and Pietro have and continue to be the most ideal clients, it's a pleasure working with you.

Tomek B.
Tomek B.
2 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Multiple interior renovations

I hired archetype to renovate 3 small
Apartments two years ago. Their quality was at a very high level with very good attention to detail. Tiling and wood floor work was excellent. Marijan was very good about accommodating changes when unexpected items came up during the course of the work. Apart from that they are a great team of people and are easy to work and communicate with.

I have recently hired them again for more work, and would highly recommend them to anyone.

Approximate cost of services:
$180,000.00
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Hi Tomek,

Thanks again for giving us the opportunity to work with you. It's easy to do our job when the relationship between the client and contractor mesh and work in tandem to progress the project. All the best.

Timothy.mitanidis@creative-union.net
T. M.
1 review Toronto, ON
9/10

General Contractor - Coach House Reconstruction

Archetype was selected as the preferred contractor for our coach house reconstruction project in the west end of downtown Toronto. Rebuilding the 19th century carriage house involved many complicated construction challenges which Archetype confidently took on and executed with a high level of competence. Extensive structural replacement, including new roof and floor structures within the building needed to be integrated with the 120 year old existing brick work which proved to be a delicate and intricate process. Archetype exhibited great patience and forethought during these critical initial stages that allowed for the delivery of highly complex contemporary finishing details with very little problems.
As a design focused construction company archetype was an enthusiastic partner throughout the entire construction process which was a boon for us as a exacting architectural office. Archetype’s design sense and co-operative, rather than adversarial, attitude kept the build phase productive and enjoyable for all parties involved.
Archetype's commitment and resolve continued throughout the entire project, and their meticulous attention to detail during the critical and time intensive finishing stages help to achieve a level of quality rarely seen in residential construction in this city.
Archetype has been extremely responsive in dealing with even the smallest construction deficiencies they have continued to stand by their work well after the clients have moved into their new home.

Approximate cost of services:
$1.00
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Hi Tim,
I wanted to thank you again for choosing Archetype Construction as the preferred contractor for the coach house historic restoration/reconstruction project. Although very challenging at times, this project exhibited just how enjoyable the process can be when you have a great team @ Creative Union Network.

alex
alex
5 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Interior finishing

We have worked exclusively with archetype as our drywall contractor, but have recently broadened their scope to include tiling and trim carpentry. They always work hard to meet our budget and schedule, without sacrificing quality.

Approximate cost of services:
$70,000.00
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Hi Alex,

We're very grateful to work with a like-minded developer who shares the same modern vision as us. Landmark is and will remain a valued client of Archetype Construction.

psywulych
psywulych
1 review Toronto, ON

First Review

10/10

Home renovation which involved expanding the footprint of the main floor, gutting & refinishing the majority of the main floor & our upstairs master bedroom, and adding an ensuite to the master bedroom.

Marijan & Darryl their team @ Archetype completed a significant renovation of our 1880's heritage house in Cabbagetown between February and September, 2015. They did a fantastic job on the place, and delivered quality work all the way through the process. As a first time renovator, we were nervous at the start of the process & were extremely happy with our choice to work with them - when the eventual surprises were discovered along the way, they were always fair & spent time figuring out solutions that would fit our budget. I'd recommend them to anyone going through this process and am happy to share my thoughts and experience as a reference for future clients.

Approximate cost of services:
$250,000.00
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Hi Paul,
Thank you again for putting all your trust in our hands to build and deliver to you and your family your new and rejuvenated home. The project was both enriching and exciting, and a pleasure to be a part of the process. All the best to you and your family.

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We build beautiful modern homes of all shapes and sizes. From heritage properties, condominiums, to new builds, we love reinventing and transforming contemporary spaces for design enthusiasts. We provide both design and construction services catered to our client’s needs. From ideation to filling your space with everything it needs, we ...
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