Our Services - Iron Valorium Architecture

Industrial Building Design

Warehouses, factories, and production facilities that actually work for your operation.

Contemporary Residential

Homes that blend modern aesthetics with the raw honesty of steel and glass.

Steel Structure Engineering

Structural integrity meets architectural vision. That's where we live.

Sustainable Design

Building green isn't optional anymore. We'll help you navigate the reality of it.

Urban Planning

Development projects that consider the bigger picture, not just your lot line.

Heritage Restoration

Breathing new life into old structures without destroying what made them special.

Industrial Building Design

Where form follows function, but that doesn't mean it has to be ugly.

What You're Actually Getting

Look, we've designed everything from 50,000 sq ft warehouses to compact manufacturing spaces. The common thread? They all need to work efficiently while meeting code requirements that seem to change every other month.

We handle the full scope - initial site analysis, workflow optimization (because what's the point of a beautiful space that kills productivity?), structural design, and seeing the project through to completion. Our steel-focused approach means you're getting durability and flexibility built right in.

The Process We Follow

Site assessment and feasibility studies that tell you what's actually possible
Schematic design with operational flow considerations built in from day one
Structural engineering that maximizes clear span and load capacity
Permitting support (yeah, we know how to talk to the city)
Construction administration so the build matches the vision

Contemporary Residential Architecture

We're not talking about cookie-cutter suburban homes here. Our residential work leans heavily into steel and glass - materials that let us create spaces with clean lines, dramatic volumes, and an honest expression of structure.

Each project starts with how you actually live. Open-concept might be trendy, but maybe you need a proper office that closes off. Floor-to-ceiling windows look great until you realize you're heating the neighborhood in winter. We work through these trade-offs with you.

Custom Home Design

From concept sketches to move-in day

Major Renovations

Transforming existing structures

Space Planning

Making every square foot count

Material Selection

Guidance through the overwhelming options

Steel Structure Engineering

This is where our technical expertise really shines. Steel isn't just our preferred material - it's what we know inside and out. The calculations, the connections, the behavior under load, thermal expansion... yeah, we're kind of nerdy about it.

Whether you're looking at a clear-span warehouse, a cantilevered residence, or a multi-story mixed-use building, we engineer the steel framework that makes it possible. And we coordinate with trades so the HVAC, electrical, and plumbing don't turn into a 3D puzzle during construction.

Our Engineering Capabilities

Structural analysis and load calculations
Connection design and detailing
Seismic and wind load engineering
Value engineering to optimize material use
Shop drawing review and approval
Site inspection and quality control

Sustainable Design Consultation

Let's be real - sustainability in architecture isn't just about slapping some solar panels on the roof. It's about material choices, building orientation, thermal performance, and lifecycle costs. We've been navigating these considerations since before it was mandated.

Energy Modeling

Predicting performance before you break ground, so there aren't any expensive surprises later.

Water Management

Stormwater, greywater systems, and strategies that actually work in Canadian climates.

Material Sourcing

Recycled steel, locally-sourced materials, and products with actual environmental credentials.

Green Certifications

LEED, Passive House, or other standards if that's what your project needs.

Urban Planning & Development

Bigger picture stuff. When you're not just building one structure but thinking about how multiple buildings, public spaces, and infrastructure fit together. We've worked on mixed-use developments, industrial parks, and urban infill projects across the GTA.

The challenge here is balancing density requirements, traffic flow, utilities, green space, and neighborhood context. Plus navigating zoning bylaws that were often written decades ago for completely different uses. It's part architecture, part diplomacy, part creative problem-solving.

Site Master Planning

Layout strategies for multi-building developments

Zoning & Variance Applications

Working with municipalities to make your project viable

Infrastructure Coordination

Roads, utilities, and services that support your development

Heritage Building Restoration

This one's different from our usual work, but it's become something we really care about. Toronto's got incredible industrial heritage - old factories, warehouses, breweries - and they deserve better than being torn down for condos.

The trick is respecting what's there while making the building functional for modern use. Original steel trusses? We'll keep 'em and make them part of the design. Brick facades? Restored and preserved. But we're also adding modern systems, meeting current codes, and creating spaces people actually want to work in.

Our restoration work includes:

Historical building assessments and documentation

Structural rehabilitation of existing steel and masonry

Adaptive reuse planning for new functions

Heritage permit applications and liaison

Integration of modern building systems

How We Typically Work Together

Every project's a bit different, but here's the general flow we follow. No surprises, no sudden scope changes (well, we try to avoid them anyway).

1

Discovery Call

Usually about 30 minutes. You tell us what you're trying to build, we ask questions, and we figure out if we're a good fit.

2

Proposal & Agreement

We put together a scope of work and fee proposal. Once you're comfortable with it, we formalize things with a contract.

3

Schematic Design

Big picture concepts. We're exploring different approaches and getting your feedback before diving into details.

4

Design Development

Now we're getting specific - materials, systems, dimensions, structural approach. This is where the building really takes shape.

5

Construction Documents

Detailed drawings and specifications that contractors can actually build from. Plus permit applications and approvals.

6

Construction Support

Site visits, answering contractor questions, reviewing shop drawings, and making sure what gets built matches what we designed.

Got a Project in Mind?

Whether you've got detailed plans or just a rough idea, let's talk through it. We'll give you our honest assessment of what's possible.

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