Site and zoning
Property constraints, approvals and opportunities understood before major design commitments.
Single-family home design-build · GTA
Architect-led custom home construction in Toronto and the GTA.
Fordocon connects the design and construction of custom homes through one coordinated team. From reviewing a property to resolving materials and construction details, we keep the home, approvals and budget in the same conversation.
Designed around the property and people
Begin with the property and how you want to live
A custom home starts with both a site and a brief. Property conditions, access, planning constraints and existing buildings influence what can be designed and built. Your priorities for rooms, natural light, privacy, storage and future use shape the decisions within those constraints.
An early feasibility review helps identify what needs to be understood before the design becomes detailed. Share a survey and existing drawings if available, together with your desired scope, timing and investment range.
Project priorities
Daily life
Planning shaped around routines, relationships, natural light and long-term adaptability.
Material coherence
Exterior, interior and detail decisions developed as one architectural language.
Delivery discipline
Budget, procurement and site decisions kept connected to the original design intent.
Integrated scope
One team from early decisions to turnover.
Scope is tailored to the project, with design, approvals and construction planned together.
- Property and existing-condition review
- Zoning and feasibility
- Architectural and interior design
- Permit documentation
- Engineering coordination
- Preconstruction budgeting
- Construction and procurement
- Closeout and occupancy support
Decisions before construction
Develop architecture and construction together
Structure, building services, exterior materials and interior details all affect the finished home. Considering these together helps make the implications of design choices visible while the project can still adapt. Budget review should follow the design as it develops, with assumptions and exclusions clearly identified.
Establish the scope before building
The scope can include property review, architectural and interior design, consultant coordination, permit documentation, preconstruction, procurement, construction and closeout. Define the agreed responsibilities and decision sequence before work begins. The relevant delivery and contractual requirements should be confirmed for the specific project.
Windsor, Ontario
A home considered from the outside in.
The Private Residence in our portfolio brings architecture and interiors together in a custom two-storey home, with dark metal and warm wood cladding.
Explore selected work led by the team behind Fordocon.
View the project galleryQuestions before starting
Make your next decision with more clarity.
Can you review a property before we purchase it?
An early property and feasibility review can help identify design and construction questions. Its scope depends on the information available and should be agreed around the purchase decisions you need to make.
Should we start with a new build or a substantial renovation?
Compare the condition of the existing building, desired changes, site constraints, approvals and scope of work. The best route depends on the property and priorities; the decision should follow that review.
When should we discuss the construction budget?
At the beginning, and again as the design develops. The budget should make clear what is included, what is an allowance and what remains dependent on investigation or selection.
Do you coordinate architecture and interiors?
Fordocon's published service includes architectural and interior design coordinated with engineering and construction. The exact deliverables and professional responsibilities are defined for each engagement.
What should we send to start?
Send the property location, any survey or drawings, your main priorities, approximate intended size, budget range and timing. If you already have a design team or permit documents, include that context.
Begin with clarity
Planning a new home or substantial transformation?
Share the property, priorities, budget and desired timing. We will help determine the approvals, scope and right next step.
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