Expand Your Home with Purpose
Whether you’re planning a home addition, expanding your space should enhance both how your home functions and how it feels. At Urban Studio, we approach every project with the understanding that a home is more than just a structure; it’s a carefully considered balance of design, functionality, and context. As a Toronto-based design-build firm, we specialize in creating seamless additions that integrate naturally with your existing home while elevating its overall design.
Years of Successful Renovation Work
Urban Studio is a Toronto-based design-build firm recognized with multiple industry awards, including HomeStars “Best of the Best” and RenoMark honours for Best Custom Home (over $2M) and Best Addition (over $500K).
Thoughtful Design, Built Around Your Needs
Every project begins with a deep understanding of how you live and what your home is missing.
Whether you’re looking to reconfigure interior spaces or undertake a full-scale home addition, our team develops tailored solutions that maximize usability, natural light, and long-term value.
Through our integrated design-build process, we carefully align layout, structure, and interior design, ensuring every square foot is purposeful and efficiently utilized.
Designed for Value, Built to Last
A well-executed home addition not only provides the extra space your family needs but also
enhances the overall character and value of your property.
Our focus on quality materials,
thoughtful design, and expert craftsmanship ensures your addition feels fully integrated, both
visually and structurally, while delivering long-term performance.
A Seamless, Fully Managed Process
From initial planning through to final construction, Urban Studio manages every aspect of your
project under one roof.
We handle zoning reviews, permit applications, and, where required, Committee of Adjustment
approvals, navigating the complexities of Toronto’s building regulations with experience and
precision. This streamlined approach minimizes delays, reduces uncertainty, and keeps your
project moving forward efficiently.
A Smarter Way to Expand Your Property
Laneway homes and garden suites offer a unique opportunity to add functional living space without altering your main residence. Whether used as a rental unit, guest house, or private living space for a family, these structures are thoughtfully designed to maximize efficiency, privacy, and long-term value.
Navigating Toronto’s laneway and garden suite bylaws requires experience and precision. Our team takes a tailored approach to each project, ensuring the design responds to site conditions, zoning requirements, and your specific goals.
What our Clients Say
Joseph is extremely punctual and an excellent problem solver. Throughout the project, he consistently came up with practical solutions to the various challenges we encountered along the way. His strong communication and project management skills significantly enhanced our overall experience and made the entire process much smoother.
One thing we especially appreciated was their boutique showroom experience. Urban Studio had a curated selection of flooring, cabinetry, countertops, hardware, and other samples in one place, which made the selection process much easier and helped us visualize everything together. Natasha gave us practical recommendations based on our space and lifestyle rather than just trying to upsell materials. Kam, the project coordinator helped keep everything organized on site. very responsive whenever we had questions or needed updates. I must add their trades are all friendly and respectful.
In the end, the house feels much more functional and updated while still keeping the character of the original home. Overall, My husband and I had an excellent experience with Urban Studio and would highly recommend Joseph and his team for large renovation projects.
Once construction started, the process was very organized. The build itself took about 14 months, and throughout that time, communication was consistent and transparent. We always knew what stage we were at, what was coming next, and if any decisions were needed from us. That level of clarity made a stressful process feel much more manageable.
What stood out to me the most was how everything was handled under one roof. The design-build approach really streamlined the entire project. There was no disconnect between design and construction, and it showed in both the efficiency and the final result. The quality of workmanship and attention to detail throughout the house is something we appreciate every day.
Joseph is very knowledgeable, solution-oriented and easy to work with. Whenever something came up, as it inevitably does in a project of this scale, he addressed it quickly and professionally. His team, including Kam the project coordinator were also excellent: respectful, skilled, and clearly experienced.
Now that the project is complete, we can honestly say the end result exceeded our expectations. The house feels exactly how we envisioned it, both in terms of design and functionality. I would highly recommend Urban Studio to anyone looking to build a custom home or take on a major renovation. It’s a big commitment, and having the right team makes all the difference.
Joseph and Parisa supported us early on with the conceptual design. They really took the time to understand our ideas and our family’s need for more space. They developed the plans and guided us through the process. After the Committee of Adjustment process and securing all the necessary permits, construction began in August of last year, and now, about 9 months later, we’re ready to enjoy the summer in our new home.
Urban Studio removed the existing roof on our bungalow, raised the main floor ceiling height to 9 feet, and built a full second floor, effectively doubling our living space. The transformation is incredible. The basement was also fully underpinned to 9-foot ceilings, and it honestly doesn’t feel like a basement anymore, it’s bright, open, and has become one of our favourite areas in the house. The difference is night and day.
Joseph has a great eye for detail and brings a lot of experience to the table. He’s responsive, easy to work with, and communicated clearly throughout the project while keeping things on budget. Kam, our project coordinator, was always available to answer questions, provide updates, and ensure the site remained clean and organized.
Urban Studio’s team of trades are true professionals, skilled, respectful, and clearly take pride in their work. Overall, we’re extremely happy with the result and would confidently recommend Joseph and his team to anyone planning to build an addition.
What really stood out was the leadership of Joseph. He is a man of integrity with great energy, and he clearly cares about both the quality of the work and the people he serves. That made a real difference throughout the project.
We’re very pleased with the results and would strongly encourage anyone considering a home renovation to look into Urban Studio. They’re a team you can trust to bring your vision to life.
We were dreading the constant trek to the west end, where almost all the major supply stores are located. Finding this beautiful studio so conveniently located in the midtown neighbourhood has been a massive time-saver.
The studio itself is stunning and offers a top-tier selection of wood flooring, tile, and countertops. What we appreciated most was their team helped us source tiles based on our inspiration photo. It helped me see all my design choices together in one place and ensure I have a cohesive design.
The Urban Studio team also provided invaluable design advice and expertise, helping us navigate the complexities of a large-scale addition. If you’re looking for a local team that combines high-end design with practical convenience, we can’t recommend them enough!
Joseph and the Urban Studio team handled every stage with grace, precision, and a level of professionalism that truly sets them apart.
He was fully transparent about any impacts to the budget, never nickel-and-dimed us, and consistently looked for opportunities to save us money without compromising quality. Despite the scale and complexity of the renovation, he delivered the project on time and within the agreed-upon budget outlined in our contract.
We’re extremely satisfied with the results and would highly recommend Joseph and Urban Studio to anyone looking for a design and build firm.
The project was completed on time and within budget, which we know is no small feat in today’s market. We now have a home that looks beautiful and functions so much better for our family’s day-to-day life. We’re incredibly grateful to the Urban Studio team and would confidently recommend them to anyone looking to take on a major renovation or home addition in Toronto.
We are beyond happy with how our home turned out and would not hesitate to work with Urban Studio again. We’ve already recommended them to friends and family, and we encourage anyone considering a renovation or addition to do the same. You won’t be disappointed!
Why Choose Urban Studio
Elevate Urban Living with Custom Garden Suites
Starting from $200,000, Urban Studio’s garden suites offer a refined, space-efficient
solution for modern city living in Toronto.
Designed with high-performance construction, efficient layouts, and clean architectural detailing, these secondary suites provide an ideal opportunity for rental income, guest accommodations, or multigenerational living.
Homeowners can choose between flat or pitched roof designs, with flexible upgrade options and
full customization available to suit individual preferences and site conditions. Our turnkey approach includes everything from design and permits to construction and utility connections, providing a seamless, end-to-end experience.
Built for Everyday Living
Each Addition, Laneway home, garden suite is thoughtfully designed and delivered as a
complete, move-in-ready solution. Interiors are curated by our in-house design team and include
a full appliance package, ensuring both functionality and a cohesive aesthetic from day one.
Construction Management
At Urban Studio, we believe exceptional results are built on exceptional management. We provide end-to-end oversight that ensures every project is executed with precision, efficiency, and complete transparency. Our role is to transform your vision into a tangible, lasting result delivered with control, clarity, and confidence at every stage.
Our construction management services include:
● Detailed budgeting and cost control
● Construction scheduling and timeline management
● Trade coordination and site supervision
● Quality assurance and workmanship oversight
● Procurement and supplier coordination
● Ongoing client communication and reporting
By centralizing responsibility under one experienced team, we eliminate inefficiencies, reduce risk, and ensure your project remains on schedule and within budget.
Proudly Serving Toronto’s Established Neighborhoods
Urban Studio works across Old Toronto’s established neighbourhoods, where older homes, zoning rules, and lot conditions require careful planning. Our team understands how to design and build custom home additions, renovations, and custom homes in Toronto that fit each property and community.
