What DAE DESIGN ARCHITECTURE EVERYDAY does

DAE Design Architecture Everyday Inc. is a privately held boutique architecture firm headquartered at 1828 Powell Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, with operations spanning BC and Ontario. Formally established in 2021 under its current name (previously operating as 'The Practice of Everyday Design'), the firm employs approximately 9 people and is led by founding Principal David Long (AIBC, OAA), supported by licensed architects Shirley Liu and Tom F. Caminha, and intern architect Nanxi Liu. The practice's roots trace back to design work exhibited at Toronto's Cooper Cole Art Gallery in 2011 and a 2013 Juror's Choice award at the TO DO Awards for the Pretty in Prison sink.

The firm delivers professional architecture and design services across five core service areas: multi-family housing (townhouse developments, mid-rise apartments, condos), multiplex housing (Vancouver-specific typologies including multiple conversion dwellings), single-family housing (additions, renovations, interior design, new builds), senior's housing (renovations, additions, and new buildings), and commercial and industrial design (cafes, restaurants, office spaces, tenant fit-outs). Notable completed projects include Drop Top House, B&W House, B&W Infill House, Pull!Pull! House, Park/Park, Belle Air, U7, Galley House, Sun Hat and Scarf House, Little Village, Isetta Cafe, Dunn House, Bean House, Wedge House, Eden House, and the recently completed Willa multiplex in Vancouver. The firm is currently progressing projects including ZZZ Building (rezoning stage) and C-Building (building permit issued).

DAE operates on a project-based professional services model, with revenue generated through architectural design fees, project management, and construction administration. Pricing is custom quote-based given the bespoke nature of each engagement. The go-to-market is sales-led and relationship-driven: a website with a 'Schedule A Call With Us!' CTA drives inbound inquiries, Instagram is used for community engagement and career outreach, and earned media coverage in DesignLines Magazine and The Globe and Mail supports brand visibility. The firm targets two primary customer segments — residential and commercial property developers/owners seeking tailored architectural solutions, and individual homeowners seeking residential design services — with a focus on small and mid-sized projects where the team can deliver complete attention.

Name

DAE DESIGN ARCHITECTURE EVERYDAY

Legal name

DAE Design Architecture Everyday Inc.

Website

https://everydaydesign.ca

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

DAE Design Architecture Everyday Inc. is a Vancouver-based boutique architecture firm of approximately 9 employees offering tailored design services for multi-family, multiplex, single-family, senior's, and commercial projects across British Columbia and Ontario, serving property developers and homeowners through custom fee-based engagements.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (54131), Interior Design Services (541410)

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural Design Services (BPAHAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

ADU Design, Architecture & Engineering (HSAPAMAF)

Keywords

• Residential architecture services
• Multi-family housing design
• Commercial building design
• Renovation design services
• Multiplex housing design

Headquarters

HQ city

Vancouver

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Architecture and Design Services: DAE provides comprehensive architecture and design services for small and mid-sized projects including multi-family housing, multiplex developments, single-family housing (additions, renovations, new builds), senior's housing, and commercial/industrial buildings. Revenue is generated through professional service fees for design, project management, and construction administration.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

DAE Design Architecture Everyday Inc. is a Canadian boutique architecture firm providing comprehensive architecture and design services for small and mid-sized projects. Core offerings include multi-family housing design (townhouse developments, mid-rise apartments, condos), Vancouver multiplex housing design, single-family housing design (additions, renovations, interior design, new builds), senior's housing design, and commercial/industrial building design (cafes, restaurants, office spaces, tenant fit-outs). Services span from rezoning and permit applications through construction administration.

Product overview

DAE Design Architecture Everyday Inc. is a boutique architecture firm offering comprehensive architecture and design services as a single unified offering. The firm provides tailored architectural solutions across five core service areas: multi-family housing design (townhouse developments and mid-rise apartment buildings), multiplex housing design for Vancouver developments, single-family housing design (additions, renovations, interior design, and new builds), senior's housing design, and commercial/industrial design (cafes, restaurants, office spaces, tenant fit-outs). The firm delivers projects as architectural designs and construction documentation, with notable projects including B&W House, Drop Top House, Dunn House, Eden House, Willa, Little Village, TLC-CLT, Isetta Cafe, Brixton Flats, and various mixed-use developments.

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Products and services

• Multi-family Housing Design Architectural design services for townhouse developments, mid-rise apartment buildings, and condos, providing tailored solutions for multi-unit residential projects.
• Multiplex Housing Design Design services for Vancouver multiplex housing, including multiplex townhouse buildings and multiple conversion dwellings on single lots.
• Single-family Housing Design Design services for single-family homes including additions, renovations, interior design, and new construction builds.
• Senior's Housing Design Design services for senior's housing including renovations, additions, and new buildings tailored to senior living requirements.
• Commercial and Industrial Design Design services for commercial and industrial buildings including cafes, restaurants, office spaces, and tenant fit-outs.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Gair Williamson Architects: Vancouver-based architecture firm with a comparable multi-family and mixed-use residential practice. Notably, DAE's founding principal and several team members previously worked at Gair Williamson, making it the most direct lineage and competitive comparable in the Vancouver boutique architecture market.
• Francl Architecture: Vancouver architecture firm with established residential, multi-family, and mixed-use practice. Similar boutique-to-mid-scale positioning and deep BC market presence.
• Measured Architecture: Vancouver boutique architecture firm with a comparable focus on residential, multi-family, and contextual urban design projects. Similar-sized practice competing for the same developer and homeowner clients in the Lower Mainland.
• Revery Architecture: Vancouver-based architecture firm with a strong portfolio in residential and multi-family housing, including significant work in the Lower Mainland. Competes directly with DAE for developer-led multi-family and multiplex projects.
• SHAPE Architecture: Vancouver-based architecture firm with a comparable multi-family and mixed-use residential portfolio. Similar scale and design-led approach to neighborhood-scaled projects.
• BattersbyHowat Architects: Vancouver-based architecture firm specializing in residential and small-scale community projects. Comparable boutique positioning with emphasis on design quality and client collaboration in the BC market.
• Mcfarlane Biggar Architects + Designers: Vancouver architecture and design firm with a multi-family residential and mixed-use practice. Comparable project typologies and regional focus, competing for similar developer-driven projects.
• HCMA Architecture + Design: Vancouver architecture firm with strong multi-family residential and community facility practice. Comparable typology coverage and geographic focus, with deeper institutional relationships.
• CIVITAS Architecture: Vancouver-based architecture firm focused on residential and multi-family design. Comparable boutique scale and design philosophy, serving similar developer and homeowner clientele in the Lower Mainland.

Broad incumbents

• Olson Kundig: Seattle-based design firm with a broader national/international portfolio spanning residential, commercial, and cultural projects. While much larger, Olson Kundig represents the design-led boutique-to-mid-scale architecture model that DAE aspires to and competes against for design-conscious clients.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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