Project1 Studio

What Project1 Studio does

Project1 Studio is a private architectural and interior design practice incorporated in Ontario, Canada, founded in 2013 and headquartered in Ottawa's ByWard Market. The firm, led by Principals Ryan Koolwine and Danielle Powell with two Associates and approximately 13-15 total staff, provides comprehensive architectural services spanning urban infill, multi-unit residential, commercial, and interior fit-up projects. Service delivery runs from early design and contract documentation through construction administration, with documented technical depth in LEED-certified sustainable design, dual-scale masonry frameworks, tessellation-inspired facade systems, and mass timber construction (CLT or panelized wood framing with EV infrastructure).

The firm's revenue is generated through professional architectural fees under a project-based, quote-based pricing model, with no publicly disclosed fee schedules. Go-to-market relies on direct client engagement and principal-led relationship development rather than outbound sales, including Principal Koolwine's ongoing position on the Greater Ottawa Homebuilders Association's Urban Infill Council, which provides privileged access to city planning staff and upstream visibility into zoning policy. Customer segments span developers and property developers (primary), private residential clients (primary), hospitality/restaurant operators, and commercial/institutional clients such as the Ukrainian Credit Union. The firm has accumulated 50+ completed projects and 18+ GOHBA Housing Awards and City of Ottawa Urban Design Awards across 2015-2023, including 2018 GOHBA Designer of the Year. No external funding, M&A activity, or geographic expansion beyond Ottawa and Eastern Ontario has been disclosed.

Name

Project1 Studio

Legal name

Project1 Studio Incorporated

Website

https://project1studio.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Project1 Studio is a private Ottawa-based architectural and interior design practice founded in 2013, serving developers, private residential clients, hospitality operators, and commercial/institutional clients across Eastern Ontario with urban infill, multi-unit residential, commercial, and interior fit-up projects.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Design Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (54131), Interior Design Services (54141)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Construction Engineering & Constructability Consulting (BPAHAIAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Residential Design-Build & Renovation-Integrated Builders (IMAFABAE), Community Engagement & Participatory Planning (BPAHAKAO), Design-Build / EPC General Contracting (IMAFAAAD)

Keywords

• Architectural design services
• Interior design services
• Multi-unit residential design
• Urban infill architecture
• Commercial fit-up design

Headquarters

HQ city

Ottawa

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Architectural Design Services: The firm provides comprehensive architectural services from design through construction administration. Services include overseeing preparation of design material, development of contract documents, and managing construction administration of projects. Revenue is generated through professional architectural fees for residential, commercial, and interior fit-up projects.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Project1 Studio is an Ottawa-based architectural and interior design practice providing comprehensive design services across urban infill, multi-unit residential, commercial, and interior fit-up projects. The firm manages projects from initial design through contract documentation and construction administration, with deep expertise in urban site constraints, zoning provisions, and sustainable building practices including LEED certification and mass timber construction.

Product overview

Project1 Studio is a single-service architectural practice offering comprehensive architectural design services. Their portfolio is comprised of urban infill, multi-unit residential, commercial, and interior fit-up projects. The firm specializes in complex urban sites with expertise in physical constraints and zoning provisions, serving clients ranging from developers and contractors to private clients seeking custom homes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Architectural Design Services Comprehensive architectural design services encompassing urban infill, multi-unit residential, commercial, and interior fit-up projects, with expertise in complex urban sites and zoning provisions. Includes design development, preparation of contract documents, and management of construction administration.

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Core Architects: Toronto/Ottawa boutique architecture firm of comparable size with focus on multi-unit residential, hospitality, and commercial interior fit-ups. Operates in overlapping developer and hospitality client segments with similar 'studio' delivery model.
• Hobin Architecture: Ottawa-based boutique architectural firm with comparable scope across institutional, commercial, and residential projects in the National Capital Region. Direct local competitor for developer-led and multi-unit residential commissions in Ottawa.
• MacLennan Jaunkalns Miller Architects (MJMA): Toronto-based architecture and urban design firm with similar scale and emphasis on urban-context residential, mixed-use, and public-realm design. Comparable boutique model serving developers and institutional clients in growing Canadian urban markets.
• LGA Architectural Partners: Canadian boutique architectural practice working across multi-unit residential, commercial, and civic projects with a comparable emphasis on contextual design and urban integration. Overlaps with Project1 in developer-driven mid-rise and infill work.

Broad incumbents

• Parkin Architects: Canadian architecture firm with a long-standing Eastern Ontario practice serving institutional, healthcare, and developer clients. Overlaps with Project1 in commercial and interior fit-up mandates in the Ottawa region.
• IBI Group: Large multinational architecture, engineering, and urban design firm with extensive Canadian practice. Competes with Project1 for developer-led and institutional urban infill and multi-unit residential assignments, especially where integrated multi-disciplinary teams are preferred.
• WZMH Architects: Toronto-based architecture firm active in multi-unit residential, commercial, and adaptive reuse across Canada. Comparable mixed-use and urban-context orientation, with broader project scale and portfolio.
• B+H Architects: International design firm with significant Canadian presence delivering architecture, interior design, and master planning for commercial, residential, and healthcare clients. Overlaps with Project1 on multi-unit residential and mixed-use developer work.
• Diamond Schmitt Architects: Major full-service Canadian architecture firm designing cultural, civic, residential, and commercial projects at significant scale. While much larger than Project1, it competes for institutional and developer-led urban infill commissions in the same Eastern Ontario/Ottawa corridor.
• KPMB Architects: Toronto-headquartered national architecture firm with deep portfolio in multi-unit residential, institutional, and adaptive reuse projects across Canada. Represents the larger-scale competition for urban infill and mixed-use developer commissions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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