Welcome to

Adaptive Design Inc –

Kelowna's Residential Design Experts

The Residential & Commercial Design, Development & Drafting Services Firm specializing in the design of new residential homes, multi-family developments, additions & renovations, laneway houses, basement suites and just about anything else home design service you can imagine!

Based out of Kelowna BC, we’ve been serving the Okanagan, Lower Mainland & Vancouver Island for more than thirteen years. Over that time we’ve garnered a reputation for broad technical knowledge, thoughtful design & quality architectural documentation.

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Major renovation & addition project on old, multi-family Victorian style home

An Introduction to

Our Residential Design Services

Whatever your aspiration, we’ll listen first and formulate a design solution that fits your needs and budget; whether it’s a new garage, a new multi-family home or a commercial renovation.

Residential Design

Wood frame construction including small and large renovations, basement suites, new single-family & multi-family homes, detached garages, carriage homes and reclusive cabins.

Basement Suites

Including alternate uses such as in-law suites and nany suites, basement suite renovations and their related design services really need an expert eye if you want to avoid the pit falls…

Accessory Buildings & Garages

Small or large, accessory buildings require building permits and we’re experts at coordinating it all & obtaining your building permit…

Additions & Renovations

Residential design services to match the needs or your renovation or addition project. We’re experts at the planning, design & construction of wood frame alterations and would love to talk about your project.

Commercial Tenant Improvement

Coffee shops, day cares, health spas, message therapy clinics and professional service spaces are just some of the commercial tenant spaces we’ve assisted business owners in renovating…

Meet Chris Nugent

Director & Principal Designer

A Bachelor of Architectural Science, years working in the industry and a habit for detail, Chris has what your looking for; whether residential or commercial renovations & tenant improvements.

Meet Chris &
Adaptive Design Inc in our Media Presentation.

Our Featured

Residential Design Projects

From small scale to large custom projects and renovations & additions, Chris has successfully completed a project just like yours. Take a look at some of his recent residential design projects.

Burnaby Custom Home drafting and design services

New Single Family Home

Custom Designed west coast modern style new single-family dwelling with detached garage.

Addition & Renovation Development Project in Vancouver's Douglas Park Neighborhood

Interior Renovation & Addition

Beautifully maintained classic Victorian home modernization & addition in Vancouver’s Douglas Park Neighborhood.

Adaptive - Kelowna's New Home Design Experts

New Single Family Home

Design & construction of a new single family dwelling with secondary suite and detached garage.

Renovation Design & Drafting Services Kelowna BC

Condo Interior Renovation

After twelve years, this two-bedroom condominium was in need of a face lift and a modernization effort.

Major renovation & addition project on old, multi-family Victorian style home

Major Rebuild & House Lift

100 year old multi-family home gets a lift, addition & new life after years of neglect and rental abuse.

Why Work with Us

5 Principles of Our Work

With extensive education in architectural science, years of experience working a variety of project scales & a focus on sustainable renovations, Chris is a go-to residential design professional you can trust…

We’re house whisperers who understand the zoning by-laws and building codes to keep in-line with what’s possible. We use all the latest technologies to deliver you an in depth experience of your project before placing a shovel in the ground. Complete exterior 3D mock-ups, 3D walk throughs by video & virtual tours are some examples.

Our Education

We’re professional residential designers, trained by working Architectural professionals with extensive working experience within professional Architectural practices.

Our Experience

We have over 25 years of combined professional experience with the design & construction of wood frame housing here on the westcoast. We work everyday with top design professionals on all types & scales of projects.

Our Technology

We’ve adopted leading technologies, principals and systems in the industry and employ the latest design software technology, Building Information Modeling.

Our Effectiveness

We’re the technical minds behind the professional architectural practice and thus are grounded in the understanding of the effects of the decisions we make on behalf of our clients. We’re house whisperers who understand the zoning by-laws and building codes to keep in-line with what’s possible.

Our Value

We don’t charge on the basis of how much you’re spending, rather we employee a set fee structure for each project type that is based on historical data from projects like yours.

Client Testimonials

Residential Design, Drafting & Development Clientele

Lee. D.

Homeowner

Chris was excellent in all aspects of the job. Right from the initial meeting we felt comfortable that he completely understood what we were looking to achieve. When it came time to submit drawings and deal with the city he went above and beyond and his experience made the whole process less stressful for us. Thanks Chris and Adaptive Design!

Gianni D.

Contractor

Working with Chris was a pleasure. His knowledge and experience working with the City of Vancouver was very beneficial. I look forward to working with Adaptive again in the near future.

Despina H.

Homeowner

I was very pleased with the service I received from the Adaptive Design group. The guys were very professional with their service and prompt with getting back to me when ever I had any questions. I would be more than happy to recommend Adaptive Design to friends or family.

Nancy S.

Homeowner

For us it was a simple decision. We knew what we wanted up-front and rather than have an Architect charge us for a full range of services, we hired Adaptive Design and saved over 80% off the rate of competition… The level of service impressed us.

Carson K.

Homeowner

Recommended to us by a friend, Chris came in, told us what we could & couldn’t do, answered our questions and didn’t ask for a penny until he hand delivered our building permit…he became a friend not just our designer!

Questions about your next project?

Our Approach & Process

To Residential Design Projects

From small scale to large custom projects and renovations & additions, Chris has successfully completed a project just like yours. Take a look at some of his recent residential design projects.

  • 1. Free Consultation

    Lasting about an hour, each residential design project begins with a free consultation; giving everyone an opportunity to get familiarized with the project and each other.

  • 2. Prepare a Fee Proposal

    We’ll prepare a fee proposal containing all the important details of project delivery, including project timeline, fees involved & a couple examples of similar projects.

  • 3. Get To Work!

    Depending on your projects specifics, we’ll spend a couple hours on-site familiarizing ourselves, taking measurements & photos of your space and complete some deeper research.