Business Details
12 Years
experience
Custom Home Design Experts in Ottawa & Gatineau
Founded in 2014, ZG Architecture is a boutique residential design firm serving Ottawa and Gatineau. Our approach combines technical expertise with creative vision, focusing on custom homes, renovations, and sustainable design. With over a decade of experience in construction and architecture, we prioritize functionality, environmental responsibility, and client collaboration. Our work reflects a deep understanding of local landscapes and building practices, ensuring each project harmonizes with its surroundings while meeting individual client needs. We specialize in transforming concepts into enduring, energy-efficient spaces that balance innovation with practicality. 
Services
Custom Homes
Renovations & Additions
Sustainable Design
3D Renderings
Construction Management
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- We offer over a decade of residential design and construction expertise.
- Our projects integrate sustainable principles to minimize environmental impact.
- We prioritize collaborative client partnerships throughout the design process.
- Our team combines architectural innovation with hands-on construction knowledge.
- We deliver comprehensive services from feasibility studies to construction management.
Services
Custom Homes
We create tailored residential designs that reflect client lifestyles and site-specific characteristics. Our process emphasizes energy efficiency, material sustainability, and functional layouts. Each home integrates modern aesthetics with practical construction techniques to ensure longevity and comfort.
Renovations & Additions
Our renovation services enhance existing spaces through thoughtful design improvements. We focus on expanding functionality while maintaining structural integrity, using eco-friendly materials and innovative solutions. Projects include kitchen redesigns, room additions, and whole-home transformations.
Sustainable Design
We incorporate energy-efficient systems and environmentally responsible materials into every project. Our approach reduces carbon footprints while optimizing long-term cost savings. Services include solar studies, passive design strategies, and LEED-compliant construction practices.
3D Renderings
Using Autodesk Revit, we produce detailed 3D visualizations to help clients experience their future spaces. These renderings facilitate design refinement and decision-making through realistic exterior and interior perspectives before construction begins.
Construction Management
We provide end-to-end construction coordination, ensuring quality control and adherence to timelines. Our services include contractor selection, budget management, and on-site supervision to guarantee precise execution of design specifications.
People
Zoran Gavran
Owner / Designer
With over a decade in architecture, Zoran combines construction expertise with creative vision. He founded ZG Architecture in 2014 after working on major Montreal projects, bringing technical precision and sustainable design principles to Ottawa-Gatineau residential projects.
Questions
What architectural services do you specialize in?
We specialize in custom home design, renovations, sustainable architecture, 3D modeling, and construction management across Ottawa-Gatineau.
How do you incorporate sustainability into designs?
We use energy-efficient systems, eco-friendly materials, and passive design strategies to minimize environmental impact while optimizing long-term savings.
Do you work outside the Ottawa-Gatineau region?
Our primary focus is Ottawa-Gatineau, but we consider select projects in surrounding areas like Orléans, Kanata, and Aylmer.
What construction management services do you provide?
We offer contractor selection, budget oversight, timeline coordination, and on-site supervision to ensure precise project execution.
How do 3D renderings benefit my project?
3D visualizations help refine design decisions through realistic perspectives, reducing costly changes during construction.
What experience does your team have?
Our principal designer has over a decade in architecture, including work on major Montreal institutional projects before founding ZG Architecture in 2014.
