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Welcome to the new Metis Design|Build website

It has taken a little while, but it is finally ready. Please navigate the website and explore all of the new content and images we've provided. We will be updating it frequently, so please come back to see everything we are working on.

Also, there seems to be a little glitch with the Flash movies and drop down menus for each project. We are currently fixing it, so please be patient with us. In the meantime......enjoy!

Events & Info.

Metis Design|Build principal Erick Villagomez was featured in Georgia Straight. Check it out ... »

Erick Villagomez has a feature in the October 2008 issue of Sitelines Magazine. Get the pdf ... »

Carroll Home

TSAWWASSEN, B.C. - This project focused primarily on reorganizing the interior layout to improve the relationship between the public spaces that were heavily partitioned as a result of renovations done by previous owners. A large south-facing scoop over the dining and kitchen areas served to bring natural light deep into the home, focus the interior spaces while facilitating passive solar heating and natural ventilation.
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Best Home

VANCOUVER, B.C. - - This renovation required replacing the existing roof/attic with a new half-storey - as well as a reconfiguration and thermal upgrading of the main level - in order to gain more usable space and take advantage of the passive solar gain.
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Dunsmoor Home

TSAWWASSEN, B.C. - In response to the scarcity of land in our cities, this home was designed to showcase how rooftops can be used to accommodate a diversity of activities and uses - gardens, relaxation, reflection. Working from the existing garage and home foundations, this courtyard home was created to integrate indoor and outdoor space above and at grade.
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