We are vision driven designers.

Value through better decisions.

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Phyllis AClient

“Duane designed a new kitchen and deck that allowed me to sell my home within hours of listing it for sale. During the process he balanced my requests with his knowledge and experience to create an amazing result.”

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Jordan NagasakiClient

“Beautiful homes and renovation designs, attention to detail, wonderful people. What's not to love? Highly recommend this team.”

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Harley EnsingClient

“We selected Duane for the design of our new home because of their reputation and because we liked the previous work they have done. They took the time to discuss what we were looking for, the styles we liked and factored that with the challenges of the building site. We are in the finishing stages and the design is working out amazingly well and takes every advantage of the light, the site, and the views. During the build process, Duane was always available to answer questions or concerns regarding the design or design choices we were considering. Thanks for the awesome design and ongoing support.
Positive, Responsiveness, Quality, Professionalism”

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Alana GodinClient

“Duane and his crew did an amazing job transforming our back yard from a sloped mud pit to an oasis with multiple amazing seating and conversation areas. It's both an entertainer's delight and a place of complete serenity. My husband and I and our children love spending time outside now. As with any large scale project, there were a few hiccups along the way and Duane adjusted and everything worked out perfectly -- even with my perfectionist eye. The quality of the work was incredible and we are delighted. We paid for and expected the best -- and that's what we received.”

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Babu WincottClient

“Duane produced a plan that met my needs perfectly - on the ocean, easy care, deer-proof and most importantly, beautiful. Some elements of the landscape changed mid-project due to changes in septic design, and Duane very quickly accommodated the changes. The design is casual and comfortable, leading to different parts of the yard for different purposes. It all works wonderfully. Most importantly, Duane was terrific to work with, very quickly grasped what I thought I wanted and delivered on time always.”

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Elizabeth StaffordClient

“We owned an old house that had had renovations done without permits by a previous owner and the City demanded that we have new plans drawn up and get permits for the work that had been done. We had no idea where to start, but Duane made it easy. He was there guiding us through the process and helping us with each step until it was complete. The staff were professional as were the drawings. We would have been lost without their help and guidance.”

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HuClient

“These guys made a dream come true for our family. We never thought we could build a new home but the team made the impossible a reality. We stressed to keep to a budget and every step of the way they made sure it stayed where we needed it. Thanks to great communication and a awesome team of people, we have our dream home. Thanks so much!!”

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Hutchinson Contracting

“Duane and his team at Innovate were nothing short of superb. Their high focus on detail and ability to navigate the wants and needs of our clients while maintaining “build-ability” was such a blessing for our project. Our clients were building a large, custom home from abroad and it would have been extremely difficult to achieve such an amazing design if they did not have the systems and follows ups in place to execute.

I am so grateful for the experience we had, and will definitely be using them again and will be referring to my friends, family and colleagues in the industry.

Thank you so much!
-Devin Hutchinson”

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Sheena

“We had previously obtained a mediocre, off-the-shelf design that really needed help. Duane was able to bring our design up to a whole new level. His relaxed attitude worked well in what could have been a very stressful process. He was understanding, helpful, and a pleasure to work with. We often receive compliments on the finished appearance. We highly recommend Innovate Design Collective.”

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mikehopps

“Duane and his team are excellent! They took my ideas for our dream home and brought them to permit phase. Exactly what I was looking for, I’m very happy!”

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Adapt Energy Advising

“I've worked with Duane and his team for years. They all have a passion for the building design process, and are keen to incorporate energy efficiency principles into their homes.”

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Jordan Litke

“Duane and the team are great to collaborate with on custom builds and renovation projects. Great people and great work!”

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Byron R.

“I live in a Wonderful Custom home Designed by the Innovative design team. Duane took my self and my wife's visions and ideas and executed a real set of home plans that was better then we could have envisioned. Great communication, innovative design and a pleasure to work with. They helped take out project through subdividing, development permit, and builder permit plans. They were able to manage the design aspects of the process through this process. Myself and my family would be happy to recommend The Innovative Design Collective to any Individuals or professional contractors.”

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dan_schuetze

“Fantastic design and Great people to work with!!
Innovate has done a number of jobs for me. I would highly recommend them.”

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Susan Bing

“We consulted with Duane about simplification and improvement of our back yard. From start to finish, it was truly a pleasure working with him. Duane really listened to what we wanted and came up with a beautiful design which included more hardscaping than landscaping, as we wanted to have less "garden work". As part of the hardscaping, Duane designed an elegant fountain, built in place, and he included a fire pit. We can hardly wait for the warmer weather to arrive, as the entire space is so inviting, functional and beautiful. We followed Duane's recommendation to consider getting lighting installed throughout our back yard and what a good recommendation that was! At night, the whole back yard becomes a magical space which we can even appreciate while in our house.

Duane's design talent is complemented by great organizational and communication skills. He kept us closely informed about every aspect of the project and was often on site. He ensured our project was done right by using superb tradesmen and gardeners. No detail was overlooked, from carefully considered placement of the lighting to inclusion in the landscaping of some of our favourite plants from our previous garden.

We highly recommend Duane and will retain him again.
Susan and Chris Bing”

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pjebbels

“I would highly recommend Duane for any landscape design project. From our initial consultation I found him to be very professional, artistic and insightful. He took photographs and asked me a number of questions to determine what I had in mind.
My corner lot in Fairfield is somewhat elevated and highly visible. I wanted an outdoor space that was ‘easy care’, functional and connected to my neighborhood.
Following that he promptly provided a detailed design concept which I loved.
Once I decided to go ahead with the project Duane recommended a local landscape contractor and he continued to stay involved in every detail of the plan (fencing, size and placement of rocks, size and placement of paving stones, etc).
Through our collaborative effort my front/side yard has been transformed from an unmanageable, unsightly, embarrassing mess to an outdoor space that I enjoy and am very proud of.
The entire process was exciting, positive, very rewarding and within my budget.”

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jaalders

“In my experience Duane always delivers on beautifully composed landscapes. As an architect, I was very pleased with how Duane's landscape design complimented the style and design of our home.”

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Integrity Builders

“As a general contractor in the Victoria area I have used Duane and the innovate team on several new home and renovation projects. They have been excellent to work with and do a great job capturing my clients visions and help to make them a reality. Their designs are not only award winning but also very practical and energy conscious. I would highly recommend Innovate Design Collective for your new home or renovation project.”

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Ernest Jardine

“Incredible people that lead with integrity!”