Smallworks

We build beautiful small homes

Vancouver’s Premier Laneway Home Builder

We’re more than just designers and builders; we’re your partners in creating a space that suits your needs.

Whether you’re looking to downsize in the lane, put down roots in your parents’ backyard, or generate rental income, our homes are built with a simple philosophy; creating beautiful, functional, and intuitive spaces.

Over the last 16 years, we have honed small-scale design. Having built nearly 400 laneway homes, we take pride in being able to use our experience to accurately project both cost and timeline, ensuring that our homes are built on time, on budget, and with no surprises.


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    How it Works

    From conception to completion, we handle all of the details, big and small

    • Preconstruction

      On-site consultation, site survey, align on objectives, floor plan design. 5 Months

    • Permits and ID

      Application of municipal permits, interior design completed, pricing and budget prepared. 6 Months

    • Budget Meeting

      Finalize costing and achieve consensus on the final budget. Think of this meeting as the checkout. We can still decide whats included and whats not. 2 Weeks

    • Construction

      Construction of home commences. 8 Months

    • Completed Home

      Finishing touches are completed, quality is ensured, and warranty kicks in. Total 20 Months

    It’s all in the details

    We believe that every space should be designed to be beautiful, simple, and elegant. Our collaborative design process ensures that you’ll thrive in your home for years to come.

    Each element of our homes is thoughtfully curated, reflecting the unparalleled craftsmanship and keen eye for detail.

    Interiors

    Our core vision for interior design is an honest approach to materiality (if it looks like wood, it’s wood), simplicity, and understated elegance.

    Exteriors

    We work with you to make a home that honours the character of your family and the neighbourhood – either by blending in or standing out.

    We place emphasis on functionality, which is why all of our appliances have been hand selected based off of valuable client feedback.

    Appliances

    Luis Barragán once said – “In the creation of architectural space, what is essential is the play of shadow and light.” (We also have a broad selection of options for lighting the home through more modern means)

    Lighting

    Millwork is the soul of your home, which is why we make capturing your lifestyle a priority through a variety of standard and custom options.

    Millwork & Detailing

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      Lane House Styles

      Modern Homes

      Laneway houses we’ve built with an emphasis on sleek, minimal design.

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      Traditional Homes

      Traditional style laneway houses, if done well, can look and feel as though they’ve always been a part of the neighborhood.

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      What our clients have to say

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