Jordan Heckman

If you have spent any time researching residential design firms in Ontario, you have almost certainly come across the phrase "unlimited revisions." It sounds like a win. It sounds like the designer is putting you first, promising to stick with you until you are completely happy, no matter how long it takes. It is not a win. And understanding why it is not a win might be the most important thing you learn before choosing a designer for your custom home or major addition. The Fee Structure That...

Oakville is one of the most desirable places in Ontario to build a custom home. Great schools, beautiful neighbourhoods, proximity to Toronto, and some of the most stunning residential lots in the region make it an obvious choice for families who want to put down serious roots. But building custom in Oakville also comes with its own set of considerations, timelines, and decisions that can catch first-time custom home builders off guard. At Jordan Station Design Co., we work with clients...

Most people think we design houses. We don’t. Design is only one small part of what actually makes a project successful. What we really do is manage the entire design and permit process so our clients never have to coordinate engineers, consultants, zoning reviews, or the city themselves. Because that is where projects usually break down. Not in the drawings, but in the gaps between people. When homeowners hire “just a designer,” they often end up acting as the project manager. Chasing...