Homes that don’t just reflect who you are, they inspire a better version.
At Envision, we live and breathe good design. For us, there is nothing better than designing the perfect home for our clients’ individual style and functional needs. It’s the thoughtful details. The unique storage solutions. The custom architectural features. All pulled together and enhanced by our talented interior designers. But more than anything, it’s knowing we’ve given our clients a home that inspires them to live the life they’ve long envisioned.
Good design reflects who you are; great design sees who you want to be and inspires you. To connect more with your family. To take up that hobby. To cook healthier meals. To host more gatherings. Great design goes beyond function and aesthetics—it improves your life.
Taking everything we learn about our clients during a thorough consultation, we work diligently to design homes that support who they are and the future they desire. It’s all about balance. Balancing now and tomorrow, style and function, and logistics with dreams. Finding that balance is what we do best.
Our Process
Designing homes that inspire the best version of you.
Defining the vision
We define the vision for your project through collaborative design meetings. Your needs and preferences regarding site planning, layout, architectural form, and more are discussed. We also begin outlining your interior design portfolio alongside design concepts.
Through phase one, we will conceptualize your project and offer innovative solutions derived from our 25+ years of experience in the industry. Our typical process begins with:
Budget considerations
Building code & bylaw analysis
Preliminary design drawings
Solidifying the concept
We take your approved preliminary designs and prepare them for permit application. Many of the decisions made in phase one are now solidified, and we are beginning to prepare for construction.
In phase two, working drawings are produced, and coordination with subconsultants and your general contractor picks up.
Prepare drawings for permit application
Subconsultant & finishing coordination
Liaison with governing authorities & general contractor
Execute and support
Once construction begins on your project, we support you and your general contractor throughout the build. Now that your vision is fully defined, we help you navigate the micro-decisions that come with construction and finishing.
In phase 3, lines on paper become reality. While other designers may step back at this phase, we aim to track the progress of the build with your vision as the criteria.
Liaison with governing authorities & general contractor
Site visits & progress tracking
Consulting support for specifications, details & finishing
ENVISION YOUR HOME. ENVISION YOUR LIFE.
Designing beautiful, functional homes for better living.
Architecture and design are lifelong passions for each member of the Envision team. Taking a client’s vision, lifestyle needs, and style to design a home that is uniquely suited to them is what we live for. With decades of experience, our team works together to bring expertise, creativity, and insight to every project.
Building design has been a passion for Ernest from a young age. The past 25 years have seen him designing several different design disciplines, from commercial and high-end custom homes. However, Ernest found an extraordinary passion in equestrian design.
Ernest has studied at UFV, BCIT and AIBC Architectural Syllabus in BC, Canada. Being a horse owner and rider himself has taught him a fundamental connection between horse and stable. Understanding, yet ever learning how horses interact with their environment has been vital to his love of equestrian design.
Since I was young I have always had a strong passion for architecture, however not realizing it until later in life.
In 2015 I had the opportunity to go back to school and start working towards a new career. Thinking back to my childhood dream, I enrolled in the Intro to Architectural Design program at UFV. I was hired at Quinis and Envision Design Works the following spring and began my new career modelling dreams. Now I am part of a great design team, working with powerful software to create custom homes and outstanding equestrian facilities for some of the best clients.
I grew up riding horses, and from a young age my love for all things equestrian grew. Understanding how the horse works and interacts with their environments was fascinating to me.
I am passionate about context in design, understanding that the form of a structure needs to go hand-in-hand with its function. Working with Quinis has combined my interests for media, marketing, creative expression, and business. My goal is to meet exceptional, functional design with equestrian life; helping barn, rider and horse work seamlessly together. I do this through sourcing only the best equestrian barn equipment for our clients and our designs.
With 20 years of experience, I bring a unique perspective to the team at Quinis and Envision Design Works.
My background in architectural design from UFV, combined with a lifelong passion for aesthetic form, drives my belief that every home should be as unique as the family living in it. I specialize in bespoke, people-oriented spaces where lifestyle dictates the design. I love that I get to build amazing relationships with families trusting us to design such a large part of their lives.
My lifelong passion for design and craftsmanship has driven my fascination with how architecture and landscapes shape our experiences.
This interest led me to graduate from UFV’s architectural drafting program, further deepening my commitment to design. Now, as part of the Quinis & Envision team, I am privileged to collaborate with mentors and clients to bring their unique architectural visions to life.
As an administrator, I bring a unique blend of strategic oversight and genuine care to our daily operations. With a BA in Organizational Management and a certificate in Human Resource Management, I manage everything from invoicing to our essential HR functions.
I am deeply passionate about helping people and I thrive on facilitating collaboration in our team. My goal is to ensure our office processes run smoothly while cultivating an inclusive, vibrant culture. To me, a successful workplace isn’t just organized—it’s an enjoyable community where every team member feels welcome and supported.
I am an interior designer with six years of hands-on experience, backed by formal training at BCIT. My approach blends creativity with practical design solutions, allowing me to craft spaces that feel both elevated and livable.
Growing up in the equestrian community shaped my appreciation for natural materials, durability, and timeless aesthetics, which continue to influence my work today. I value thoughtful details, strong functionality, and designs that reflect the people who live in them. With each project, I aim to create environments that feel authentic, refined, and deeply connected to their surroundings and purpose.
