Affecting Spaces Design Studio is a skilled team of interior designers, architects, and project managers, based out of Toronto & Halifax.
Since 2006, we have been designing all kinds of beautiful spaces ranging from tiny powder rooms to entire new homes.
We provide comprehensive design presentations showing you every view of what your future space will look like. Our interior designers present finishes, fixtures, and furniture through means of a 3D model no matter what the size.
Our architects do building code analysis and create construction drawings to include structural and other disciplines as required for a permit application. We do all the work, including submitting the required documents to the city, and ensuring that you get your permits in a timely manner.
We will provide you with detailed interior & exterior architectural designs, including constructing drawings, millwork drawings, lighting plans, electrical plans, and finishes plans to ensure that you have a complete package.
Our interior designers provide you with a complete spec book indicating all chosen finishes, fixtures, appliances, trims, doors, windows, etc. It is issued along with the construction drawings to ensure that you have a complete construction package before construction starts.
We distribute a comprehensive construction package (Phases 3 & 4 above) to multiple reputable contractors for competitive pricing so that you can make an informed decision about your contractor.
We do a thorough analysis of the quotes to ensure that your project is being priced apples to apples.
Our architects and interior designers have regular site meetings throughout the construction process to address site conditions and ensure conformity with the design documents. We're there for you throughout the entire process from beginning to end.
Gillian Lazanik is the Principal Designer at Affecting Spaces. For over 15 years, her projects have taken her across Canada, to London, Moscow, and beyond. Gillian’s experience is gained by her ability to delve deeply into a project and collaborate with her clients, her own team, other architects, engineers, contractors, and consultants.
Gillian Lazanik is the Principal Designer at Affecting Spaces. For over 15 years, her projects have taken her across Canada, to London, Moscow, and beyond. Gillian’s experience is gained by her ability to delve deeply into a project and collaborate with her clients, her own team, other architects, engineers, contractors, and consultants. As an industry leader, she shares her knowledge by offering Interior Design advice and industry secrets in content that has been featured on Forbes, House and Home, The Huffington Post, and Houzz.
Michelle is responsible for managing our projects and ensuring that all of the finishes, fixtures, and items going into a project are chosen with the highest standards. She has a background in interior design with extensive product knowledge and an impeccable eye for detail which ensures that all of the tiniest details are worked out wel
Michelle is responsible for managing our projects and ensuring that all of the finishes, fixtures, and items going into a project are chosen with the highest standards. She has a background in interior design with extensive product knowledge and an impeccable eye for detail which ensures that all of the tiniest details are worked out well before a project goes into construction. She is in charge of documenting all of the specs so that the correct items get ordered on time. Michelle collaborates constructively with all of our clients to ensure that they get exactly what they imagine their dream home will look like.
Chris is responsible for ensuring that the construction drawings are thoroughly detailed and drawn accurately. He collaborates closely with Gillian & Michelle throughout the project to ensure that all of the specified items chosen for the project work seamlessly with the design. He also works closely with the builders throughout the cons
Chris is responsible for ensuring that the construction drawings are thoroughly detailed and drawn accurately. He collaborates closely with Gillian & Michelle throughout the project to ensure that all of the specified items chosen for the project work seamlessly with the design. He also works closely with the builders throughout the construction process to work through any issues that arise during the build.