Our Work
We are delighted to share a few of the incredible projects we have had the privilege to collaborate on throughout the 20+ years of Acorn Design Inc. Our projects are a labour of love — we nurture the ideas and plans of our clients — immersing ourselves in the details to make those ideas a reality. We imagine how each of the end users will interact with the space and consider the practical uses. Each of our projects is given the same attention to detail and care from the initial meeting all the way through to the end of construction.
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*These projects have been shared with permission from our clients. The confidentiality and privacy of our clients is of utmost importance to Acorn Design Inc.
Words from Our Clients
“Working with Kirsten for more than 15 years I have always admired her passion for design and her dedication analyzing a client’s project goals and then ultimately how to best achieve them, while she is always aware of ever changing technologies, products and economies.”
— Claudia Schaaf, Principal, MTA Urban Design Architecture Interior Design
“Kirsten Janes is a consummate professional who brings a wealth of experience, seasoned judgment, and a collaborative approach to every project.”
— Krista Hermanson, Principal, KHD Design & Construction
“Working with Kirsten for years, what became apparent to me was that as a designer, she would always personally immerse herself into things.
If we were trying to deal with Accessibility elements of our design, for Kirsten it was never about “How to satisfy the Code?” but rather, “How is a real person in a real-life situation going to navigate this space?” When we were trying to apply sustainability principles to our design, it was never about gathering the most points but rather, “What can be done to make the space we are creating the most energy efficient to construct and operate, and at the same time, what would make it the most livable and practical?”
As someone who is very much detail-oriented, Kirsten takes great pride in her ability to manage very complex projects and find the most cost-effective solutions that will allow for budgets not just to be met, but ultimately, for the client to get the most value on the project.”
— Ivica Marinic, Ivica Marinic Architecture