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We had admired several examples of Suzanne Devonshire-Baker’s work in our neighbourhood before hiring her to design a new home for us following the Calgary flood of 2013. Although we had always wished to build a home, the circumstances that we found ourselves in – an old home that had to be demolished because of the flood – did not allow for a long planning and design process. Suzanne was very aware of these circumstances and from the outset suggested and provided sources for us to look at in order to get the design process moving. At a high level, Suzanne is an exceptionally organized, informed and skilled architect who is most willing to work collaboratively. Throughout the process Suzanne provided drawings to capture our ideas and, just as importantly, was able to discard any conceptual drawings that did not fit our ‘vision’. She is very intuitive and was able to interpret our ‘wish list’ and incorporate these elements into the design. Equally important, she was candid about when a particular idea we had wouldn’t actually work in either the space or the design of the house. Where we were unsure, she always suggested and welcomed outside source ideas – books/magazines/pictures – and on several occasions arranged for us to go into a house in progress or a completed project in order to see firsthand a particular design element. Once the building actually began, Suzanne was very available and would more often than not be a part of our weekly onsite building meetings. Her attention to architectural detail is impressive and on several occasions she would step in on our behalf to ensure that whatever building detail was in question was being handled properly. We also appreciated that Suzanne was mindful of budget and where possible, offered creative and less expensive alternatives. .Suzanne has a wonderful sense of space and design and because of this the end result is a home that we love and feel very comfortable in. We feel very fortunate to have had Suzanne as our architect.

Devonshire Baker Architectural Design did a major renovation for us 10 years ago and we couldn't be happier with it. Suzanne, the lead architect provided us with a sophisticated design that was just right for our home. She has the highest standards of design and expects the same from her contractors. We'd use again for sure!

Suzanne Devonshire Baker Architectural Design was instrumental in designing a rebuild of our Mount Royal house after a major fire. Suzanne went above and beyond to help us during that difficult time. She designed a rebuild that was beautiful and captured the era of the house with exquisite taste. She met regularly with the trades to oversee this complex project. We highly recommend Suzanne as a competent, talented and ethical professional. Vivian and Mike Ashenhurst

We had a wonderful experience working with Suzanne Devonshire Baker of Devonshire Baker Architectural Design. From 2013-2015 we built a new home in an established neighbourhood in Calgary, Alberta. We built a traditional, Art and Crafts style home. Suzanne's expertise is incredibly valuable. She is knowledgeable, professional and has the experience to know what design and architectural elements work well. I truly appreciate her opinions and the fact that she will give her opinions openly. In our design process I really felt that she respected our vision and ideas. She produced her architectural drawings and permit applications in a timely manner, and has a thorough understanding of City bylaws. She is very budget conscious for her clients and tries to provide designs that deliver the most value for a particular budget. Suzanne has a great eye for colours and this was extremely important in helping us select colours for our exterior, trim & built-ins, walls, flooring, tile and even stone. She ensured that each design element of our home was balanced and complemented one another. Suzanne designed our kitchen and all of the built-ins in our home. We are always commenting on how well each room flows and how perfectly thought out the sizes and scales of each piece in every room are. Suzanne was often asked for help by various trades on our project. She effectively communicated with them so that they could understand the scope of her designs. She was able to problem solve with trades when issues arose. She was always available to come onsite to answer questions or provide advice. Suzanne designed a truly timeless, beautiful home that our young family will enjoy for many, many years. I would not hesitate to work with her again.

Suzanne came highly recommended by several different sources. Our initial meeting with her did not disappoint and my husband and I were both thoroughly impressed. Her level of professionalism and expertise was consistent throughout the entire process. She is very knowledgeable in the area of designing traditional homes. Even when we decided to incorporate some contemporary ideas into the home Suzanne found a way to blend both styles. The end result is a house that fits perfectly in our old neighborhood and will continue to remain timeless.

We’ve recently moved into our new home designed by Suzanne and are truly satisfied and happy and satisfied with her work. Suzanne showed an exceptional ability to quickly understand our expectations and vision while remaining open to suggestions we tabled along the way. She acknowledged that we were trying to work within a predefined budget and we always felt as though our thoughts and ideas were respected. She is very professional, punctual and dependable all the while retaining incredible creativity and innovation. We did have some specific challenges with the lot we had purchased. Suzanne put in a great deal of extra time and effort to resolve these matters to us get our building permit approved with Rocky View County for which we’ll be forever appreciative. We highly recommend Devonshire-Baker Architectural Design.