General FAQs
SWDG is a Victoria, British Columbia studio. We work throughout Vancouver Island, and take on select projects beyond it.
Both residential and commercial — from custom homes, renovations, and heritage properties to commercial interiors for hospitality, retail, and multi-family spaces. The common thread is clients who see good design as a long-term investment in how a space functions, feels, and endures.
SWDG is a full-service studio. Alongside design and spatial planning, the team coordinates construction, material sourcing, project administration, and billing in-house — carrying each project from first concept through to completion.
Yes. The studio works collaboratively with clients, architects, and contractors throughout design and construction. Clear communication, detailed documentation, and close coordination are central to how projects are delivered.
Every project begins with listening — to the client, the site, and the architecture of the space itself. From there we develop a clear design direction, then move through spatial planning, material and fixture specification, custom millwork design, and construction coordination, supported by detailed technical drawings at each stage.
Yes. The studio sources and specifies finishes, plumbing fixtures, appliances, lighting, and built elements, with every selection developed in step with the overall design and integrated into the project drawings.
Yes. Detailed interior drawings are a core part of the practice. They communicate design intent and guide the build, and the studio stays involved through construction to help ensure the design is executed as drawn.
Yes. Detailed interior drawings are a core part of the practice. They communicate design intent and guide the build, and the studio stays involved through construction to help ensure the design is executed as drawn.
As much or as little as suits you. The studio keeps clients informed at every stage through clear communication and documentation, while handling the technical coordination on your behalf.
Begin with an inquiry through the contact page. Samantha will follow up to learn about your project, walk through scope, and outline next steps.