Cityside Building Design

Residential, commercial, and industrial building design for homeowners, builders, property owners, and property managers across the North Shore and Metro Vancouver. Specializing in renovations, tenant improvements, and permit-ready drawings.

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Specializing in SSMUH & Multi-Unit Service Area North Shore & Metro Van Focus Permit-Ready Drawings

Designs That Navigate Zoning and Permits

Cityside Building Design provides practical design and permit documentation for residential renovations, new homes, multi-unit housing, and commercial and industrial building improvements. We work closely with homeowners, builders, property owners, and property managers to develop clear, buildable solutions that meet municipal and building code requirements.

With nearly 30 years as a naval architect designing yachts and commercial vessels, founder Randolph Rigets brings an engineer's precision to every project. Since transitioning to civil architecture 18 years ago, he's completed 200+ residential and multi-unit projects across Metro Vancouver, combining deep structural knowledge with expertise in municipal bylaws and BC Building Code.

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Building design process - from blueprints to completed project

What We Do

Residential Design

Residential Design

Custom single-family and infill housing design

Learn more → Multi-Unit Projects

Multi-Unit Projects

Duplex, triplex, fourplex, and six-unit developments

Learn more → Zoning Analysis

Zoning Analysis

SSMUH and multiplex zoning compliance

Learn more → Permit Drawings

Permit Drawings

Permit-ready architectural drawing packages

Learn more → Coordination

Coordination

Working with engineers and consultants

Learn more → Feasibility

Feasibility

Pre-purchase reviews and concept layouts

Learn more → Renovations and Additions

Renovations & Additions

Residential renovations, additions, and permit-ready design

Learn more → Commercial and Industrial Improvements

Commercial & Industrial Improvements

Tenant improvements, building alterations, and permit support

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Meet Cityside

See how we approach residential and multi-unit design on the North Shore.

Trusted by Builders and Owners

"Rand's knowledge of North Vancouver zoning saved us months of back-and-forth with the city. The drawings were permit-ready on the first submission."

— Local Builder, North Vancouver

"We came to Cityside with a lot and a rough idea. They handled the feasibility, zoning analysis, and produced construction-ready drawings. Professional from start to finish."

— Property Developer, West Vancouver

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Service Area

North Vancouver West Vancouver Port Moody Coquitlam Metro Vancouver Burnaby Port Coquitlam New Westminster

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Ready to Start?

Whether you're evaluating a lot or ready for permit drawings, we can help at any stage.

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