"If passion drives you, let reason hold the reins."
Benjamin Franklin
We focus on creating unique custom homes, duplexes, and renovations on individual building sites. Our projects are usually situated in areas like Vancouver's North Shore, the Sea to Sky corridor, and BC's Sunshine Coast. We use advanced CAD technology for designing and crafting Construction Drawings. Our approach is not only professional but also distinct, and we aim to make the process enjoyable for everyone participating.
AScT, CRD, Dipl T
Having designed houses on the North Shore of Vancouver, BC for the last 30 years, Joe is a registered building designer with the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of BC (ASTTBC)
Joe was born in Baden-Baden and grew up in Gaggenau, near
the northern edge of Germany's Black Forest. He moved to
the West Coast of British Columbia when he was a teenager.
He graduated with a Diploma in Building Technology from
the British Columbia Institute of Technology in 1982 and
took part in the early design of Yaletown, an old
warehouse area in Vancouver that transformed into a
popular district for offices, residences, and
restaurants.
During the local economic recession in 1985, Joe spent
four years refining his design skills with firms in
Giessen, Germany, and under the mentorship of Prof. Karl Dittert at the Innova Design Center in Houston, Texas.
He traveled extensively to places like the Middle East,
Japan, China, Europe, and the USA. From landmarks like
Athens' Parthenon to New York's Twin Towers, he studied
various architectural styles and cultures. After returning
to British Columbia, Joe founded Rommel Design, now one of
Vancouver's most sought-after firms for designing
single-family residences. He has completed numerous
projects of varying sizes.