Toronto · Penzo Family Legacy · Design + Build

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Worth Living In. Built once. Built right.

For a select roster of Toronto homeowners, Urban Blueprint delivers custom new builds, full home renovations, and additions under a single, accountable design + build team — built with care, executed with precision, and grounded in transparency from concept to keys.

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50+
Years in Practice
$500K–$2M+
Project Investment Range
100+
Projects Across Toronto's Core Neighbourhoods
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Accountable Team. Start to Finish.
Why Urban Blueprint

Designed and built
under one roof.

Most luxury projects fail at the seams — between architect and builder, designer and trades, drawings and reality. Urban Blueprint removes those seams for you. One team owns architectural planning, construction management, and interior design from concept to keys.

01

A Single Point of Accountability

No finger-pointing between architect, designer, and builder. One contract, one timeline, one team that owns the outcome.

02

Honest Budgets That Hold

No lowballing followed by extras. Clients consistently report projects coming in on the budget we quoted — even through inflation and supply shocks.

03

Permits & Bylaws Handled

Committee of Adjustment approvals, heritage districts, side-yard setbacks. We know the rules, the precedents, and the right people at the table.

04

Toronto Neighbourhood Fluency

Building in Rosedale is not building in The Beaches. Local material vocabulary, streetscape character, and community standards inform every detail.

Our Services

What we deliver.

A full design + build practice with every discipline under one roof — from architectural planning and ground-up custom homes to full renovations and additions across Toronto's most distinguished neighbourhoods.

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Design + Build

A single firm owning architectural planning, construction management, and interior design from concept to keys — with no seams between disciplines, and a single point of accountability for the entire project.

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Custom Homes

Ground-up custom homes engineered for how you actually live — with rigorous build quality, considered detailing, and disciplined execution from architectural planning through to move-in day.

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Home Renovations

Modernize, upgrade, or reimagine your entire home — while preserving its unique character and architectural intent.

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Home Additions

Second-storey additions, rear extensions, laneway homes, and garden suites. Expand seamlessly within your existing footprint and bylaws.

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Architectural Planning

In-house, BCIN-certified architectural technologist, permit drawings, Committee of Adjustment approvals, and 3D renderings.

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Selected Work

Featured homes.

A glimpse into recent custom builds, renovations, and additions across Toronto's most distinguished neighbourhoods.

Wilberton House heritage panelled living room with fireplace
Full Renovation · Heritage
Wilberton House
Macpherson Avenue laneway house exterior
Laneway Suite
Macpherson Laneway
Summerhill Gardens modern home at dusk
New Build
Summerhill Gardens
Yarmouth Road red brick home exterior
Renovation · Toronto
Yarmouth Road
Aerial view of luxury custom home with pool
Custom Build
Lakeside Estate
Moore Park renovation living room with fireplace and green velvet chairs
Moore Park
Moore Park Remodel
Walker Avenue living room with classic interior design
Full Renovation
Walker Avenue
Donway West principal bedroom in soft blue and grey
Don Mills · Interior
The Donway West
Arundel sitting room with eclectic English country styling
Interior · Eclectic
Arundel Sitting Room
King Street West condo living room
Urban Residence
438 King St West
Our Approach

Process you
can feel.

A measured, transparent process designed for clients who care about getting it right — not rushing through it.

i.

Feasibility Review

We sit with your property, your goals, and your budget — and give you a candid read on what's possible before a single drawing is made.

ii.

Architectural Planning

In-house design, BCIN-certified, with renderings that make every decision tangible long before construction begins.

iii.

Construction Management

A measured, calm approach to managing trades, schedules, and the inevitable surprises — with a single point of contact throughout.

iv.

Interior Design

Materiality, finishes, custom millwork, and furnishings considered from day one — so the home doesn't end at the walls.

From the CEO

A message from Luca Penzo.

Luca Penzo, CEO & Director of Construction, Urban Blueprint
CEO & Director of Construction Luca Penzo

Thank you for considering Urban Blueprint.

Building a custom home or undertaking a major renovation is a significant decision. Our responsibility is to execute each project with precision, clarity, and professionalism.

We approach every project with structure, transparency, and accountability — from early feasibility through to final completion.

It's not just about the final outcome, but the experience of getting there.

Below, you'll find our process, our standards, and the work we're proud to stand behind.

We look forward to the opportunity to build with you.

Luca Penzo
CEO & Director of Construction
Construction Mgmt. Cert. REVIT Architectural Cert. BCIN Certified
Urban Blueprint Design + Build studio storefront in Toronto
Visit Our Studio

Toronto-rooted.
By appointment.

Sit with material samples, walk through completed project portfolios, and meet the team who will live with your project from concept to keys. Our studio is open by appointment to clients beginning their feasibility conversation.

Studio
1109 Queen Street West, Toronto
By Appointment
Monday – Friday
Direct Line
416.520.2111
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What Our Clients Say

Clients who feel
right at home.

GOOD
★★★★
Based on 22 reviews
Google

Our clients value craftsmanship, transparency, and outcome — not the lowest bid. The reviews below are unedited Google reviews from Urban Blueprint homeowners.

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Bruce Green
1 year ago
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★★★★★

Shannon and I are so happy to have chosen Urban Blueprint to design, complete and furnish the renovation of our Toronto Beach home. We feel extremely fortunate to have chosen such a great team to work with. Natasha, Luca, Jiya and Andrea totally got what we wanted, communicated well throughout the process and finished on time!

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Nicolas Tyers
2 years ago
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★★★★★

Luca, Natasha and the Urban Blueprint team were a pleasure to work with on the rebuild of our Leslieville home. They were professional, honest, and made good decisions throughout design and construction… they didn't lowball and then charge a bunch of extras which made everything on the project a lot easier. If we build another house we would certainly use them again.

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Jeremie Seguinot
2 years ago
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★★★★★

I write this review with such pride to the owners and associates of Urban Blueprint. My home was renovated by this company and all I can say is that their professionalism and knowledge was first class. From the drawings to the construction to the installations, everything went according to plan and on time. The workmanship and the craftsmanship is incredible.

Where We Build

Toronto's most
established neighbourhoods.

Projects completed across Toronto's core residential neighbourhoods — from heritage streetscapes to lakeside addresses, we know the architecture and bylaws that shape each one.

Rosedale
Forest Hill
Summerhill
Moore Park
The Beaches
Leslieville
Yorkville
The Annex
Casa Loma
Yonge–St. Clair
Riverdale
Old Toronto
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