Who we work with
One studio. One team. Start to finish.
Māk Interiors is a Vancouver-based commercial interior design studio with over fifteen years of experience designing offices, workplace environments, and corporate headquarters across the Lower Mainland and beyond.
We work with technology companies, financial institutions, creative studios, law firms, and owner-operators who understand that their office says something about who they are — and who they're trying to attract.
Every project is full-scope: from the initial needs analysis and test-fit planning through to construction administration and furniture procurement. No hand-offs. No gaps. One team, start to finish.
A selection of recent office and workplace projects across Vancouver and North Vancouver.
Your office communicates something to every person who walks through the door — a candidate, a client, a new hire on their first day. The question isn't whether your space says something. It's whether it's saying the right thing.
The spaces we're most proud of reflect something true about the organization that lives in them. They hold up over time. And they work as well on a Tuesday afternoon as they do in a photograph.
That starts with listening. With understanding how people actually work — not just how they're supposed to.
Honestly, it depends — and anyone who gives you a number before understanding your project is guessing. The variables that matter most: are you starting from a cold shell or an existing fit-out? Is this a full demolition and rebuild or a refresh of finishes? How complex is the programming? Design fees are typically structured as a fixed project fee based on scope, or as a percentage of construction cost — usually in the range of 8 to 12%. But that math breaks down at both ends. The most useful thing we can do is have a real conversation about your project. We'll tell you honestly what a realistic cost looks like for your specific situation.
Design typically runs around three months — sometimes less for a straightforward scope, sometimes more for a complex one. That's before permits and construction, which add their own timeline depending on the municipality. Vancouver proper runs 8 to 10 weeks for permits. Burnaby and Coquitlam can run up to six months. Build that into your lease commencement date from day one — not as an afterthought.
Yes. Most of our work is in the Lower Mainland, but we design across Canada. If you're outside our backyard, let's talk about what that looks like practically.
Yes — and we've done it many times. A phased construction process can keep your team working while the project progresses around them. It takes more coordination and typically adds time and cost, but for many clients it's the right call. We'll be honest with you about the tradeoffs for your specific situation.
Have a conversation with us and find out. We do our best work with clients who value doing things properly — not slowly, but properly. We understand time is money and we're always as efficient as we can be. We just don't cut corners to get there. If that sounds like what you're looking for, tell us about your project.
We've delivered office interiors for global gaming companies and local law firms, insurance headquarters and creative studios. The brief changes. The standard doesn't.
Four phases. One team. No hand-offs between concept and construction.
See the full process →“Māk took the time to understand our brand and business needs, then translated them into thoughtful, dynamic design solutions that exceeded our expectations.”Shivauna Esplen, VP Operations, Nicola Wealth
Most projects start with a conversation. Tell us about your space, your team, and what you're trying to achieve — we'll tell you honestly if we're the right fit.