Who We Are

At 555 Design Studio we are design professionals that bring your visions to life !

Through a collaborative design process we embody your desires and needs together with new ideas to provide an architectural solution that is driven by quality, attention to detail and innovation resulting in a final product suitable to meet your objectives.

The Principal has been providing solutions to Clients since in 1978, providing exceptional service and the experience to work within the complexities, budget and aesthetics that are the driving factors on any project.

In addition to overall architectural design, we are also barrier free design (universal access) specialists capable of reviewing your current conditions and situation to develop architectural solutions which allow you to live and function independently within your own home or business based on your unique and individual requirements.

Services

Architectural Design/ Drafting

Complete architectural design solutions and full working contract drawings

Specification Writing/ Contract Documents

Specification writing conforming to NMS standards

Building Condition / Assessment Reports

Building Assessement Reports

Facility condition reviews and complete assessment analysis reporting

Construction Contract Management

Construction contract administration and project management

3D Laser Scanning

3D laser scanning of existing facilities and preparation of existing as built drawings

Thermal Infrared Imaging/ Scanning

Infrared thermal imaging to detect temperature anomalies, potential moisture issues, missing insulation, or pinpoint potential failures in equipment or systems before they cause expensive damage

Utility Locating

Locate underground utility lines to avoid damage during excavation and construction

Experience That Matters

The experience gained throughout on a variety of residential, commercial, industrial and institutional projects, brings a breath of knowledge unsurpassed in the industry.

Capturing existing site conditions using 3D laser scanning technology and incorporating the data in computer aided design software (CAD) on the Autocad and Revit platforms provides the capability to visualize and express the design solutions prior to construction.

Mr. Wauer is a Professional Civil Engineering Technologist with over 47 years of engineering, architectural, contract and construction management experience having worked on complex projects up to $110 million.

Prior to his engineering education he achieved hands on construction experience while working in the construction industry. This background affords him the knowledge and nuances of how buildings are constructed.

Mr. Wauer has worked on numerous residential, commercial, institutional and industrial projects throughout his career.

He brings a wealth of design, contract, construction and project management experience to every project.

Mr. Wauer is also a 3D Laser Scanning Specialist, Certified Level II Thermographer and Gold Seal Certified Utility Locator.

Featured Articles

Helping Disabled People Live Better Lives!

We have proudly serving numerous disabled clients across Canada with a variety of barrier free design solutions which allow them to live and function independently within their own home or businesses. From simple to complex issues, we have developed solutions that help to enrich daily living. We are constantly looking at new technologies and product …

What is Universal (Barrier Free) Design

Older building codes referred to specific design elements useful for disabled people as “Handicap Design”. However, the term handicap design accentuated the negativity of a disability as being a handicap for a person and stigmatized them rather than acknowledging their abilities. Therefore in subsequent years the term “Barrier Free Design” was utilized to denote the …

Contact

Phone: 780-473-7241

Email: claus@555design.ca