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Vancouver Sun

Jan 31, 2026

'Monstrosities' or the evolution of housing? Multi-unit buildings on single-family lots gain traction in B.C. cities

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A black prefabricated Vancouver laneway house at sunset with a woman walking though open patio doors

The Globe & Mail

Jan 23, 2026

Millennials are taking a new path to home ownership with prefabricated and multiplex housing

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Building Excellence

Dec 5, 2025

Unlocking ADU Potential

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DailyHive

Jul 11, 2025

City of Vancouver to explore enabling the subdivision of laneway houses from the main house on a single-family lot

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BIV

Aug 12, 2026

Vancouver eyes ownership changes for laneway homes in bid to boost housing supply

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The Globe & Mail

Jan 13, 2021

"I wrote the cheque in October, 2015 to a company called Smallworks... So I’m here to tell you what that is like exactly or, at least, what it was like from our end of the telescope."

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CTV News

Jul 10, 2025

Vancouver explores subdividing laneway homes

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HAVAN Podcast

Sep 26, 2023

Smallworks Founding Partner Jake Fry in conversation with former BC Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon

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Builder Magazine

Sep 23, 2015

"Small laneway houses provide a big idea 
for density"

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The Globe & Mail

Jan 13, 2021

"I wrote the cheque in October, 2015 to a company called Smallworks... So I’m here to tell you what that is like exactly or, at least, what it was like from our end of the telescope."

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A contemporary kitchen with wood cabinetry, grey stone countertops, and stainless steel appliances in a laneway house.

Western Living

Sep 21, 2018

“My friends walk inside and a lightbulb goes on.”

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A bright, open-concept laneway home featuring vaulted ceilings, a sleek kitchen island, and a stylish living area with contemporary décor.

CTV News

Jul 20, 2017

“Vancouver could be seeing more laneway houses like this one which was built by Smallworks four years ago”

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A stylish Vancouver laneway home featuring French doors opening to a private patio with outdoor seating, seamlessly connecting indoor and outdoor living.

Huffington Post

Dec 29, 2017

“We try to use ideas from yacht design while creating something reminiscent of a full family home”

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Builder Magazine

Sep 23, 2015

"Small laneway houses provide a big idea 
for density"

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West Coast Homes and Design

Jul 1, 2014

Vancouver interior designer and “Love it 
Or List It” co-host Jillian Harris shows off the laneway house she calls home

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Awards

CMHC

Housing Supply Challenge "Building for the Future" Grant Recipient

2024

HAVAN Leadership Award

Trailblazer Award

2022

GVHBA Georgie Awards

Best Small Scale Home, Petite Versailles

2020

GVHBA Georgie Awards

Winner, The Mackenzie Lane House (Associated with Abstract Homes)

2019

GVHBA Ovation Award

Best Small-Scale Home Under 1000 s.f., East Van Coach House

2017

Houzz

Influencer Award

2017

Houzz

Best of Houzz - Service Category

2017

GVHBA

Community Service Award

2016

Houzz

Best of Houzz - Service Category

2016

Houzz

Best of Houzz - Service Category

2015

Ernst & Young

Entrepreneur of the Year in Manufacturing

2014

UBC School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture

Margolese Awards

2013

Built Green Canada

Green Builder Certification

2012

Power 50 Award

Jake Fry: Vancouver's 50 Most Influential People of the Year

2012

Here’s what our clients have to say

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Smallworks is a highly ethical company with incredible people skills and a wonderful team at multiple levels.

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Along every step of the way we felt valued and respected. We were very involved in our project, from design to completion, and during each phase of the project we felt that we were all working together as a team towards our common goal of building our dream home.

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For what would normally be a much more involved process, especially dealing with the city and permitting, they made building a house more simple and less stressful for the homeowner.

Smallworks constructed our beautiful laneway house almost 10 years ago. We had an issue with our boiler lately, and the owner, Jake, responded with useful advice the next day. Smallworks are the Gold Standard. Our next project is theirs.

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Smallworks exceeded our expectations. They went above and beyond for us in countless small but important ways.

modern white laneway house with a black roof and a small patio area.

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