Our Approach

Canvas Architecture believes that the foundation of exceptional design is a harmonious blend of artistry, precision, and practicality. With over 20 years of dedicated experience, Canvas Architecture brings a wealth of expertise to every project, crafting designs that are both enduring and timeless.

Canvas Architecture provides expert design services for both new custom homes and remodels, tailoring each project to your unique vision and needs through a collaborative approach that ensures your ideas are seamlessly integrated into the final design.

Exterior view of contemporary home designed by Canvas Architecture

Our Services

Canvas Architecture will help define your project's scope and establish a realistic budget, ensuring clarity and alignment throughout the process. Services also include navigating the permitting process and delivering a comprehensive, permitted builder's set to facilitate a smooth construction experience. Additional services may include support with material selection, finishes, fixtures, and other details to bring your vision to life.
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Testimonials

Jerry Broch
Principal KL&A

Working with Amy is a fantastic experience.  Her deep knowledge, talent, reliability, and organizational skills brings tremendous value to the Owner, Contractor, and Design Team.

Peter Kelly, PE, SE
Senior Structural Engineer, KL&A

It’s always an honor to get to work with Amy. She is thorough, professional, extremely talented, and fun! Above all, her work demonstrates how deeply she cares about both her clients and her consultants.

Bart French
Senior VP, Mid-America Apartments

Amy worked on several complicated multi-family developments for us over the years and she was always a pleasure to work with. She’s very conscientious of the design as well as the set of plans that underlie it. She works well with others and is a good taskmaster, ensuring that the plans are done in a timely manner and are done with a minimal amount of errors. Clients, consultants and her peers have a lot of respect for her capabilities, demeanor and her character

John Stafford
Vice President, HKS, Civil Engineering

Working with Amy is a true pleasure; her dedication and meticulous attention to detail make her an invaluable asset to any project. Her hard work and positive attitude consistently drive exceptional results.

Elizabeth Gillmor, PE, BEMP
Principal, Energetics Consulting Engineers

I’ve had the pleasure of working with Amy on multiple projects over the last 7+ years.  Amy possesses a rare combination of architectural expertise, project management skills, and a deep commitment to client satisfaction.  She excels at coordinating between contractors, consultants, and ownership.  Her keen eye for design and sustainability, along with her attention to detail, make her an invaluable asset to any project.

Wayne Houtz
Senior VP of Construction, Mid-America Apartments

Amy is a wonderful person to work with. As an architect, she’s detail oriented and stays on top of, and tracks, issues through resolution. Her follow-through on code interpretation items saved us a great deal of time and effort. As a person, Amy is warm and friendly with an inviting personality and a ready smile.

Cindy Code
Senior Architectural Specification Representative

We worked closely together on many large projects, working through the door hardware specifications. Amy has a great relationship with the owners and gained trust with the team. She was organized and extremely detailed and has a wondering personality. I would say she was by far one of our favorite architects to work with. I highly recommend Amy.

Mark Dupuis
AHC, Specification Writer / Consultant

I have worked with Amy Rypkema for about 4 years, and I have always been impressed with her professionalism, dedication, and positive attitude. We have worked on large projects together and her work ethic is superb. Amy’s conveys experience, knowledge, insight & understanding. It was a pleasure to have worked with her.