More Room to Live.
From our humble beginnings of building beautiful small homes in people's backyards, our philosophy today remains the same.Finding ways to make existing spaces work better for the people who call them home.
Why we do it.
We believe everyone deserves an opportunity to find their place in a thriving community.
Jake Fry
Founding Owner and Partner
Luke Harrison
Owner and Partner
Akua Schatz
Owner and Partner
Robbie Slade
Director of Sales and Marketing
Peter Pelletier
Director of Construction
Aleia Enders
Director of Design
Brian Morley
Production Manager
Brenda Adomi
Accountant
Shanelle Currie
Lead Designer
Autumn Riggan
Senior Designer
Tiana Noureddin
Project Designer
Jeremy Keyzer
Project Designer
Sahibajot Kaur
Project Designer
Maryna Fedorova
Architectural Technologist
Jason Cho
Architectural Technologist
Hannah Tso
Production Coordinator
Joanne Rousseau
Sales Representative
Cyan Pheko
Marketing Strategist
Cory Sayers
Site Supervisor
Claudio Ance
Site Supervisor
Eugene Prudius
Site Supervisor + Deficiency Carpenter
Dylan Berry
Carpenter
Kane Enders
Carpenter
Sean Coughlan
Construction + Service Support
Eli Keshane
Carpentry Apprentice
Sometimes the biggest changes start in smallest spaces.
Our Story
Humble Beginnings
Founded in 2005 by Jake Fry, Smallworks began as a pioneer in laneway housing, working with the City of Vancouver to develop zoning laws and bring this novel housing solution to life.
We build beautiful small homes.
Since then, we have built over 400 laneway homes across the lower mainland, making our modest impact on affordability, accessibility, and flexibility while reflecting the unique needs of our communities.
Human-Scale Housing
From a 600 ft² laneway house to an eight-unit multiplex, today, Smallworks encourages homeowners to reimagine their properties not as fixed entities but as evolving opportunities.
Awards & Recognition
Our award-winning studio is recognized for its excellence and innovation.
GVHBA Georgie Awards
Best Small Scale Home, Petite Versailles
2020
GVHBA Georgie Awards
Winner, The Mackenzie Lane House (Associated with Abstract Homes)
2019
Houzz
Best of Houzz - Service Category
2017
GVHBA Ovation Award
Best Small-Scale Home Under 1000 s.f., East Van Coach House
2017
HAVAN Leadership Award
Trailblazer Award
2022
