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We Build
Architectural
Custom Homes

MDRN Built is a design-focused construction firm based in Victoria BC that specializes in modern homes. It is all we do. We love it. We live it. We breathe it.

Our projects are crafted with intentionality - every detail matters. The spaces are shaped by the quality of light, the topography of the land, and our client's desires for a meaningful place to call home.

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Woman walking into kitchen of Shoreline house.
Woman admiring ocean view from Shoreline house.

HOW WE
WORK

MDRN Built specializes in design-driven, modern home construction. Think architecturally intricate custom homes, not copy-paste plans.

We typically enter the picture early, working alongside your architect as a construction consultant. They lead design and approvals, and we keep an eye on buildability, budget, and the realities of the site.

Once permits are in place, we become the main facilitator of the project, coordinating:

  • - Our in-house carpentry crew
  • - A tight-knit group of long-term sub-trades
  • - Schedule, budget, and all the moving parts on site

Common questions

Craft in motion — MDRN Built
Craftsman drilling caps
Adam writing notes on top of construction drawings

Aboveall,weareateamofpassionatecraftsmenwhowanttobuildinspiringprojectswithinspiringpeople.

MDRN Built crew
MDRN Built crew
MDRN Built team
MDRN Built master carpenter installing flooring
bathroom with a view, from the Skywater project
Remote mountain site in winter

Pictured: MDRN Built's framing crew at work on the Skywater project's challenging remote mountain site.

MDRN Built was founded by Adam Fryatt, an experienced builder with an Architecture Undergrad from UBC. Today, Adam leads an intentionally small in-house crew of career carpenters — people who obsess over a crisp shadow line and a perfectly aligned joint.

What that means for you:

  • Details don't get “value engineered” out because they're hard
  • The people swinging the hammers care as much as the people drawing the plans
  • Your home is built by a team that understands both design and construction
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What people are saying...

I’ve been fortunate to work with MDRN Built on three custom home projects. As an architect, I appreciate that Adam is a true collaborator who keeps the project vision forefront throughout planning and construction. With his background in design, Adam is able to understand the architectural intent while offering relevant and practical advice on everything from budget planning to material selections and envelope detailing. This level of attention and collaborative spirit is key to a successful project. I look forward to working with MDRN Built again!

Architect

Adam Fryatt and his team at MDRN Built Ltd. recently helped us with renovating and transforming our 1980’s house, into a beautiful modern living space. He was one amongst a few contractors recommended by D’Arcy Jones, our architect in Vancouver. We are so pleased that we chose Adam - he turned out to be the best pick for us. Adam is professional and reliable. Throughout the project, Adam’s work ethic, clear communication and attention to detail, stood out. Adam is cost conscious and always kept our best interest at heart. He led his team with respect and caring, which included several trades, who were also good, collaborative and dedicated. In short, if we were to renovate or build yet another home, we will happily and unreservedly engage Adam Fryatt and his team @ MDRN Built.

Homeowners

I’ve had the pleasure of working with Adam for over ten years, and throughout that time he has consistently proven himself to be a highly skilled and reliable builder. His attention to detail really sets him apart, and it shows in the quality of his work. Adam brings a strong level of professionalism to every project, along with a deep understanding of construction. I’ve always appreciated how easy he is to work with and the pride he takes in delivering great results. I would confidently recommend him to anyone looking for a dependable and experienced builder.

Farhill Engineering

It was a pleasure working with MDRN built on several projects up until now. For a landscape Designer like me, the execution of any hardscaping, building structures, and features that require a high level of detail and refinement is very valuable, and MDRN's commitment to making something good and beautiful lays the foundation for long-term collaboration. I hope many more opportunities to work with MDRN will arise in the future.

Landscape Architect

I have worked with Adam on a project that (like all projects) presented unique challenges and constraints. He constantly demonstrated a thoughtful and creative approach to problem solving, with an excellent ability to balance budget and design goals. Communication was excellent, as were his practical knowledge and project management skills. I would be happy to work with him again in the future and am looking forward to see what he builds next.

Evoke International Design Inc.

I've worked with MDRN Built across a few projects and as a structural engineer, the collaboration is what stands out. Honest conversations about cost, respect for the design, and solid people on site. No surprises, no runaround, just genuinely good builders and great people.

R+A Engineering

MDRN Built designed and built our home. Adam did a fabulous design that captured our desires perfectly. The team did a superb job on the construction with great attention to detail. Adam managed the project with tight budget control, good client communication and quick decision making. Very creative solutions were found for any problem that arose during construction. We appreciated particularly the great team of subcontractors who contributed to making the house the lovely home that it is. After eight years in the house, we would happily recommend MDRN Built as a designer builder.

Homeowner

Building a high-performance home is a complex effort, and doing so on a remote island site with serious weather exposure and unique program requirements adds several layers of difficulty. We worked with MDRN Built on the Mt. Tuam home, and Adam Fryatt and his crew were exceptional. As architects, we value transparency and problem-solving. Throughout construction, MDRN Built offered smart solutions that supported the integrity of the design and the client’s vision. Their connections with skilled subcontractors and their collaborative approach made them feel like an extension of our design team rather than just a contractor. If you are looking for a builder who is honest, capable, and genuinely invested in both the quality of the work and in the people involved, we can't recommend MDRN Built highly enough.

Trace Design