Expose Design Group Inc. is a Toronto architecture studio specializing in multiplex design — 5 to 7-unit residential buildings planned from day one around CMHC MLI Select financing. Most multiplex projects fail on paper before they fail on site: the wrong unit mix, a lot that cannot carry the density, or drawings that leave MLI Select points on the table. We fix that upstream, with feasibility-first design that protects both your returns and your timeline.
What we do
- Lot and feasibility reads — before you buy or commit: zoning, as-of-right unit counts, setbacks, angular planes, and what the site can realistically carry.
- Unit mix and MLI points scoring — we model unit mixes against CMHC MLI Select criteria (affordability, energy efficiency, accessibility) so your design targets the financing, not just the bylaw.
- Concept and schematic design — buildable concepts shaped by construction reality: structure, MEP routing, fire separations, and cost-aware detailing from the first sketch.
- Permit-ready drawings — complete drawing sets coordinated for Toronto building permit submission.
- Interior architecture — unit interiors designed for durability, tenant appeal, and long-term value.
- Build-side coordination — we stay involved through construction, coordinating with your builder and engineers so the design intent survives contact with the site.
Our process
- Readiness Check (free, 20 minutes) — you bring the lot or the idea; we bring the honest read.
- Feasibility and unit mix — scored options with the MLI Select implications spelled out.
- Concept design — plans, massing, and a clear picture of the finished building.
- Permit drawings — a coordinated set, ready for submission.
- Construction support — site coordination through to completion.
Why design decides MLI Select outcomes
MLI Select rewards affordability, energy performance, and accessibility — and every one of those is locked in at the design stage. Unit sizes, building envelope, and accessibility features cannot be value-engineered in later without losing points. Designing for the scorecard from day one is the difference between approved financing and a redesign.
Frequently asked questions
How many units can I build on my lot? In many Toronto wards 5–6 units are now as-of-right, plus a garden suite — we verify the exact number for your lot before you commit.
What does multiplex design cost? Every project is scoped individually after a free Readiness Check, so you know the full picture before spending anything.
Do you work with my builder? Yes — we collaborate directly with builders’ teams through construction.
How long do permit drawings take? Timelines depend on scope and municipality; we map it out at the concept stage and coordinate engineers to keep it moving.
Can you help with the MLI Select side? We design to the scorecard and supply the design-side documentation your lender needs.
Start with a free Readiness Check
Book a free 20-minute MLI Select Readiness Check: a one-page lot and financing snapshot for your project. Book your free call. See our Toronto project portfolio. Contact the studio.
