A different kind of construction firm.
A boutique construction and development firm, founded in 2009, building mixed-use spaces that feel human, grounded, and built to outlast trends.
Small firm. Big standards.
Goldfinch was founded in 2009 with a simple premise: that the buildings people love most are built by people who care deeply — about materials, about craft, about the city that grows around them.
We are not the biggest firm. We don't want to be. We take on fewer projects so each one gets the full weight of our attention, from the first sketch to the final walk-through.
Our work spans mixed-use developments, residential towers, and commercial spaces — but our method is the same in every case: listen first, design honestly, build once.
Fifty-year thinking.
“Our vision is a city where every building contributes — to the street, to the neighbourhood, to the people who will use it fifty years from now.”
One test, applied to every project.
“I'd rather build one building that the city is proud of than ten that nobody remembers. That's the test we apply to every project.”
People you will actually work with.
No layers, no account managers. The principal who pitches your project is the principal who builds it.
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Marcus ChenFounder & CEO
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Elena RodriguezPrincipal, Design
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James OkonkwoPrincipal, Construction
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Priya NairPrincipal, Pre-Construction
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David KimSenior Project Manager
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Sarah WhitmanSenior Architect
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Tomás VargasDirector of Field Operations
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Mei LinHead of Sustainability
How we operate.
Four principles that shape every decision — from which projects we accept to which materials we specify.
Craft over speed
Every joint, every material, every finish is chosen on its merits — not on what is fastest.
Honest timelines
We tell you how long a project really takes, then we hit that date. No surprises, no scope creep.
One project, one principal
A senior principal owns your project from concept to handover. No handoffs to junior teams.
Buildings that age well
We specify materials and systems that look better in twenty years, not worse.
Want to meet the team? Say hello.
We are always happy to grab coffee with potential clients, even if your project is months away.