Our Story
Built on Design. Proven by Results.
Vesto was founded on a simple conviction: that the best renovations happen when the designer and the builder are the same team, accountable to the same outcome.
Who We Are
A Studio That Builds What It Designs.
Vesto Consulting was established in Calgary in 2012 by Jip Den, a designer who had grown frustrated watching beautiful plans get diluted by the gap between design intent and construction reality. The solution was to close that gap entirely.
Today, Vesto operates as a fully integrated design-build studio — our designers and tradespeople work as one team, from the first sketch to the final walkthrough. The result is a renovation experience that is more coherent, more accountable, and more likely to produce something genuinely exceptional.
We work across Canada, serving homeowners who want more than a contractor — who want a partner invested in the outcome.
How We Think
The Principles Behind Every Project
Design First
Every project begins with a design process — not a quote. We believe the quality of the plan determines the quality of the result.
Radical Transparency
No hidden costs, no scope creep surprises. Our estimates are itemised and our timelines are honest, even when honesty is inconvenient.
Craft Over Speed
We work with certified tradespeople who take pride in their work. We would rather take an extra week than deliver something we're not proud of.
Canada-Wide Reach
Our team is structured to serve clients from Victoria to Halifax. One point of contact, one standard of quality, wherever you are.
The Team
The People Behind the Work
Founder & Principal Designer
Jip Den
Jip founded Vesto after a decade leading renovation projects for luxury homebuilders across Western Canada. His background in architecture and his obsession with material quality define the studio's aesthetic.
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