A benchmark is a reference point of excellence — a measure by which all others are compared

That’s what we aspire to be: ‍ ‍

the benchmark for quality, expertise, and client trust in the custom window & door market for Calgary, Southern Alberta & the BC Kootenays.

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Hi. It’s us. Dave + Lindsay.

Yes, we sell windows and doors. No, we’re not “window salespeople.” (We know. Shocking.) We like good projects, and we’re mildly allergic to bad decisions.

So, who are we?

Dave: 25+ years in custom homes, finishing and heritage conservation. Owner of Chalmers Heritage for 15+ years and President of the Calgary Civic Trust. MARVIN didn’t stumble across him. They went looking.

Lindsay: Interior designer, former partner at Reimagine Architecture (formerly Manasc Isaac), and professional question-asker. Her background in sustainable architecture means if it looks good but performs terribly, it’s not happening.

What we do: Ask a lot of questions. Get into the details. Make sure what’s drawn can actually be built, and performs the way everyone hopes it will.

What we DON’T do: Push product that doesn’t belong on your project. (Wild concept.) If we’re not the right fit, we’ll tell you, and help you find what is.

We speak fluent architect, builder and homeowner, and translate when needed.

And yes, we’re married. Turns out “work-life balance” looks a lot like arguing about sill conditions over dinner.

The goal isn’t to sell you something. It’s to make sure your project doesn’t go sideways over a window detail.

BENCHMARK.
Elevating everything you’d expect from windows and doors.

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The BENCHMARK Portfolio

  • Modern living room and kitchen with large windows overlooking mountains, featuring a sofa, coffee table, dining table, pendant lights, and a fire in the fireplace.

    REVELSTOKE MOUNTAIN RESORT, Northland Development, Revelstoke BC

    ARCHITECT: Lemay Michau Architects
    BUILDER: Kalamoir
    PRODUCT: MARVIN’s Signature MODERN
    STATUS: In Construction

  • A modern two-story house with a white brick exterior, black roof, and large windows, surrounded by a green lawn and trees, with a driveway and steps leading to the front entrance.

    LIVINGSTONE, Calgary AB

    DESIGN: Andison Residential Design
    BUILDER: Birchstone Custom Homes
    PRODUCT: MARVIN’s VIVID Collection
    STATUS: In Construction

  • Modern house with large glass windows on a hillside surrounded by trees and mountains, during sunset.

    FERNIE HOUSE, Fernie BC

    ARCHITECT: CJ Rabey
    BUILDER: Bower Builders
    PRODUCT: MARVIN’s Signature MODERN
    STATUS: In Construction

  • A modern house with large glass windows, brick and dark wood exterior, situated on a grassy lawn with trees in the background.

    PANIMA CLOSE, Okotoks AB

    ARCHITECT: Dean Thomas Design Group
    BUILDER: Lukacs & Forde
    PRODUCT: MARVIN’s Signature ULTIMATE
    STATUS: In Construction

  • A large, two-story house with a gabled roof, brick exterior, and large front windows, surrounded by trees and shrubs.

    ROXBORO House, Calgary AB

    DESIGN: McDowell & Associates
    BUILDER: Dream Ridge Homes
    PRODUCT: MARVIN’s ELEVATE + ULTIMATE
    STATUS: In Construction

  • Modern mountain house with black wooden siding, large windows, stone accents, and a sloped roof in a forested area.

    SILVERTIP RESIDENCE, Canmore AB

    ARCHITECT: Little Giant Studio
    BUILDER: MINT Projects
    PRODUCT: MARVIN’s Signature MODERN
    STATUS: In Construction

  • A modern multi-level house with large glass windows, wooden exterior, and expansive outdoor decks, surrounded by trees.

    SILVERTIP SANCTUARY, Canmore AB

    ARCHITECT: Russell + Russell Design Studios
    INTERIOR DESIGN: Hygge Home Design Inc.
    BUILDER: JR McIsaac
    PRODUCT: MARVIN’s Signature MODERN + OTIIMA
    STATUS: In Construction

  • Modern mountain house with stone and wood exterior, large windows, and garage doors in a snowy landscape during sunset.

    WHISKEY JACK CABIN, Big White BC

    ARCHITECT: Dean Thomas Design Group
    BUILDER: Alair Homes
    PRODUCT: MARVIN’s Signature MODERN
    STATUS: Complete

  • A large hotel with a green roof and multiple balconies, set against a backdrop of tall mountains with rocky formations and lush green forests. There are parked cars and a grassy area in the foreground.

    PRINCE OF WALES HOTEL, Waterton National Park AB

    ARCHITECT: FRANK Architecture BUILDER: BENCHMARK + Chalmers Heritage Conservation
    PRODUCT: MARVIN’s Signature ULTIMATE
    STATUS: In Design

  • A modern two-story house with a stone exterior, black trim, and large grid windows. There is a central front door with small steps and two tall trees flanking it. The front yard has grass, shrubs, and small bushes, with a sidewalk and a person jogging in the foreground.

    LINDEN RESIDENCE, Calgary AB

    DESIGN: Hygge Home Design Inc.
    BUILDER: KHD Homes
    PRODUCT: MARVIN’s Signature MODERN
    STATUS: In Construction

  • Indoor swimming pool area with large glass windows, lounge chairs, potted plants, and modern decor, with a person swimming in the pool.

    LINDEN RESIDENCE, Calgary AB

    DESIGN: Hygge Home Design Inc.
    BUILDER: KHD Homes
    PRODUCT: OTIIMA
    STATUS: In Construction

  • CANALTA - Staff Accommodations, Banff AB

    ARCHITECT: Montane Architecture
    BUILDER: Ashton Construction Services
    PRODUCT: MARVIN’s VIVID Collection
    STATUS: In Construction

  • Modern multi-story residential building with a beige brick facade, large windows, and a concrete entrance staircase, set in a landscaped yard with leafless trees.

    HILLHURST HOUSE, Calgary AB

    ARCHITECT: BIOI DESIGN+BUILD
    BUILDER: BIOI DESIGN+BUILD
    PRODUCT: MARVIN’s Signature ULTIMATE
    STATUS: Complete

  • HISTORIC

    IRONWORKS, Edmonton AB

    ARCHITECT: GEC Architecture
    BUILDER: Clark Builders
    PRODUCT: MARVIN’s Signature ULTIMATE + INFINITY
    STATUS: Complete

  • Modern black house with large windows and wooden framing, surrounded by snow and winter trees.

    RIVER HOUSE, Canmore AB

    ARCHITECT: Russell & Russel Design Studios
    PRODUCT: MARVIN’s Signature ULTIMATE
    STATUS: Complete

  • Modern black house with large window, surrounded by trees, with a deck and two chairs outside, under a partly cloudy sky.

    PRIDDIS RESIDENCE, Priddis AB

    ARCHITECT: Little Giant Studio
    BUILDER: Dream Ridge Homes
    PRODUCT: MARVIN’s Signature ULTIMATE + MODERN
    STATUS: In Construction

  • Interior of a multi-story building featuring large windows, a curved wooden staircase with black metal railings, and hanging pendant lights with exposed bulbs.

    WD RESIDENCE, Edmonton AB

    ARCHITECT: Peake Design Group LTD
    BUILDER: Alair Homes
    PRODUCT: MARVIN’s Signature MODERN
    STATUS: Completed

  • Historical black-and-white photo of a city street corner with buildings, including a bank named 'Union Bank of Canada' and an insurance agency. Pedestrians are walking on the sidewalk.

    UNION BANK, Edmonton AB

    ARCHITECT: FRANK Architecture
    BUILDER: Synergy Projects
    PRODUCT: MARVIN’s Signature ULTIMATE
    STATUS: In Construction

  • Interior view of a modern dining area with large windows showing a snowy mountain landscape, wooden ceiling, and table with black chairs.

    CANMORE HOUSE, Canmore AB

    ARCHITECT: Russell & Russell Design Studios
    PRODUCT: MARVIN’s Signature ULTIMATE
    STATUS: Complete

  • Under construction multi-story house with exposed wooden framing, black window frames, and snow on the ground, with construction equipment nearby.

    MOUNT ROYAL HOUSE, Calgary AB

    BUILDER: Fifty6 Homes
    PRODUCT: MARVIN’s Signature ULTIMATE
    STATUS: In Construction

  • Modern two-story house with white walls, large windows, stone accents, and a flat roof, surrounded by green grass and trees, under a partly cloudy sky.

    BEARSPAW RESIDENCE, Calgary AB

    DESIGN: Scala Designs
    BUILDER: Grandscape Homes
    PRODUCT: MARVIN’s Signature ULTIMATE
    STATUS: Complete

  • Modern house with pink exterior, large front window, chimney, and stone pathway leading to the entrance, surrounded by green lawn and bushes, with trees in the background.

    PRIVATE RESIDENCE, Calgary AB

    DESIGN: Scala Designs
    BUILDER: CALM Renovations
    PRODUCT: MARVIN’s Signature ULTIMATE
    STATUS: In Construction

Let’s Discuss Your Vision!

To schedule a consultation, reach out to our team.

Email: lindsay@benchmarkwindows.ca
Phone: 403-614-9909