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 Kootenay’s.

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 current President of the Calgary Civic Trust. If a 100-year-old building needs attention, chances are he’s already been called. MARVIN didn’t stumble across him — they went looking. That’s where the window and door story started.

Lindsay — registered interior designer, former partner at Reimagine Architecture (formerly Manasc Isaac), and professional question-asker. Background in sustainable architecture and healthy interiors, which means if it looks good but performs terribly, it’s not happening.

What we actually do: We ask a lot of questions. We get into the details. We make sure what’s drawn can actually be built—and performs and aligns with the aesthetic intent the way everyone hopes it will.

What we DON’T do: Push product that doesn’t belong on your project. (Wild concept.)

We work with homeowners, architects, designers, and builders because we speak the language — and when needed, we translate it.

Also, yes—we’re married. Which means the debates about window details don’t really end… they just move locations. Turns out “work-life balance” looks a lot like arguing about sill conditions over dinner.

If our product isn’t the right fit, we’ll tell you. And then we’ll help you find the right one anyway.

Because 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.

@benchmark_windows_yyc

Who we are.

Hi. It’s us. Dave + Lindsay.

Yes, we sell windows and doors. No, we’re not “window salespeople.” (We know. Shocking.)

Let’s Discuss Your Vision

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The BENCHMARK Portfolio

REVELSTOKE MOUNTAIN RESORTS, Northland Development, Revelstoke BC

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

DESIGN: Andison Residential Design
BUILDER: Birchstone Custom Homes
PRODUCT: MARVIN’s VIVID Collection
STATUS: In Construction
FERNIE HOUSE, Fernie BC

ARCHITECT: CJ Rabey
BUILDER: Bower Builders
PRODUCT: MARVIN’s Signature MODERN
STATUS: In Construction
PANIMA CLOSE, Okotoks AB

ARCHITECT: Dean Thomas Design Group
BUILDER: Lukacs & Forde
PRODUCT: MARVIN’s Signature ULTIMATE
STATUS: In Construction
ROXBORO House, Calgary AB

DESIGN: McDowell & Associates
BUILDER: Dream Ridge Homes
PRODUCT: MARVIN’s ELEVATE + ULTIMATE
STATUS: In Construction
SILVERTIP RESIDENCE, Canmore AB

ARCHITECT: Little Giant Studio
BUILDER: MINT Projects
PRODUCT: MARVIN’s Signature MODERN
STATUS: In Construction
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
WHISKEY JACK CABIN, Big White BC

ARCHITECT: Dean Thomas Design Group
BUILDER: Alair Homes
PRODUCT: MARVIN’s Signature MODERN
STATUS: Complete
PRINCE OF WALES HOTEL, Waterton National Park AB

ARCHITECT: FRANK Architecture BUILDER: BENCHMARK + Chalmers Heritage Conservation
PRODUCT: MARVIN’s Signature ULTIMATE
STATUS: In Design
LINDEN RESIDENCE, Calgary AB

DESIGN: Hygge Home Design Inc.
BUILDER: KHD Homes
PRODUCT: MARVIN’s Signature MODERN
STATUS: In Construction
LINDEN RESIDENCE, Calgary AB

DESIGN: Hygge Home Design Inc.
BUILDER: KHD Homes
PRODUCT: OTIIMA
STATUS: In Construction
HILLHURST HOUSE, Calgary AB

ARCHITECT: BIOI DESIGN+BUILD
BUILDER: BIOI DESIGN+BUILD
PRODUCT: MARVIN’s Signature ULTIMATE
STATUS: Complete
IRONWORKS, Edmonton AB

ARCHITECT: GEC Architecture
BUILDER: Clark Builders
PRODUCT: MARVIN’s Signature ULTIMATE + INFINITY
STATUS: Complete
RIVER HOUSE, Canmore AB

ARCHITECT: Russell & Russel Design Studios
PRODUCT: MARVIN’s Signature ULTIMATE
STATUS: Complete
PRIDDIS RESIDENCE, Priddis AB

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

ARCHITECT: Peake Design Group LTD
BUILDER: Alair Homes
PRODUCT: MARVIN’s Signature MODERN
STATUS: Completed
UNION BANK, Edmonton AB

ARCHITECT: FRANK Architecture
BUILDER: Synergy Projects
PRODUCT: MARVIN’s Signature ULTIMATE
STATUS: In Construction
CANMORE HOUSE, Canmore AB

ARCHITECT: Russell & Russell Design Studios
PRODUCT: MARVIN’s Signature ULTIMATE
STATUS: Complete
MOUNT ROYAL HOUSE, Calgary AB

BUILDER: Fifty6 Homes
PRODUCT: MARVIN’s Signature ULTIMATE
STATUS: In Construction
BEARSPAW RESIDENCE, Calgary AB

DESIGN: Scala Designs
BUILDER: Grandscape Homes
PRODUCT: MARVIN’s Signature ULTIMATE
STATUS: Complete
PRIVATE RESIDENCE, Calgary AB

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