OUR ETHOS

Anthill Studio is a Vancouver-based design studio offering interior design and architectural millwork, with a focus on built-in solutions that feel both purposeful and personal. We work on homes, offices, and everything in between—designing kitchens, bathrooms, workspaces, and custom storage that are meant to be lived in, used daily, and appreciated over time.

What guides our work is a deep respect for precision—not just in the technical sense, but in how a space can quietly support the way someone lives. Our background in fabrication and installation helps us think beyond surfaces, shaping every detail to fit both function and feeling. We believe that well-crafted spaces don’t have to feel rigid—they can be warm, generous, and enduring.

We stay closely involved throughout each project, taking time to understand how our clients live and what matters to them. Every material is chosen with care, every detail executed with discipline. We don’t just deliver solutions—we create spaces that are functional, personal, and built to last.

Meet the Team

  • Dane Lowe

    Co-Founder & Director

    It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.

  • Will Bravar

    Co-Founder & Technical Director

    It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.

  • Yi-Hsuan Andy Liao

    Lead Designer

    Andy holds a degree in Industrial Design from Emily Carr University and studied Spatial Design at Aalto University in Finland. Having grown up between Vancouver and Taiwan, Andy brings a layered perspective to his work—drawing from both Eastern and Western design values, blending clarity and restraint with warmth and intuition.

    Fluent in 3D modeling and rendering, Andy brings precision and visual clarity to each phase of the design process. He believes design should feel personal and lasting—not just functional—and takes pride in collaborating closely with clients, learning about how they live, what they value, and shaping thoughtful spaces around those stories.

    Outside of design, Andy is passionate about architecture, cars , and analog photography. He photographs all of Anthill Studio’s completed projects himself, capturing each space with the same care and intention that goes into its creation.

  • Carlos Leal

    Architectural Millwork Designer & CNC Programmer

    With roots in Mexico and a passion for traveling the world, Carlos has experiences that have shaped his appreciation for diverse design languages and construction methods. His background as a shop foreman, millwork fabricator, and installer gives him a deep, practical understanding of how things are made—and how they come together on site.

    At Anthill Studio, Carlos specializes in translating conceptual designs into tangible, buildable products. Using advanced CAD/CAM tools, he develops detailed fabrication drawings and 3D models that guide the production process from idea to execution. With a deep knowledge of materials and a strong command of digital precision, Carlos creates components that are both aesthetically refined and technically sound.

    His ability to bridge design and fabrication plays a key role in delivering Anthill Studio’s thoughtful, high-quality spatial experiences—ensuring every project is both beautifully designed and precisely built.

  • Ian Prentice

    Shop Foreman

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  • Kasper Pan

    CNC Operator

    With a background in Industrial Design and over a decade of experience in furniture making across Australia, Taiwan, and Canada, Kasper brings a thoughtful and detail-driven approach to CNC operations at Anthill Studio. His responsibilities include machine operation, maintenance, program verification and adjustment, material preparation, and workflow planning. He also operates the edgebander and assists with cabinet assembly.

    Working closely with our designer and programmer, he helps the improvement of our production flow, known for anticipating potential issues early in the process, discussing solutions with the team, and implementing fixes that keep production smooth and accurate.

    Having trained and worked in both high-end custom furniture and large-scale production, Kasper values craftsmanship, quality, and the kind of quiet excellence found in traditional Japanese “SHOKUNIN” culture. He enjoys problem-solving and finds deep satisfaction in bringing well-made, beautiful objects to life—always with a sharp eye on the details.