About Urbano Design
With decades of experience working with European tile and natural stone, Justin Richard decided it was time. Along with his high school sweetheart and wife Wendy, they founded Urbano Inc. in 2015.
Justin’s strength is his commitment to creativity and perfection. He’s an award winner with proven talents in engineering new products that have been either machined or manufactured. He has a flair for architectural and landscape design, business development and innovative building techniques.
Justin has excelled in construction, holding countless certificates in building, drafting and the arts along with completed Real Estate, business management and financing courses (Algonquin College). His first major breakthrough in business was as co-founder of a company that quickly became an industry leader in backyard living and lifestyle featuring state-of-the-art pools.
He won over 34 prestigious awards in these early years tied directly to his passion for innovation and design and commitment to quality workmanship. In recognition for undertaking and delivering over 250 successful major residential projects, including a number of award winners, Justin was honoured with The Ottawa Business Journal's "Forty Under 40" award in 2008.
Teamed with Wendy in 2015, the couple launched Urbano with a vision — their senior team would be the best of the best.
Their first year was dedicated to hand-picking a select group of talented craftsmen who shared their commitment to excellence and passion for creativity. 8 years later, this extraordinary team continues to thrive. This is Urbano’s secret.
If Urbano has a second secret it would be its commitment to staying ahead of the curve. All senior craftsmen maintain industry leading credentials and eagerly take on assigned specialty courses to achieve certification in new product knowledge, industry practices and innovative training techniques.
This is why Urbano is one of few companies qualified to offer its customers such unique speciality products as MaxFine, Laminam, Peau de Béton, and Dekton to name a few.
Today’s discerning high-end speciality suppliers choose Urbano.
Urbano has established itself as Ottawa's leading Certified installation specialist for these highly specialized services. Initially, by making the commitment to building and maintaining a highly skilled team. Now, in 2023, by workmanship, reputation and customer satisfaction. Residential, commercial, specialized renovations, big or small, Urbano is passionate and committed to maintaining and providing the highest standards in craftsmanship and service.
