--- title: "Jason Fung Architect case study · Arkio" description: "Discover how Toronto-based Jason Fung Architect uses Arkio and XR to explore design spatially, collaborate with clients in real time, and test architectural…" url: https://www.arkio.is/case-studies/jason-fung-architect/ published: 2026-03-10 --- Jason Fung Architect # Jason Fung Architect Uses XR to Explore Design at Full Scale Discover how Toronto-based Jason Fung Architect uses Arkio and XR to explore design spatially, collaborate with clients in real time, and test architectural ideas at full scale. By Hilmar Gunnarsson, March 10, 2026 · 4 min read ![Jason Fung Architect: Jason Fung Architect Uses XR to Explore Design at Full Scale](https://www.arkio.is/_astro/blog-jasonfung-1.xnyYE0Qb_24i6Gb.webp) > Arkio allows our team to design and test their ideas in 3D space in a digital mock-up, as if it's already constructed on site. > > — Jason Fung, Founder and Principal, Jason Fung Architect ## At a glance - Company: Jason Fung Architect - Industry: Architecture - Location: Toronto, Canada - Website: jasonfung.ca - Published: March 10, 2026 If you want to see this workflow discussed live, we also hosted Jason Fung and Angela Diaz Romero from Jason Fung Architect for an Arkio session focused on mixed reality design review on site. You can watch the full recording on [YouTube here](https://www.youtube.com/live/Ux%5F7c1l0RXc). ## Designing architecture through immersive spatial exploration My name is Jason Fung. I am the Founder and Principal of Jason Fung Architect Inc. We are a design-driven architectural practice specializing in high-end custom residential projects, complex renovations, and prefabricated homes. Our work often involves technically demanding sites, ambitious clients, and a high level of design integration across disciplines. We are based in Toronto, Canada, and serve clients across Ontario and in some cases other provinces of Canada. Our team is a focused, agile studio. We intentionally remain compact so we can stay deeply involved in every project. As Principal, I lead design direction, client strategy, and technological integration within the practice. ## From drawings to embodied spatial understanding In our practice, XR entered the workflow as a response to a perennial challenge in architecture: bridging the gap between drawing-based representation and embodied spatial understanding. Traditional 2D plans, elevations, or even rendered animations can leave room for interpretation—especially with clients who have limited experience reading architectural drawings. We started exploring XR to enable both our staff and our clients to experience design at full spatial scale, and to collaborate in ways that feel more intuitive, immediate, and interactive. ![Jason Fung Case Study](https://www.arkio.is/_astro/blog-jasonfung-2.Ij0790Xm_ZYFatG.webp) ![Jason Fung Case Study](https://www.arkio.is/_astro/blog-jasonfung-3.BiYs2DYx_1Mgpvs.webp) Currently we leverage: - **Meta Quest (Quest 2, Quest 3, Quest 3S)** for fully immersive spatial exploration - **Desktop and tablet access** for participants who are remote or prefer non-headset interactions - **360 photogrammetry, LiDAR measuring, and drone footage** Before Arkio, we used VR walkthroughs through Enscape using a gaming PC connected to a headset. Prior to Enscape, we exported individual panoramic views to Google Cardboard. These approaches were helpful for communication, but offered limited interaction—participants could look around, but not shape or iterate with immediacy. ## The challenge: making spatial design truly collaborative ![Jason Fung Case Study](https://www.arkio.is/_astro/blog-jasonfung-6.DtBPsnUQ_1qhmkJ.webp) We were looking for a tool that would utilize VR to review our designs. The added benefit of Arkio is that we are also able to model directly in 3D space. Our challenges with traditional design collaboration included: - A lot of back and forth, along with spending significant time producing rendered images for client review - Flat renderings and even walkthroughs not presenting the true volume of the space What made Arkio stand out is how it blends: - Modeling and spatial sketching that feels like manipulating physical massing blocks in VR - Cross-platform collaboration (desktop, tablet, mobile, and XR), allowing everyone to participate regardless of device - Integration with professional software like Revit and SketchUp, enabling fluid iteration from BIM to immersive context and back - Shared immersive sessions where collaborators can explore and shape designs together in real time ## Example workflow: reviewing a yoga studio in VR Current project: **Room38 - Hot Yoga and Pilates Studio in Mississauga** Video: https://vimeo.com/1172611589 **How we used Arkio:** - Imported a Revit model directly into Arkio - Hosted a collaborative session with the client using Meta Quest 3 and 3S on site in a vanilla shell commercial space - Explored the design at **1:1 scale**, walking through interior volumes and exterior relationships - Tested **three alternate configurations** that were preloaded into the session - Recorded decisions using our POV camera and screen capture Standout interactions included using **mixed reality passthrough on Meta Quest 3/3S** to overlay the design directly into the physical context. This was incredibly valuable for explaining ceiling heights and circulation within the space. The workflow became less about _“showing”_ the design and more about **collective spatial exploration and decision-making**. ![Jason Fung Case Study](https://www.arkio.is/_astro/blog-jasonfung-4.YB6oljcv_Z1DEr5z.webp) ![Jason Fung Case Study](https://www.arkio.is/_astro/blog-jasonfung-5.kGY_oGJv_1pD0us.webp) ## Where Arkio fits in our design process Arkio’s greatest value is **early and often**. We primarily use it during: - **Concept and schematic phases**, where spatial understanding helps drive design direction - **Collaborative reviews with clients and consultants**, when alignment is crucial - **Presentations where communicating the feeling of space and volume is important** Overall, Arkio is currently utilized in early schematic design to present projects to clients. We are also piloting the use of Arkio during **design development** to review potential conflicts between mechanical and structural systems, which is something we plan to expand further this year. ## Impact: better design feedback and stronger team skills Arkio’s impact has been tangible. **Improved design collaboration** Clients understand the design choices at a level of clarity that traditional tools simply can’t match. **Improved staff development** I want a studio of young, talented staff. One of the challenges in architecture is that so many things must go right before something is ever constructed—and sometimes projects never get built. Arkio allows our team to **design and test their ideas in a digital mock-up at full scale**, almost as if the building already exists on site. The biggest benefit has been seeing our designs progress in _“real”_ space rather than flying through a 3D model on a computer screen. Arkio has strengthened the feedback loop within our design process and enhanced the spatial understanding of the entire office. ![Jason Fung Case Study](https://www.arkio.is/_astro/blog-jasonfung-7.CdylOGuG_Z1SVIfm.webp) ## Looking ahead: XR as a core design medium We plan to expand Arkio usage in several areas: - Early ideation and master planning - Design development and consultant coordination - Reviewing conflicts between disciplines in immersive space - More mixed reality sessions that contextualize designs directly within the client’s physical environment - Using Arkio’s modeling tools more effectively in mixed reality We see XR becoming **a core medium of design communication—not just an add-on for presentations**. Our hope is that Arkio’s continued evolution, including AI rendering and expanded mixed reality workflows, will align with that future vision. ![Jason Fung](https://www.arkio.is/_astro/blog-jasonfung-profile.DzPmdSdf_Z1gpODo.webp) **Jason Fung, Founder and Principal at Jason Fung Architect Inc.** “Arkio allows our team to design and test their ideas in 3D space in a digital mock-up—as if it’s already constructed on site.” ## More case studies [All case studies](https://www.arkio.is/case-studies/) - [KPF](https://www.arkio.is/case-studies/kpf/) (Architecture, New York, London and Asia): Find out how KPF is using Arkio to transform their design workflows. - [American Structurepoint](https://www.arkio.is/case-studies/american-structurepoint/) (Architecture, United States): Discover how American Structurepoint uses Arkio to reduce rework and improve confidence in design. - [RISE Architecture](https://www.arkio.is/case-studies/rise-architecture/) (Architecture, New York, United States): See how RISE Architects uses Arkio to immediately review their designs, on site and in the studio! ## What will you design first? Describe it in a sentence. The agent takes it from there. Start designing: [open the Arkio web app](https://app.arkio.is/?prompt=A%20garden%20studio%20with%20a%20green%20roof) and describe your idea, for example “A garden studio with a green roof”. The design agent uses AI credits. More ideas to try: A 3-bedroom family house; Open up my kitchen; A primary school for 300 pupils; Massing for a mixed-use block. AI credits required · Runs in your browser · No 3D skills needed ![A finished design in colour among grey neighbours](https://www.arkio.is/_astro/film_4.D103mK7s.svg) --- Arkio: Arkio turns sketches, words and floor plans into real 3D designs with an AI agent. Share a link, then walk through it before anything is built. Start designing at https://app.arkio.is. All pages for AI agents: https://www.arkio.is/llms.txt