Our Story
Two generations, one standard of craft.
Founded on a passion for craft
Evoke Cabinets began in 1992 when Jae Bartsch transformed a lifelong passion for woodworking into a business. After years running Jae's Woodworks as a one-man operation, Jae established Pristine Kitchen Systems with a simple philosophy: create beautiful, functional spaces that last.
Growing the shop
In 2012, Pristine Kitchen Systems moved from its original showroom on 34th Street into a dedicated facility on Hanselman Avenue, marking the beginning of significant growth. That move enabled us to take on larger, more complex projects.
Second-generation leadership
When Dustin Bartsch took over in 2014, he brought a CPA's discipline to the family business. He invested in automation for routine production tasks, freeing our most skilled craftspeople to focus on the custom, high-end work that defines our reputation.
A new name, a bigger stage
In 2023, we moved to a state-of-the-art facility on 45th Street West and rebranded as Evoke Cabinets. The name change reflected our evolution and our commitment to serving more of western Canada.
Why we do this
Evoke exists because we believe that the spaces where people live and work matter. Whether it's a custom kitchen, a commercial installation, or a specialized millwork project, we approach every build as an opportunity to create something that will be used, appreciated, and enjoyed for decades.
Our craftspeople take pride in their work. Our leadership is invested in the long game. And our family ownership means every decision is made with the same care we'd take for our own homes. We're not interested in shortcuts. We're interested in building spaces that tell your story.