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Featured Reviews for Architects & Building Designers in Vancouver.

JWT Architecture
Architects & Building Designers in Vancouver.
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars5 October 2017
“Our waterfront, island property in Howe Sound was our favourite refuge from the city for 8 years before we finally decided to build a cabin. James won us over immediately with his relaxed, attentive approach, and his excellent understanding of what is truly important to people who value their natural environments. Seven years later, we are finally building this home, and it's stunning. I can't thank James enough for giving us this beautiful space that we could never have imagined on our own. (We are currently under construction, so photos represent a work in progress)”
SGDI - Sarah Gallop Design Inc.
Architects & Building Designers in Vancouver.
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars5 December 2011
“Sarah is a consummate professional with a keen eye and shares a unique vision for every space she approaches.”
Living Radius Architecture & Interior Design Inc.
Architects & Building Designers in Vancouver.
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars27 July 2016
“We have thoroughly enjoyed working with Brian and Kelly from Living Radius. They are true professionals; they always made us feel that our ideas and input were valued, while also making suggestions and recommendations that were reasoned and confidence inspiring.”
D3 Design
Architects & Building Designers in Vancouver.
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars3 April 2017
“No question, our house was a challenge. Kirsten and D3 were tasked with recreating plans for a 105-year-old house as no blueprints existed... the greater challenge, however, was the Heritage Revitalization Agreement with the City of New Westminster. Along with heritage specialist Elana Zysblat, Kirsten helped to save another house in the Queen's Park neighbourhood. Creative and thoughtful design to maximize space inside, and conservation-sensitive exterior modifications have resulted in a house that has one of the biggest - if not the biggest floor-space ratio in New Westminster. Neighbours have commented that aside from looking sharp and clean, the house generally looks the same from the street... exactly the goal that Kirsten, Elana and the City were trying to achieve. We are very pleased with Kirsten and her enthusiastic, patient and professional approach. When the work required to complete the heritage revitalization process exceeded the original budget, Kirsten put in many extra hours and did not charge us - and offered to perform any additional services at a reduced rate. This is the way to handle the unexpected... thank you, Kirsten! I would be happy to work with her again in the future. When the exterior painting is done, I will post photos...”
PDDA Ltd.
Architects & Building Designers in Vancouver.
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars9 October 2020
“Minh Ta was introduced to us by our builder to help design out family home in Kitsilano Vancouver. We were using another architect for our previous home builds but was recommended Minh because he had extensive knowledge in home design and architecture for new Vancouver home builds. As you may or may not know, the building codes in Vancouver unique, difficult to understand and interpret into real life designs without incurring subjective review of the City of Vancouver. Rules are ever changing in Vancouver and having a competent and experienced architect is key to successfully submitting and passing a set of plans for your dream home in an efficiently timed manner. Our application process to final acceptance was almost exactly four months which had blown away previous estimates of year to year and half (advised to us by other friends who had build recently). The reason for this quick turnaround was due to Minhès knowledge and ability to create our dreams in a passable set of plans under the current building codes of the times. Minh is highly informative, helpful, a great listener and I would recommend him to anyone hoping to build their dream home.”
Atelier BC
Architects & Building Designers in Vancouver.
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars12 October 2021
“We hired Atelier Architecture + Design to do an extensive renovation on our condo converting it from a one bedroom den to a two bedroom. The project included a gourmet kitchen, bathroom with walk in glass shower and double floating vanity, all flooring, full laundry room, walk in closet in master bedroom and many other fine detailed updates. Dominika was meticulous in all aspects of her design and work to also ensure all permits and strata regulations were met. We would highly recommend Dominika and her team at Atelier Architecture + Design - good client communication and great attention to detail and craftsmanship.”
babienko ARCHITECTS pllc
Architects & Building Designers in Vancouver.
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars10 April 2014
“After hearing countless horror stories about the remodel and construction process, I have to say that architect Jeff Babienko and his team at bARC have made the journey better than we could have ever imagined. His approach, vision, professionalism and attention to detail are nothing less than top notch. Babienko has a very thorough up-front exploration process that we thought a bit excessive, but discovered that it is this very process that allows him to steward the project with all the nuances of "feel", aesthetic and functionality that we were after with the remodel. While we forgot certain elements of what we wanted along the way, he and his team did not. It was amazing! The entire journey was a very collaborative, seamless and an entirely transparent process. His expertise as the interface with the construction team was invaluable and we can't imagine having done it any other way. We won't work with anyone else!”
Rommel Design Ltd.
Architects & Building Designers in Vancouver.
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars6 September 2012
“Joe is talented, responsive, extremely knowledgable in areas of civic bylaws and he's a very good listener. Your expectations will not only be met but exceeded by the Rommel Design team.”
Jakobsen Associates
Architects & Building Designers in Vancouver.
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars1 April 2014
“Keith Jakobsen is a talented and progressive designer. We have worked on several projects with him over the years and his intuition for creative, yet functional design always impresses. With projects ranging in scope from smaller homes to high end custom projects and complicated commercial applications, Keith's talent will speak for itself after a browse through some of this projects on his Houzz profile and his website. We highly recommend the services of Jakobsen Associates Designer.”
Lanefab Design/Build
Architects & Building Designers in Vancouver.
Average rating: 4 out of 5 stars21 January 2013
“Lanefab provides excellent service to their customers and is a pleasure to work with as a professional. We work with them on a routine basis collaboratively on design and install. Their modern take on laneway homes and eco footprint makes them an invaluable resource in a city that is quickly densifying.”
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It is often said when you're building a house, you’re building a dream. An architect or master of building design can make your dream house a reality. Architects can help you design and redesign spaces of your home or focus on helping you build your own house from the ground up. Architectural firms have extensive knowledge of architectural design and building materials, and a strong appreciation of ergonomics – warmth, light, and flow within a property. As you search through architects and building designers in Vancouver, BC, keep in mind the following tips to help you choose the perfect one:

How do I find the best Vancouver, BC architect for my home design or renovation project?


When building or renovating your home, you don't simply hire an architect or building designer — you build a relationship with them. Be sure you chose a home architect who will be involved in all phases of the design process, from the initial concept to the completed construction. Architecture is an incredibly technical profession and one where getting things wrong can literally put lives at risk, so ensure you hire a professional with a valid license or an architectural firm to maintain high quality and standards. Your next consideration will be architectural style. Some residential architects specialise in designing traditional homes or farmhouses, others in designing modern replicas of traditional homes. While a few have a knack for imagining bolder, more futuristic architectural design in Vancouver, BC that incorporates the latest technology.

Once you have frozen on the architect or building designer, chat through your goals, projected budget, scope of work, schedule and any other specific requirements you might have. Ask them to walk you through the process, including the number of architectural design consultations, site visits and what they will be delivering and when, e.g. feasibility study, a technical drawing, tender package and/or planning application drawings. Also, get a sense of whether they are a good listener, collaborator, and problem solver. Finally, be sure to find out what the architect needs from you,deeds, rights of way, deposit, staged payments and so on.

How much does hiring an architect in Vancouver, BC cost?


Home construction and renovation often have a preset budget and hence it is important to understand how much architects charge. While there is no set payment structure, independent architects may charge differently from architectural firms. Architects sometimes choose to calculate their fees on the basis of a per square foot rate. In rare cases, especially with smaller projects, Vancouver, BC architects may choose to ask their clients for a fixed fee. Make sure the total figure and payment schedule is agreed as part of your contract, particularly if you are trying to accurately estimate the cost of building a house.


Questions to ask prospective Vancouver, BC architects:


  • What types of renderings (3D, video, illustrative) will you produce?
  • Who will be working on my project? (This is very important if you hire an architectural firm)
  • What is your fee structure?
  • What does the cost include?
  • Can you handle my special requests?
  • What is your experience with similar projects/ architectural design and style?
  • When do you expect to start and be finished with the project?
  • What do your services include? (It's best that the services are until construction is completed.)
  • What happens when the cost exceeds the budget?
  • Can you provide me with references?
  • Would you say your work has a defining style? (This is important in case the architect's personal style will interfere with your vision.)
  • Will you help with hiring a general contractor and other subcontractors?
  • What do you estimate the cost will be?
  • Are there any complications you foresee with this project?
  • What will I need to provide?

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