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Architects in Vancouver, BC

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Jakobsen Associates
Architects in Vancouver, BC
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.”
PDDA Ltd.
Architects in Vancouver, BC
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.”
Vibe Design Build
Architects in Vancouver, BC
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars20 February 2024
“I cannot say enough good things about the working with Vibe Design Build. They carefully listened to our vision and designed solutions customized for our lifestyle and our needs, all within our budget. Extremely professional from the consultation to the completion.”
SGDI - Sarah Gallop Design Inc.
Architects in Vancouver, BC
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.”
Lanefab Design/Build
Architects in Vancouver, BC
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.”
babienko ARCHITECTS pllc
Architects in Vancouver, BC
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!”
D3 Design
Architects in Vancouver, BC
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...”
Rommel Design Ltd.
Architects in Vancouver, BC
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.”
EW Architecture Inc.
Architects in Vancouver, BC
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars19 June 2019
“We are so happy with Erica's work in our total 2500 sq ft down to stud house renovation. From the very beginning her passion and timely work ethic shone through working collaboratively on the design was our favourite part . She brought our dreams to paper in accurate detailed drawings that we were all very satisfied with. From her expert knowledge on building codes and procedures, to her professional comportment working tirelessly with the contractor , Erica always had our back and had solutions to our every email phone call. Highly recommended and we will not hesitate to use her on our future projects. Great to work with. Best of luck for her company moving forward! Thanks Erica!”
Bill Curtis & Associates Design Ltd.
Architects in Vancouver, BC
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars19 September 2017
“Easy to work with, Bill understood exactly what our vision was. No problem when we had a few changes we wanted to make. Understood the City's building codes well.”
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Useful information about architects
Cost Range (low - high)
Percentage based, typically from 8% to 15% of the total projects construction cost.
Types of projects covered
Home Extensions, New Home Builds, House Plans, Drafting, Floor Plans and more.
Busy Months
January - August
Not Busy Months
October - December
Architect or Architectural Designer FAQs
An architect is a professional who designs and creates building plans, ensuring the building is functional, safe, and aesthetically pleasing. They collaborate with clients to understand their needs and create designs that meet their requirements. Architects also consider building codes, regulations, and sustainability principles in their designs. They may oversee the construction process to ensure it aligns with the design intent.
If you are looking at a house extension or building a new home from scratch, chances are you are going to need the help of a residential architect. They have extensive knowledge of architectural design, construction methods and building materials, not to mention a strong appreciation of ergonomics – warmth, light and flow within a property. Architects will also be far more capable of seeing the bigger picture – carefully balancing aesthetic appeal with structural safety. With their local knowledge, your Vancouver architect will also often help to obtain planning permission and building regulations approval.
You can find a local architect in Vancouver with Houzz in two ways:

  • Answer a few questions about your project to get matched with a local architect for free. Enter your postcode above to get started.
  • Browse through our list of the best architects in Vancouver where you can find their profiles, reviews and photos of past work.

    • After choosing either option, you can reach out to the architects you want to discuss your project. You can request and compare quotes before hiring the right architect for you.
    After choosing a residential architect, you will usually start with a consultation to discuss the project. Preferably at your property or building site where the work will be done. Give as clear a picture as possible of the kind of home you are trying to create to your architects. Chat through your goals, projected budget, scope of work, schedule and feedback, together with any very specific requirements you might have. They will explain their process to you alongside any other on-site visits up to and including the build stage, depending on whether they will be involved at that stage. From there they will produce the designs and plans required for your project.
    The cost of hiring an architect in Vancouver can vary depending on the scope and complexity of the project, experience, reputation, and location. Architectural fees are typically structured as a percentage of the project’s total construction cost, ranging from 8% to 15%. For example, if a project has a construction cost of £500,000 and the architect’s fee is 10%, the fee would be £50,000. It’s advisable to discuss fees and payment structures with architects in Vancouver during initial consultations.
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