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1,133 Vancouver Architects and Building Designers

Is the scope of your home design project beyond simply replacing countertops or flooring? It’s the responsibility of a Vancouver home architect to transform human needs and desires into visual concepts and habitable structures. When you hire an architectural designer, you are not only hiring someone for their architectural services, but also to manage and coordinate other parties involved in the project. As you search through Vancouver interior architects and designers, keep in mind the following tips to help you choose the perfect one: More
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  • LAKE HOUSE
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    EW ARCHITECTURE INC. is a small architectural design firm located in North Vancouver, BC, Canada. We are passiona...

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    A Great Choice for Your Next Home Design or Drafting Service

    With 40 years of experience from Design to Build, including as-build drawings, shops, addition drawing, added rec-...

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  • West Vancouver, Lewis Post & Beam Renovation, Exterior
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    8 Reviews

    LCI Design is a North Shore Vancouver-based design practice specializing in residential projects from a new build...

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  • Vancouver Kitchen
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    Vancouver Area's Reputable Architectural Services

    Distinctive custom homes by Folio Living Design. I incorporate and design based on my distinct philosophy; special...

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  • Dinning Room 3D Visualzation
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    5 Reviews

    We create photo realistic 3D images of your designs. This allows you or your clients to see what the finished proj...

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    Vancouver Award Winning Custom Home Design 11X Best of Houzz Winner!

    we were in great hands and working with an experienced, professional and talented designer who did things the right way – Andrew Rigg

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    25 Reviews

    Hello! Welcome to TriiboxStudio, we're passionate about design. We are a boutique architecture & interior desi...

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    18 Reviews

    Okanagan Award Winning Custom Home Designer | Best of Houzz '14 & '16

    Located in the Okanagan Valley we are in a great location for Serving All of British Columbia, Alberta and Washing...

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    20 Reviews

    Matthew T. Hansen Architect is a registered firm established in 1996 by its principle Matt Hansen Architect AIBC....

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    Full Service Expert Architectural Firm Serving Vancouver Island

    Fish House design+architecture is a full service architectural firm specialising in residential work, including cu...

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    From concept to breaking ground on your project, DOS Design Group is an industry leading, full service residential...

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    Vancouver Based Multi-disciplinary Design + Build Firm

    Bananarch is a multi-disciplinary design + build firm offering services in several areas of practice: Architectura...

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    11 Reviews

    Vancouver's Luxury Full-Service Architecture & Interior Design Firm

    We offer a playful yet rigorous approach to design. Projects come to life through pollination of key ideas and a s...

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    6 Reviews

    Vancouver based architectural practice specializing in residential construction, both new and renovations, as well...

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    2 Reviews

    Vancouver's Lifestyle Led, Creative Interior Design Studio

    We are a young, dynamic firm that provides you with a full spectrum of professional interior design services from...

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    2 Reviews

    British Columbia’s Interdisciplinary Design Studio | 3x Best of Houzz

    Steered by a compact group of individuals, the studio maintains a vast body of work—including a variety of project...

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    LIVING RADIUS Architecture & Interior Design Inc. is a Vancouver architecture and interior design studio. Since 2...

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    Click to callNorth Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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    Vancouver Area's Versatile Residential Design Firm -Best of Houzz 2017

    From the design of a small renovation to the construction of a single family home, I work with clients to create s...

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    Building & Interior Designer in North Shore BC | Best of Houzz 2018

    ADA is a an experienced and comprehensive design firm servicing the greater Vancouver area. ADA specializes in res...

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    Maltby Design is a small design studio providing personalized service for custom homes and renovations. Located o...

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    7 Reviews

    Vancouver and the Greater Pacific NW Award-Winning Architect

    babienko ARCHITECTS is an inventive architecture firm whose approach is grounded in solid construction techniques...

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    32 Reviews

    Vancouver's Multidisciplinary, Award Winning Design Firm

    John and his team have been a pleasure to work with. They designed us a home with virtually everything on our wish list – Ernie Ma

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    9 Reviews

    Ombrages creates outstanding lighting and ambiance through the play of light and shade. With our lighting concepts...

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    Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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    Award Winning Vancouver Design Firm Best of Houzz 2014-2018

    Our design team fuse metropolitan necessities, such as storage, convenience, and multi-use spaces, with elements o...

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    4 Reviews

    Jakobsen Associates is a Vancouver based design firm specializing in custom homes, renovations, interiors, and vac...

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    22 Reviews

    Surrey's Top Home Builder I 2018 Georgie Awards Renovator of the Year

    For over 20 years Graeme Huguet and his team have been creating great living spaces. From a small kitchen or bath...

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    Nick Bray Architecture Ltd. is a Vancouver based AIBC-registered practice that strives to deliver exciting and inn...

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    High-Quality Prefab Homes—Designed For Living Well

    We guide our clients through a simplified, interactive design process, leveraging the predictability of prefabrica...

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    Grafic Square Design is a residential building design company and has been providing exceptional service to client...

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    Click to callWhite Rock, British Columbia, Canada
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    Fraser Valley's Established Home Design Company

    Since starting his own company John has developed a passion for well designed homes suited to clients practical ev...

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    5 Reviews

    Unique Custom Home Design Modern Style

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    North Vancouver's Knowledgable Building Designer | Best of Houzz 2019

    We specialize in space planning and building design customized to the needs and desires of our clients and are abl...

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    The work of Rural / Urban / Fantasy / Project, the multi-disciplinary design firm founded by Sean Pearson, contain...

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    Expert Multi-Disciplinary Design Studio in Vancouver | Since 2002

    Gronlund dare partnership is a Vancouver based design studio that has been creating unique environments since 2002...

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How do I find the best Vancouver architect for my home design project?


It is best to hire a home architect who will be involved in all phases of the design process, from the initial concept to the completed construction. The architect is often the first person you will hire for your project. If necessary, they might also help you select and hire British Columbia subcontractors, which can include the builders, engineers and landscaper. Interior architects are also involved in negotiating contracts for all involved participants. It is for these reasons that it is extremely important for you to have a good relationship with the Vancouver residential architect you hire. He or she can be the tie-breaking vote between you and the general contractor and can be your biggest advocate during the construction process. Different architecture firms in Vancouver provide different services, so the scope of the work can span from pre-design environmental impact studies to selecting furniture and finishes, depending on what your specific needs are.

What sort of process can I expect from a residential architect?


As far as the process goes, the architecture firm or individual that you choose will start with concept drawings and finish with construction drawings and documents. Some firms even design with 3D renderings and videos, but that should not be assumed. There should be plenty of meetings between you and your building designer until you have agreed upon a design that you are completely happy with. Always keep in mind that the designer will have building codes to follow, and likely pre-existing design limitations when dealing with a remodel, so while they might not be able to execute your exact ideas they always have your safety and aesthetics in mind. One of the most important duties of a residential architect is to serve as managers and supervise most aspects of construction, as well as facilitate communication between all other contractors, so you can expect them to be present throughout the entire building process to ensure everything is executed as planned.

It is very important to hire the right professional for the job. Remember that the most well-known or established designer might not provide the best architectural services for your needs. It all comes down to the individual project. Research and ask people whose work you like for recommendations. It's important to have somewhat of an idea of the style of house architecture that you prefer, as well as the amount you would like to spend. Residential architects in Vancouver are natural problem solvers. They will assess the entire situation and help you to solve your problems too. Don't settle for a single company too early. Call and interview a few. Make sure that you feel like your personalities will mesh well and that you like their professional perspective.

Questions to ask prospective Vancouver interior architects:


  • What is your fee structure?
  • What does the cost include?
  • Do you have professional liability insurance?
  • Can you handle my special requests (ADA, LEED etc.)?
  • What types of renderings (3D, video, illustrative) will you produce?
  • What is your experience with similar projects?
  • 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 subcontractors?
  • What do you estimate the cost will be?
  • What will I need to provide?
  • Are there any complications you foresee with this project?


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