Our design ambition is to satisfy both the practical demands and the spirits of those who inhabit our projects. Cornerstone Architecture is a Vancouver-based architectural firm founded in 1983. The firm has broad experience in a range of building types for both public and private clients.
The firm brings to these projects a commitment to meet client objectives in a consultative manner based on a high quality of design, and on sound environmental, technical and financial understanding.A key to successful design is to ensure it is based on a complete understanding of client ambitions and requirements - a well-defined problem is well on the way to being successfully resolved.
We are experienced in the process of analyzing existing conditions, developing the program of requirements, identifying opportunities and testing alternate strategies. Of equal importance to successful design is the commitment to the resulting quality of experience. We are committed to finding the design response that resonates with the client's core values and vision, and fulfills the potential of place.
The firm brings to these projects a commitment to meet client objectives in a consultative manner based on a high quality of design, and on sound environmental, technical and financial understanding.A key to successful design is to ensure it is based on a complete understanding of client ambitions and requirements - a well-defined problem is well on the way to being successfully resolved.
We are experienced in the process of analyzing existing conditions, developing the program of requirements, identifying opportunities and testing alternate strategies. Of equal importance to successful design is the commitment to the resulting quality of experience. We are committed to finding the design response that resonates with the client's core values and vision, and fulfills the potential of place.
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Cornerstone Architecture has made the commitment to adopt Passive House Standard - currently we are the foremost firm in Canada designing PH-compliant multi-unit residential projects. Passive House (or Passivhaus) is a rigorous standard for achieving high performance buildings that have a very low level of energy use, and a reduced ecological footprint.
Simon is a professional architect, providing planning and architectural services since 1974. He is a principal in the related firm of Cornerstone Planning Group as well as Cornerstone Architecture. In the planning field, he has developed a comprehensive understanding of educational institutions at all levels, and also has been involved in projects relating to cultural, recreational and research organizations.
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Victor Machado
Jan 21, 2022
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