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Explore a selection of SHAPE Architecture's completed and current work, with each project sharing a unique story about community and environment, city and space.

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Take a look inside our practice to gain a sense of what motivates us, how a culture of making influences our design process, as well as awards and press we've earned over the years.

News

AWARDS: CCS Prevention + Support Centre Project Wins Public Vote in the Archello Awards!

The votes are in! We’re thrilled to announce that the Canadian Cancer Society (CCS): Prevention+Support Centre was the Public Vote Winner for the Archello Awards, Residential Care Building of the Year! The building is home to the Canadian Cancer Society’s West Coast Headquarters and features a new state-of-the-art cancer research and support center. The integrated …

PROJECT UPDATE: The Grange Receives Heritage Commission Approval

Exciting news! The Grange, located at 1395 W 14th Avenue, has received unanimous approval from the Heritage Commission. This development includes the conservation of a three-storey heritage building, and the addition of a tower and a podium. The project will consist of several new communal spaces that provide opportunities for fostering community within the building. …

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West Elevation study of the Canadian Cancer Society – Centre for Cancer Prevention and Support. This drawing explores how natural light interacts with the aluminum tube screen Veil, revealing varied depth, shadow, and transparency throughout the day. The composition and syncopation of the cladding elements reinforce a harmonic rhythm and movement across the façade. . . . . . . #WestElevation #FacadeStudy #ArchitecturalDrawing #shapearchitecture #canadiancancersociety #NaturalLight #ModernFacade #ArchitectureLovers #archdaily
West Elevation study of the Canadian Cancer Society – Centre for Cancer Prevention and Support. This drawing explores how natural light interacts with the aluminum tube screen Veil, revealing varied depth, shadow, and transparency throughout the day. The composition and syncopation of the cladding elements reinforce a harmonic rhythm and movement across the façade. . . . . . . #WestElevation #FacadeStudy #ArchitecturalDrawing #shapearchitecture #canadiancancersociety #NaturalLight #ModernFacade #ArchitectureLovers #archdaily
Rhodo is an exquisite collection of boutique 2-, 3-, and 4-bedroom west coast contemporary townhomes, ideally situated in the heart of Fairfield, Victoria, BC. The design artfully reinterprets the traditional hip roof, seamlessly blending with the neighborhood's character across three distinct blocks. These thoughtfully clustered structures foster a sense of community, creating a central spine that gracefully connects residents to each other and invites the vibrant west coast spirit of the Fairfield neighborhood into everyday living. . . . . . . #ShapeArchitecture #Rhodo #Fairfield #VictoriaBC #Townhomes #UrbanInfill #Architecture #CommunityDesign#VictoriaBC #YYJRealEstate #WestCoastLiving #ModernLiving #BCRealEstate #ModernArchitecture #CommunityLiving #CoastalDesign #VictoriaHomes #VancouverIslandLiving #VictoriaDevelopments #WestCoastArchitecture #aryzedevelopments
Rhodo is an exquisite collection of boutique 2-, 3-, and 4-bedroom west coast contemporary townhomes, ideally situated in the heart of Fairfield, Victoria, BC. The design artfully reinterprets the traditional hip roof, seamlessly blending with the neighborhood's character across three distinct blocks. These thoughtfully clustered structures foster a sense of community, creating a central spine that gracefully connects residents to each other and invites the vibrant west coast spirit of the Fairfield neighborhood into everyday living. . . . . . . #ShapeArchitecture #Rhodo #Fairfield #VictoriaBC #Townhomes #UrbanInfill #Architecture #CommunityDesign#VictoriaBC #YYJRealEstate #WestCoastLiving #ModernLiving #BCRealEstate #ModernArchitecture #CommunityLiving #CoastalDesign #VictoriaHomes #VancouverIslandLiving #VictoriaDevelopments #WestCoastArchitecture #aryzedevelopments
Cheers to a fantastic 2025. This year has been eventful, and we are grateful for our amazing team, clients, and project collaborators who have worked with us throughout the year.   Wishing everyone a Happy New Year! We look forward to seeing what 2026 has in store for us. . . . . . #SHAPEArchitecture #SHAPEArch #2025wrapped #bestwishes #wrapped
Cheers to a fantastic 2025. This year has been eventful, and we are grateful for our amazing team, clients, and project collaborators who have worked with us throughout the year.   Wishing everyone a Happy New Year! We look forward to seeing what 2026 has in store for us. . . . . . #SHAPEArchitecture #SHAPEArch #2025wrapped #bestwishes #wrapped
The UBC Recreation Centre is a state-of-the-art facility that reflects the university’s commitment to community health, wellness, diversity, and inclusion. At its center is a multi-height lobby that serves as the building’s primary circulation spine, linking the fitness areas, gymnasia, change rooms, and multipurpose spaces. A bright yellow feature stair anchors the atrium, acting as both a sculptural focal point and an intuitive wayfinding element. The welcoming lobby showcases multi-level movement throughout the building, with layered sightlines and varied circulation paths that create a dynamic and engaging spatial experience. . . . . . . #ArchitectureLovers #UniversityArchitecture #CampusDesign #RecreationDesign #CommunitySpaces #StairDesign #FeatureStairs #CanadianArchitecture #WestCoastArchitectureubcathletics #emapeterphotography
The UBC Recreation Centre is a state-of-the-art facility that reflects the university’s commitment to community health, wellness, diversity, and inclusion. At its center is a multi-height lobby that serves as the building’s primary circulation spine, linking the fitness areas, gymnasia, change rooms, and multipurpose spaces. A bright yellow feature stair anchors the atrium, acting as both a sculptural focal point and an intuitive wayfinding element. The welcoming lobby showcases multi-level movement throughout the building, with layered sightlines and varied circulation paths that create a dynamic and engaging spatial experience. . . . . . . #ArchitectureLovers #UniversityArchitecture #CampusDesign #RecreationDesign #CommunitySpaces #StairDesign #FeatureStairs #CanadianArchitecture #WestCoastArchitectureubcathletics #emapeterphotography
On October 14th, Menno Hall will reach an important milestone with the completion of its CLT roof. We’ll be celebrating this achievement with an event to recognize the teamwork behind this project. . . . . . #UBC #Studenthousing #clt #milestone #roofing #achievement #archdaily
On October 14th, Menno Hall will reach an important milestone with the completion of its CLT roof. We’ll be celebrating this achievement with an event to recognize the teamwork behind this project. . . . . . #UBC #Studenthousing #clt #milestone #roofing #achievement #archdaily
A Behind-the-Scenes Look at 3D Printing a Model of UBC Recreation . . . . . #3Dprinting #UBCRecreation #SHAPEarch #modelprocess #vancouver #yvr #UBC
A Behind-the-Scenes Look at 3D Printing a Model of UBC Recreation . . . . . #3Dprinting #UBCRecreation #SHAPEarch #modelprocess #vancouver #yvr #UBC
Lakeview is a six-story mixed-use rental residential project, thoughtfully integrating 104 residential units with the site’s existing Church program. The housing portion of the project offers a mix of Studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom rental units, with 31% held to affordable rental unit standards. The renewed church program and the residential amenity spaces flank the East arm of the ground floor and offer a shared multicultural space that can spill outside to a protected courtyard. These spaces encourage the existing community and new residences to congregate and develop new connections. As a Passive House Certified timber framed building, Lakeview contributes to the highest building standards for efficient, healthy, and durable design with low environmental impacts. . . . . . #mixeduse #buildingstandards #passivehouse #housing #vancouver #archdaily #yvr
Lakeview is a six-story mixed-use rental residential project, thoughtfully integrating 104 residential units with the site’s existing Church program. The housing portion of the project offers a mix of Studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom rental units, with 31% held to affordable rental unit standards. The renewed church program and the residential amenity spaces flank the East arm of the ground floor and offer a shared multicultural space that can spill outside to a protected courtyard. These spaces encourage the existing community and new residences to congregate and develop new connections. As a Passive House Certified timber framed building, Lakeview contributes to the highest building standards for efficient, healthy, and durable design with low environmental impacts. . . . . . #mixeduse #buildingstandards #passivehouse #housing #vancouver #archdaily #yvr