Business Details
28 Years
experience
Expert Architectural & Interior Design Services in Vancouver
At Peter Rose Architecture & Intr + Interiors, we specialize in creating tailored living environments that blend timeless design with modern functionality. Our approach prioritizes the unique needs of each client, ensuring homes enhance the lives of those who inhabit them. With decades of combined experience, our team delivers architectural excellence rooted in respect for historical context while embracing contemporary design principles. We focus on meticulous attention to detail, integrating site-specific considerations and zoning requirements to optimize every project. Our collaborative methodology involves clients and construction teams throughout the process, ensuring seamless execution from concept to completion.Recognized for navigating complex permitting processes and revitalizing heritage properties, we balance provenance with modern living demands. Our commitment to quality extends to partnerships with trusted trades and manufacturers, guaranteeing precision in every element. Clients consistently praise our ability to transform visions into functional, aesthetically striking spaces that exceed expectations. We serve as stewards of both design integrity and client satisfaction, fostering long-term relationships through transparency and expertise.
Services
Residential Architecture
Interior Design
Custom Home Design
Heritage Restoration
Permit Assistance
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of experience in Vancouver's architectural landscape
- Our team holds AIBC-certified professionals for regulatory expertise
- Collaborative design process involving clients and trades directly
- Specialized in heritage home restoration with modern functionality
- Proven track record with complex city permitting processes
What people say
Collaborative approach
Attention to detail
Heritage expertise
Permitting mastery
Client-focused process
Services
Residential Architecture
Crafting bespoke architectural solutions for custom homes and renovations. Our team combines modern functionality with timeless aesthetics, ensuring spaces reflect clients' lifestyles while meeting regulatory requirements. We specialize in Vancouver's heritage properties, delivering designs that preserve historical character while incorporating contemporary comforts. Projects consistently receive praise for exceeding client expectations through meticulous planning and execution.
Interior Design
Creating cohesive interior environments that balance beauty and practicality. Our approach integrates millwork details, material selection, and spatial optimization to enhance daily living. Certified interior designers collaborate directly with clients to develop personalized solutions that maintain design integrity throughout the home. Services span from initial concept development to final fixture selection and installation oversight.
Heritage Restoration
Specialized revitalization of heritage properties while maintaining original character. Our expertise includes navigating Vancouver's heritage designation processes and implementing modern upgrades without compromising architectural integrity. Projects involve structural reinforcement, period-appropriate material sourcing, and adaptive reuse strategies that ensure historical homes meet contemporary living standards through thoughtful, code-compliant interventions.
Permit Assistance
Comprehensive guidance through Vancouver's complex permitting processes. Our team prepares detailed documentation, coordinates with city officials, and ensures compliance with zoning bylaws and building codes. This service streamlines approvals for both new constructions and renovations, particularly for heritage properties requiring special considerations, significantly reducing bureaucratic delays for clients.
Custom Home Design
Designing unique custom homes tailored to specific site conditions and client needs. The process begins with conceptual sketches and evolves through detailed planning, material selection, and construction documentation. Our approach emphasizes energy efficiency, spatial optimization, and seamless integration with surrounding environments, resulting in distinctive residences that maintain enduring value and aesthetic appeal.
People
Peter Rose
Principal
Award-winning architect with 25+ years Vancouver experience specializing in heritage restoration and modern residential design. AIBC-certified professional known for collaborative client relationships and meticulous attention to detail in transforming conceptual ideas into built reality.
Dave Pritchard
Senior Designer
Experienced designer with expertise in integrating traditional architectural elements with contemporary spatial solutions. Brings 15 years of residential design experience focused on optimizing functionality while maintaining aesthetic coherence across diverse Vancouver neighbourhoods.
Kristina Zhdanova
Senior Designer
Interior design specialist with decade-long focus on creating cohesive living environments. Expertise in material selection, millwork detailing, and spatial planning that balances aesthetic appeal with practical family needs in both new and heritage homes.
David Kominek
Architectural Technologist
Technical expert with AIBC certification specializing in construction documentation and regulatory compliance. Ensures design intent translates accurately into detailed plans that meet Vancouver's building codes while maintaining design integrity throughout the construction process.
Wendy Xu
Senior Interior Designer
Interior design professional with specialization in creating functional, aesthetically cohesive spaces. Focuses on integrating lighting, finishes, and custom millwork solutions that enhance livability while maintaining design continuity from architectural concept to finished interior.
Questions
What architectural styles do you specialize in?
We specialize in modern interpretations of traditional styles, particularly heritage restoration in Vancouver's historic neighbourhoods while incorporating contemporary functionality.
Do you handle both design and construction oversight?
Yes, we provide full-service architecture from initial concept through construction documentation and site supervision to ensure design intent is maintained.
How do you approach heritage home renovations?
Our approach combines historical research with modern building science to preserve character-defining elements while upgrading systems and layouts for contemporary living standards.
Can you assist with Vancouver's permitting process?
Yes, we have extensive experience navigating Vancouver's regulatory framework, including heritage designation requirements and zoning bylaw compliance for complex projects.
What's your design process timeline?
Typical projects take 4-6 months for design development and permitting, followed by 12-18 months of construction depending on project scope and complexity.
Do you work with interior designers?
Our in-house interior design team collaborates throughout the process to ensure seamless integration of architectural and interior elements in every project.
