Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Architects in Winnipeg | ft3 Design Solutions
Established in 1975, ft3 has dedicated itself to architectural, landscape, and interior design excellence across Canada. Our practice focuses on health and wellness facilities, multi-family housing, and corporate office environments, driven by a philosophy that design enhances well-being and quality of life. Headquartered in Winnipeg, we serve the Canadian Prairies with Certificates of Practice in six provinces and territories. Our diverse team of over 50 professionals from ten nationalities brings specialized expertise to every project, emphasizing refined, context-driven design. We prioritize user needs and sustainability, as evidenced by award-winning projects like Kookum's Place Daycare and the Chronic Disease Innovation Centre.Our commitment to professional development ensures clients benefit from cutting-edge solutions and decades of collective experience. From emergency departments to senior living facilities, we deliver spaces that balance functionality with aesthetic integrity. Our work with institutions like the University of Manitoba and SAFE Work Manitoba demonstrates our adaptability across sectors. With a focus on reconciliation and community impact, we create environments that reflect cultural significance and environmental responsibility. As industry leaders, we continue to shape Canada's built environment through innovation and design excellence.
Services
Architectural Design
Landscape Architecture
Interior Design
Healthcare Facilities
Multi-Family Housing
Corporate Offices
Post-Secondary Projects
Seniors Housing
Reconciliation Spaces
Emergency Departments
Details
- Year established: 1975
Highlights and features
- We offer 45+ years of experience in architectural design across Canada
- Our team includes 50+ professionals from 10+ nationalities with specialized expertise
- We specialize in complex healthcare and wellness facility design
- We hold practice certificates in six Canadian provinces/territories
- Our designs prioritize user well-being and environmental sustainability
Associations and certifications
- Manitoba Association of Architects
- Alberta Association of Architects
- Architectural Institute of British Columbia
- Saskatchewan Association of Architects
- Ontario Association of Architects
- Northwest Territories Association of Architects
Services
Architectural Design
ft3 provides comprehensive architectural design services for healthcare facilities, corporate offices, and multi-family housing. Our approach combines functional requirements with aesthetic innovation, creating spaces that enhance user well-being. We deliver context-sensitive solutions tailored to each project's unique needs.
Landscape Architecture
Our landscape architecture practice creates functional, sustainable outdoor environments. From healing gardens to urban plazas, we design spaces that connect people with nature while addressing ecological considerations and site-specific challenges.
Interior Design
ft3's interior design services focus on creating inspiring, user-centric environments. We specialize in healthcare, educational, and corporate interiors that balance aesthetics with practical functionality, enhancing both productivity and occupant experience.
Healthcare Facilities
We design healthcare environments that prioritize patient comfort and operational efficiency. Our expertise includes emergency departments, long-term care facilities, and research centers that support healing while meeting rigorous medical standards.
Multi-Family Housing
Our multi-family housing solutions combine modern aesthetics with practical living requirements. We create vibrant, sustainable communities that address diverse housing needs across urban and regional contexts.
People
Adam Dubyna
Principal Architect
With 25+ years in healthcare architecture, Adam leads complex medical facility projects, focusing on healing environments that balance functionality with human-centered design principles.
Allison Shevernoha
Senior Interior Designer
Specializing in evidence-based design, Allison creates therapeutic interior environments for healthcare and senior living facilities, emphasizing wayfinding, infection control, and sensory comfort.
Doug Gregg
Landscape Architect
Doug specializes in creating sustainable outdoor spaces that integrate natural elements with urban infrastructure, with notable work in healing gardens and public realm revitalization projects.
Questions
What geographic areas does ft3 serve?
We primarily serve the Canadian Prairies with active projects in Manitoba, British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario, and the Northwest Territories.
What building types does ft3 specialize in?
We specialize in healthcare facilities, multi-family housing, corporate offices, post-secondary institutions, and reconciliation-focused spaces that address Indigenous community needs.
How does ft3 approach sustainable design?
Our designs integrate passive solar strategies, local materials, and energy-efficient systems while prioritizing biophilic elements that connect occupants to natural environments.
Can ft3 handle complex institutional projects?
Yes, we have extensive experience with complex institutional work including university labs, emergency departments, and research facilities requiring specialized technical solutions.
What sets ft3 apart from other architecture firms?
Our multidisciplinary approach combines architectural, landscape, and interior design expertise with deep cultural understanding and a commitment to improving community well-being through design.
