Business Details
35 Years
experience
Award-Winning Architectural Design in Vancouver
Ankenman Marchand Architects is an award-winning firm with over 30 years of experience delivering innovative architectural solutions across multi-family, commercial, residential, and heritage projects. Founded in 1991, our approach prioritizes client collaboration, combining technical expertise with creative design to achieve efficient, elegant, and cost-effective results. Our team of architects, technicians, and designers employs advanced technologies like Building Information Modeling and 3D printing while maintaining traditional methods such as hand drafting. We specialize in site-responsive planning, sustainable building practices, and urban design, serving clients in British Columbia, Washington State, Ontario, and Mexico. Our principals, Tim Ankenman and Francois Marchand, bring decades of industry leadership, including roles on municipal design panels and accolades for heritage restoration and mixed-use developments.We emphasize quality service and architectural integrity, ensuring each project aligns with client visions and environmental contexts. Our portfolio spans cohousing initiatives, breweries, high-rise developments, and landmark restorations, reflecting our commitment to addressing unique technical challenges. Through iterative design processes and public consultation, we transform complex problems into opportunities for functional, aesthetically significant spaces. Our multidisciplinary team fosters collaboration, celebrating diverse skill sets to create exceptional projects tailored to client needs.
Services
Multi-Family Residential
Mixed-Use Development
Commercial Development
Heritage Restoration
Sustainable Design
Institutional Design
Industrial Development
Interior Design
Urban Design
Public Consultation
Details
- Year established: 1991
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of experience in architectural innovation and client-focused design.
- Our holistic approach integrates sustainable practices and advanced technologies like BIM and 3D printing.
- Award-winning expertise in heritage restoration and complex urban developments.
- Client collaboration drives our iterative design process, ensuring tailored solutions.
- Multidisciplinary team combines technical precision with artistic creativity for exceptional results.
Services
Heritage Restoration
Specialized restoration of heritage buildings maintains architectural integrity while modernizing functionality. Our team combines technical expertise with historical research to preserve cultural significance. Projects include adaptive reuse of historic structures for contemporary purposes.
Sustainable Design
Site-responsive sustainable designs integrate eco-friendly materials and energy-efficient systems. We prioritize environmental responsibility through LEED-certified practices and passive design strategies. Our approach reduces ecological footprints while enhancing building performance.
Mixed-Use Development
Mixed-use developments combine residential, commercial, and recreational spaces in cohesive urban environments. We optimize land use through innovative zoning solutions and transit-oriented designs. Projects emphasize walkability and community engagement in dense urban settings.
Cohousing Design
Cohousing projects balance private living spaces with shared communal areas to foster social connections. Our designs prioritize flexible layouts and sustainable infrastructure. We specialize in creating collaborative living environments that meet modern housing demands.
Brewery Architecture
Brewery and distillery designs merge industrial functionality with visitor-friendly aesthetics. We create spaces that support production efficiency while enhancing customer experiences. Projects include taprooms, production facilities, and 1950s-inspired themed breweries.
People
Tim Ankenman
Founding Principal
Masters of Architecture from SCI-Arc with 40+ years in architectural innovation. Specializes in heritage restoration, rezoning, and urban design across North America. Chair of Whistler Design Panel and Heritage BC board member.
Francois Marchand
Managing Principal
Bachelor of Architecture from University of Montreal. Oversees project production and client relations. Maintains municipal partnerships and ensures technical excellence in construction documentation and field reviews.
Questions
What architectural services does Ankenman Marchand offer?
We provide multi-family residential, mixed-use developments, heritage restoration, sustainable design, and urban planning services.
How long has the firm been in operation?
Ankenman Marchand has delivered architectural solutions since 1991, with principals having over 70 combined years of experience.
Do you specialize in heritage building restoration?
Yes, we have extensive expertise in preserving historic structures while integrating modern functionality and code compliance.
What regions do you serve?
We primarily work in British Columbia, Washington State, Ontario, and Mexico with notable projects across North America.
How does the design process work?
Our iterative process begins with client consultation, followed by site analysis, concept development, and technical documentation using BIM and traditional methods.
Are sustainable practices incorporated in projects?
Yes, we integrate sustainable materials, energy-efficient systems, and environmentally responsive designs to meet LEED standards when applicable.
