Business Details
33 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Award-Winning Architectural Design in Calgary
Founded in 1993, S 2 Architecture has evolved into a dynamic team of seven principals supported by over 80 professionals. Our practice spans architecture, interior design, and urban planning, with a focus on creating inspiring, sustainable spaces that leave a lasting impact on communities. With offices in Calgary, Edmonton, and Vancouver, we unite under a shared mission to design spaces that harmonize with their surroundings and meet client-specific needs. Our success stems from a collaborative ethos, allowing clients to realize their visions while enhancing community well-being.We prioritize diversity, inclusion, and environmental stewardship, believing these values foster creativity and sustainability. Our award-winning work reflects a commitment to designing spaces that balance character, functionality, and community identity. With decades of collective experience, we deliver solutions that address both immediate goals and long-term impacts, shaping environments that inspire human experiences.
Services
Architecture
Interior Design
Master Planning
Urban Design
Sustainable Design
Community Consultation
Climate Design
Emergency Services Facilities
Healthcare & Seniors Facilities
Multi-Residential & Mixed-Use
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of architectural expertise across diverse sectors
- Our team includes 17 registered architects and 15 LEED professionals
- We implement a patented BIM collaboration process for project efficiency
- Our designs have won 40+ national and international awards
- We maintain a 98% client retention rate through personalized service
Associations and certifications
- LEED
Services
Architecture
Our architectural services combine creative vision with technical expertise to create functional, aesthetically pleasing spaces. We handle projects from feasibility studies through construction documentation, ensuring code compliance and client satisfaction. Our team specializes in civic buildings, emergency facilities, and mixed-use developments that enhance community environments.
Interior Design
We craft interior environments that balance aesthetics with practical functionality across healthcare, residential, and commercial sectors. Our evidence-based designs prioritize accessibility, natural lighting, and material sustainability while creating spaces that support user well-being and operational efficiency for diverse client needs.
Master Planning
Our master planning integrates social, economic, and environmental factors to create connected, sustainable communities. We develop comprehensive strategies for large-scale developments that address transportation networks, green spaces, and mixed-use zoning while maintaining flexibility for future growth and changing needs.
Sustainable Design
We incorporate energy-efficient systems and sustainable materials tailored to each project's requirements, including LEED certification pathways and net-zero carbon strategies. Our approach balances environmental responsibility with operational cost savings through passive solar design and renewable energy integration.
Community Consultation
We facilitate inclusive design processes through workshops, surveys, and digital tools to incorporate community input into project development. This collaborative approach ensures final designs reflect local needs while addressing potential concerns through transparent communication channels.
People
Brian Corkum
Principal Architect
With 25+ years experience, Brian specializes in recreation, education, and senior care projects. He excels at translating client visions into award-winning designs through integrated project delivery methods and innovative problem-solving approaches.
Jason Curtis
Vancouver Studio Principal
This award-winning architect brings 25 years expertise in multi-family residential and master planning projects. He combines creative design with technical knowledge to deliver cost-effective solutions that meet client objectives across Canada and the UK.
Peter Streith
Edmonton Studio Principal
With 30+ years experience, Peter specializes in complex institutional and industrial projects. His international background includes eight years in Switzerland delivering master planning solutions that balance functionality with environmental considerations.
David Symons
Co-Founder
As co-founder with 30+ years experience, David provides leadership in recreational and master planning projects. His innovative approach has earned national recognition for large-scale developments that combine functionality with striking architectural forms.
Genevieve Giguere
Calgary Studio Principal
With 20+ years experience, Genevieve focuses on educational institutions and senior care facilities. She emphasizes community engagement to create buildings that positively impact users' daily lives through thoughtful, inclusive design solutions.
Questions
What architectural services does S2 Architecture offer?
We provide full-service architecture, interior design, master planning, and urban design solutions for civic, emergency services, healthcare, and multi-residential projects.
How does S2 incorporate sustainability into designs?
Our LEED-accredited professionals integrate energy-efficient systems, passive design principles, and sustainable materials tailored to each project's environmental context.
What sectors does S2 Architecture specialize in?
We specialize in emergency services facilities, healthcare/seniors housing, multi-residential developments, civic infrastructure, and urban planning projects.
Can S2 Architecture handle complex multi-disciplinary projects?
Yes, our team of 80+ professionals includes 17 registered architects and experts in BIM coordination for complex, multi-phase developments.
What awards has S2 Architecture received?
We've earned 40+ awards including Canadian Architect Awards of Excellence and International Architecture Awards for innovative design solutions.
