Our practice began at 701-71 Roslyn Road overlooking the Assiniboine river in 2007. From that day forward 701 Architecture has endeavoured above all else to understand the people who work with us, their business and their goals. We listen, we develop the specific tools and processes we will use to guide you towards your goals with confidence, then we get to work. Work looks a little different right now - the office is pretty quiet with the team operating remotely - but we’ve adapted to that too.
We’ve partnered with people and groups of every description. Large developers. First time developers. International manufacturers. Volunteer organizations. Private homeowners. General contractors. Regional health authorities. Engineers. Restaurateurs. Festival organizers. We’ve helped them all approach their projects holistically, understanding both the opportunities and the challenges. Always with breaks for lunch - and maybe a drink if it’s been a long day.
We haven’t seen everything, but we’ve seen a bit, and we continue to learn along the way.
Andrew Gruft’s 2005 survey of Canadian architecture explored issues of viability, sustainability, community, and utility in our built environment in contrast to the spectacular flourishes often put forward when discussing contemporary architecture. We humbly aim to make local contributions in this tradition. We strive to achieve simple, efficient, and sensitive built work for our clients and our community. Do you need help planning your infill project and navigating the rezoning? Do you need to figure out how to make a 90 year old building work for its new lease on life? Need to plan an expansion of your facility to ramp up production? Do you know where you need to get but need help getting there?
That’s our wheelhouse.
Whether you’re a seasoned developer or have never worked with an architect we help shoulder the load as a partner, and if we’re not the expert in an aspect of your particular project you better believe we have a solid working relationship with someone who is. We’re all just people working together towards a common goal. Even if the objective and systems are complex, a well considered design process lays out a clear path to a well considered result. That means a lot of time together both before and after the shovels hit the ground, so you’d better enjoy the company you keep. Some introductions are in order…
Principal Architect MAA NSAA MRAIC LEED AP
Associate Architect M.Arch MAA MRAIC
Designer B.Env.D
Never show up empty handed, right? As we turn the page on a new decade we figured it was time to put together some of our favourite work from the last ten years in a format that you can take with you. Until we begin welcoming visitors back to the office, this is the best spot to pick up yours.
Now that you know a little bit about us, we’d love to get to know you. Do you have a project you’d like to discuss? A random question? Interested in joining our team? Give us a shout.