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Humans arrive at our buildings with a range of needs, preconceptions, backgrounds, challenges and preferences. One aspect of this work is inclusive washroom design: We know that inclusive washrooms can become much more than a place to go to the bathroom.

We are excited to announce that the 2714 Dunsmuir Avenue project in Cumberland, B.C. has received the Heritage Alteration Permit and the Development Permit! Located on 2714 Dunsmuir Avenue in Cumberland, B.C. the project is a 4 storey, 21 units mixed-use

A couple of months ago this summer Sky House was visited by dwell magazine's film crew who photographed and filmed for the magazine's Cabin series. Enjoy reading the article on dwell.com here — An Observatory for Sky, Light, and Wind Emerges 20

We are excited to announce that the Beulah Creek Project on Hornby Island, B.C. has received the Development Permit! The project is comprised of several 2 storey buildings that are organized around a common green space. 26 residential units ranging from

We are excited to announce that the new Luther Court Community Health Centre in Saanich, B.C. is now open! For the past 2 years STUDIO 531 architects have been engaged by the Luther Court Society to design a new, state of

Seeking Architectural Technologist FIRM: STUDIO 531 architects inc was founded by architects Jesse Garlick and Tom Moore in 2012. Together they share more than 60 years collective experience in architecture. We are a growing emerging firm that strives to be innovative, and

Seeking Architect and Technologist focused on energy modelling and carbon analysis. FIRM: STUDIO 531 architects inc. was founded by Jesse Garlick and Tom Moore in 2012. Together they share more than 60 years collective experience in architecture. We are a growing emerging

Sky House was visited in 2021 by Magnolia Network's film crew who stayed for 2 days filming for the network's series The Cabin Chronicles. Click here to watch the Preview clip. The Cabin Chronicles explores the architecture, design, and human connection behind

In the spirit of the season, we'd like to highlight the work of an important local organization:  The Shelbourne Community Kitchen is a neighbourhood food center in Saanich. With two staff, a hard-working board of directors, and an incredible team

In acknowledgment of Truth And Reconciliation Day, we want to highlight the work a very important organization: the First Peoples’ Cultural Council (FPCC). FPCC is an organization dedicated to “revitalizing Indigenous languages, arts and cultural heritage in British Columbia”. We

We are happy to announce that Studio 531 project CUBES in Courtenay, B.C. has just won the Multi-unit Residential Wood Design Award for the 2020 Wood Works BC Design & Building Awards.

Construction at 2921 Leigh Road in Langford B.C. is well underway. The new Mass-Timber Oakcrest Headquarters office building, designed by Studio 531 for Oakcrest Estates Ltd. is taking shape. Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) floor panels and Glulam columns of the

A group of families first purchase a piece of land to build small houses around a shared garden. Located in Squamish B.C. Hummingbird House is a compact structure, built of solid timber panels, for a family of 4. The home

Oakcrest Park Estates Ltd., a Victoria based holding company and investor in industrial properties is developing a turnkey warehouse for one of Canada’s largest plumbing supply companies.  EMCO's warehouse and showroom is under construction in Langford, BC. The building's structure

Construction on the SEAPARC Fitness Centre has come to a close. Landscaping is to be finished later this year. Client and the Studio 531 team are pleased with the end results and look forward to hearing user feedback once the