Our Story (and Yeah, It's a Bit Unconventional)
Back in 2011, we started Crimson Valthar in a cramped office above a coffee shop on Commercial Drive. Just three architects who were tired of seeing Vancouver's architectural scene play it safe. We wanted something different - buildings that actually meant something, y'know?
Fast forward to now, and we've designed over 80 projects across BC. From gutting heritage homes in Gastown to creating LEED Platinum office spaces in Richmond, we've learned that good architecture isn't about following trends. It's about listening - really listening - to what a space needs to become.
Our approach? We don't do cookie-cutter. Never have. Each project starts with conversations over coffee (usually too much coffee), site visits where we get our boots muddy, and sketches that evolve into something real. We're not the firm that'll give you a template design with your name slapped on it.
The "Crimson" part comes from our philosophy that architecture should be bold, unapologetic. "Valthar" was actually the name of my grandfather's carpentry shop in the Okanagan - he taught me that craftsmanship isn't optional, it's everything.
What Drives Us
- ✓ Buildings that actually work for people
- ✓ Sustainability that's not just greenwashing
- ✓ Honoring the past while building the future
- ✓ Straight talk, no architectural jargon BS
