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a multi-disciplinary practice of innovative and creative problem solvers

Station One's ability to address our needs through innovative thinking, creative problem solving and sensitivity to our budget has truly forged our relationship, making them trusted partners in all our facility projects.

Ray Velestuk - Abbotsford School District

Station One Architects is a multidisciplinary practice offering a range of services in architecture, planning and interior design. Our three major focus sectors are education & community facilities, affordable & care housing, and market mixed-use developments. We are leaders in sustainable design and emerging design tool technologies.

With a tight-knit team of highly skilled people, we approach each project as a unique opportunity to utilize our collective experience while embracing ever-evolving client needs. We are humbly confident in transforming our clients’ vision into built form.

Established in 1992 as Craven Huston Powers Architects, the founding partnership consisted of Philip Craven, Ryan Huston, and Robert Powers. Alvin Bartel joined the practice in 2004, and Justin Dyck in 2016. The practice continues to benefit from the unique perspectives and experiences of our accomplished principals.

We rebranded the firm in 2020 as Station One Architects, expanding our team to over 50 talented staff. Paying tribute to our office’s roots as Chilliwack’s very first fire hall, our new identity is a nod to where we’ve been and where we’re headed.

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      Our school district has been working with Station One Architects since 2017 on a wide variety of projects including 2 new middle schools, multiple district facility and school renovations and various PDR’s, ministry reports and condition assessments. Station One’s abilities in the design and development of 21st Century learning facilities have been exceptional. Their process is inclusive and collaborative as they work with our board, educators, and parents to truly understand our needs and help guide the design direction to be unique and tailored to our district’s specific requirements. Station One team members are very responsive and accommodating with a ‘whatever it takes’ attitude.

      Mitch Vanaller
      School District No. 23 (Central Okanagan)

      Our district has maintained a long-standing relationship with Station One Architects on a wide variety of facility projects. We have come to rely and depend on their talented staff for exceptional design and consulting services. Their ability to address our needs through innovative thinking, creative problem solving and sensitivity to our budget has truly forged our relationship, making them trusted partners in all our facility projects. Simply put, the confidence we have in Station One Architects allows us to stay focused on our core work of providing exceptional services to students.

      Ray Velesktuk
      School District No. 34 (Abbotsford)

      Station One Architects was the successful proponent for our Valleyview Secondary Expansion project. We appreciate their depth of school experience, their creativity in solving problems, and their willingness to listen to our needs.

      Art McDonald
      School District No. 73 (Kamloops-Thompson)

      We have had the pleasure of working with Station One Architects on many projects. They always brings a thoughtful and collaborative approach to the project team that breeds success throughout all the stages of projects. They have always been interactive, professional and prompt, I would recommend them to any of clients without hesitation.

      Kevin Mierau
      Mierau Contractors

      We have had the pleasure of working with Station One Architects on multiple school projects. The needs of an education setting are very unique and require a strategic process that focusses on innovation and student learning. We are pleased with their collaborative, consultative approach, and delivery of service from start to finish. The staff are always ready to listen, adapt, and pivot throughout the projects. We appreciate the strong working relationship we have formed with the firm and look forward to continuing working with them on future projects.

      Tristan Schaufler
      School District No. 35 (Langley)

      We have found them to be innovative, up to date, economical both in building and finished product and the finished design has well served our needs. We think the projects we have done to date and those we are working on were quite brilliant in concept. We have been very happy with both the timely and cooperative manner these have been done. We would be delighted in highly recommending them for any architectural needs.

      Ron Fawcett
      Kelson Investments Ltd.

      It has been an absolute pleasure to work with Station One Architects on several projects in School District # 43 (Coquitlam).  They really take the time to understand the needs of the client and do their best to tailor their work according to these specifications. They have a strong understanding of best practice educational research and best practice facilities research and are able to incorporate their knowledge and experience effectively into the design of new schools. They have had excellent follow up and follow through on all aspects of their projects with us. As a result, their innovation, hard work, and the quality of their drawings have produced exceptional learning facilities for us.   

      Devon Ross
      School District No. 43 (Coquitlam)

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