robert friesen
Education
Building Technology Diploma (Architecture Option), BCIT
CAD Programming Diploma, BCIT
Professional Affiliations
US Green Building Council (LEED AP)
Architectural Technologist AIBC
Employment Summary
2021 – Present, Station One Architects
2006 – 2021, Senior Technologist
1993 – 2006 Technologist
Robert has always been drawn to the architectural profession and wanting to be a part of shaping of the built environment. By bringing creativity and technology together to create spaces that impact the community and the daily lives of those that use them, Robert has certainly contributed to his vision by fulfilling various roles on a wide variety of projects from commercial and multi-family to care facilities and custom homes. SOA is delighted to have Robert with his experience and philosophy on our team.
robert friesen
architectural technologist AIBC
Education Building Technology Diploma (Architecture Option), BCIT CAD Programming Diploma,...
Chris Kiiveri
Education
Building Technology Diploma (Architecture Option), BCIT
Employment Summary
2017 – Present, Station One Architects
2008-2017 Contract Administrator, Abbotsford
2004-2008 Research Officer
Chris’ attention to detail with common-sense solutions provides a solid balance at Station One, maintaining confirmation of design intent to built form and quality control of projects. He loves the variety of challenges in his role, whether reviewing progress of work and materials on the project site, or in the office reviewing shop drawings, coordinating design changes or communicating with contractors regarding potential changes. Over the years he has gained experience with schools, multi-family, care facilities, churches, office buildings, warehouses, building envelope and tenant improvements.
His love for the outdoors, travel and woodworking are a great fit in the Fraser Valley.
Chris Kiiveri
field reviewer
Education Building Technology Diploma (Architecture Option), BCIT Employment Summary 2017...
Jim Martin
Education
Architectural Technology Certificate, Mohawk College Hamilton
Employment Summary
2020 – Present, Station One Architects
2008-2020 – Building Inspector/Official, Contract Administrator, Field Reviewer (Burnaby, Vancouver and Surrey)
2000-2008 – Contract Administrator (Abbotsford)
1997-2000 – Development Technician (Burnaby)
1988-1997 – Building Official/Inspector, Field Reviewer (Abbotsford and New Westminster)
1981-1988 – Draftsperson (Ontario and BC)
Jim is a very experienced member of the SOA team with a wealth of knowledge based on his previous experience as a building inspector/official, contract administrator, field reviewer, development technician and draftsperson for architecture firms and municipalities in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley. Jim has worked on projects with a range of building and construction types, including concrete high rise residential, tilt-up warehouses and schools, wood framed residential, structural steel offices, a recreation centre, and several buildings in Vancouver’s Olympic Village.
When not at work, Jim loves woodworking and spending time outdoors camping, hiking, biking, skiing and snowshoeing. He played hockey for 20 years and is still a fan. Jim is most proud of raising three kids and having six grandkids.
Jim Martin
field reviewer
Education Architectural Technology Certificate, Mohawk College Hamilton Employment Summary 2020...
