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Heather Honeycutt

Position: principal architect AIBC
Categories: Architects, Interior Design, Principal, Project Managers
Accreditation: M.Arch, BID

Education

M. Arch, University of Calgary
B. Interior Design, Toronto Metropolitan University

Professional Affiliations

Architectural Institute of British Columbia

Employment Summary

2014 – Present, Station One Architects
2013 – 2013, Internship, China

Heather began her career with a Bachelor Degree of Interior Design from Toronto Metropolitan University which later led her to a Master’s Degree of Architecture at the University of Calgary. Her combination of education gives her the ability to understand the influence of both interior and exterior environments, allowing her to augment their conditions and create a holistic design that is greater than the sum of its parts.

Heather acts as Project Lead and Coordinated Registered Professional on many of SOA’s supportive, affordable and complex care housing projects.

Heather Honeycutt

principal architect AIBC

Education M. Arch, University of Calgary B. Interior Design, Toronto...

Quintin van Dyk

Position: architect AIBC
Categories: Architects, Project Managers
Accreditation: M.Arch
Affiliation: Architectural Institute of British Columbia
Affiliation: Royal Architectural Institute of Canada

Education

Magister Architecturae University of the Free State, South Africa
B.Arch Honores University of the Free State, South Africa
Bachalaureus Architecturae Studiorum University of the Free State, South Africa

Employment Summary

2019 – Present, Station One Architects
2009 – 2019, Architect, South Africa
2006 – 2009, Intern Architect, South Africa

Quintin obtained his master’s degree in Architecture from the University of the Free State in South Africa and has built a robust career over the past 18 years. Since immigrating to Chilliwack in 2019 and joining Station One Architects, he has worked on a diverse array of projects, including single-family residences, large-scale commercial developments, healthcare facilities, educational institutions, and other institutional buildings.

His extensive experience includes acting as a project architect, managing contracts, overseeing office operations, and participating in various committees serving his local community. Quintin’s well-rounded expertise, strong work ethic, and meticulous attention to detail make him a key asset to the SOA team.

Outside of work, Quintin is an avid swimmer and enjoys spending time with wife, dog, and friends. He also loves hiking, traveling, and exploring new places.

Quintin van Dyk

architect AIBC

Education Magister Architecturae University of the Free State, South Africa...

Greg Byrne

Position: operations manager, senior associate
Categories: Associates, Project Managers, Senior Technologists

Professional Affiliations

1999–Present, Station One Architects

Greg Byrne is a senior associate at Station One Architects and has over 20 years of professional experience in project management, REVIT and AutoCAD. His extensive experience includes a range of project types including: residential, institutional, landscape and health care related projects. Greg’s managing experience, speed and accuracy and knowledge of REVIT is a highly valuable asset to successfully complete any project presented to the company. In the time Greg has been with Station One Architects, he has developed an extensive understanding and knowledge of construction, detailing and design issues, which have made him an invaluable asset to SOA.

Greg Byrne

operations manager, senior associate

Professional Affiliations 1999–Present, Station One Architects Greg Byrne is a...

Leon Schroeder

Position: quality control & team development manager, senior associate
Categories: Associates, Project Managers
Accreditation: Architectural Technologist AIBC, LEED Green Associate, CPTED

Education

Building Technology Diploma (Architecture Option), BCIT

Professional Affiliations

US Green Building Council (LEED Green Associate)
Architectural Technologist AIBC

Employment Summary

2016 – Present, Station One Architects
1993 – 2016, Manager, Associate

Leon is a senior associate at Station One Architects and is the director of operations for the firm, having gained a wealth of knowledge from his past experience as a senior architectural technologist and project manager. Throughout his career he has gained extensive experience in a wide range of projects, including multi-family residential, mixed-use, affordable housing, and institutional projects. Known for having a keen eye for detail, Leon is a clear communicator and is respected by his peers for his professionalism and working as a team player. He thrives in managing and organizing the needs of clients, municipalities and consultants, and in implementing the various requirements with the architectural team during the design and production phases.

Leon believes that good architectural design is developed through a collaborative, evolutionary process that draws inspiration from many sources to bring a project to successful completion. His accreditation in LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) and training in CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design) are examples of his multi-faceted approach to design.

Leon Schroeder

quality control & team development manager, senior associate

Education Building Technology Diploma (Architecture Option), BCIT Professional Affiliations US...

robert friesen

Position: senior architectural technologist. field reviewer
Categories: Field Review, Project Managers
Accreditation: Architectural Technologist AIBC, LEED AP

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

senior architectural technologist. field reviewer

Education Building Technology Diploma (Architecture Option), BCIT CAD Programming Diploma,...

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