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ABBARCH Architecture Inc. was established in 1979 to serve retail and grocery clients in Western Canada.  In recent decades, we have evolved and broadened our professional services to deliver high-quality projects for prominent organizations across Canada. We possess the depth of resources to handle projects of any scale while always maintaining strong relationships with our clients on every project.

Our four decades of experience have taught us to focus on what is important to our clients – the quality of our work, adherence to budget and project constraints, with the aim of consistently delivering on promises.

Services

ABBARCH Services
A full-service architecture firm, ABBARCH’s proficiency spans the entire spectrum of architectural services, from due diligence to design development and construction documentation, through to contract administration to project grand opening. ABBARCH has delivered projects in hundreds of municipalities across Canada.
Our vast experience in the retail sector means we can offer customized services such as prototype development, retail planning and design, fixture planning, development of corporate design guidelines & master specification, and support with tenant coordination. ABBARCH excels at managing multi-location project rollouts across Canada.
Whether a new construction or renovation project, we offer a wide range of due diligence services to ensure a solid foundation for upcoming projects.  We can assist with feasibility studies, zoning & code analysis, site planning, building audits, and support with project budget and schedule planning.
We aim to produce work that provides value to our clients, resonates with end users, and demonstrates design excellence and the quality of technical solutions. Our expertise in developing well coordinated documents and coordinating complex construction sequencing details leads to well-planned projects that meet our clients’ budget and schedule requirements.
Full integration of technologies, such as Building Information Modeling, VR visualizations, and the use of laser scanning, allows us to communicate architectural concepts to a wide audience, enabling all parties to participate meaningfully in the design process.
As architects, we can serve a pivotal role as the client’s advocate on the construction site. With a team of seasoned professionals, we prioritize efficient processes, clear communication, and proactive risk mitigation. Our experience ensures that your project stays on schedule, within budget, and meets the highest standards of quality.

Our vast experience in the retail sector means we can offer customized services such as prototype development, retail planning and design, fixture planning, development of corporate design guidelines & master specification, and support with tenant coordination. ABBARCH excels at managing multi-location project rollouts across Canada.

Whether a new construction or renovation project, we offer a wide range of due diligence services to ensure a solid foundation for upcoming projects.  We can assist with feasibility studies, zoning & code analysis, site planning, building audits, and support with project budget and schedule planning.

We aim to produce work that provides value to our clients, resonates with end users, and demonstrates design excellence and the quality of technical solutions. Our expertise in developing well coordinated documents and coordinating complex construction sequencing details leads to well-planned projects that meet our clients’ budget and schedule requirements.

Full integration of technologies, such as Building Information Modeling, VR visualizations, and the use of laser scanning, allows us to communicate architectural concepts to a wide audience, enabling all parties to participate meaningfully in the design process.

As architects, we can serve a pivotal role as the client’s advocate on the construction site. With a team of seasoned professionals, we prioritize efficient processes, clear communication, and proactive risk mitigation. Our experience ensures that your project stays on schedule, within budget, and meets the highest standards of quality.

Key Relationships

  • 1986

    The Jim Pattison Group
    Jim Pattinson Group - Guildford Village
    ABBARCH has successfully completed a diverse range of projects for the Jim Pattison Group, including mixed use developments, retail centres, grocery stores, and car dealerships. Take a look at our latest project: Guildford Village in Surrey, BC.
  • 1996

    Safeway Canada Ltd.
    Safeway Canada - Safeway Burquitlam
    ABBARCH was initially engaged to undertake a multi-location rebranding rollout involving 150 stores. To date, we have completed hundreds of projects in British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba and Ontario.
  • 2000

    IKEA Properties Ltd.
    IKEA
    ABBARCH was integral to IKEA’s expansion in Western Canada which included new stores in Calgary, Coquitlam, Edmonton, Richmond and Winnipeg.
  • 2003

    Wal-Mart Canada Corp.
    Walmart - Walmart Kingsway Mall
    ABBARCH continues to play a key role in Walmart’s store development in the Canadian market. We have completed thousands of projects across Canada for this long-standing client.
  • 2004

    The Cadillac Fairview Corp. Ltd.
    Cadillac Fairview - Pacific Centre Redevelopment
    We have completed dozens of retail and commercial office projects for Cadillac Fairview, including the high-profile Pacific Centre Redevelopment in Vancouver, BC.
  • 2017

    VIA Rail Canada Inc.
    VIA Canada - London Station
    ABBARCH has assisted VIA Rail on a diverse range of projects at train stations and support buildings from coast to coast.
  • 2019

    Oxford Properties Group
    Projects for Oxford Properties have included work at Kingsway Mall in Edmonton and the MetroCentre in Toronto. Check out our latest project at Scarborough Town Centre in Toronto, ON.
  • 2020

    Manulife Investment Management
    ABBARCH led the Conference Centre renovation at Manulife’s Global Headquarters building in Toronto. We also provided base building design services at various high-profile retail sites around the city.

Why ABBARCH?

About Us - Why ABBARCH

Relationships First

The success of our business depends on building and maintaining successful relationships. Our commitment to fostering strong relationships with clients, project collaborators, and employees has resulted in more than 85% repeat work with clients, and many of our employees have been with us for over 10 years.

Quality of Services

We believe creative design and effective administration strategies are complementary and equally important components of a successful project. On all projects, whether large or small, we achieve quality through careful planning, meticulous attention to detail, proactive and creative problem solving, and consistent execution of an established Quality Assurance approach.

National Reach

ABBARCH practices across all Canadian provinces and territories. We have delivered projects in hundreds of municipalities, ranging from Canada’s largest urban centres to the most remote locations.