Sameer joined A49 in April as a Vancouver team member based in Calgary where he leads several projects throughout Alberta and British Columbia. Sameer has a strong background in design, building envelope detailing and project management.
The Marpole Transit Centre in Vancouver is a testament to our commitment to sustainable design and functionality. The centre represents further advancement in public transportation providing residents with more reliable, sustainable travel options throughout Vancouver and surrounding communities.
Architecture49 is part of a design build team with Ventana Construction which will bring a new community recreation complex to Burnaby in British Columbia, enriching the community with a state-of-the-art facility that will foster a spirit of togetherness through sports, recreation, and entertainment.
Vancouver A49 Principal Architect Sarmad Al-Mashta alongside Aline Bennette, Senior Manager, Climate Risk and Resilience from WSP are set to present their innovative solutions for using urban real estate as emergency housing in the wake of climate change at two upcoming architectural conferences: The Alberta Association of Architects Rebuild and the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) Festival.
Architecture49’s Principal Architect, Sarmad Al-Mashta, has been appointed as a jury member for the upcoming Grand Prix du Design Awards.
In a significant milestone for sustainable infrastructure, the TRIUMF TR-24 IAMI Facility at the University of British Columbia (UBC) has been granted LEED Silver through the Canada Green Building Council.
As subcontractor to Bow Transit Connectors for the prominent Calgary Green Line project, A49 is honoured to be part of the design team advancing the mandate from its current schematic stage to its substantial completion planned in 2029.
On this International Women’s Day we are celebrating some of our inspiring women and women-identified individuals at Architecture49 who contribute whole-heartedly to our organization and their communities.
Introducing Western Canada's New Principal Architect
A49’s Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning Team are passionate about and are committed to the development of well-designed outdoor spaces.
The tides of economic confidence are on the upswing for Surrey as another major hotel has been approved for its emerging downtown area.