At O4A, we passionately advocate for making architecture attainable by all. By this we mean that everyone deserves the right to experience thoughtful, beautiful and well-crafted spaces and have a voice in their creation as much as their evolution. We approach every opportunity with excitement, curiosity and openness, embracing a transparent and engaging design process. Through this we discover the essence of every project, ensuring our solutions are reflective of the communities they serve. For us, the journey of design is as meaningful as the spaces it results in. This is why we love what we do.
At O4A, our ethos is guided by four core principles: Our Office, Our Voice, Our Approach, and Our Craft. Together, they form the foundation of how we work, how we engage, and how we deliver thoughtful, beautiful, and well-crafted spaces.
Our Office
Our work begins with our team. O4A fosters a flexible, inclusive, and dynamic office culture that encourages creativity and collaboration. We believe that a supportive and passionate environment translates directly to better outcomes for our clients. For clients, this means a dedicated and responsive team who are invested in delivering an exceptional client experience from concept through completion.
Winskill Park Fieldhouse
NRM Renovation
Our Voice
We advocate for making architecture attainable by all. Our process ensures that stakeholders are active participants in shaping the design. Through meaningful engagement and transparent communication, we create spaces that reflect the identity and aspirations of the communities they serve. We facilitate interactive workshops and collaborative sessions to ensure every voice is heard and every need is understood.
Totest Aleng “Learning House” Award of Excellence - Landscape, Public Space and Infrastructure
Wheelhouse
Our Approach
Curiosity, excitement, and openness define how we approach every project. We bring an agile, user-centered process to our projects, beginning with a deep understanding of project objectives. Our team works closely with project managers, authorities having jurisdiction, and other stakeholders to balance innovation with practicality—ensuring that project goals are met.
Strawberry Hill
Community Living British Columbia
Our Craft
We are dedicated to delivering thoughtful, beautiful, and well-crafted solutions. This means designs that are sustainable, inclusive, and future-ready. Our methodology integrates sustainability strategies, accessibility and inclusivity principles, and technical excellence to create spaces that stand the test of time. We pride ourselves on delivering well crafted project within budget, on time.
This methodology reflects the way we work—collaborative, open, and passionate—and the journey we take with each client to create meaningful spaces.
Richmond Cultural Centre Annex
Gardenworks
Founded in 2012, O4A is built on over two decades of experience delivering public sector architecture.. Specializing in civic, recreational, community, and cultural projects, we are driven by a deep commitment to creating spaces that serve and strengthen communities locally, nationally and globally?
At O4A, we believe that meaningful work and engagement go hand in hand. Our culture is our foundation—an authentic reflection of who we are and why we love what we do.