Our Story

Siegrist Architecture is a Vancouver-based firm led by Duane Siegrist and Andrew Martins.

Our portfolio of work includes multi-family residential apartment and townhouse developments, mass timber and concrete, high-rise and wood-frame construction, senior-assisted living and care facilities, and mixed-use retail and office projects.
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Our architectural team’s broad experience with clients and consultants over the years has given us a deep understanding of what makes projects successful. In every project, we take a client-centered approach – nurturing strong relationships with consultants, collaborating with planning and building departments, and adhering to timelines and budgets. All this fosters results: good design, smooth construction, and thriving communities.

our focus

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Great design.
Great builds.

Better communities.

Who we are
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Experienced

Our experience operating a business in architecture, combined with our expertise in a variety of building types means that we have a deep understanding of the process and work involved.

Reliable

We stay on track and keep you on track too. We follow up and maintain checkpoints through all phases of the project to ensure all goes smoothly.

Collaborative

We’re committed to ensuring teamwork and maintaining strong professional relationships with our clients, planning and building departments, and consultants.

Adept

Being adept and nimble is our edge. We’re client-centred, tailoring our approach and team to your needs.

Integrated

A team approach to consultant integration can be included in our work, including energy modelling, sustainability, building envelope, landscape, and interiors.

Photo of Duane Siegrist, smiling

our history

Duane Siegrist, Architect, co-founded Integra Architecture in 1999 with Dale Staples, Architect. Together, their design practice focused on bridging the gap between design and how buildings actually get approved and built — making the end result successful, resulting in several award winning projects.

Over the course of 20 years, they fostered strong relationships with clients and consultant teams throughout BC, that spread to other Canadian provinces, and to Asia.

Given the growth and extensive portfolio, the architectural practice transformed to other strong design leaders. Duane is proud of the work Integra continues to do under the new partnership and continues to offer support where possible.
Now, at the architectural practice SIEGRIST – alongside colleague Andrew Martins, work primarily focuses again on a select client and community-building projects that emphasize housing for individuals with special needs.

Their expertise also includes restoring significant buildings, leading community-oriented urban planning, and developing mixed-use projects that combine residential (including senior living and care) with commercial, retail, and office spaces—ranging from rental to market housing in both concrete high-rises and wood-frame construction.

Team

Duane Siegrist
Architect AIBC MRAIC

Duane Siegrist is a recognized leader in architecture, known for his vision and dedication throughout an extensive career in multi-family residential, mixed-use, and community-centred projects. A graduate of the University of Oregon School of Architecture, Duane brings an innovative and client-focused approach rooted in his expertise in urban design and engineering. ‍

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As co-founder of Integra Architecture in 1999, he aimed to bridge the gap between design and construction, creating transformative projects across British Columbia, Canada, and China. Over two decades, he built a trusted reputation and strong relationships within the building industry, guiding the firm’s evolution to ensure its continued legacy. ‍

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Today, at SIEGRIST, he continues to lead projects with a practical understanding of how buildings are constructed, ensuring successful outcomes for every team member involved. His portfolio includes the restoration of historic structures, large-scale urban planning, and the design of vibrant, mixed-use communities. ‍

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His work spans senior living and care facilities, special-needs accommodations, commercial, retail, and office spaces—ranging from concrete high-rises to wood-frame developments.  Outside of his practice, Duane is a licensed architect in various provinces, a member of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada, and has volunteered with the AIBC - Architectural Institute of BC, where he contributes to support the Intern-architect learning program and continues to advocate for the standardization of education within the profession and regulatory authorities. Duane is a committed supporter of gender equity in the industry, advocating for Women in Architecture (WIA Vancouver). He continually seeks to understand and promote effective strategies from his team in the building sector to elevate the talents and voices of others and to celebrate their achievements. ‍

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What really drives Duane is seeing a project come to life — working side by side with clients, co-workers, consultants, and builders to create places where people can truly thrive.

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Drives projects to success • Evolving with the industry • Leading through experience

duanesiegrist@siegristarchitecture.ca
Andrew Martins
B. Arch

Andrew is a graduate of BCIT’s Architectural and Building Technology program, where he was recognized with the AIBC Achievement Award and named the national winner of the Canada Green Building Council’s Andy Kesteloo Award for innovation in sustainability. With over a decade of industry experience, Andrew brings sharp problem-solving skills and a business-minded approach to the practice of architecture.

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In addition to his technical abilities, he is a strong project manager who excels at coordinating teams and maintaining momentum from concept through construction. Andrew is committed to clear, efficient communication among consultants, clients, and stakeholders, ensuring alignment across disciplines and timely decision-making. He also plays a key mentorship role within the firm, supporting staff and fostering a collaborative, learning-oriented environment.

A leader and educator who keeps teams together • Nails it the first time • Keeps projects running from innovation to execution

andrewmartins@siegristarchitecture.ca
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Our Office

Integra Office Building Vancouver BC Canada

Vancouver, Canada

416 West Pender Street,
Vancouver, British Columbia,
V6B 1T5
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