Designing for
Human
Potential
Architectural Excellence since 1958
Our Company
What We Believe
We believe thoughtful, flexible, well-designed spaces have the potential to improve people’s lives and inspire them to do great things. Every day, we strive to improve the human experience with the buildings we create—it’s who we are. Our approach is both bold and thoughtful, which empowers our team to imagine and deliver projects that improve and transform communities.
Join the team
Our company culture revolves around boundless curiosity and the desire to seek out and create remarkable environments that people want to be in—spaces that inspire fresh perspectives and promote new ideas. At KMBR, you’ll work on challenging and innovative projects led by industry experts with decades of experience. Are you looking to build a meaningful career? We want to hear from you.
Create Differently
We have a 60+ year history of designing and developing spaces that influence the human experience—we’re bold creators who strive to personalize buildings and add purposeful design to every structure. Whether it’s pushing boundaries and sourcing out new materials or investigating the psychological relationship between a person and a space, we continually look for ways to create differently. We always have.
At KMBR, we promote ideas and deliver projects that improve and transform communities. It’s our history, who we are, and who we strive to be.
Our Work
École Salish Secondary School
K12 Education – Public21st-century education is defined by personalized learning; by thinking differently and creating spaces that empower students to face challenges and work collaboratively. For École Salish Secondary, our team envisioned and designed an inclusive space that promotes engagement, creativity, and connection.
Salmon Arm Law Courts and Municipal Hall
Civic, Justice + Public SafetyA pillar of community, the Salmon Arm Law Court and Municipal Hall needed to embody community values and demonstrate direction, all of which culminated in sustainable design elements and an innovative single, multi-use civic landmark building.
Recent News
Handsworth Secondary Opens to Students and Staff
We couldn’t be more delighted that students and staff are moving into their modern new school in North Vancouver in the coming days! Ecole Handsworth Secondary completed a full 6 months ahead of schedule.…
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 29, 2021 – Orange Shirt DayPlease join KMBR in wearing orange as a reminder that as design professionals and educators we must lead with empathy and that every child should be cherished and…
George Boorman (1951-2021)
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of former KMBR Principal George Boorman, P.Eng., M.Sc. on May 3, 2021 in Vancouver. George retired in 2013 after working with KMBR for 24 years. …
Season’s Greetings 2020
To all of our clients, partners and friends, wherever you are, we wish you a joyful, safe holiday season. In the spirit of giving, this year KMBR donated to the DTES Response Fund, a collective …
We acknowledge that our studios are located on the unceded traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations who have been stewards of this land since time immemorial, and on the traditional territories of the peoples of Treaty 7, which include the Blackfoot Confederacy (comprised of the Siksika, the Piikani, and the Kainai First Nations), the Tsuut’ina First Nation, and the Stoney Nakoda (including Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Goodstoney First Nations), and home to the Métis Nation of Alberta (Districts 5 and 6).