AIBC Licensed · Linea Architecture Inc. · Principal: James Chen, M.Arch AAA MRAIC · Lic. #12345
Linea Architecture Vancouver · BC · Est. 2009 Book consultation
Contemporary concrete and glass commercial building exterior

Residential · Commercial · Heritage

Built for
generations.

Full architectural services from feasibility through occupancy — custom homes, laneway houses, commercial tenant improvements, and heritage restorations across Metro Vancouver.

85+ Projects built
16 Years practice
12 Design awards
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Current capacity

New custom homes2 slots · Q3 2026
Renovations / additionsAccepting
Commercial TIAccepting
Feasibility studies2-week turnaround

What we design

Registered architects for building types across BC Building Code — we handle permit drawings, structural coordination, and site administration.

01

Custom homes

Ground-up single-family residences — site analysis, zoning review, energy modelling, and construction documents to permit.

02

Renovations & additions

Second-storey additions, basement suites, kitchen/great room expansions, and whole-house retrofits with structural engineering.

03

Laneway & infill

Coach houses, duplex conversions, and RS zoning infill — maximizing density within Vancouver & Burnaby bylaws.

04

Commercial & mixed-use

Retail fit-outs, office TI, restaurant build-outs, and small-scale mixed-use up to 3 storeys.

Project intake · Form A-1

DRAFT — completed at consultation

Site & project

Custom home / Renovation / Commercial
City of Vancouver, Burnaby, etc.
Approx. dimensions or PID
RS-1, RT-3, C-2 — or unknown

Scope & budget

e.g. 2,800 sq ft above grade
$800K – $1.2M range
Permit ready by Q2 2027

Feasibility checklist

Survey / topo Geotechnical Heritage review Tree protection Lane access BC Energy Step Code

Your intake form is completed together at the initial consultation — we review zoning, setbacks, and realistic budget before any design work begins.

Book feasibility consultation

90-minute on-site or virtual meeting — site walk, zoning overview, scope discussion, and fee proposal. Consultation fee ($450) credited toward contract.

90 Minutes
$450 Consult fee
100% Fee credit
Custom home Renovation Laneway Commercial Feasibility only
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Architectural services & phases

Standard BC architect contract phases — fee percentages vary by project complexity and construction value.

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Feasibility & predesign

Site analysis, zoning summary, massing studies, budget validation

Fixed fee
1

Schematic design

Floor plans, elevations, 3D model, preliminary structural & MEP coordination

15–20%
2

Design development

Material selections, window/door schedule, energy model, refined cost estimate

15–20%
3

Construction documents

Permit-ready drawings, specs, BCBC compliance, coordination with structural engineer

35–40%
4

Permit & tender

City submission, RFI responses, contractor selection support, contract admin setup

5–10%
5

Construction administration

Site reviews, shop drawing review, change orders, substantial completion inspection

15–20%

Featured project · 2024

Cambie Street Residence

A three-storey contemporary home on a 33×120 ft lot in Vancouver — Step Code 4, cross-laminated timber cantilever, and a planted green roof visible from the Canada Line. Built through full design-build coordination.

Custom home
3,240 sq ft
$1.85M
Step Code 4
22 months
AIBC Merit 2024
Modern residential architecture — angular white facade with large windows
Cambie Street Residence · Vancouver BC · Photo: Linea Architecture

From consultation to occupancy

Consultation Schematic design Design development Permit drawings City submission Building permit Construction Occupancy

Selected works

Modern house with flat roof and floor-to-ceiling glass
Kitsilano LanewayCoach house · 780 sq ft · 2023
Contemporary wood and glass home exterior
North Shore AdditionSecond storey · 1,200 sq ft · 2023
Minimalist concrete architecture interior exterior
Commercial TI · GastownRetail fit-out · 2,400 sq ft · 2024
Heritage renovation brick and modern extension
Heritage RetrofitMount Pleasant · 2022
"Linea navigated Vancouver's permit process flawlessly — our laneway house was approved on first submission. James's attention to detail on the construction documents saved us months of delays with the builder."
— Patricia & Robert W. · Kitsilano laneway house · 2023
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