CAREERS
Longpre Architecture is a studio built on standards, not comfort.
Founded in 2022 in Vancouver, the practice exists to produce architecture with clarity, discipline, and conviction. We are not interested in slogans, busywork, or padded roles. We are interested in people who take responsibility seriously and want to work on real projects, with real consequences, from day one.
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This is not a training ground for spectators. It is a working studio for people who want to carry weight early, think clearly under pressure, and be judged by the quality of what they deliver. You will be trusted with meaningful responsibility quickly, and you will be expected to rise to it. There is support here, but no hand holding. If you need constant reassurance or direction, this will not be the right place.
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We are looking for people who are driven by mastery, not titles. People who care about precision, follow through, and the discipline behind every drawing set. People who want to get better at thinking, decision making, and leadership, not just drafting.
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There is hierarchy here, and it is intentional. Authority is clear, expectations are clear, and progress is earned through competence and reliability. Those who show up fully receive real feedback, real responsibility, and over time, real opportunity. If you want to build work you can stand behind, and you are willing to carry your share of the load, there is a place for you here.
ARCHITECTURE HAS ALWAYS DEMANDED DISCIPLINE
At Longpre Architecture, we carry that tradition forward with modern tools, clear hierarchy, and uncompromising standards. We are not interested in trends or blurred roles. We believe in order, precision, and accountability in everything we produce.
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This is a studio where expectations are high and outcomes matter. You will not be micromanaged, but you will be measured. Mentorship here means being trusted with real responsibility early, receiving direct feedback, and being held to the quality of what you deliver. If something leaves your hands, you own it.
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Authority and responsibility are clear. Progress is earned through judgement, reliability, and follow through. Those who demonstrate discipline and capability are given more autonomy, more authorship, and more influence over the work.
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Reward is real here, but it is tied to contribution. Trust leads to responsibility, responsibility leads to leadership, and leadership leads to long term opportunity. If you want to build serious work, carry real weight, and be recognized for it, this is the environment for you.
HOW ARE WE DIFFERENT?
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CLEAR ROLES, EARNED AUTHORITY
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SHARED RISK,
SHARED REWARD
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APPRENTICESHIP
THROUGH PRACTICE
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EARNED TRUST,
EARNED AUTONOMY
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CLEAR MIND
STRONG BODY
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CLEAR ROLES, EARNED AUTHORITY
We believe hierarchy is a strength. It creates clarity, focus, and a clear path for growth. Our structure, Assistant, Apprentice, Journeyman, Fellow, Associate, is not symbolic. Each title carries defined expectations, real responsibility, and measurable standards. You will always know where you stand, what is required of you, and what the next level demands.
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Authority is not granted through time served or personality. It is earned through contribution, reliability, and results. Growth here is guided, but it is never automatic. We pay attention to how you carry responsibility, how you respond under pressure, and how you elevate the work, not only your own, but the work around you.
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This is not a place to coast or blur lines. It is a place for people who want to rise within a disciplined system built for mastery. If you are motivated by clarity, structure, and earned advancement, you will find real opportunity here.
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SHARED RISK, SHARED REWARD
We believe reward should follow responsibility.
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At Longpre Architecture, those who carry real weight participate in the success they help create. Our Capital Share Class system is designed to align contribution with outcome. Fellows and Associates hold a direct financial stake in the firm. Junior Associates and Journeymen move along a clear and structured path toward profit participation as they grow into leadership.
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This is not about bonuses for presence or time served. It is about ownership earned through performance, judgement, and consistency. Responsibility opens the door. Reliability keeps it open.
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When you invest in the work, the clients, and the long term health of the practice, the firm invests in you. Success here is shared, because the risk is shared.
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APPRENTICESHIP THROUGH PRACTICE
We believe real mentorship is earned, not given.
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At Longpre Architecture, learning happens through practice, responsibility, and proximity to real work. Our model is rooted in true apprenticeship. You work alongside people who have earned their authority, and in doing so, you begin earning your own. Skills are taught, but so are standards, judgement, and how to carry responsibility with clarity.
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This is not ceremonial mentorship. It is practical and demanding. You will be trusted with meaningful work early, corrected directly, and expected to absorb feedback quickly. Growth here comes from attention, effort, and the willingness to be shaped by high expectations.
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We invest in people who show discipline and commitment. Mentorship deepens as responsibility grows. Those who prove capable are given more complex work, more ownership, and more influence over outcomes.
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If you want to be protected from pressure, this is not the place. If you want to be developed through real work and held to standards that matter, you will find serious mentorship here.
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EARNED TRUST, EARNED AUTONOMY
We believe trust is built through results.
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At Longpre Architecture, autonomy is real, but it is never assumed. We run lean, focused, and efficient. Work is organized through clear workflows and modern tools so attention stays on decisions and execution, not noise. Expectations are defined. Deliverables are visible. Quality and timing matter.
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When work is delivered on time and to a high standard, how you manage your day is respected. Some reset their focus mid day. Others work deep and finish early. We do not measure presence. We measure responsibility.
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Life does not stop at the office. If you need to adjust your day, communicate clearly and deliver what you own. Maturity is met with maturity.
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This is not a casual environment. It is a precise one. Autonomy here is not a perk. It is the result of trust earned through consistency.
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CLEAR MIND, STRONG BODY
Architecture is a high responsibility, high pressure profession. You cannot perform at a high level without taking care of your mental and physical health first. We take that seriously.
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At Longpre Architecture, wellbeing is not an abstract value. It is supported structurally. We include a Health Spending Account and wellness support as part of compensation, intended for physical training, recovery, mental health, and whatever helps you stay sharp and resilient. Gym memberships, therapy, physiotherapy, sport, movement, and recovery are all valid uses. Taking care of yourself is part of doing your job well here.
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We encourage discipline outside of work as much as inside it. If you train, move, reset your mind, or step away briefly to come back focused, that is understood and respected when your responsibilities are carried. This is a place for adults who manage their energy deliberately, not people who grind themselves into exhaustion.
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We also believe in shared experiences that build strength and connection. Team activities like skiing days, movement based breaks, or time away from the screen are part of maintaining a healthy and durable studio culture.
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Mental health matters here. So does physical health. If you are struggling, we support you. If work slips, we address it directly. Care and accountability coexist. High standards do not disappear because wellbeing is real, and wellbeing does not excuse a lack of responsibility.
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This studio is built for long term performance. Taking care of yourself is not optional. It is foundational.
