SERVICES

At Longpre Architecture we deliver the full practice of architecture.

We design with intent, developing concepts that capture your vision and refining them into detailed drawings that guide construction. We prepare reports, handle rezoning, and manage permits, bringing strategy and precision to every encounter with the City. Bureaucracy is not a barrier to us but a language we speak fluently, turning a black box of rules into a clear and navigable path.

We coordinate engineers, consultants, and specialists so that every moving part works in harmony. We solve problems before they become delays, applying foresight and strategy at every stage. We oversee construction as your advocate, protecting life safety, quality, and budget, while holding contractors accountable. And when the work is complete we remain present, ensuring your building functions as intended and continues to enrich your life.

What we deliver is not drawings but stewardship. We carry your project from first vision to final form with clarity, honesty, and care.

RESIDENTIAL

Custom single-family homes
Vancouver multiplex and duplex projects
Heritage and character house conversions
Heritage home renovations and additions
Multi-dwelling unit conversions
Townhomes and multifamily projects
Basement suites and secondary dwellings
Façade restorations and exterior upgrades
Insurance claim renovations and rebuilds

COMMERICAL

Office and workplace design
Retail, restaurant, and hospitality spaces
Tenant improvements and fit-outs
Warehouse and industrial conversions
Rezoning and development applications
Feasibility studies and planning reports
Façade upgrades and building refreshes
Adaptive reuse of existing buildings

INSTITUTIONAL

Schools, classrooms, and education facilities
Churches, temples, and community gathering places
Nonprofit and cultural organization projects
Athletic and recreation facilities
Public spaces and community centers
Heritage and legacy building upgrades
Accessibility upgrades and code compliance
Strategic reports, studies, and feasibility assessments

INDUSTRIAL

Warehouses and distribution centers
Manufacturing and fabrication facilities
Office-to-industrial conversions
Laboratory and research spaces
Workshops and maker spaces
Industrial retrofits and expansions
Safety, code, and compliance upgrades
Strategic site planning and feasibility reports

RENDERING & ART

Photorealistic architectural renderings
Conceptual visualisations and design studies
Artistic perspectives and hand-style drawings
Marketing imagery for sales and development
Cinematic walkthroughs and animations
Competition boards and presentation packages
Fine-art architectural prints for clients

WHEN DOES YOUR PROJECT NEED AN ARCHITECT?

An architect is generally needed for designing and working on specific types of buildings, which include:

Post-Disaster Buildings: Any building designed to be used after a disaster.
Assembly Spaces:
- Group A, divisions 1, 3, and 4:
  - A1: Assembly occupancies intended for the production and viewing of the performing arts
  - A3: Assembly occupancies of the arena type
  - A4: Assembly occupancies in which occupants are gathered in the open air
- Group A, division 2: This category includes buildings and spaces that are used for gathering and social activities such as art galleries, auditoriums, bowling alleys, churches, community halls, courtrooms, dance halls, daycare facilities for children, exhibition halls, gyms, lecture halls, libraries, bars, museums, passenger stations, recreational piers, restaurants, non-residential schools and colleges, and funeral homes.
  - A space that falls under Group A, Division 2 can be classified as a Group D (business and personal services) occupancy under certain conditions:
    - Limited Occupancy: The number of people in the space must not exceed 30.
    - Fire Separation: The space must be separated from the rest of the building by a wall or partition that can resist fire for at least 1 hour. However, this fire-resistant separation is not needed if the entire building is equipped with sprinklers.
    - Signage Requirement: A permanent sign must be posted near the main entrance, clearly indicating the maximum number of people allowed in the space, which should be 30 or fewer.
Detention Occupancy: Spaces such as prisons.
Care and Treatment Spaces:
- Care Occupancy: Like nursing homes, with some exceptions.
- Treatment Occupancy: Like hospitals.
Residential Buildings:
- Hotels larger than 470 m² (5,059 SF).
- Buildings larger than 600 m² (6,458 SF).
- Buildings with 4 or more stories.
- Buildings with 5 or more dwelling units (like apartments).
- Mixed-use buildings larger than 470 m² (5,059 SF) with at least one dwelling unit.
- Mixed-use buildings with dwellings combined with assembly, detention, treatment, or care spaces.
- 5 dwelling units or more
Business and Personal Services Spaces: If larger than 470 m² (5,059 SF).
Stores (Mercantile Occupancy): If larger than 470 m² (5,059 SF).
Industrial Spaces:
- High-hazard industrial occupancy: Like factories handling dangerous materials.
- Medium and low-hazard industrial occupancy: If larger than 470 m² (5,059 SF).

Note: This information is for informational purposes only. For the latest definitions and regulations, please refer to the building codes and the Architects Regulation under the governance of the PGA.