VANCOUVER, British Columbia (May 21, 2026) – Ware Malcomb, an award-winning international design firm, today announced the opening of its new office in Vancouver BC, marking a significant milestone in the firm’s continued North American business growth. The firm also announced David O’Regan has joined the firm as Studio Manager, Architecture in Vancouver. In this role, O’Regan will be responsible for building and leading the local architecture team while strengthening Ware Malcomb’s presence in the Western Canada market.
“As a Vancouver native and licensed architect, David brings more than 17 years of architectural experience delivering complex healthcare, industrial, retail and commercial projects across Canada,” said Frank Di Roma, Regional Vice President, Ware Malcomb. “With his deep understanding of the local market, combined with his broad national experience, this positions him well to support our clients and projects in this region.”
The new office, located at 800-525 West 8th Avenue, positions Ware Malcomb in Canada’s third largest city after Toronto and Montreal. Vancouver’s thriving technology and creative industries, diverse economy, and proximity to the U.S. market make it an ideal hub for the firm’s expanding client base and growing portfolio of design projects.
“Establishing a permanent presence in Vancouver allows us to better serve our valued clients in British Columbia and across Canada,” said Christina Kolkas, Principal, Ware Malcomb. “This office strengthens our ability to support a diverse range of national and international accounts while building on the innovative projects we’ve already delivered in the region. Vancouver’s dynamic economy and world-class talent pool make this the perfect location for our continued growth.”
Ware Malcomb has completed several high-profile projects in the Vancouver area, including:
- Riverbend Multistorey – Burnaby, BC: Architectural design services for a pioneering 707,056 SF, two-level industrial project for Oxford Properties, maximizing industrial floor space on a prime 23.45-acre site.
- Scotiabank Lower Lonsdale – North Vancouver, BC: Interior fit-out of a 2,950 SF bank branch within a new mixed-use development, including a full scope of interior design and mechanical, electrical and structural engineering services.
The firm’s Vancouver client roster spans a broad range of industries, including leading real estate investors, property developers, financial institutions, technology companies, retailers, and major industrial and logistics operators. Ware Malcomb also partners with global project management and brokerage firms, supporting their work across commercial, industrial, and mixed-use markets.
The Vancouver office expands Ware Malcomb’s Canadian footprint, which already includes established offices in Vaughan, Toronto and Ottawa.
About Ware Malcomb (waremalcomb.com)
Established in 1972, Ware Malcomb is a dynamic, forward-thinking commercial real estate design firm providing professional architecture, interior design, civil engineering, branding, building measurement, structural engineering and MEP engineering services to clients throughout the world. With office locations throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Brazil, the firm specializes in the design of office, industrial, science & technology, healthcare, multifamily, retail, hospitality and public/institutional projects. The firm is also ranked among the top 10 Architecture/Engineering firms in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms and the Top 30 Interior Design Firms in Interior Design magazine’s Top 100 Giants. More than half of Fortune 500 companies are Ware Malcomb clients. For more information, visit waremalcomb.com.
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Ware Malcomb Vancouver
800-525 West 8th Avenue
Vancouver, BC V5Z 1C6
236.466.5111
