Practical architecture, delivered with care.
KP Architecture Ltd. is an architectural practice based in Abbotsford, BC and Edmonton, AB, and part of the Krahn Group of Companies.
Firm profile
Our team provides design, project management and interdisciplinary coordination in close collaboration with all of a project's engineering, construction and jurisdictional stakeholders. This includes full design document production and management of the permit process.
We provide comprehensive, all-phase design and management services that include programming, conceptual design, permitting and professional certification. We take responsibility for the functional and operational aspects of a project and ensure they are communicated fully, accurately and effectively to every design discipline, so the complete design is integrated and coordinated to maximize construction efficiency and minimize construction cost.
We use design-build project delivery to enable successful projects, and we believe the most effective way to deliver design solutions is to engage directly with the owners and operators of a facility, so its true functional needs are always reflected in the solution. We are knowledgeable about the functional cost and buildability of our designs, and we are very focused on the appearance and environmental quality of our projects.
We take pride in our work, and bring together practical, cost-effective solutions with inspiring ones that enhance our environment.
By the numbers
35+ professional and industry design awards
3 LEED Gold and 4 LEED Silver certified projects, plus many that shadowed the LEED process
9 building types, from cold storage to high-rise residential
2 offices: Abbotsford, BC and Edmonton, AB
Leadership
Larry Podhora — Architect AIBC, AAA, MRAIC
An architect with over thirty years' experience, Larry brings professional knowledge, a passion for design excellence, and strong project management and team leadership to every project.
With an extensive focus on the design of concrete tilt-up, steel and long-span wood-frame buildings, Larry provides the knowledge and leadership that brings success to consulting with municipal authorities, design specialists, clients and public agencies across a broad range of project types and sizes.
His portfolio includes award-winning architecture across the spectrum of building types, with a particular emphasis on efficient, high-performance, sustainable and cost-effective building solutions. High-rise, mid-rise and custom residential projects are of particular interest. He has delivered three LEED Gold and four LEED Silver certified projects, and many more that shadowed the LEED process to achieve environmental accountability without the cost of registration. His work has garnered over 35 professional and industry design awards.
Larry's leadership extends to community service: mentoring intern architects, serving on several architectural and urban design panels, and acting as an academic examiner for the RAIC Syllabus professional program. He is a passionate advocate for design quality on behalf of his clients and the public, and is dedicated to accountable client service.
Our team
Our architectural team is a creative and dedicated group of professionals, committed to designing innovative and sustainable spaces that harmonize form and function. With a passion for transforming ideas into inspiring structures, we bring vision to life through thoughtful design and meticulous attention to detail.
Architects
Larry Podhora — Architect AIBC, AAA, MRAIC
Michael Limson — Architect AIBC
Greg Krahn — Intern Architect AAA
Keshav Gaur — Intern Architect AAA
Van Nyguen — Architect AIBC
Design managers
Mark Bronsema — Senior Design Manager
Jumean Loungsay — Design Manager
Design technologists
Bitu Sidhu — Senior Design Technologist
Nima Amiri — Senior Design Technologist
Vina Nguyen — Intermediate Design Technologist
Tristan Hansomb — Junior Design Technologist
Part of the Krahn Group
KPA is proudly part of the Krahn Group of Companies. Working collaboratively with the group's engineering divisions lets us offer owners fully integrated consulting on projects across Canada: one coordinated team from concept to occupancy. Krahn Engineering (structural) · KM Civil Consultants (civil) · KD Mechanical · KD Electrical.
Interested in joining the team?
Careers across KPA and the Krahn Group of Companies are posted on krahn.com.