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Collabor8
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ARCHITECTURE + DESIGN

Imagine
Create
Deliver

IDENTITY

Who We Are

We are problem-solvers who go beyond conventional thinking

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Our Vision

To create environments that elevate the human experience, by designing with empathy, executing with precision, and building relationships that last.

Our Story

Founded in March 1992 as Maxam Design International, collabor8 Architecture + Design began as a small studio focused on delivering technically sound, design-forward solutions. Over the years, we’ve grown into a multidisciplinary team trusted by public and private sector clients across Canada. Our work spans sectors, scales, and scopes—but our approach remains the same: collaborative, client-focused, and committed to getting it done right.

Today, we continue to build lasting partnerships by delivering spaces that perform, adapt, and elevate the everyday.

Our Mission

To deliver excellence in Architecture and Design by utilizing deep industry expertise with a commitment to client service. Through a culture of collaboration and technical precision, we design projects that are innovative, practical, and designed to exceed expectations.

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Our Leadership

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With decades of combined experience our Leaders bring a comprehensive and client-focused approach to every project.

 

Patrick Sinclair, an experienced architect with a strong portfolio in retail, mixed-use, industrial, and senior care facilities, balances creative vision with practical project delivery and budget awareness.

 

Mike Mielnichuk, with over 35 years in commercial real estate experience across Canada and the Middle East, offers unparalleled insight into client needs in real estate development, construction and operational functionality to ensure projects align with both vision and market realities.

 

Lisa Morris is a tenured Architectural Technologist who excels in project coordination and construction detailing, with deep knowledge of building codes and a strong focus on effective team collaboration.

 

Together, their diverse expertise ensures thoughtful, efficient, and results-driven architectural and design solutions.

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU

Good Listeners

We prioritize understanding our client's needs, wants, and concerns, never assuming or imposing our vision.

Thinking Like an Owner

We approach every project with the owner's perspective, ensuring constructibility, balanced creativity, and cost-effectiveness,

Trust and Integrity

We honor the confidence our clients place in us with honesty, transparency, and reliability.

Boutique-Level Service

We provide personalized, high-quality service, maintaining attention to detail regardless of project scale.

Experienced and Tenured Team

Our team's depth of expertise ensures continuity, precision, and innovative problem-solving across all projects.

c8studio is a Design Collective whose focus is on commercial interior design in retail, food & beverage, wellness clinics and assorted tenant improvements.

Let's collabor8 Together

Ready to bring your vision to life with accuracy and creativity? Whether you're planning your next office, facility, or community space, we're here to guide with expertise and deliver with integrity. Let’s start the conversation and build something exceptional, together.

Vancouver
Calgary
Sunshine Coast
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ARCHITECTURE + DESIGN

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