Low Hammond Rowe Architects Inc
300-1590 Cedar Hill Cross Road V8P 2P5 Victoria, BC, Canada

Christopher Rowe enjoys collaborative, integrated teamwork, taking a hands-on role using both traditional drawings and 3D modelling to bring the entire client and consultant team into the design process. He has practiced in Victoria and Vancouver for 27 years as principal in his own Victoria firms idealink architecture inc and de Hoog D’Ambrosio Rowe Architects, and as design leader for seven years in Cannon Design’s Vancouver and Victoria offices, where he led project team...s for some notable sports and recreation, resort, healthcare, and technology projects. As one of Cannon Design’s corporate-wide sustainability leaders, he managed the integrated design teams for such projects as the Richmond Olympic Oval and Science World in Vancouver. Chris has led or contributed to a variety of neighbourhood-based urban design projects for many Greater Victoria and Island municipalities, as well as some significant large-site master planning projects for institutional and private clients. See more

Chow Low Hammond architects has a reputation for exceptional client service and technical excellence. Our work is dedicated to creating architecture that responds thoughtfully to its context and responsibly to the environment and owner requirements. We have dedicated ourselves to exploring and understanding the unique vision of each client, and developing innovative design solutions that respond to the critical demands of the project, such as quality, inspiration, function, d...urability, economy and sustainability. We approach every project with an open mind, believing that the most appropriate solutions are inspired by the intrinsic qualities of each project's conditions and context. Our clients’ long-term vision is a necessary starting point for all of our work, and we take time to gain a firm understanding of the economic, social and sustainability interests involved. While the work we do changes with every assignment, our design philosophy remains the same: to engage in a collaborative, participatory process that fosters understanding, investigation, and interpretation; to express our clients’ vision with clarity and strength. We pride ourselves on developing innovative solutions that match the ‘realities’ of each client. See more

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