Who we are
Since 1999, D’Arcy Jones Architects has refined an inventive, ever-evolving design process. Over the years, we’ve been recognized for well-crafted projects that are both rational and conceptual, unafraid to explore the more artful sides of architecture. We are drawn to projects that challenge us to explore something new. We believe great design comes from interesting ideas, not from the budget.
What we do
We work across a wide range of project scales and costs, from modest to large, bringing the same curiosity and commitment to each. Our portfolio includes homes and housing, commercial and arts spaces, and cultural projects, in both urban and rural areas.
We design architecture rooted in place and shaped by time, drawing inspiration from the practical wisdom of historic buildings and the best possibilities of contemporary life. We want our work to feel familiar without imitation and thoughtful without excess. We believe innovation and human comfort go hand in hand.
Recognition
Our ideas and projects have been published and received awards in Canada and around the world. Some of our past honours include the Ronald J. Thom Award for Early Design Achievement from the Canada Council for the Arts, the AIBC Emerging Firm Award, and the RAIC Emerging Architectural Practice Award. More recent honours include an AFBC Design Excellence Award, AIBC Lieutenant Governor Medals, and Canadian Architect Awards. In 2024, our Pearl Block infill housing received the Mies Crown Hall Americas Prize for Outstanding Project.
Our office won the 2024 Prix de Rome in Architecture from the Canada Council for the Arts and was a winner of a 2026 Emerging Voices Award by the Architectural League of New York.
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D’Arcy Jones
Principal
AIA, Architect AIBC, AAA, MRAIC
DDes, MArch, BEDS, BED, NCARB
Jonny Leger
Project Lead
Intern Architect AIBC
MArch, BEDS
Nuala O’Donnell
Project Lead
Architect AIBC
MArch, BEDS, BA
Shane Hauser
Project Lead
Architect AIBC
MArch, BEDS, BAJesse Ratcliffe
Project Lead
Architect AIBC, AAA
MArch, BEDS
Alex Croll
Project Lead
UK Registered Architect ARB
MSc, BA (Hons)
Breana Chabot
Intern Architect AIBC
MArch, BAS
Robert Ferguson
Intern Architect AIBC
MArch, MLA, BEDS
Ian Cundiff
Designer
BFA
Caleb van der Leek
Designer
MARCLA, BDES
Caralyn Jeffs
Business Development
MArch, BEDSEmployment
We do not have any open positions, but we are always interested in hearing from talented students, interns, or architects. If you send us your portfolio, we will keep it on file for future consideration. Please send your cover letter and digital portfolio to mail@darcyjones.com -
Emerging Voices Award / Architectural League of New York
2026Top 50 Architects and Designers / AN Interior - The Architect’s Newspaper
2025Professional Prix de Rome in Architecture Award
2024RADA Multifamily Housing Award
Pearl Block
2024RADA Architectural Interiors Award
107 Loft
2024Mies Crown Hall Americas Prize Outstanding Project
Pearl Block
2024Canadian Architect Award of Merit
Hornby Island Arts Centre
2022Architecture Foundation of British Columbia Design Excellence Award Multi-Residential & Mixed Use
Pearl Block
2021Architectural Institute of British Columbia: Lieutenant Governor Award of Excellence Medal
Okada Marshall House
2018Woodworks BC / Canada Wood Council: Residential Wood Award
Okada Marshall House
2018
Architectural Institute of British Columbia Lieutenant Governor Award of Excellence Medal
Friesen Wong House
2017
Architectural Institute of British Columbia Emerging Firm Award
2017
2017 Emerging Architectural Practice Award
Royal Architectural Institute of Canada
City of Vancouver Urban Design Award
430 House
2016Canadian Architect Award of Merit
Ha-Ha House
2015VIVA Vancouver Robson Redux Honourable Mention
Greenest Block
2015
Architizer Award / Best Art Gallery (shortlist)
Monte Clark Gallery
2015
Best of Canada Award / Best Commercial Interior
Monte Clark Gallery
2014
Ronald J. Thom Award for Early Design Achievement
Canada Council for the Arts
2014
Arthur Erickson Memorial Award Inaugural Winner
Western Living Magazine / Arthur Erickson Foundation
2010
Canadian Architect Award of Merit
The Cowboy
2009
Western Living Magazine Residential Design Award
Island House
2005
Metropolitan Home Magazine Winner
Jones House
2001 -
Magazines
”Pearl Block” Residential Complex: Cutting Edge Modernity
The Plan No. 135
Dec 2021, p 82-90A Unique Victoria Home by Architect D’Arcy Jones Takes Full Advantage of the Sunlight
Montecristo
Oct 2021The New House Rules
Azure
Jan-Feb 2020Double Identity
Gray No. 44
Feb 2019, p 72-77Architecture Residential Finalists
Gray No. 43
Dec 2018, p 86-87Emerging Architectural Practice Award - D'Arcy Jones Architecture
Canadian Architect
May 2017Outward Bound
Dwell
May-Jun 2017Yan Residence / House of the Month
Architectural Record
Apr 2017Audio/Visual
Gray No. 30
Oct/Nov 2016, p 50-52Home Remedy
Western Living
Jun 2015Raising The Roof
Dwell
Jun 2015Stunning Midcentury Kitchen Renovation
Western Living
Mar 2015Stunning Midcentury Kitchen Renovation
Western Living
Mar 2015The Flats
Montecristo Magazine
Spring 2014, Vol. 07, No.01Gallery Nouveau
Gray Magazine
Aug-Sep 2014, p 88-91Institutional Winner: Best of Canada
Canadian Interiors
Sep-Oct 2014, p 33Industrial Revolution
Canadian Architect
Mar 2014, p 18-23Divine Dining Room
Western Living
Oct 2013, p 30The Big Fix
Western Living Condo
Spring / Summer 2013, p 38-46Keeping Up With The Joneses
Canadian Architect
Apr 2013, p 14-18Small is Beautiful
Western Living
Sep 2010, p 45Canadian Architect Award of Merit: The Cowboy
Canadian Architect
December 2009, p 32-33Fab 40: Canada, Wallpaper*
No.128
November 2009, p 80Nip and Tuck
Canadian Architect
Apr 2008, p 32-36Déjà-view
Western Living
Dec 2007, p 53-59 (BC)Home Sweet Earth
Wish
Apr 2007, p 104-106A Tono Con La Naturaleza
Casaviva
Ano 17 Num 97 (2007), p 98-106En Equilibre
Decors, No. 1034
Dec 2006 – Jan 2007, p 44-52Precarious Stability
A+ Architecture of a New World
11 – 2006, p 74-77Sukurti Kanados Krastovaizdziui
Naujas Namas
2006 m. NR. 3 (42), p 52-69Ma Cabane au Canada
Design @ Home
N. 6 / Nov-Dec 2006, p 138-143Island House
Wood Design & Building
Fall 2006, No. 26, p 23-2The Natural: Residential Design Awards - Best Medium Sized House
Western Living
Oct 2005, p 48-52Confident Cubes over Kamloops
Hauser
2005, p 44-48Books
D’Arcy Jones Architect 2009 - 2020
Dalhousie Architectural Press, Halifax
2022Come Together: The Architecture of Multigenerational Living
Plockova, Joann, Gestalten, Berlin: Gestalten
2021Canadian Architecture: Evolving a Cultural Identity
Figure.1 Publishing, Vancouver/ Berkeley CA
2021, p 64-69Canadian Modern Architecture: 1967 to the Present
Princeton Architectural Press, Canadian Architect, New York NY/, Toronto
2019The West Coast Modern House: Vancouver Residential Architecture
Figure.1 Publishing, Vancouver/ Berkeley CA
2014, p 168-169Wallpaper* City Guide Vancouver
Phaidon Press Limited, London
2014Twenty + Change 02
Riverside Architectural Press, Hong Kong
2009, p 40-45Die Neue Villa: Hauser Ohne Limit
Callwey Verlag Munchen, Germany
2008, p 36-391000x Architecture of the Americas
Verlagshaus - Braun, Germany
200850+ Vacation Homes
Images Publishing, Australia
2006, p 122-127Home: New Directions in World Architecture and Design
How Books, Australia
2006, p 232-235Contemporary Houses
Könemann, Germany
2006, p 676-685Architecture Inspirations
Daab Publications, New York
2006, p 188-195New Sustainable Homes: Designs For Healthy Living
Collins Design – Harper Collins Publishers, USA
2006, p 120-129New Fireplace Design
Daab Publications, New York
p 42-45Newspapers
Homes That Fit Into Tight Spots
Globe and Mail, Alex Bozikovic
Apr 22, 2022For Architects, Black Is The New Black
Globe and Mail, Alex Bozikovic
Sep 30, 2014Reno Proves There’s Hope For This Tired Design
Huffington Post BC, Sara Harowitz
Dec 1, 2014Designer Crafts A Cliff-side Home With A Brawny Heart
Globe and Mail, Hadani Ditmars
Jan 12, 2014The Value in Charring Wood Surfaces Goes Beyond Visual Effect
Globe and Mail, Alex Bozikovic
Jan 7, 2014This Modern Toronto Bungalow Holds Hidden Surprises
Globe and Mail, Alex Bozikovic
Jun 7, 2013In Vancouver, A Condo Reno That Revives
Globe and Mail, Hadani Ditmars
Jun 28, 2013From Courtyards To Pre-fab, What’s New In Home Design
Globe and Mail, Wency Leung
Jan 2, 2013Finding Sanctuary In Superb Design
Globe and Mail, Lisa Rochon
Jun 1, 2012House Beautiful: Little Footprint, Big Views
Times Colonist, Litwin Grania
Jul 12, 2012Good Things, Small Packages
Globe and Mail, Adele Weder
Jul 2, 2009Architects Sweeten Up House Designs
Vancouver Courier
Dec 4, 2009Radio / TV / Film
Re:CONNECT Viaduct (Mount Vancouver)
CBC: The Afternoon Show
Dec 1, 2011Gingerbread Competition
CBC: As It Happens
Dec 10, 2009The Red Rooster (VIFF 2009)
Director: Terry Miles, Vancouver, 2009 (McLellan – Saddy House)
2009Jen and Heron’s Backyard Cabana
HGTV: Take It Outside
Feb 2007