DESIGN

BC Multiplex Designers

Three related roles in one bucket. House designers (Certified Professional, BCSLA, or AIBD-credentialed) produce drawing sets on smaller Part 9 multiplexes where a full AIBC stamp is not required. Interior designers spec the finish schedule, kitchen, and bath. Landscape architects (BCSLA-registered) handle grading, soft / hard landscape, on-site stormwater, and tree-retention plans.

Why it matters

House designers are lower-fee for Part 9 work. Interior designers decide resale prices. Landscape plans kill more permits than any single design issue.

When to engage

House designers: after zoning, before BP. Interior: after BP, before finishing trades. Landscape: concurrent with the architect during DP.

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Designers listed

20yrs

Avg experience

16

Built projects

17

BC service areas

All designers

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Groundswell Landscape Architecture

Groundswell Landscape Architecture

Groundswell Landscape Architecture

Vancouver landscape architecture studio founded in 2019 by Jennifer Stamp, a registered landscape architect since 2001 and former chair of the City of Vancouver Urban Design Panel.

Vancouver · Metro Vancouver

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Hapa Collaborative

Hapa Collaborative

Hapa Collaborative

Vancouver landscape architecture and urban design studio founded in 2009 by Joseph Fry. Team of about 15. Designed the Foot of Lonsdale Plaza, a 2019 CSLA National Award of Excellence winner.

Vancouver · North Vancouver · Metro Vancouver

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House of Bohn

House of Bohn

House of Bohn

Karin Bohn's Vancouver interior design studio, founded 2009. Works in residential, multi-family, restaurant, and retail.

Vancouver · Metro Vancouver

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PFS Studio

PFS Studio

PFS Studio

Vancouver landscape architecture and urban design firm founded in 1993, with offices in Vancouver and Toronto and a long award record on parks and mixed-use public space.

Vancouver · Toronto · BC

Designer
PURE Design Inc.

PURE Design Inc.

PURE Design Inc.

Ami McKay started PURE Design in 2000. The studio designs and renovates interiors for homes, multi-family residences, hotels, and restaurants, and runs construction management in-house.

North Vancouver · West Vancouver · Whistler

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Sublime Interior Design

Sublime Interior Design

Sublime Interior Design

Vancouver interior design studio founded in 2003 by Geèle Soroka, working on luxury custom homes and multifamily developments. NCIDQ-certified, three-time Best of Houzz winner.

Vancouver · West Vancouver · North Vancouver

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EWAN Design + Construct
FeaturedEWAN Design + Construct Inc.

EWAN Design + Construct

BC design+build firm integrating urban planning, building design, and construction management under one roof. 12+ years. Multiplex + custom homes.

Vancouver, Burnaby+
Designer
Sarah Gallop Design Inc.
FeaturedSGDI Sarah Gallop Design Inc.

Sarah Gallop Design Inc.

Delta interior design firm founded in 2009. Named HAVAN Interior Designer of the Year in 2021, 2022, and 2024. 4.9 stars across 133 Houzz reviews.

Vancouver, Delta+
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Corey Klassen — Articulated Design Studio
Articulated Design Studio

Corey Klassen — Articulated Design Studio

Vancouver interior designer who founded the studio in 2011. Registered with IDIBC, NCIDQ #37776, and a Certified Master Kitchen and Bath Designer.

Vancouver, Metro Vancouver+
Designer
Groundswell Landscape Architecture
Groundswell Landscape Architecture

Groundswell Landscape Architecture

Vancouver landscape architecture studio founded in 2019 by Jennifer Stamp, a registered landscape architect since 2001 and former chair of the City of Vancouver Urban Design Panel.

Vancouver, Metro Vancouver
Designer
Hapa Collaborative
Hapa Collaborative

Hapa Collaborative

Vancouver landscape architecture and urban design studio founded in 2009 by Joseph Fry. Team of about 15. Designed the Foot of Lonsdale Plaza, a 2019 CSLA National Award of Excellence winner.

Vancouver, North Vancouver+
Designer
House of Bohn
House of Bohn

House of Bohn

Karin Bohn's Vancouver interior design studio, founded 2009. Works in residential, multi-family, restaurant, and retail.

Vancouver, Metro Vancouver
Designer
PFS Studio
PFS Studio

PFS Studio

Vancouver landscape architecture and urban design firm founded in 1993, with offices in Vancouver and Toronto and a long award record on parks and mixed-use public space.

Vancouver, Toronto+
Designer
PURE Design Inc.
PURE Design Inc.

PURE Design Inc.

Ami McKay started PURE Design in 2000. The studio designs and renovates interiors for homes, multi-family residences, hotels, and restaurants, and runs construction management in-house.

North Vancouver, West Vancouver+
Designer
Sublime Interior Design
Sublime Interior Design

Sublime Interior Design

Vancouver interior design studio founded in 2003 by Geèle Soroka, working on luxury custom homes and multifamily developments. NCIDQ-certified, three-time Best of Houzz winner.

Vancouver, West Vancouver+

Common questions

Hiring a designer for a BC multiplex.

How do I choose the right designer for a BC multiplex project?
Verify designer credentials with the appropriate BC professional body first. Then check at least one completed multiplex (3+ units) in your municipality. Ask for fee structure in writing before any contract. House designers are lower-fee for Part 9 work. Interior designers decide resale prices. Landscape plans kill more permits than any single design issue.
When in a multiplex project do I engage a designer?
House designers: after zoning, before BP. Interior: after BP, before finishing trades. Landscape: concurrent with the architect during DP.
What does a BC multiplex designer typically cost in 2026?
Fees vary by project scope, lot complexity, and credentials. Most experienced BC multiplex designers structure fees as either a percentage of project cost or a fixed deliverables-based fee. Always get at least two written quotes; VanPlex Plexperts lists 9 curated firms to shortlist from.
Do I need a designer for a 3- or 4-unit Bill 44 multiplex?
In most cases yes. Bill 44 enabled multiplex on most BC lots, but each project still requires the relevant designer for its part of the process. Skipping this step is the single most common source of permit delays.
How is VanPlex Plexperts curated?
Every firm on VanPlex Plexperts is hand-researched against the appropriate BC professional body (AIBC, HAVAN, REBGV, EGBC, BCFSA, Law Society of BC, etc.). Each profile carries a sources list and is reviewed quarterly. We do not accept paid placement.

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