Who We Are.

Principals

Tim Ankenman
Architect | AIBC | MRAIC | M.Arch. | AIA
Founding Principal

Tim Ankenman is the founder and principal of Ankenman Marchand Architects. He received his Masters of Architecture from the Southern California Institute of Architecture where he studied under notable architects such as Thom Mayne, Frank Gehry, Eric Owen Moss and Ray Kappe. In his year abroad he lived in Lugano Switzerland where he studied under Luigi Snozzi, Mario Botta and Martin Wagner. He also worked for various architectural firms in Montreal, Vancouver, Switzerland and Los Angeles prior to starting his own practice here in Vancouver.

Tim is well known for his award-winning innovative architecture, rezoning work, heritage restoration and urban design work throughout B.C., Washington State, and more recently Ontario and Mexico. Throughout his 40+ years in the architectural, development and construction industries, he has overseen the design of a large variety of project typologies including mixed-use, artist studios, adaptive repurposed buildings (including a large, well-recognized heritage portfolio), restaurants, pubs, hotels, breweries, Cohousing, high-rises, urban & resort planning, plus a wide variety of housing genres.

Mr. Ankenman chaired the Whistler Design Panel for 5 years, and has served on the White Rock and Surrey Design Panels for close to 10 years. He has lectured at Simon Fraser University, the Urban Development Institute, and the Greater Vancouver Homebuilder’s Association. Tim has been a board member for Heritage BC Board of Directors for the last five years and has a long list of honours and awards for his achievements.

François Marchand began his architectural career in Quebec after completing his Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Montreal, receiving his professional designation. He worked for several well-esteemed firms as a member of the Ordre des Architectes du Quebec, on a variety of projects including a water treatment facility, cultural centre, retail stores, a public library and alpine condominium developments in the Laurantians before moving to Vancouver in 1994, joining Ankenman Marchand Architects.

As the managing Principal, François ensures the smooth running of the firm. His primary focus and responsibility is to provide guidance and advice to the Associate Architects and technical staff on all aspects of our projects. He oversees the production of working and construction drawings and documentation and field reviews, with an exemplary attention to detail. François has developed and maintains close working relationships with the various City and Municipal officials throughout the lower mainland.