Business Details
35 Years
experience
Trusted Architects in Edmonton | ACI Architecture
ACI Architecture is a Canadian architectural and interior design consulting firm with extensive and proven expertise built over the last 30 years. We collaborate on innovative and enduring solutions, delivering value to our communities through responsive design. Our commitment to each client is a creative approach, with technical excellence and cost-efficiency woven throughout our process. We serve as designers, facilitators, bridging consultants, P3 experts, and Design-Build partners across diverse sectors. Our team of seven principals and nearly fifty employees works closely as an integrated, cohesive unit, proud of the work we have accomplished together. We prioritize continuous improvement in design and delivery, future-proofing our portfolio while addressing emerging challenges.Our diverse perspectives strengthen our team, with every architect, designer, and technologist contributing ideas to our holistic solutions. We collaborate with stakeholders to ensure comprehensive project delivery, offering flexible service levels and leadership in the Integrated Project Delivery model. Our reputation for technical excellence and cost-effectiveness is matched by our dedication to listening and building relationships of trust with clients. We consider the community and future generations in every project, contributing to socially responsible design that sustains our future.
Services
Architectural Design
Interior Design
Master Planning
Feasibility Studies
BIM Modeling
Facility Evaluations
Sustainability Consulting
Climate Resilience Planning
Net-Zero Design
Integrated Project Delivery
Details
- Year established: 1991
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of experience in architectural design and integrated project delivery
- Our team includes LEED and WELL accredited professionals
- We specialize in community-focused, sustainable design solutions
- We offer technical expertise in BIM, 3D modeling, and virtual reality
- Our integrated project delivery approach reduces waste and maximizes efficiency
Services
Architectural Design
We create thoughtful, inspired architectural solutions through collaborative stakeholder engagement and design charrettes. Our process integrates technical excellence with community needs, delivering innovative, value-driven buildings that respond to environmental and cultural contexts while maintaining cost-effectiveness throughout the project lifecycle.
Interior Design
Our interior design services focus on creating functional, aesthetically pleasing environments that enhance human experience. We translate client identity and operational needs into dynamic interior spaces, balancing beauty with practicality through detailed attention to materials, lighting, and spatial relationships in educational, healthcare, and civic projects.
Feasibility Studies
We conduct comprehensive feasibility assessments evaluating sites, infrastructure, and operational requirements to inform project decisions. Our analysis considers resource constraints, regulatory requirements, and long-term viability, providing actionable recommendations that align client aspirations with realistic implementation strategies for public and private sector clients.
Integrated Project Delivery
Our IPD approach combines people, systems, and expertise into a cohesive process that enhances communication and efficiency. As experienced IPD practitioners, we serve as designers, facilitators, and collaborators, reducing waste while maximizing value through aligned objectives and shared risk/reward structures in complex architectural projects.
Sustainability Consulting
We provide climate-resilient design solutions incorporating LEED certification, net-zero carbon strategies, and life cycle analysis. Our services include climate risk assessments, material selection for reduced carbon footprint, and implementation of energy-efficient systems like geothermal and solar technologies to create environmentally responsible buildings.
People
Mumtaz Anwar
Principal, Architect
With extensive experience in architectural design and project leadership, Mumtaz contributes expertise in delivering complex projects through collaborative processes. As a principal at ACI Architecture, they play a key role in shaping the firm's design direction and client relationships.
Allan Colpitts
Principal, Architect
As one of ACI's founding principals, Allan brings decades of architectural experience to project delivery. His leadership focuses on technical excellence and maintaining the firm's commitment to innovative, community-focused design solutions across diverse building types.
Alexis Finlay
Principal, Architect
Alexis contributes specialized architectural expertise and leadership to ACI's project teams. With a focus on technical quality and design innovation, they help deliver complex projects while maintaining the firm's standards of excellence in architectural practice.
Darryl Rewniak
Principal, Architect
Darryl brings significant architectural experience to ACI's practice, contributing to the firm's technical capabilities and design leadership. As a principal, he plays a key role in mentoring staff and maintaining high standards of architectural delivery.
Jason McConaghie
Principal, Architect
Jason contributes architectural expertise and leadership to ACI's project teams. His work focuses on delivering high-quality design solutions while maintaining the firm's commitment to technical excellence and client satisfaction across various project types.
Questions
What architectural services does ACI Architecture offer?
ACI provides architectural design, interior design, master planning, feasibility studies, BIM modeling, facility evaluations, and integrated project delivery services.
Does ACI Architecture specialize in sustainable design?
Yes, we specialize in LEED-certified design, climate resilience planning, and net-zero carbon building solutions with eight LEED-accredited professionals on staff.
What geographic areas does ACI Architecture serve?
We primarily serve Alberta and Saskatchewan, with expertise in Edmonton, Cochrane, and other Western Canadian communities.
What industries does ACI Architecture work with?
We work across multiple sectors including education, healthcare, protective services, civic infrastructure, and sports/recreation facilities.
What makes ACI Architecture different from other firms?
Our 30-year track record combines technical excellence with community-focused design, integrated project delivery expertise, and a commitment to socially responsible architecture.
