Chris vander Hoek

Chris is driven to leverage new methods and technologies to improve the process of design, project delivery, and final output. With experience in a generous breadth of typologies, he is involved with and leads projects from early design through to the end of construction.

Chris is specifically interested in how new design and construction processes can link with traditional forms of building. This means exploring how certain advantages gained from technologies and programs can streamline the construction process and create better buildings and outcomes. These advantages result in buildings with less cost, both in design and resource conservation. He is also interested in generating more value for clients with these processes, by utilizing new platforms for communication and visualization during the design process. Furthermore, he is a strong collaborator and works well with teams, contributing with skills in modeling and building information workflows.

Education

2011
Master of Architecture, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB

2004
Bachelor of Commerce, The King’s University College, Edmonton, AB

2018
CanBIM Professional Certification Level 2, Canadian BIM Council

Memberships + Affiliations

2017 - Present
Registered Architect, Alberta Association of Architects

2019 - Present
Member, Royal Architectural Institute of Canada

2018 - Present
Member, Canadian BIM Council (CanBIM)

2018 -2019
Member, Contracts Committee, Consulting Architects of Alberta

2013 - 2018
Board Member, MADE

Awards + Exhibits

2017
Honourable Mention, Edmonton Urban Design Awards, for Secret Alley Gallery*, Edmonton, AB

2014
First Place, Barricade Design Competition, MADE, Edmonton, AB*

2014
People’s Choice, IllumiNITE Competition, Alley of Light, for UrDu*, Edmonton, AB

2012
First Place, IllumiNITE Competition, Alley of Light, for Dancing with Myself*, Edmonton, AB

2014
”Fibre” Light Installation + Urban Intervention, Winpear Theatre: Sound, Light + Motion, Edmonton, AB*

2013
”UrDu” Light Installation, IllumiNation Festival, Ottawa, ON*

*completed prior to joining Next