Shift Architecture

active listeners
great thinkers
candid collaborators

SHIFT Architecture is a high-performance practice led by Cameron Halkier, with over 20 years of experience across Vancouver and the Lower Mainland.

We’re known for our collaborative, technically informed design process that delivers smart, beautiful, and practical solutions—across residential, commercial, healthcare, and mixed-use projects. As a small, agile team, we translate client goals into meaningful architecture that strengthens community and enriches daily life.

At SHIFT, it’s not enough for us to be proud of our work—we want that pride to be shared. By our clients, whose visions we bring to life. By the people who live and work in our spaces. And by the communities our buildings help shape.

innovative
grounded
collaborative

Every project starts with listening. We work closely with our clients to understand their values, needs, and aspirations—and translate them into thoughtful, context-driven architecture.

We believe good design is a collective effort. Our studio is collaborative and inclusive, strengthened by a diversity of backgrounds and experiences. Many of us have lived, studied, and worked internationally, offering global insight to local opportunities.

We are curious and intentional. Whether designing for urban infill or large-scale developments, we prioritize clarity, simplicity, and integrity in every solution.

design with purpose
build with care

Architecture carries a significant environmental footprint—and we believe it's our duty to reduce that impact from the very beginning. At SHIFT, sustainability is integrated into every stage of our process:

Thoughtful building orientation  High-performance, energy-efficient envelopes  Local materials and manufacturers  Passive design strategies whenever possible.

We know that the most effective solutions are often the simplest. While we’re equipped to tackle complex sustainable design challenges, we always look for elegant, low-impact strategies that make a lasting difference.