DeJong Architecture turned 10 Years old on January 1:)
Anniversaries, while being scary because you can see the passage of time, sometimes are also encouraging because you can also mark improvement. As of 2023, we have been in business for 10years. While I was an associate architect with Savill Group Architecture prior and learned much with Savill, I recall the deep urge strike out on my own. The impulse was like a nagging sports injury that had its grip on me.
10 Years ago, all that we had achieved was under someone else’s review. And while we imparted skill and expertise it is always hard to define your territory, for 2 reasons: 1. Architecture always has and always will be a team venture where even the smallest player can influence the outcome and 2. It is always easy to succeed while working beneath someone as judgment (the elusive skill), is underestimated and takes a lifetime to develop.
So while we have done a really nice job of cultivating an awesome list of return clients, we are grateful for the often continued patronage. It has been welcome and flattering:
Broken Head First Nation, outside Winnipeg Manitoba
CNRL (Canadian Natural Resources Ltd)
Konto Furniture, South Edmonton Commons, Sherwood Park
Municipal District of Crowsnest Pass
Meridian Mall, Stony Plain Alberta
Piikani First Nation, Brocket Alberta
Riversdale Reasources / Benga Mining
Sofaland, South Edmonton Commons, 32 Avenue Calgary, Trinity Hills Calgary, Sherwood Park
Tabacco Plains Indian Band, between Fernie and Cranbrook BC
We also take pleasure in having supported our community with our time and money to the following organizations:
Lethbridge Transparency Council, Co-Founder and present Chair
Lethbridge YMCA, Board of Directors, Strong Kids Campaign
University of Lethbridge, Alumni Association
Lethbridge Minor Hockey Association, Team Manager, multiple seasons
Lethbridge Little League, Coach, multiple seasons
Tim Hortons Foundation, Tim Horton’s Children’s Camp in Kananaskis
The University of Calgary, School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape. Student Body President
As architects, were are responsible to our clients and the community overall. We are held accountable to the attached bylaws issued by the ‘Alberta Association of Architects’ and the ‘Architectural Institute of British Columbia’.