Business Details
Ferrari Westwood Babits Arch was founded in 1928, making it the oldest continuing architectural practice in Western Canada. Our head office is located in Lethbridge, with additional studios in Calgary and Medicine Hat to serve clients across central and southern Alberta. Our leadership team includes partners Christopher Babits, David Cocks, and Theresa Yauck, who provide direct principal oversight for every project we undertake. Our associates, including Peter Drew, Louise Drysdale, Susan Anderson, and Jesse Potrie, bring decades of combined expertise to support our talented staff of more than 20 professionals. We offer full consulting services spanning architectural design, interior design, contract document preparation, contract administration, Building Information Modelling (BIM), and Virtual Reality (VR) technology. Our project portfolio ranges from small-scale renovations to large, complex institutional builds for healthcare, seniors care, K-12 and post-secondary education, civic, and arts and culture clients.
As active members of the Canada Green Building Council, we have completed a wide range of LEED-certified projects and employ multiple LEED accredited professionals. We prioritize an integrated design approach that brings together cross-disciplinary expertise to deliver optimal outcomes for every project. Our core values of ethics, responsibility, and compassion guide every decision we make, and we deliver innovation and expertise through collaboration and inspiration. We are committed to delivering expert, responsible outcomes that demonstrate our skill and integrity, built on trusted relationships with our clients and project collaborators. We honour the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy, Tsuu Tina, Stoney Nakoda, and Mtis Nation of Alberta, Region 3, as part of our commitment to reconciliation and respectful land stewardship in the communities we serve.
As active members of the Canada Green Building Council, we have completed a wide range of LEED-certified projects and employ multiple LEED accredited professionals. We prioritize an integrated design approach that brings together cross-disciplinary expertise to deliver optimal outcomes for every project. Our core values of ethics, responsibility, and compassion guide every decision we make, and we deliver innovation and expertise through collaboration and inspiration. We are committed to delivering expert, responsible outcomes that demonstrate our skill and integrity, built on trusted relationships with our clients and project collaborators. We honour the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy, Tsuu Tina, Stoney Nakoda, and Mtis Nation of Alberta, Region 3, as part of our commitment to reconciliation and respectful land stewardship in the communities we serve.
Highlights and features
- We are Western Canada's oldest architectural practice, founded 1928.
- Our LEED accredited professionals have extensive sustainable design experience.
- We provide direct principal oversight for every project we handle.
- Our integrated design approach combines cross-disciplinary expertise for optimal results.
- We deliver full-service design for healthcare, education and civic projects.
Services
Architectural Design
We provide custom architectural design services for clients across central and southern Alberta. Our work spans small renovations to large institutional projects for healthcare, education, seniors care and civic sectors. Every design is developed with an integrated, client-focused approach to deliver functional, inspiring spaces that meet project goals.
Interior Design
We offer comprehensive interior design services to complement our architectural offerings for all project types. Our team develops cohesive, functional interior spaces that align with client needs, project budgets and sustainability goals. We consider every detail from material selection to spatial flow to create comfortable, purpose-driven environments for end users.
Contract Administration
We offer full contract administration services to ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget and to specified quality standards. Our team manages all phases of construction documentation review, contractor coordination and progress reporting for clients. We act as a trusted client representative to mitigate risk and resolve issues efficiently throughout the build process.
LEED Certification Consulting
We provide specialized LEED certification consulting to support clients in achieving sustainable building standards. Our team of LEED accredited professionals has completed a wide portfolio of certified projects across Alberta. We integrate sustainable design strategies from project inception to maximize environmental performance and long-term building value.
BIM and VR Services
We offer advanced Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Virtual Reality (VR) technology services to enhance design accuracy and client collaboration. Our BIM workflows reduce errors, streamline documentation and improve coordination across all project teams. VR visualization allows clients to experience designs before construction, ensuring final outcomes align with their vision and requirements.
