For over 30 years VIA has focused on creating sustainable communities, through architecture and urban planning. With an inclusive, collaborative approach, we develop solutions that are rich and meaningful.
With offices in Seattle, WA; San Francisco, CA; and Vancouver, BC, we provide leadership on projects both large and small, based on the idea that
design is everywhere, from the park bench to the city master plan.
Our clients, team members, and the public value our process and design methods. We ensure that our projects work at the most important scale—the human experience.
As placemakers, we strive to create connected, livable environments. We believe in the idea of building the right place–functional, beautiful, and fitting for its urban context.
ABOUT VIA
We have expertise in sustainable design, facilitated by an integrated approach that encourages innovation, and minimizes use of natural resources. VIA’s projects improve the lives of individuals and communities. Through our
passion for connected communities we create great places to plan, live, work, move, play, and create.
We devote personal attention to each job, and are dedicated to creating innovative solutions. This level of service is not only valued by clients, it has earned VIA’s work several awards.
WHY VIA
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Southeast False Creek, Vancouver BC
ODP Submission
May 2003
Rainier Beach Urban Design Framework + Food Innovation District, Seattle WA Downtown Tacoma Subarea Plan + EIS
South Lake Union Mobility Plan + EIS, Seattle WA
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In a period of time in which
Seattle neighborhood
planning is constrained by
revenue shortfalls, your
far-sighted generosity has
helped to make possible
the rational, humane, and
sustainable redevelopment
of these South Lake Union
and Uptown Urban Center
neighborhoods at the heart
of Seattle’s economic
activity.
Jerry Dindorf, SLU
Community Council
Talasa appeals to those who want to live
a resort lifestyle, whether they are locals,
retirees, or vacationers.
Darryl Caunt, President, The Mibroc Group
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Talasa Sun Rivers Development, Kamloops BC
The VIA team showed
they cared deeply
about our projects, our
residents, and their
needs. The result is a
beautiful new and much
admired building for our
community’s seniors.
Bob Heaslip, President, Kiwanis Seniors’
Housing Society
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Joseph Arnold Lofts, Seattle WA (S Cox Architect + VIA)
The Joseph Arnold Lofts will be Seattle’s first
residential high-rise to attain Green Globe
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certification.
Green Globes, an international green building
certification system, sets The Joe apart and
brings a new standard of green to Seattle.
The Schuster Group, Developer
427 9th Avenue, Seattle WA
525 Boren Avenue, Seattle WA
Walton Lofts, Seattle WA
HYAD House is not just
a building, and not just
a dream.
It is our independence,
freedom, and
our future.
Future HYAD resident
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Housing for Young Adults with Disabilities, North Vancouver BC
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17 Wewatta Design, Denver CO
Roundhouse Community Centre, Vancouver BC
The Roundhouse Community Centre is a highly innovative integration of
heritage and contemporary buildings that has created very satisfying
spaces with great flexibility. It is an exciting place for us to work in and
the people who come here love it. It is our aspirations made manifest.
Derek Simmons, Former RCC Manager
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Laurelhurst is a beautiful space and has allowed us to offer a variety of
classes and special events to our community.
It is functional, well designed, and is a wonderful mix of the old and new.
Dena Schuler, Laurelhurst Community Center Manager
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With stunning views of
the rugged west coast
shoreline and a hotel
design that fits within
the natural landscape,
this is a must for us
when we come back to
the area!
Guest, Waterloo Ontario
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Brentwood Bay Lodge and Spa takes native and Asian
influences, applies a modern veneer, and serves up a West
Coast product that’s at once sleek and romantic.
Reb Stevenson, Travel Writer
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VIA created a village in the middle of the desert on a hill where there
wasn’t a hill, overlooking the surrounding mountains. The community
and the City of Palm Desert have gone from not wanting the project to
proceed, to using it as an example of what they want built in the city.
Jim Gibbons
President, Club Intrawest
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Whitecaps Stadium, Vancouver BC
Aqua Riva Restaurant, Vancouver BC Landmark Cinemas in Plaza 88, New Westminster BC
Golden Ears Bridge, Maple Ridge BC
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I have been significantly impressed with all aspects of the project from the first day I
became acquainted with it. The dedication of the staff and the quality of your work has
been evident in the work being done to have the bridge and its extensive road network
built. After driving over it last night, I was impressed to an even greater degree.
Tom Prendergast
former CEO, TransLink
Burien Transit Center, Burien WA
Ballard to Downtown High-Capacity Transit Study
Seattle WA
Kaka’ako Transit-Oriented Development Overlay Plan, Honolulu HI
Lonsdale Quay
SEABUSSeabus
Renfrew
Rupert
Commercial/
Broadway
Millennium Line
King George
Commercial/
Broadway
Burrard
Granville
Waterfront
Expo Line
Main Street
Science World
Columbia
Metrotown
Burquitlam
Port Moody
Ioco
Coquitlam
Douglas College
Lougheed
Town
Centre
Evergreen Line
Station designed by VIA
Other Station
Waterfront
Vancouver City Centre
Yaletown - Roundhouse
Marine Drive
Bridgeport
YVR Airport
Richmond/
Brighouse
Canada Line
VANCOUVER
TRANSIT
DESIGN
Commercial Station — Millennium Line, Vancouver BC
VANCOUVER
TRANSIT
Lonsdale Quay
SEABUSSeabus
Renfrew
Rupert
Commercial/
Broadway
Millennium Line
King George
Commercial/
Broadway
Burrard
Granville
Waterfront
Expo Line
Main Street
Science World
Columbia
Metrotown
Burquitlam
Port Moody
Ioco
Coquitlam
Douglas College
Lougheed
Town
Centre
Evergreen Line
Station designed by VIA
Other Station
Waterfront
Vancouver City Centre
Yaletown - Roundhouse
Marine Drive
Bridgeport
YVR Airport
Richmond/
Brighouse
Canada Line
VANCOUVER
TRANSIT
DESIGN
millennium line
As chief architects for the new Millennium Line, VIA has been
successful in creating and carrying out an innovative design
approach that involves the communities, focuses on the
comfort of the patron, and promotes excellence in architecture.
Lecia Stewart, President and Project Manager, Rapid Transit Project Office 2000
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canada line
Yaletown - Roundhouse Station Vancouver City Centre Station
Marine Drive Station
Waterfront Station
evergreen line
Lougheed Station
Burquitlam Station
Granville Station
expo line
Burrard Station Broadway Station
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VIA has been part of great
community outreach meetings,
and I’m so appreciative of all
they are doing to help move
this project forward.
Harry Hoffman, Friends of the Atlantic City Nursery
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Holocaust Center for Humanity, Seattle WAHolocaust Center for Humanity, Seattle WA“
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Don Bennett, St. John’s Shaughnessy Church St. John’s Shaughnessy Church, Vancouver BC
Every once in a while you have the
good fortune to work with architects
like VIA who become part of the
family and, after listening to each
member’s hopes, provide a most
useful and pleasing solution.
Spectrum School Farm, Seattle WA Finn River Farm Chum Hut, Seattle WA
Our passion for
inventive design and
collaboration creates
architecture that
serves, inspires,
and endures.
