Listed for two consecutive years as a top 40 leading global design firm for the 21st century; Cited as: "Outstanding, forward-thinking people and organizations who have the demonstrable potential to be the next big thing in the architectural world."
- World Architecture News
With over 28 years of experience in mid-to-large scale rezoning & development, Arno Matis Architecture (AMA) specializes in densifying coastal cities with modern spaces that connect to nature.
We strive for responsive, sustainable design solutions beyond the utopian that serve the present yet point to an unimaginably exciting future.
RADICAL INNOVATION HOTEL AWARD 2021
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2019 WL DESIGNERS OF THE YEAR
Arthur Erickson Emerging Architect Award Finalist >
INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY AWARD 2018
Best Architecture Multi-Res for the Americas >
DEZEEN AWARDS 2018
Housing Longlist >
AMERICAN ARCHITECTURE PRIZE 2017
Honourable Mention (Aperture) >
RADICAL INNOVATION HOTEL AWARD 2017
2nd Runner-Up, Vertical Micro-Climate Resort >
2017 WL DESIGNERS OF THE YEAR
Arthur Erickson Emerging Architect Award Finalist >
2016 WL DESIGNERS OF THE YEAR
Arthur Erickson Emerging Architect Award Finalist >
AIBC SPECIAL JURY AWARD (2211 CAMBIE) 2016
Winner for Contextual Innovation >
BEST MID/HIGHRISE VANCOUVER GEORGIE 2016 -
WINNER (2211 CAMBIE)
21 FIRMS FOR THE 21ST CENTURY 2015 (AMA)
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21 FIRMS FOR THE 21ST CENTURY 2014 (AMA)
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Arno Matis has over 29 years of experience delivering award-winning architectural projects in greater Vancouver and internationally.
A former Senior Director of Bing Thom Architects, he actively designed and managed numerous award-winning landmark projects, including Arena Stage in Washington and the Sunset Community Centre in Vancouver.
Under BTA, Mr.Matis led Hotel Georgia through the first rezoning under Vancouver’s Tall Building Policy.
A mid-scale firm, Arno Matis is personally involved in the design and project management of each AMA project.
1993 – 1995 Master of Design Studies;
Harvard Graduate School of Design
1986 – 1991 Bachelor of Architecture (hons);
University of Oregon School of Architecture
1998- 2000 Master of Business Administration;
Queens University School of Business
1999 Certificate in Finance;
London School of Economics
2023-present Vancouver Planning Commission
2019- 2021 West Vancouver’s Design Review Committee
2017- 2018 UBC Design Panel Chair
2016- 2017 University of British Columbia Design Panel
2012-2016 City of Vancouver Urban Design Panel
2009-2013 Vancouver Planning Commission
AIA American Institute of Architecture;
Royal Architectural Institute of Canada;
Architectural Institute of British Columbia;
Urban Land Institute British Columbia;
