ARNO MATIS - FOUNDING PRINCIPAL

Arno Matis has over 28 years of experience delivering award-winning architectural projects in greater Vancouver and internationally.

A former Senior Director of Bing Thom Architects, he played an active role in the design and management of 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.

EDUCATION

1993 – 1995 Master of Design Studies;
Harvard Graduate School of Design, Boston, MA
1986 – 1991 Bachelor of Architecture (hons);
University of Oregon School of Architecture, OR
1998- 2000 Master of Business Administration;
Queens University School of Business, Kingston, ON
1999 Certificate in Finance;
London School of Economics, London, UK

ADVISORY BOARDS

2009-2013  City of Vancouver Planning Commission
2012-2016  City of Vancouver Urban Design Panel
2016- 2017  University of British Columbia Design Panel
2017- 2018  UBC Design Panel Chair
2019- 2021  West Vancouver’s Design Review Committee

MEMBER

AIA American Institute of Architecture;
Royal Architectural Institute of Canada;
Architectural Institute of British Columbia;
Urban Land Institute British Columbia;