hello!
We’re a group of like-minded engineers, designers and thinkers who design structures big and small.
Thinkers,
Creators,
Collaborators,
Builders,
Adventurers,
Makers,
Movers,
Shakers,
Educators,
Influencers
hello!
We’re a group of like-minded engineers, designers and thinkers who design structures big and small.
Thinkers,
Creators,
Collaborators,
Builders,
Adventurers,
Makers,
Movers,
Shakers,
Educators,
Influencers
our services
We design structures big and small. Our team members have spearheaded many notable projects ranging from large education and recreation facilities to tall-wood towers, custom residential homes, multi-family and mixed use developments, and inspiring art installations.
- Full service Engineer of Record
- Specialty Engineering
- Design Assist
- Supplier Market Integrations
- Tendering and Procurement Optimizations
our design philosophy
Every project centers around innovative design, robust engineering and creating value for our clients.
We leverage our wealth of experience to provide engineering solutions that improve building performance, aesthetics, form, efficiency and cost.
our design philosophy
Every project centers around innovative design, robust engineering and creating value for our clients.
We leverage our wealth of experience to provide engineering solutions that improve building performance, aesthetics, form, efficiency and costs.
- material cost, quality expectations & waste reduction strategies
- construction timeline savings
- site condition requirements and challenges
- constructability and sequencing
- procurement and supply chain efficiencies
our firm
Born out of a collaboration between friends and industry colleagues, Aspect was founded to be the next generation of structural engineering: mixing innovative strategies with experience, technical expertise and modern project delivery methods.
At our core we believe:
- creativity, discipline and communication drive inspired and efficient design
- knowledge transfer and strong mentorship are essential to a well run team
- an egalitarian team structure allows for critical thinking, true professional development and advancement
our firm
Born out of a collaboration between friends and industry colleagues, Aspect was founded to be the next generation of structural engineering: mixing innovative corporate and design strategies with experience, technical expertise and modern project delivery methods.
At our core we believe:
- creativity, discipline and communication drive inspired and efficient design
- knowledge transfer and strong mentorship are essential to a well run team
- an egalitarian team structure allows for critical thinking, true professional development and advancement
our history
2016
ASPECT
forms out of ACC when
Bernhard Gafner, Gina Sheppard and Mehrdad Jahangiri
join Andrew in a cozy 400 sq. ft. office.
We cram in 8 people, 1 dog and 1 very needed espresso machine.
2017
Expansion
We move into a newly renovated Vancouver space
(we keep the dog and upgrade the espresso machine)
and open our Interlaken, Switzerland location.
our locations
With offices in Vancouver, BC, Toronto, ON, and Interlaken, Switzerland we share our international connections, experience and supply chain knowledge with clients across the globe.
We’re fueled by true passion for design excellence, with an eye for the bigger picture and a look outside the box. We love what we do.
Find out more about us as individuals here
Thinkers,
Creators,
Collaborators,
Producers,
Builders,
Adventurers,
Makers,
Movers,
Shakers,
Educators,
Designers,
Trailblazers,
Programmers,
Coordinators,
Explorers
Dreamers,
Orchestrators,
Influencers…
our team
We’re fueled by true passion for design excellence, with an eye for the bigger picture and a look outside the box. We love what we do.
Find out more about us as individuals here
Thinkers,
Creators,
Collaborators,
Builders,
Producers,
Adventurers,
Makers,
Movers,
Shakers,
Educators,
Influencers
our news
Side Walk Talk: Exploring the Future of Mass Timber Building
We invite you to explore Side Walk Talk a blog where technologists and urbanists discuss the future of cities
Tall Wood Buildings Hoped to Boost Lumber Sector
Check out the Global Okanagan News footage of our associate Ilana Danzig discussing the future of Mass-Timber buildings in BC at the Wood Design Luncheon…
The International Wood Construction Conference (IHF2019)
Join our principals Bernhard Gafner and Mehrdad Jahangiri at the 25th International Wood Construction Conference (IHF), December 4th–6th 2019 at Innsbruck,…