Having recently joined METAFOR, Greg brings a variety of experience in institutional, residential, commercial, and healthcare building types. He has led large and small multidisciplinary teams on new and existing projects throughout western Canada. An award winning architect, Greg carries his knowledge forward to each new project, embracing and overcoming challenges they offer in a calm, proactive way. No matter …
Wei Zhang
Wei comes to METAFOR with a variety of experience developing professional skills through different projects and numerous proposals. His experience enables Wei to thoroughly understand the client’s needs, design standards, regulation, etc. Moreover, creativity has always been Wei’s strength and passion. He has a background in art and design, which provides him with a strong skillset regarding aesthetics, architectural, and …
Valter Strum
Valter has over nine years of experience in architecture, specializing in supporting project teams through the design and production of working drawings for Tender and Construction. He is an expert in Revit Modeling and is responsible for developing and preparing presentation materials and renderings. With a strong technical background and understanding of building construction processes, Valter is involved in Building …
Susana Lui
With 23+ years of experience in architecture design and construction, Susana has developed a diverse skillset in the Hospitality, Commercial, Educational, Institutional, Industrial, and Residential design sectors. As an expert in both architectural and technical aspects, Susana takes pride in her passion for positive work ethic, complex problem-solving, mentoring, and leadership. She is committed to maintaining strong and reliable relationships …
Sean Smolik
Sean is a Junior Architectural Technologist at METAFOR, bringing a unique perspective to the team with his experience in building restoration. He has led teams on a range of projects, demonstrating his leadership skills honed through years of team sports. At SAIT, Sean was awarded 1st place by the Alberta Masonry Council for his detailing, design and use of brick …
Ryan Agrey
Ryan is a visionary architect who brings a compelling narrative to his designs, seeing architecture as a dynamic force that can inspire, connect, and sustain. Over the last decade, he has led a diverse range of projects in Alberta and BC, building strong relationships within the industry. With a background in designing large-scale cultural projects and bespoke homes, Ryan balances …
Peter Kovacik
With over thirty four years of international experience in commercial project design, Peter is a seasoned designer with a strong background in designing hospitals, post-secondary facilities, and multi-storey commercial buildings. Joining the METAFOR team in 2021, Peter has worked on various mixed-use and residential projects. Prior to joining METAFOR, Peter worked on several notable commercial projects in Calgary, such as …
Nashrah Noor
Nashrah has extensive experience in low-rise mixed-use residential to large-scale commercial projects throughout the USA and Canada. Her exposure to both architecture and engineering has given her a deep understanding of building design complexities and effective team collaboration. With early experience in forensic architecture, she has gained hands-on knowledge of building envelopes, materials, and construction methodologies. Nashrah is passionate about …
Mike Woodland
Mike is a results-oriented architect with a wide range of project experience ranging from municipal projects, to multifamily housing projects to urban design projects with unique commercial and retail spaces. Mike brings strong leadership and project management skills that are rooted in a philosophy of team building and client first approach. His ability to visualize complex spatial relationships and interpret …
Kyle Bradshaw
With over 14 years of diverse experience, Kyle brings a wealth of knowledge to every project he works on. He has successfully completed a wide range of projects, including contemporary designs for residential, retail, and commercial spaces, as well as seniors living and civic public buildings. Kyle employs a collaborative design process with his clients and stakeholders and advocates for …
