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Cascadia Architects Inc.

Architecture is a small piece of the human equation, but for those of us who practice it, we believe

Cascadia Architects was formed by Principal Architects Gregory Damant and Peter Johannknecht. The firm’s identity and character are rooted in their combined 40 years of practice with respected and award-winning firms in Victoria, Vancouver and Germany.

10/29/2026

We’re also excited to see Anscomb House, designed by Cascadia Architects, recognized as a finalist at this year’s IDEA Awards. This recognition belongs to construction, who are up for the award for their work bringing this beautiful home to life. Congratulations to their team!

10/28/2026

We’re thrilled to be part of this year’s IDEA Awards shortlist!

Our Queenswood Daycare project has been named a finalist, highlighting the thoughtful transformation of a former modernist chapel into a vibrant, welcoming environment for early learning.

We’re proud to see this project recognized and grateful to all the collaborators who help turn thoughtful design into meaningful spaces for our community.

We look forward to celebrating alongside all the finalists at the awards ceremony on November 4th!

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10/15/2026

Light, texture, and a thoughtful response to its surroundings.

At the Bowker Collection, warm materials and generous glazing soften the building’s contemporary form, while carefully considered details create a sense of rhythm and scale along the street.

Architecture that feels grounded in its neighbourhood.

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10/13/2026

Looking back at a project completed in 2020, we love seeing how the Bowker Collection has grown into its surroundings over time.

The project brings together 43 homes and five commercial spaces around a landscaped central courtyard, creating a strong connection between architecture, community and the public realm.

Expansive glazing, generous outdoor spaces and a distinctive cantilevered soffit bring light, warmth and character to this neighbourhood gathering place.

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10/08/2026

With upgraded insulation, high-performance glazing and improved mechanical systems, Queenswood Daycare demonstrates how adaptive reuse can preserve the past while creating spaces that serve the community today.

Outside, two forest-integrated play areas extend the daycare into its natural surroundings. Inside, a long-vacant space is once again full of life.

37 new childcare spaces. One revitalized building. A whole new chapter.

10/06/2026

Originally designed by celebrated Victoria architect John di Castri, the former Queenswood Retreat Centre chapel has been thoughtfully transformed into a vibrant daycare for UVic’s youngest learners.

Rather than starting from scratch, we worked with the existing building—preserving its vaulted roof, exposed concrete block walls, clerestory skylights, wood windows and vintage light fixtures, while introducing a carefully considered 70 m² addition.

The result is a place where the character of the original chapel meets the energy of a new generation.

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10/01/2026

The renovation balanced the character of an existing historic building with a fresh, contemporary storefront designed to better connect with the street and the surrounding neighbourhood.

Finished with new hemlock siding, lighting, a playful mural and a bas-relief wood screen, the renewed corner has become a lively part of Cook Street Village once again.

New life for an old favourite — and a corner that feels more welcoming than ever.

09/29/2026

Some buildings have a little more history than others.

The Cook Street began with the renovation of the historic Oxford Foods building — an eclectic collection of four structures that had evolved over more than a century.

Our approach was to embrace that history while giving the building a fresh connection to the neighbourhood. New operable windows at the corner open the produce floor to the street, bringing daylight, views and a little more of the market experience outdoors.

A little old, a little new, and plenty of character.

09/25/2026

Inspired by the character of Sea Cider’s original farmhouse, the new event pavilion was designed to feel like it has always belonged among the orchard.

The familiar pitched roof, simple gabled form, and generous openings echo the architecture of the existing building, while a more contemporary material palette and detailing give the new pavilion its own identity.

Rather than replicate what came before, the design takes cues from the original and reinterprets them for a new purpose — creating a natural connection between the old and the new.

09/23/2026

For 's event pavilion on the Saanich Peninsula, the goal was to create a year-round gathering space that felt at home among the orchards and forest.

A soft, minimal interior lets the landscape take centre stage, while exposed wood framing nods to the working character of the existing cidery. Skylights bring in changing daylight from above, and a large folding window opens the room toward the orchard, Haro Strait, and Mt. Baker beyond.

Warm, simple, and quietly connected to place—a countryside classic with a subtle sense of newness.

Address

101-804 Broughton Street
Victoria, BC
V8W1E4

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 6pm
Tuesday	9am - 6pm
Wednesday	9am - 6pm
Thursday	9am - 6pm
Friday	9am - 6pm

Telephone

+12505903223

Website

http://cascadiaarchitects.ca/

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