Architecture

Archicana believes that sustainable architecture contributes to the quality of the environment, communities, organizations and the well-being of individuals.

Our team, including LEED-certified architects, expertise covers a vast array of projects and a range of scales, linking multiple disciplines to provide design solutions to private, commercial, community and government groups.

Our design management approach analyses and synthesizes constraints and opportunities to realize new possibilities. Our work integrates multiple stakeholders and complex interrelationships.  You can expect an integrated built outcome that is technically competent, elegantly resolved, meets current standards and exceeds your expectations.

Our focus is on creative thinking. Through research, modeling, and the testing of broad alternatives, innovative solutions are realized.

Our team provides:
• Architectural design
• Design management
• Integrated design
• Building Information Modelling (BIM)
• Master planning and strategic facility planning
• Sustainability
• Advanced building physics and modelling
• Interior design
• Computer visualisation, simulation and animation
• Condition audits
• Adaptation, re-lifing and retrofitting
• Greening existing buildings
• Project management

Master Planning

Archicana team has extensive experience in carrying out essential early project stages including Pre-development Studies, Zoning & Feasibility Studies, Master Planning and Urban Design.

Our team provides:

• Pre-development Studies
• Zoning & Feasibility Studies
• Master Planning
• Urban Design

Building Design

Accuracy and design integrity have always been a priority for Archicana and our team has a proud track record of involvement in landmark, design-led projects.. We promote the seamless integration of all design elements, including structural materials, mechanical and electrical systems, interior finishes, environmental and landscape features.

We believe design essentials should interweave into the architectural building fabric to provide our clients with beautifully balanced architecture and sustainable, cost-effective buildings.

Our team provides:

• Architecture
• Interior Design

Interior Design

Our team will work with you to create spaces that inspire, nurture and challenge. We will team with you across the full life cycle of your project from concept to completion and beyond.

As designers, we have an obligation to respond to project and owner requirements and redirect our thinking and practices to produce buildings that are friendly to both people and our environment.

Our team provides:

• Brand integration
• Space planning and test fits
• Workplace design
• Retail design
• Concept design
• 3D presentation
• Finishes selection
• Project administration
• Furniture specification

Project Management & Contract Admin

Archicana is committed to delivering high quality design and contract administration services. Archicana asserts two PMP-certified professionals and senior contract administration staff

Our in-house quality management system ensures that we meet technical, statutory, budget and programmed requirements.. Archicana has its internal procedures to manage and supervise construction activities.

Our team works to reduce technical risks, prevent design, and hence construction, errors, monitor budgets and meet project deadlines. Our extensive experience spans every aspect of construction in sectors such as education, governmental, military, commercial and residential complexes.

Our construction management supervision teams consist of:

• Construction managers
• Architects/Interior designers
• Schedulers
• Contract administrators

Workplace Strategy

Our experienced team is able to detail how your current space is affecting your business. And we will show you how small changes to your space could lead to big business impact..

We help our clients find the perfect balance between the people in their business and the business physical assets. The result is a dynamic workplace that encourages employees to rise up and exceed business goals.

We can:

• Assess your business goals and identify their impact on the design of your workplace.
• Conduct space utilization and work flow studies, document critical relationships and determine the ideal placement of people and groups.
• Analyze the ergonomic needs of your workforce and recommend healthier ways to work.
• Gather information from employees, managers and clients then document and report workplace requirements both by individual job type as well as for your organization as a whole.
• Recommend how your workplace could be improved to support a desired work culture.
• Enhance communication by identifying ways to integrate technology into your space.
• Evaluate financial strategies for managing workplace costs, including alternatives to owning workplace assets.

Infrastructure

Archicana offers comprehensive consulting services for infrastructure and transport projects through its sister company, Sama Masr, located in Cairo, Egypt. Sama Masr is lead by two Phd. Graduates of Carleton University civil and transportation engineers.