Group 161 is a premium architecture firm based out of British Columbia. Our three firms specialize in residential, mixed-use, commercial, and civic buildings, ranging from wood-frame multi-family homes to residential high-rise projects.

Defying the edges

Push the boundaries of design—down to the very last detail—and create memorable, sustainable and functional spaces. Let’s build meaningful connections and transform the places where we work, live and play. Learn more about Group 161 Architecture Group.

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DESIGNING FOR THE FUTURE

Architecture is the fire that ignites us and allows our creativity to flourish. It’s the joy we find in doing the impossible, and when we encounter a challenge, we don’t just go back to the drawing board—we own the drawing board.

RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTURE COMMERCIAL ARCHITECTURECIVIC ARCHITECTURE
Group 161 is a premium architecture firm based out of British Columbia. Our three firms specialize in residential, mixed-use, commercial, and civic buildings, ranging from wood-frame multi-family homes to residential high-rise projects.
The ‘Laurel Drive” development is a mixed-use, 28-storey high-rise project in Surrey. Design by Group 161 | DF Architecture.

Parksville 96

Mixed-use
The “Harlo” development is a residential condo and townhouse project in Surrey. Design by Group 161 | DF Architecture.

Harlo

Residential

MEET OUR FIRMS

SPACES DESIGNED FOR LIVING

We’re an architecture group of innovative, premium architecture firms based out of British Columbia, driven to conjure a world of creative urban design no one has dared imagine. Nothing is immovable. Nothing is inconceivable. Nothing is banal. We defy the odds.

DF Architecture

RICHMOND, BC

This vibrant architectural design studio is committed to excellence, sustainability and memorable solutions, recognized for their commercial, multi-family residential, industrial buildings and large urban design projects.

Atelier Pacific Architecture

RICHMOND, BC

Every project is an opportunity to explore new design solutions. This full-service practice has specialized in designing educational, retail, multi-family residential, recreational and hospitality projects since 1993.

Barnett Dembek Architects

SURREY, BC

Established in 2000, this firm goes beyond the norm on a wide spectrum of project types including multi-family housing developments, commercial and retail developments, corporate offices and educational facilities.

Client Testimonial

For the past years, DF Architecture has been a strategic ally at the time of developing our projects. They have the ability to create and translate the customer’s vision into reality.

Their creative problem-solving skills and tireless work ethic have made us trust them and encourage us to continue working together. It is a company worth recommending. It is always a pleasure to work and collaborate with them.

Dave Mann, President, IOM Property Group