Vancouver based HCMA Architecture + Design welcomes Johnathon Strebly as director of creative services and also announces the promotion of Eli Harris to director of creative strategy. Their design industry expertise will support the further growth of the firm’s +Design service offerings and foster collaboration throughout their studios.

“Our +Design team have been instrumental in the exploration of new opportunities to create a positive impact in our communities, from public engagement strategies to in-house communication design services. We have been overwhelmed by the response and impact this team has had, and are excited to have these creative voices benefiting your projects,” says HCMA managing partner Darryl Condon.

“HCMA has committed itself to seeing past conventional processes and embracing cross-pollination in ideation and production. As a director of the +Design team, I hope to challenge and contribute to the contemporary fabric of design today and tomorrow,” says Strebly.

“Life in the ever-changing fashion industry has taught me the importance of looking to the future, a practice that can yield profound insights for both our core architectural endeavours and our +Design pursuits. By developing an informed picture of possible tomorrows, we position ourselves to design successfully for the future,” says Harris.

These two new roles enable director Mark Busse to expand and develop the firm’s TILT Curiosity Labs. Initiatives he’ll be focusing on include the production HCMA’s first TILT publication, growing the artist in residence program, producing creative experiments, and hosting more community and in-studio events.