Michael is a Registered Architect in BC and Alberta, and a LEED Accredited Professional. He holds a Master of Architecture from the University of British Columbia — where he graduated with the Abraham Rogatnick Book Prize — and a Bachelor of Environmental Design from the University of Manitoba. He has over a decade of architectural experience working in many different sectors and at many different scales – from small-scale interior installations and residential projects, to mid-sized commercial office and retail buildings, to institutional projects, masterplans and award-winning educational buildings. Before founding MIZA, Michael played lead roles on several significant projects including the Eagle Mountain Middle School (winner of a Canadian Architect Award of Excellence) and the Ormidale Block, a unique mixed-use heritage restoration development in Vancouver.
David is a Registered Architect in BC and holds a Master of Architecture from the University of British Columbia, where he received numerous academic awards including a Royal Architectural Institute of Canada Student Medal and an Architectural Institute of British Columbia Achievement Award. Before founding MIZA, David worked with several prominent architecture firms on projects such as the Audain Art Museum in Whistler, the Centennial Beach Park Pavilion, and the Ucluelet Community Centre. David also holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Physics from the University of Alberta, providing a technical basis for high-quality project outcomes and a desire to integrate high-performance features into all projects. In addition to being a LEED Accredited Professional, he designed one of the first houses in Alberta in accordance with the Passive House standard.
Kelly is Registered Architect in BC with and holds a Master of Architecture from the University of British Columbia, and a Bachelor of Architectural Studies from Carleton University both of which she graduated with honours. As a project architect at MIZA, her holistic approach thoughtfully interlaces design concepts from the broad stroke sketches through to project completion. Prior to joining MIZA in 2019, Kelly was a Project Architect at RWA Group where she shepherded recreational, residential, and mixed-use projects through rezoning to construction including the Lynn Creek Community Centre in North Vancouver and Central, a mixed-use market rental building at UBC. Having worked with multiple client groups including municipalities, developers, and non-profit organizations throughout her career, Kelly is adept at fulfilling the demands of a complex mix of stakeholders with integrity and humour.
Karen is a LEED® BD+C and ID+C Accredited Professional with a Master of Architecture from the University of British Columbia, where she received the University of BC Architecture Alumni Henry Elder Prize amongst various other awards, and a Bachelor of Environmental Studies in Urban Planning from the University of Waterloo. Prior to joining MIZA, Karen has 3 years of experience as a Sustainability Specialist at S+A Footprint, providing sustainability consulting services for new and existing buildings ranging from institutional, residential and commercial projects across Canada. Her Master’s thesis project dove into sea level rise in Vancouver’s False Creek and its potential to transform buildings that reframe what is feared into something that is valued. With this background, Karen’s design approach draws from and holistically considers design impacts on the surrounding environment and beyond.
Olena is a Registered Architect in BC with 14 years of experience in the industry. She holds a Master’s degree in Architecture from the University of British Columbia and an undergraduate degree in Architectural Studies from Carleton University. Her work experience ranges from childcare centers, multi-family housing, and high-end residences. Skilled in BIM technology, Olena ensures design clarity and intent is maintained throughout every phase of a project.
At MIZA, Olena manages projects with great care and attention to detail, ensuring that client needs are translated into working drawings and onward into construction.
Shadi holds a Master of Engineering Leadership in High Performance Buildings from the University of British Columbia, where she gained experience in sustainable design, decarbonization, and whole building energy modeling. She also earned a Master of Architecture and Energy and a Bachelor of Architectural Engineering from Shahid Beheshti University, both with honors. Before joining MIZA, Shadi worked for four years as an architect in Iran on various projects, including residential, educational, and multipurpose buildings. For her master’s capstone project at UBC, she retrofitted a high-rise residential building and collaborated with a Canadian company to design a multipurpose high-performance building.
Alexis obtained his Bachelor of Architectural Studies and Master of Architecture degrees from Carleton University in Ottawa, Ontario. Prior to joining MIZA Architects, he worked as a research assistant and software developer in an architectural conservation and digitization lab. He is passionate about exploring the intersections between architecture and technology, and their contribution to the development of sustainable smart cities.
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We acknowledge we are on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and Sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil-Waututh) First Nations.