# Frits de Vries Architect Ltd.

Frits de Vries Architect Ltd. is an architect in Vancouver. Rated 4.9/5 from 15 public reviews across 1 review source. This is the MyTrustedTraders public-evidence profile for this contractor, with independent reviews, credentials and registry data from named public sources, no ads, and no paid placement.

Trust Score: 36 out of 100 (building a public record). The score rests on rated 4.9 from 15 reviews.

They state they've been established since 1985, but the earliest independent source we can find is 2015. Worth asking them about the gap.

## About
Established in 1985, Frits de Vries Architect Ltd. is an award-winning, Vancouver-based Architectural firm with a focus on custom residential homes. We work with both private individuals and developers to create unique designs that are a both client and site specific. Our homes are highly tailored to the unique requirements of each client, and the designs are a direct reflection of not only their needs, but their personality. We act as consultants and advocates for our clients from concept design through to construction services. As designers of the first LEED Platinum Home in Western Canada, we strive for environmentally conscious designs that are as sustainable as they are elegant. Although we work primarily on custom residential homes for private individuals and developers, we have experience in municipal projects, complex additions and remedial work, retail design and interiors, as well as sustainable architecture. Frits de Vries Architect Ltd. has a successful track record in delivering projects on time and on budget. We are a mid-size firm of registered Architects, experienced designers and technicians. Our smaller size, flexible structure and diverse skill-set allow us to dedicate a well-balanced team to each project, and to engage in a collaborative process with each client. Each project receives personal attention from Frits, resulting in thoughtful design solutions, and smooth project delivery. We invite you to contact our office to discuss your project in more detail.

## Public review evidence (by source)
| Source | Average rating | Reviews |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Houzz | 4.9/5 | 15 |

Rated 4.9, in line with the local average for architects in Vancouver. Across 55 architects in Vancouver, the typical rating is 4.9 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.

## Trades
Architect

## Services they list
_Listed on public sources or the business's own website; check directly that they cover your job before you book:_
- Architectural Design
- Energy-Efficient Homes
- Green Building
- Home Restoration
- Sustainable Design
- Custom Homes
- Complete Home Renovations
- Interior Design
- Urban Planning

## Awards & recognition
- 6× Best of Houzz winner (2025, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2016, 2015)

## What we checked, and when
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- Review volume: MyTrustedTraders shows 15 public reviews on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Public listing spread: MyTrustedTraders shows 1 public listing for this contractor. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Business identity: MyTrustedTraders shows public business identity data with operating status unknown. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Contact phone: MyTrustedTraders shows a public phone contact on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)

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## Credentials & sources
- Credentials shown: 0
- Corporate registry status: Unknown
- Evidence held from: Houzz
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## Before you hire an architect
_What to check when choosing this kind of trade (general guidance, not a claim about this business):_
- Trade licensing in Canada is set by each province or territory. Electrical, gas and plumbing are licensed trades almost everywhere (for example ESA for electrical and TSSA for gas in Ontario), so check your provincial regulator that the contractor is certified for the work before you hire.
- A construction lien is a real risk: in every province an unpaid subcontractor or supplier can register a lien against your home even if you already paid the main contractor. Hold back the statutory amount (commonly around 10%) and get signed lien waivers as you pay.
- Ask to see a portfolio of completed work like yours, plus recent references you can contact.
- Check the credentials and registrations that matter for this work, and that they are current.
- Get a written, itemized quote with scope, assumptions and a staged payment schedule.

## Contact
- Phone: (604) 736-7820

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