About Us
Our Firm
James K.M. Cheng Architects is a collaborative architecture & urban design practice that prides itself on creating meaningful and dynamic built environments. Based in Vancouver, Canada, our firm is recognized for its pioneering contribution to west coast architecture and city building. Founded by James Cheng in 1978, our 30-person practice has grown to specialize in a variety of scales, with a strong emphasis on the integration of Urban Design, Landscape Design, Architectural Design, and Interior Design. This ensures projects are carried out comprehensively from start to finish, and from exterior to interior.
For the past 40 years, we have been committed to crafting high quality and innovative designs. Our portfolio includes local and international master planning, as well as residential, commercial, and institutional projects. The ability to enhance neighbourhoods, communities and basic human experiences has motivated all of our work. James KM Cheng Architects has been recognized with some of Canada's most prestigious awards, which include the Order of Canada and the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada's Governor General's Medal. Local Vancouver projects include: Pacific Centre Redevelopment, Shangri-La Vancouver, Fairmont Pacific Rim, Shaw Tower, Port Moody City Hall, Burnaby Metrotown Library/Civic Square, and River Green in Richmond.
Awards
2012 Architecture Award
Order of Canada
Fairmont Pacific Rim Chairman's Suite
2011 Enroute Hotel Design Awards - Best Suite
River Green Story Centre
2010 Lulu Urban Design Award / Commercial Category / City of Richmond
Shangri-la Vancouver
2010 Excellence Award / Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver / Commercial Building Awards
Spectrum
2007 Trophy Georgie Award / Best Multi-Family Development (High-Rise) / Home Builders’ Association of BC
East Fraserlands Official Development Plan
2007 CIP Awards for Planning Excellence / Neighbourhood Planning / Canadian Institute of Planners
2007 Smart Growth BC
2008 Urban Development Institute
2008 CSLA Award – Best Project
The Marinaside Crescent
2006 Urban Design Award / The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada
King’s Landing Development
2006 Trophy Georgie Award / Best Multi-Family Development (High-Rise) / Canadian Home Builders’ Association of BC
Cascina & Denia
2004 Trophy Georgie Award / Best Multi-Family Development (High-Rise) / Canadian Home Builders Association of BC
The Escala
2002 Hardsurface Award Natural & Agglomerate Stone Tile and Slabs Terrazo Tile and Marble Assn. of Canada
The Marinaside Residences
2001 Silver Georgie Award / Best High-Rise Development / Canadian Home Builders’ Association of BC
Urban Design for a Waterfront/ Marina
2001 Lieutenant Governor’s Merit Award / Neighborhood And Architecture for Phase I / Architectural Institute of B.C.
The Aquarius
2000 Grand Award, Gold Nugget Awards / Best Mixed-Use Project / Pacific Coast Builders’ Conference
The Aquarius
1999 Gold Georgie Award / Best High-Rise Development / Canadian Home Builders’ Assoc. of BC
Residences on Georgia
1998 Gold Georgie Award / Best High-Rise Development Under 800 Sq. Ft. / Canadian Home Builders’ Association of BC
Vancouver Television –VTV Design
1998 Award of Excellence / Interior Designers Institute of BC
The Residences on Georgia
1998 Lieutenant Governor’s Gold Award / Architectural Institute of BC
The Palisades Residential Towers
1998 Lieutenant Governor’s Merit Award / Architectural Institute of BC
The Palisades Residential Towers
1996 Gold Award of Excellence / Interior Design Institute of BC
Port Moody Civic Centre / Theatre & Library
1995 Port Moody Builders Award / Chamber of Commerce
Burnaby Metrotown Library / Civic Square
1994 Masonry Design Award / Masonry Institute of BC
888 Beach Avenue Residential Complex
1993 Silver Georgie Award / Best Multi-Family Highrise for $200,000 and over units / Canadian Home Builders’ Association of BC
888 Beach Avenue Lobby Interiors
1993 Gold Award of Excellence / Interior Design Institute of BC
Metrotown Public Library
1992 Gold Award of Excellence / Interior Design Institute of BC
Metrotown Civic Square, Burnaby BC
1992 Honour Award (SWA/Durante & Partners Landscape Archs.) / American Institute of Landscape Architects / Northern California Chapter
Cambridge Garden Condominiums
1991 Urban Development Institute Award
Kawazoe Residence
1991 Gold Award of Excellence / Interior Designers Institute of BC
CKWX/CKKS Radio Station
1990 Award of Merit / Lieutenant - Governor of BC / Medal in Architecture
Geoffrey Lau Residence
1988 Award of Excellence / Interior Designers Institute of BC
Peter Lam Residence
1985 Governor General's Award for Residential Design / Canadian Housing Design Council
Spevakow Residence
1985 Award of Merit / Interior Designers Institute of BC
Hillcrest Mall Addition
1984 Best Commercial Building Award / City of White Rock
Willow Court, Arbor & Heather Terrace
1983 Governor General's Medal / Royal Architectural Institute of Canada
Willow Court, Heather Terrace
1983 Merit Award / Architectural Institute of BC
Alder Village Townhouses
1983 Merit Award / Architectural Institute of BC
Willow Court, Arbor & Heather Terrace
1983 Award / Canadian Housing Design Council
Alder Village Townhouses
1983 Merit Award / Architectural Institute of BC
Willow Court, Arbor & Heather Terrace
1983 Award / Canadian Housing Design Council
Willow Arbor Townhouses
1982 Honour Award / Architectural Institute of BC
False Creek Terrace Townhouses
1980 Honour Award / The Canadian Housing Design Council
Chiu Residence
1980 Honour Award / Royal Architectural Institute of Canada
Forbes Residence
1980 Honour Award / Royal Architectural Institute of Canada
Willow Arbor Townhouses
1980 Yearbook Award / The Canadian Architect Magazine
Willow Court Townhouses
1980 Yearbook Award / The Canadian Architect Magazine
Heather Court Townhouses
1980 Yearbook Award / The Canadian Architect Magazine
Chiu Residence
1977 Award of Excellence / Architectural Record Magazine