Founded in 1988 by Jim Bussey, Formwerks Architectural Inc. is a full service design house that possesses a portfolio of over 600 custom single-family homes and 2500 townhomes. Formwerks has diversified into a comprehensive firm encompassing development under the Formwerks Boutique Properties brand, interior design, and in-house landscape design.
Our international portfolio of single-family, multi-family, commercial, and destination properties bear the classic ideology of elegance in architectural form, standing apart without pretense. Fueled by a desire to create homes that embody architectural and design integrity, we take pride in authenticity - exercising a mindfulness to quality, a responsibility to homeowners and the community as a whole.
An architect at heart, and a passionate leader in the Vancouver architecture scene, Jim is the Founder and President of Formwerks and Formwerks Boutique Properties, acting as the mastermind behind the timelessly designed projects.
Our international portfolio of single-family, multi-family, commercial, and destination properties bear the classic ideology of elegance in architectural form, standing apart without pretense. Fueled by a desire to create homes that embody architectural and design integrity, we take pride in authenticity - exercising a mindfulness to quality, a responsibility to homeowners and the community as a whole.
An architect at heart, and a passionate leader in the Vancouver architecture scene, Jim is the Founder and President of Formwerks and Formwerks Boutique Properties, acting as the mastermind behind the timelessly designed projects.
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Formwerks Boutique Properties applies the doctrine of timeless value to a classic collection of multi-family developments. Established in the art of architecture, Formwerks exercises an excellence in designing and developing residences that illustrate a subtle uniqueness and display an elegant stature.
Central to our practice, OUR VALUES are informed by a respect for design integrity, coupled with a mindfulness to quality and responsibility to homeowners. OUR EXPERIENCE spans thirty years, with renowned expertise in residential homes and commercial projects. Our talented and highly skilled team of designers and project managers offers a fully comprehensive range of services unequalled in Vancouver.
Formwerks is thrilled to welcome Norman Huth to the team. Norman has over 30 years of experience at high-profile Vancouver architectural firms, working on some very notable projects. A problem-solver at heart, Norman prides himself as an expert in both interiors and architecture, thus was born his title as Director of Interior Architecture.
Formwerks strives for excellence in design, project management and client relationships. As a full-service architectural studio, with Multi-Family, Single Family, Landscape and Interior Design Departments, our team works closely together in a collaborative work environment. As a thoughtful and quality-driven firm, we take pride in producing work that fulfills the needs of our clients and the broader community.
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Rene Picard
Sep 06, 2020
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Eric P.
Nov 28, 2012
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Formwerks provides outstanding architectural services at a reasonable price. Jim Bussey is a talented architect with a unique blend of appreciation for classical architecture, combined with creativity and practical solutions for the unique challenges of Vancouver real estate. A look at his projects will reveal the high level of quality he designs into every home.
Formwerks designed my home 12 years ago, and we enjoy waking up every morning and trying on our custom made suit. It fits like a glove!
Formwerks designed my home 12 years ago, and we enjoy waking up every morning and trying on our custom made suit. It fits like a glove!
