About Us


Contoura Architecture Ltd an offshoot of Arcus, formerly Chercover Massie & Associates Ltd has over 65 years of experience in both Architecture and Engineering. Our architects have been providing high quality professional services on a wide range of projects across the lower Mainland and Canada for over 65 years. Contoura Architecture continues to develop on the foundations set by Chercover Massie and Associates while incorporating new technologies, visions and values with our clients. Contoura Architecture symbolizes strength, sustainability and collaboration, which forms the basis of our continued success pride our satisfied clients.

Besides our expertise on design and build solutions, we excel in providing Change of Use, Development Permit and Building Permit application procedures. Due to our background in Architecture we have the necessary knowledge and skills required to complete your building projects.

We have a staff of highly qualified and dedicated professionals, who work closely with the clients to ensure project goals and visions of our esteemed clients are met to their satisfaction.

Meet Vipul

A licensed Architect with over 30 years proven history managing large projects across Canada including 11 years in Ontario and 8 years in Alberta. 

Vipul’s commitment to design excellence has created a new and exciting culture where challenging the status quo, collaboration across disciplines and passion for innovation collide to advance the firm’s design profile. He has championed the evolution of non-traditional design and consulting services to keep pace with the challenging and diverse architectural field. Known for establishing trust and a reputation with clients for getting the job done right; on time and on budget. Ability to comprehend the scope of all related disciplines and his involvement in all aspects of construction provides a profound approach to steer projects with focus and direction.  A proactive nature, coupled with design aptitude and accuracy in deliverables, has resulted in multiple successful projects from east to west coast.

CONTOURA ARCHITECTURE LTD

Principal and Director

2020 - Present (Vancouver, BC)

ARCUS CONSULTING LTD

Principal and Partner

2020 - Present (Vancouver, BC)

STANTEC CONSULTING LTD

Senior Project Manager

2012-2019 (Edmonton, AB)

NEUF Architects

Office Manager

2010 - 2012 (Ottawa, ON)

NORR LTD

Project Manager

2006 - 2010 (Ottawa, ON)

Various Firms

Project Architect

- 2005 (Ottawa, ON)

We Specialize In

  • Permit Applications & Approvals

  • Day Care & Child Care Centers

  • Modifications & Renovations

  • Multi-Family Residences

  • Commercial

  • Industrial

  • Retail

  • Project Planning

Get In Touch

Take advantage of our free 30-minute consultation to understand how Contoura can cater to your specific architecture and design needs.