Alan Nakaska
Senior Principal
B.Arch, BSc, Architect AIBC, Architect AAA
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It’s deeply rewarding to make a difference in people’s lives through the buildings we design, and I continually witness their positive impact in the communities they serve.
I bring an undiminished passion to my design work, with experience from over 35 years of architectural practice. As Kasian’s Public sector leader, I am privileged to work with clients like Public Works and Procurement Services Canada, Defense Construction Canada, the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Transport Canada, the RCMP, BC Hydro and many others.
I have served the private sector with equal energy, completing extensive work in commercial, mixed-use, residential and industrial projects. As a leader in multi-stakeholder projects, I enjoy bringing integrated teams together to create something of intelligence and beauty. My degree in Civil Engineering, accompanied by tenures as a geotechnical technician and structural designer, have given me a unique perspective when assembling complex buildings. Creating great designs is still my primary passion — it’s why I love this profession.
My Sectors: Government Administration; Industrial; Utilities; Military, Public Safety & Justice.
My Services: Architecture; Strategic Programming & Planning
We asked, Alan Nakaska answered:
What makes a great design?
“A great design has multiple layers; from the first, obvious layer to the last, often-hidden layer. It satisfies many people and many objectives: aesthetics, function, process, suitability, budget, and delight — the most important.”
What does success mean to you?
“Success is a satisfied client and user group. It’s creating a memorable place, and enhancing the experience of the people who use it. Pleasure is quite necessary.”
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BC Hydro – Site C: Designing comfort and efficiency for a challenging industrial environment
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BC Hydro: A partnership that powers British Columbia
British Columbia
Building translucent buildings while ensuring utmost security
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Campus Land Use Plan
Confidential
Canadian Forces Station: A modern, all-in-one facility enhancing operational readiness
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Colwood Civic Complex
Colwood, BC
Colwood Community Centre
Colwood, BC
Cormorant Simulator Building, CFB Comox: Advancing helicopter training with a purpose-built facility
Lazo, BC
Coutts-Sweetgrass Border Crossing: An integrated US and Canada border services facility
Coutts, Alberta
Fire Hall, CFAD Rocky Point: Updating a facility supporting emergency response
Metchosin, BC
Helicopter Hangar, CFB Petawawa: Purpose-built support for helicopter training and operations
Petawawa, ON
Municipal Complex and Housing Community
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Nanaimo Operations Centre
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St Stephen Border Crossing: Modernizing Atlantic Canada’s gateway with LEED-certified design
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Stadacona Drill Shed, CFB Halifax: A flagship naval training hub
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Surrey City Hall & Civic Centre: Shaping a new ‘downtown’
Surrey, BC
Surrey Hub: Carbon Down, Happiness Up
Surrey, BC
Transition Centre, CDSB Gagetown: Supporting CAF members with a welcoming, adaptable design
Oromocto, NB
Trenton Hangars: Innovation for a new fleet of aircraft
Trenton, ON
UBC Campus Operations Works Yards
Vancouver, BC
Urban Operations Works Yard Concept
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Western Region CBSA Land Border Crossing: Renewing gateways with welcoming design
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Willoughby Town Centre: Creating a vibrant gateway for Langley, BC
Langley, British Columbia
Willow Park Armoury, CFB Halifax: Uniting reserve units with a modern facility
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