building Spaces through collaborative Design.
We create purposeful designs that connect people and place.
Welcome to ho architecture
Ho Architecture is a new Calgary-based and female owned architectural firm led by Principal Architect Josephine Ho. We believe in a personal hands-on and collaborative approach to deliver neat and practical designs that truly connect our clients with their spaces.
The best results for our clients have always been based on building trust, strong communication and guidance, and quality project execution. Quality is what makes products awesome - and that is what we strive for - something that you can be proud of.
Ho Architecture is proud to have been selected in partnership with Claroscuro Architecture, as one of three out of ten applicants to compete in a mixed-use masterplan for the University of Alberta Properties Trust West 240 site on the UofA’s South Campus lands in Edmonton, Alberta. For more information, please check out our LinkedIn Post!
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jo ho portfolio WORK SAMPLES
The following project features are the highlights of my career thus far.
Additional project types include spas, hotels, commercial, backyard suites, K-12 schools and financial institutions.
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Past design experience in multi-family, stacked townhomes and mixed-use residential towers in Calgary.
residential
Past work that demonstrates design experience of mixed-uses such as residential, retail & commercial, office, etc., built horizontally or vertically.
mixed-use developments
education
Past design experience ranging from K-12 and post-secondary. This section highlights work done from pre-design new building layouts to masterplanning and restacking existing buildings for better teaching and student experience.
architectural services
In addition to complete project architectural design expertise as noted above, Ho Architecture is also capable of providing the following project services:
New build
Planning for future economic, life-cycle, and expansion & renovations can be a daunting task. Let Ho Architecture help simplify this task by providing an actionable timeline that will provide you with a roadmap for the future.
FEASIBILITY studies
Hey! Do you own some land and want to know what you can build on it? Ho Architecture can help provide a report that shows the maximum potential that your site can develop according to local bylaws. Cool graphics are included.
project management
If you are looking for someone to run a project without direct design input, Ho Architecture can help manage your project.
masterplanning
No matter the scale, single pad commercial or a mixed-use tower, Ho Architecture has the experience to provide design and project management services from pre-design to project close-out. Don’t know what you can build? Check out our Highest & Best Use Studies services!
Backyard Suites
If you are wondering what the possibilities backyard suite could look like on your property and not have to worry about all the City of Calgary bylaws and building codes to find out what you can build, Ho Architecture can help provide a design that simplifies hours of research and suites your needs.
Contact Us
Interested in working together or have any project questions? Please send us a message we will be in touch shortly. We can’t wait to hear from you!