OUR TEAM

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Coben Christiansen | Principal
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​Architect. AAA, AIBC, M.Arch., B.Sc., FRAIC
​c.christiansen@acearchitecture.ca

Coben is a pragmatic and driven registered architect who has proven design excellence with his work from KPMB Architects and Teeple Architects. He brings over 15 years of expertise and a strong ambitious spirit to every project. Coben is always seeking new challenges and opportunities to strengthen our communities through design excellence. He is highly dedicated to maintaining design intent while incorporating scheduling and fiscal constraints through all phases of a project. Coben’s design and management experience include a wide range of project types, from institutions, community centers and high rise mixed developments

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Kevin Cahill | Senior Technologist
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​Architectural Technologist
k.cahill@acearchitecture.ca

Kevin is a skillful, talented and highly motivated Architectural Technologist with more than 20 years of experience, focusing on a variety of  project types including Commercial, Residential, Multi-Family, Hospitality and Institutional. Kevin is adept at working through all stages of a project, from early design development and approvals processes through to construction documentation and on-site contract
administration.

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Ty McCulloch | Project Manager

​Intern Architect, AAA, M.Arch., B.Comm
t.mcculloch@acearchitecture.ca

Ty is an analytical and focused designer that brings a broad breadth of experience to his projects. With an aptitude for problem-solving and a clear approach to communication, Ty is committed to ensuring effective collaboration between project team members and adherence to high standards of design. His architectural experience includes a focus on retail, industrial, and mixed-use project types. Prior to earning his Master of Architecture from the University of Calgary, Ty worked in commercial real estate finance, providing him with a unique perspective on the architectural process and a clear understanding of client objectives and industry metrics.

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Deanne Armstrong | Account Manager
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accounting@acearchitecture.ca

Deanne is the account manager for Ace Architecture and provides expertise in finance, budgeting and forecasting. Deanne supports all projects through best practice financial accounting and is essential for our growth and success.

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Mason Benesh | Technologist
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Architectural Technologist 
m.benesh@acearchitecture.ca

Mason is a passionate, and enthusiastic Architectural Technologist who graduated from SAIT, and is a certified LEED Green Associate. Mason is interested in innovative sustainability practices and has applicable experience through a Capstone project of designing an experimental urban farm. After joining Ace, shortly after graduation, he is able to implement and broaden his up-to-date Technology and Architectural skill set. Mason is a strong believer in the initial design remaining consistent through the entire building process, and truly being brought to life through careful Architectural detailing and problem-solving.  

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