Why work with us?


We approach each project with clarity, care, and a deep respect for context—whether it's the people who will live in the space, the landscape it sits in, or the conditions it must respond to. With over 40 years of combined experience, we bring a balanced mix of creativity, technical knowledge, and accountability to every stage of the process.

We work closely with homeowners, builders, and developers who value thoughtful design and a collaborative working relationship. We’re involved from start to finish, ensuring decisions are intentional and outcomes are grounded in both beauty and function.

Clients work with us because we listen, we adapt, and we design with purpose.

Philosophy

Arkitektura is a design studio specializing in interior design with a deep commitment to creating thoughtful, human-centered spaces. We welcome design challenges that call for inventive, grounded solutions—spaces that enhance everyday life and respect their context.

Approach

Collaboration is at the heart of our process. We don’t believe in isolated design practices that overlook client needs or site conditions. Instead, we aim to understand each project deeply—working side by side with clients, builders, and partners to craft unique solutions that resonate and endure.

Experience

With over 40 years of combined experience between our principals, Arkitektura brings layered expertise to every project. We’re hands-on from concept to completion, ensuring a holistic approach that keeps us accountable and invested throughout the entire design and build journey.

Sense of Place

We live and work in the communities we design for, inspired daily by the mountains and lakes that surround us. This connection to place fuels our commitment to thoughtful, sustainable design solutions that are integrated into their environment and respectful of what makes each location special.

Global Reach

While we’re rooted in this region, our work spans across Canada and internationally. Regardless of the location, we bring the same values: sustainability, environmental sensitivity, climate adaptability, and respect for context. We see design as a global practice—one that can positively shape the lives of those who inhabit the spaces we create.

Francisco Carreón —B.Arch - Principal

Francisco Carreón is a registered architect in Mexico with a multidisciplinary background and a deep commitment to responsible, user-centered design. Educated at the prestigious Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), he studied under some of the country’s most respected architects and alongside peers who are now shaping the future of Mexican architecture.

Francisco began his career in Mexico, where he practiced design and construction for several years—delivering residential and mixed-use projects that blended context-sensitive design with hands-on execution. After relocating to Canada, he expanded his practice by working with architectural firms and launching a successful interior design program, where he mentored emerging designers and helped shape the next generation of creative professionals.

His global education—spanning programs and workshops in Mexico, the United States, Denmark, and Canada—has given him a broad, international perspective on design. He continues to stay actively engaged in professional development, keeping pace with advancements in design, construction technologies, and sustainability practices.

Francisco’s multicultural background and holistic design thinking allow him to approach projects with insight, depth, and originality. As a co-founder of Arkitektura, he leads with a clear vision: to create thoughtful, distinctive, and accountable design solutions that enrich the lives of those who inhabit them.

  • Education

    • Bachelor of Architecture, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM)

    • BC Institute of Technology

    • Vancouver Film School

    • Copenhagen Institute of Interaction Design

    • Stanford University

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Maria Carreón - B.I.D - Co-Founder & Design Lead

Maria Carreón is an accomplished interior designer with over two decades of experience leading complex and high-impact design projects across Canada and abroad. Her professional journey began in 2003 and includes key roles at nationally and internationally recognized firms, where she contributed to award-winning institutional, multi-family, and residential developments.

Prior to co-founding Arkitektura, Maria established and led her own design studio, successfully delivering more than 100 projects and earning multiple accolades for design excellence. Her ability to navigate the full arc of the design and construction process—from concept through completion—has earned her the trust of builders, developers, and private clients alike.

Maria is known for her strategic, solutions-driven approach to design, rooted in a deep understanding of context, user experience, and environmental sensitivity. Her intuitive ability to balance aesthetics with function, along with her warm, collaborative nature, makes her a valued partner throughout every phase of a project.

As Principal at Arkitektura, Maria brings a holistic design perspective and a steadfast commitment to elevating the everyday through well-considered, timeless spaces.

Education

  • Bachelor of Interior Design, Kwantlen University College, Richmond, BC (2007)

  • Diploma in Display and Design, Langara College, Vancouver, BC (2003)

Affiliations

  • Member, Interior Designers Institute of British Columbia (IDIBC)