background allows me to contribute valuable insights to KCC, and I believe that such variety keeps our skills sharp.” No matter the typology of the project, Karla believes clients choose KCC Architecture due to their commitment to “quality and performance.” “Each building we do is a huge investment for our clients,” Karla explains, “and they want somebody that can actually take care of that investment. That’s what KCC does best. We take care of their investment, and we add value to their development. We achieve this by emphasizing quality in every aspect. Quality in our drawings, quality in project delivery, and quality in the design. It’s our commitment to quality that draws clients to us.” As a result of that approach, KCC Architecture has been able to earn a steady stream of repeat clients and referrals over the past nine years. In fact, Karla says they only advertised once, and that was when the company first started. Since then, “every client that we’ve had has come from a referral.” Karla has also formed similarly loyal relationships with contractors and subcontractors – in fact, Karla says that several projects of KCC Architecture’s work starts with construction companies recommending them. She credits that partly to her beginning her career in Mexico, where architects are traditionally more involved in construction from the early years. “While I was studying to become an architect, I learned that all is interconnected – design, architecture, and construction,” she recalls. “When I came to Canada, it was a huge shock for me to see them split apart. But my experience in Mexico taught me to understand construction and to understand the difficulties of construction. It taught me to be flexible and listen to the Contractors and understand their challenges. That experience keeps me close to them.” One example of a trusted building partner would be Leeswood Construction – a construction firm with over 40 years of industry experience, with multiple offices throughout Canada, including offices in Burnaby and Vernon, British Columbia. Much like KCC Architecture, they are capable of servicing many building sectors, and they take pride in their client satisfaction. They also take similar pride in their reputation for delivering projects on time and on budget. FEBRUARY 2025
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