Firm Profile
Checkwitch Poiron Architects Inc. (CPA) is an internationally recognized award-winning architectural firm with offices in Nanaimo and Vancouver, British Columbia. Its founding partners, Ben Checkwitch and David Poiron, met in 1990 while earning their Environmental Studies degrees from the University of Manitoba. CPA works closely with its clients to gain a well-rounded understanding of the challenges and opportunities within each project. Every project is designed by both partners, allowing clients to draw upon the unique skills that David and Ben bring to the table. Their hands-on approach with contractors and construction sites lets them fully engage with the building process in order to achieve the highest quality possible. Their attention to detail and administration of the construction process have resulted in a history of producing buildings that are on-schedule, on-budget, and serve as a source of pride for the clients and communities they serve.
