COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTURE | ALVIN REINHARD FRITZ ARCHITECT INC.
crafting sustainable innovative spaces
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SERVING CLIENTS THROUGHOUT CANADA AND BEYOND FOR DECADES.
We work on a diverse range of projects with a commitment to sustainability, innovation and excellence. Design with us and see why we are known for providing the best client experience in our industry.
Our work
Our portfolio showcases our expertise in a broad range of projects, from commercial buildings like places of worship, educational facilities, and historic restorations, to residential projects encompassing single-family homes, senior living communities and more.
Centre Street Church Bearspaw Campus
As an extension to the Centre Street Church in Calgary, Alberta, the Bearspaw Campus was constructed on a hill with beautiful views to the Rocky Mountains.
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Kingsland Junction
The project is designed as a multifaceted housing complex which also incorporates a component of commercial amenity and office space.
Trinity Church
The measure of a sanctuary, with the technology that is available to us today, is its versatility to accommodate anything from a Presenter/Pastor/Teacher to a full theatrical dramatic performance.
coulee escarpment showcase
ARFAi has designed an impressive escarpment of buildings lining the coulee's edge in Lethbridge, Alberta. Showcasing 9 of these buildings in the video below, ARFAi is a proven and trusted source for innovative spaces the world of architecture.
Visualize your project with aerial Animation
Elevate your vision and captivate your audience with aerial animation. This innovative tool transcends static renderings, allowing you to soar through your design from a bird's-eye view. Experience the complete picture - see how your project seamlessly integrates with the surrounding landscape, navigate through courtyards and rooftop terraces, and showcase the building's flow and functionality in a dynamic way.
35+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
Alvin Reinhard Fritz Architect Inc. has been gaining corporate experience and designing buildings in Canada and abroad since 1989.
5,500+ PROJECTS
We have successfully completed thousands of projects in virtually all industry sectors which provides us with the experience that benefits our clients bottom lines.
CREDENTIALED IN 5 PROVINCES
ARFAi is registered to work in five Canadian provinces and works with partner architects throughout the rest of Canada, the United States, and across the globe.
MEET OUR PRINCIPAL ARCHITECT.
alvin fritz
MRAIC, AAA, MAIBC, SAA, MAA, OAA
education
D.A.A.D
Alvin Fritz earned his degree from University of British Columbia in 1983. Upon graduating he received the RAIC Gold Medal for the highest standard in his class as well as a DAAD scholarship to pursue post graduate studies at the Technical University of Munich. He incorporated his own practice in 1989 and has given leadership to and overseen the growth of the firm to where it is today with projects in all of the Western Provinces. Alvin has been Principal Architect on all projects in the history of the firm and has specialized in residential, senior and assisted living projects. Alvin has an exceptional reputation for working effectively with Authorities Having Jurisdiction across Western Canada and has been a guest lecturer at the University of Calgary, presenting planning strategies to students and professionals studying Project Development.
"As the body is to the soul so architecture is to community."
- Alvin Fritz
