Our Team

Danny Estephan's unwavering passion and determination have fostered enduring relationships with numerous major corporate clients for over three decades. His vast experience spans implementing many projects, including restaurants, commercial retail spaces, industrial sites, offices, and multi-family residences across Western Canada. With a discerning eye for design and expertise in developing contract documents and contract administration, Danny embodies the leadership and judgment essential for the success of his projects.

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Specializing in managing our technical team on complex building endeavours, Danny is extensively engaged in field reviews to ensure compliance with our drawings and details. His deep-seated understanding of the unique requisites of the Canadian Building codes and the technical demands of construction has been cultivated over years of hands-on involvement.

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Recognized for his adeptness in leading and mentoring project team members, Danny ensures a seamless transition from design to completion. His ability to guide and nurture the team not only enhances the coherence and efficiency of the project but also significantly contributes to its eventual success.

Jason LeBlanc, the Principal of Planworks Architecture Inc., boasts a robust career spanning over 20 years in the architectural domain. Early on, Jason showcased remarkable design acumen and project management capabilities, complemented by strong communication skills and a fervent passion for design. He has always been adept at conceptualizing buildings that cater to the needs of our clients and the broader community.

With a solid foundation in industrial, light industrial, commercial, and multifamily projects across Western Canada, Jason has been instrumental from the early planning and concept development through to the design phase. His comprehensive involvement ensures a seamless progression of projects, embodying the envisioned ideas while adhering to stipulated timelines and quality benchmarks.

Jason's proven leadership abilities are a cornerstone of our client-centric approach, ensuring a complete and fully collaborative experience that successfully fulfills the objectives and mission of each project. As a natural leader, Jason has the knack for bringing out the best in all team members involved in a design project, fostering an environment of innovation, teamwork, and excellence that propels the project toward its envisioned success.

With a rich experience spanning over 25 years in the architectural domain, Melody has been a pivotal part of numerous projects encompassing commercial, retail, mixed-use, restaurant, multi-family residential, and industrial realms. She has a strong acumen in commercial retail/mixed-use site and building design, honed through varied and hands-on project involvements.

Melody's leadership extends beyond the design phase, providing valuable mentorship during the crucial stages of construction documents and contract administration. Her commitment to remaining actively involved from the schematic design phase to substantial completion ensures that client needs are meticulously catered to, fostering enduring relationships.

Her adeptness in problem-solving and devising apt solutions to design challenges and unforeseen conditions during construction stands as a testament to her expertise. This proficiency ensures that her projects navigate smoothly through potential hurdles, staying on schedule and aligning with the envisioned outcomes. Through a blend of technical knowledge and interpersonal skills, Melody contributes significantly to her projects' seamless progression and successful fruition.

As a registered Architect and esteemed Alberta Association of Architects member, Louis brings knowledge, trustworthiness, practicality, and respectfulness honed over more than 30 years of architectural practice. His past experiences as a team leader and project manager have furnished him with invaluable and diverse insights that significantly contribute to his prowess in the field.

Engaging in various commercial/retail, institutional, and residential sector building projects, Louis has navigated the architectural process from conceptual design to contract document preparation and through to permitting and construction/site administration. This extensive involvement has endowed him with a holistic and balanced architectural perspective, which he adeptly applies to all his undertakings.

Louis's modus operandi revolves around a measured, balanced, practical approach to fostering successful projects. By engaging clients, consultants, and team members in a collaborative spirit at appropriate junctures, he cultivates a conducive environment for fruitful interactions and decision-making. Furthermore, Louis strongly emphasizes sound design, budget adherence, and maintaining desired project schedules throughout all service phases, marking these factors as essential trademarks of overall project success.

Renowned for her meticulous attention to detail, Natalie thrives in space planning, where she diligently transforms each client's vision into a perfectly assembled puzzle. Her organized enthusiasm for integrating architectural features and custom design enables her to craft spaces that are not only unique to each client's desires but also finely attuned to their needs. With a substantial tenure of over 15 years in Interior Design, Natalie has emerged as an industry stalwart, particularly in Dental and Medical Design.

Her pragmatic approach to design has garnered her numerous accolades and fostered enduring relationships within the industry. This ethos stems from her innate desire to impart her accumulated knowledge, experience, and fervour to budding designers within her organization through dedicated mentorship and coaching. Nothing is more rewarding for Natalie than kindling a similar passion in those she mentors.

Having cultivated multiple robust relationships within the industry, Natalie stands out as an all-rounded professional. Her prowess comes to the fore during contract administration phases, where she collaboratively engages with the construction team, wielding her designer's eye to ensure that the client remains at the forefront, uncompromised throughout the project.

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Loan has been an integral part of our team for over 10 years.

As Office Manager, she oversees, maintains and organizes the office, managing the day-to-day operations and procedures. With a background in business and accounting, she also supports the financial side of the business. She has enjoyed being part of the development of Planworks Architecture and continues to further advance her professional designations.

A natural leader and dedicated professional, Loan is a valuable leadership team member.

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Marc has 17+ years of experience in the Architectural field; his expertise ranges from commercial, Multi-Family, Assisted Living, High-rise, Recreation, Institutional, Hospitality and Industrial. He is highly skilled in project management and Contract Administration, with exemplary problem-solving and leadership skills. Marc is able to Manage and facilitate multiple projects simultaneously and is keen to keep them all on budget and delivered on time. This attribute has contributed to many long-lasting client relationships within the industry throughout his career, making him an integral addition to the team.

Marc emulates professionalism and is well-respected among his peers and colleagues. He is a natural leader, and his positive attitude around the office greatly reflects how he works with a team. Marc makes a point to mentor and promote the growth of fellow peers wherever the opportunity arises and is always someone who can be counted on to provide support.

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