Architects DCA
@architectsdca.bsky.social
Architects DCA is an Ottawa-based architectural firm with 25+ years of experience in infill, laboratory, and commercial design.
Productivity? Never met her 😌
November 27, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Productivity? Never met her 😌
The W Awards are open!
A great opportunity celebrating women and non-binary people in architecture.
Entries close 28 November.
If this applies to you or someone you know, consider submitting!
email.architectural-review.com/q/1IEI6gLJgJ...
A great opportunity celebrating women and non-binary people in architecture.
Entries close 28 November.
If this applies to you or someone you know, consider submitting!
email.architectural-review.com/q/1IEI6gLJgJ...
November 25, 2025 at 8:27 PM
The W Awards are open!
A great opportunity celebrating women and non-binary people in architecture.
Entries close 28 November.
If this applies to you or someone you know, consider submitting!
email.architectural-review.com/q/1IEI6gLJgJ...
A great opportunity celebrating women and non-binary people in architecture.
Entries close 28 November.
If this applies to you or someone you know, consider submitting!
email.architectural-review.com/q/1IEI6gLJgJ...
November 20, 2025 at 10:23 PM
I said what’s an RFP, not give me the history of architecture 😩
All jokes aside, an RFP is a Request for Proposals. It shapes how a project begins. A good RFP isn’t just paperwork; it’s how we ensure fair, transparent procurement and choose architects based on quality, not the cheapest fee.
All jokes aside, an RFP is a Request for Proposals. It shapes how a project begins. A good RFP isn’t just paperwork; it’s how we ensure fair, transparent procurement and choose architects based on quality, not the cheapest fee.
November 13, 2025 at 9:16 PM
I said what’s an RFP, not give me the history of architecture 😩
All jokes aside, an RFP is a Request for Proposals. It shapes how a project begins. A good RFP isn’t just paperwork; it’s how we ensure fair, transparent procurement and choose architects based on quality, not the cheapest fee.
All jokes aside, an RFP is a Request for Proposals. It shapes how a project begins. A good RFP isn’t just paperwork; it’s how we ensure fair, transparent procurement and choose architects based on quality, not the cheapest fee.
Remembrance Day
At the 11th hour, on the 11th day, of the 11th month, we remember.
We honour all Canadians, past and present, who have served our country in times of war, conflict, and peacekeeping.
Thank you for your service and sacrifice.
Lest we forget.
At the 11th hour, on the 11th day, of the 11th month, we remember.
We honour all Canadians, past and present, who have served our country in times of war, conflict, and peacekeeping.
Thank you for your service and sacrifice.
Lest we forget.
November 11, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Remembrance Day
At the 11th hour, on the 11th day, of the 11th month, we remember.
We honour all Canadians, past and present, who have served our country in times of war, conflict, and peacekeeping.
Thank you for your service and sacrifice.
Lest we forget.
At the 11th hour, on the 11th day, of the 11th month, we remember.
We honour all Canadians, past and present, who have served our country in times of war, conflict, and peacekeeping.
Thank you for your service and sacrifice.
Lest we forget.
What do you think is most important for Lansdowne?
We joined the Lansdowne 2.0 Public Forum. The conversation touched on community priorities, green space, arena use, & city planning, giving residents the chance to share.
It was a great reminder that shaping our city takes community voices.
We joined the Lansdowne 2.0 Public Forum. The conversation touched on community priorities, green space, arena use, & city planning, giving residents the chance to share.
It was a great reminder that shaping our city takes community voices.
November 4, 2025 at 9:39 PM
What do you think is most important for Lansdowne?
We joined the Lansdowne 2.0 Public Forum. The conversation touched on community priorities, green space, arena use, & city planning, giving residents the chance to share.
It was a great reminder that shaping our city takes community voices.
We joined the Lansdowne 2.0 Public Forum. The conversation touched on community priorities, green space, arena use, & city planning, giving residents the chance to share.
It was a great reminder that shaping our city takes community voices.
POV: You’re finishing drawings while the ghosts of deadlines lingers behind you 👻
Happy Halloween!
Happy Halloween!
October 31, 2025 at 5:25 PM
POV: You’re finishing drawings while the ghosts of deadlines lingers behind you 👻
Happy Halloween!
Happy Halloween!
When your camera roll is all architecture 😮💨
October 29, 2025 at 8:51 PM
When your camera roll is all architecture 😮💨
When the floor plan backfires and there’s no place to hide 👀
October 23, 2025 at 11:48 PM
When the floor plan backfires and there’s no place to hide 👀
An important project contributing to local jobs and built for long-term durability. Watch the video to learn more about the military base being built in Quebec.
m.youtube.com/watch?v=tn2U...
m.youtube.com/watch?v=tn2U...
October 16, 2025 at 9:42 PM
An important project contributing to local jobs and built for long-term durability. Watch the video to learn more about the military base being built in Quebec.
m.youtube.com/watch?v=tn2U...
m.youtube.com/watch?v=tn2U...
When your French comes out… but maybe it should’ve stayed in 😅
At least the message was right! You should care about public procurement reform!
At least the message was right! You should care about public procurement reform!
October 14, 2025 at 8:18 PM
When your French comes out… but maybe it should’ve stayed in 😅
At least the message was right! You should care about public procurement reform!
At least the message was right! You should care about public procurement reform!
The job never really ends when you’re the owner.
October 3, 2025 at 9:27 PM
The job never really ends when you’re the owner.
#Reconciliation is not a single day, but an ongoing journey of learning, #listening, and #action. Today, we reflect on the #histories and truths that continue to shape our #communities.
For more information: ncc-ccn.gc.ca/projects/kiw...
For more information: ncc-ccn.gc.ca/projects/kiw...
September 30, 2025 at 7:41 PM
#Reconciliation is not a single day, but an ongoing journey of learning, #listening, and #action. Today, we reflect on the #histories and truths that continue to shape our #communities.
For more information: ncc-ccn.gc.ca/projects/kiw...
For more information: ncc-ccn.gc.ca/projects/kiw...
So shiny! 😮💨 #Polishing the #floors and getting ready for opening day.
#construction #projectupdate
#construction #projectupdate
September 23, 2025 at 7:47 PM
So shiny! 😮💨 #Polishing the #floors and getting ready for opening day.
#construction #projectupdate
#construction #projectupdate
September 4, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Ahhh… the 2000s. 😮💨
From launching his practice in a basement to leading Architects DCA, Toon Dreessen has built a career dedicated to design and advocacy for architecture.
From launching his practice in a basement to leading Architects DCA, Toon Dreessen has built a career dedicated to design and advocacy for architecture.
August 27, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Ahhh… the 2000s. 😮💨
From launching his practice in a basement to leading Architects DCA, Toon Dreessen has built a career dedicated to design and advocacy for architecture.
From launching his practice in a basement to leading Architects DCA, Toon Dreessen has built a career dedicated to design and advocacy for architecture.
Becoming an architect is a marathon.
In Canada:
5–7 years uni
5,600H internship
Licensing exams
Architects face layers while balancing design, budgets, community needs & regulations. It can drive you a little “crazy” 😅
Architects don’t just design buildings, they shape the communities we live in.
In Canada:
5–7 years uni
5,600H internship
Licensing exams
Architects face layers while balancing design, budgets, community needs & regulations. It can drive you a little “crazy” 😅
Architects don’t just design buildings, they shape the communities we live in.
August 21, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Becoming an architect is a marathon.
In Canada:
5–7 years uni
5,600H internship
Licensing exams
Architects face layers while balancing design, budgets, community needs & regulations. It can drive you a little “crazy” 😅
Architects don’t just design buildings, they shape the communities we live in.
In Canada:
5–7 years uni
5,600H internship
Licensing exams
Architects face layers while balancing design, budgets, community needs & regulations. It can drive you a little “crazy” 😅
Architects don’t just design buildings, they shape the communities we live in.
I’m not like a regular architect, l’m a cool architect 💅
If you know, you know. 😎
#MeanGirls #CoolMom #architecture #womeninarchitecture
If you know, you know. 😎
#MeanGirls #CoolMom #architecture #womeninarchitecture
August 15, 2025 at 4:27 PM
I’m not like a regular architect, l’m a cool architect 💅
If you know, you know. 😎
#MeanGirls #CoolMom #architecture #womeninarchitecture
If you know, you know. 😎
#MeanGirls #CoolMom #architecture #womeninarchitecture
What was once a #singlehouse is now 6 new homes in Craig Henry. 🙌
#gentleinfill can add homes within existing #neighbourhoods without pushing people to the edges of the city.
More homes in the same neighbourhood. That’s the future.
#gentleinfill can add homes within existing #neighbourhoods without pushing people to the edges of the city.
More homes in the same neighbourhood. That’s the future.
August 7, 2025 at 4:42 PM
What was once a #singlehouse is now 6 new homes in Craig Henry. 🙌
#gentleinfill can add homes within existing #neighbourhoods without pushing people to the edges of the city.
More homes in the same neighbourhood. That’s the future.
#gentleinfill can add homes within existing #neighbourhoods without pushing people to the edges of the city.
More homes in the same neighbourhood. That’s the future.
#Kiweki Point is a beautifully reimagined lookout, guided by the NCC's international #designcompetition, which selected the award-winning "Big River Landscape" proposal by Janet Rosenberg & Studio. That #competitive process brought forward bold innovation and deep respect for #Algonquin heritage.
July 31, 2025 at 8:11 PM
#Kiweki Point is a beautifully reimagined lookout, guided by the NCC's international #designcompetition, which selected the award-winning "Big River Landscape" proposal by Janet Rosenberg & Studio. That #competitive process brought forward bold innovation and deep respect for #Algonquin heritage.
We got selected!
#architecture #competitive #womeninarchitecture #architectureproposal #ottawa #youcanasktheflowers #prettylittlebaby
#architecture #competitive #womeninarchitecture #architectureproposal #ottawa #youcanasktheflowers #prettylittlebaby
July 29, 2025 at 3:54 PM
When you’re the architect and the talent 💅
#nickyminaj #trend #worklife #ottawa #womenimarchitecture #architecture
#nickyminaj #trend #worklife #ottawa #womenimarchitecture #architecture
July 24, 2025 at 9:17 PM
When you’re the architect and the talent 💅
#nickyminaj #trend #worklife #ottawa #womenimarchitecture #architecture
#nickyminaj #trend #worklife #ottawa #womenimarchitecture #architecture
Nothing better than a little love in the inbox 🫶
July 22, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Nothing better than a little love in the inbox 🫶
À La Poubelle: Architect Edition 🗑️📐
Couldn’t have done it better than Gstaad Guy
Couldn’t have done it better than Gstaad Guy
July 8, 2025 at 8:46 PM
À La Poubelle: Architect Edition 🗑️📐
Couldn’t have done it better than Gstaad Guy
Couldn’t have done it better than Gstaad Guy