Zeidler Partnership Architects has announced that the company’s Calgary partnership team has expanded, bringing on architect James Brown. Brown, who spent 19 years working for Bing Thom Architects as a director, project architect, started his new position at Zeidler on Jan. 8, 2018.

Brown will be working in collaboration with other Calgary partners including Vaidila Banelis, Stephen Bugbee, Bill Mitchell, Jean Guy Beliveau and Sean Crawford.

Brown has worked as an architect since completion of his Masters of Architecture from the University of British Columbia in 1998. He has professional affiliation with Architect AIBC, Alberta Association of Architects and is a member of the Royal Architecture Institute of Canada.

“We are excited to welcome James Brown to our expanding Calgary Partnership Team,” says Vaidila Banelis, executive partner. “For more than 60 years, Zeidler has offered clients a dedicated team of creative minds whose craft and vision is shaped and informed by sound practical expertise. James will bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to his new position.”

Zeidler is based in Toronto, Ontario and has an international reach with offices in Calgary, Victoria, London, Berlin, Beijing, Chengdu, and Abu Dhabi. Their portfolio includes a range of work including civic and academic buildings, commercial and residential properties, healthcare and research facilities, performing arts centers, and hotels and resorts.