Kelowna Studio
Berry Architecture’s Kelowna architectural firm has been serving the Okanagan region since 2021. Led by two registered architects, with a third registered architect on the team, our staff complement includes designers, technologists, and a construction administrator. We provide a complete range of project types with a focus on connecting with local organizations who can benefit from the personalized, engaged service we deliver.
Whether your project is a small interior retrofit or a major multi-building development, we provide the same level of service, listening and guiding you through the whole process. Our full team of 40+ members operates as one unit, collaborating to support all projects in our four locations.
Meet Your Kelowna Leaders
Carlos B. Gamez Ruiz
Registered Architect, AAA, AIBC, MRAIC, LEED GA, CPHD
Carlos B. Gamez Ruiz
Registered Architect, AAA, AIBC, MRAIC, LEED GA, CPHD
Bachelor of Architecture Degree, Master of Environmental Management Degree (Renewable Resources)
Carlos is a Senior Associate and Senior Architect at Berry Architecture. In addition to a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture with a specialization in Architectural Design, he holds a Master’s degree in Environmental Management. In 2019, he became a Registered Architect in Canada through the Broadly Experienced Foreign Architect (BEFA) program. Carlos is based in the Kelowna office, which he co-manages with Suman.
Carlos is a lifelong learner who is continually broadening his areas of expertise. In the past few years, he has become a Building Envelope Specialist and, in 2020, received certification as a Passive House Designer, which remains in effect until 2030. He delivers Building Envelope and Passive House services to clients in both Alberta and BC.
His solution-first approach, paired with his commitment to clear, upfront communication, helps keep projects moving smoothly and clients well-informed of the project progress. He is motivated by the challenges and ever-changing needs of Berry’s numerous projects and brings passion and expertise to every project he is involved in.
Suman Chakraborty
Registered Architect, Partner, AAA, AIBC, MRAIC, AIIA
Suman Chakraborty
Registered Architect, Partner, AAA, AIBC, MRAIC, AIIA
Bachelor of Architecture Degree
Suman is a Partner and Senior Architect who joined our team in October, 2024. He brings 30 years of architectural expertise to Berry Architecture and has worked in a wide range of project typologies in both Alberta and BC in Canada, as well as internationally in Singapore, India, Bahrain, Oman, and the UK. He has been based in Kelowna for the past several years and co-manages the Kelowna office with Carlos.
His experience encompasses diverse industries, including business and industrial campuses, commercial, residential, hospitality, and community planning. For the last six years, he has focused on large-scale multi-family residential using both wood and steel construction. Working in both the private and public sectors, he brings proven expertise in procurement, design, construction and project delivery of conventional, design build, and construction management, including fast track methods.
Project concept design, design development, overseeing construction documents, and construction administration comprise his day-to-day activities as a Senior Architect. In this role, he works closely with our clients, the design team, and all consultants, as well as engaging in business development with prospective clients.
Isaac Martinez
Registered Architect, Partner, AAA, AIBC, OAA, MRAIC, LEEP AP – BD + C
Isaac Martinez
Registered Architect, Partner, AAA, AIBC, OAA, MRAIC, LEEP AP – BD + C
AAA, AIBC, OAA, MRAIC, LEEP AP – BD + C Bachelor of Architecture Degree
Isaac is a Partner and Senior Architect at Berry Architecture + Associates with many duties to oversee with his creative and proactive approach. In addition to managing the architectural team, he coordinates, prepares, and reviews preliminary design concepts. Isaac’s innovative thinking is applied to all his tasks, including design development, construction drawings, proposals, reports, specifications, and reviewing RFPs and RFQs.
Retaining many architectural accreditations and boasting a diverse design experience—educational, commercial, seniors’ living, health care, residential, industrial, and more—Isaac has the ability to understand the requirements of each unique space he works on with Berry's architectural team.
Isaac is continually learning in his profession as each project brings new learning opportunities and challenges. He enjoys finding the most effective and inventive solutions to each new design. Like many architects and fellow Berry team members, Isaac’s professional motivation comes from taking a project from start to finish–bringing a concept to reality.
George Berry
Registered Architect, CEO, Senior Partner, AAA, AIBC, OAA, MRAIC
George Berry
Registered Architect, CEO, Senior Partner, AAA, AIBC, OAA, MRAIC
AAA, AIBC, OAA, MRAIC Bachelor of Architecture Degree, Master of Studies Degree, Diploma in Engineering Design and Drafting Technology, Court Qualified Expert on the Alberta Building Code
George founded Berry Architecture + Associates in 1998 and has since filled the roles of CEO, President, and Senior Partner. He is in charge of business decisions regarding daily operations to ensure everything advances as per Berry’s business plan. In 2025, George received a Master's degree in Sustainable Architecture from the University of Cambridge, UK and continues to pursue his passion for resilient architecture with ongoing education.
As CEO, George is responsible for developing corporate business strategy goals and targets, and exploring growth markets and opportunities. He uses his experience to challenge and motivate the team to expand design possibilities, while working within clients’ programs and striving to enhance the built environment. He is very proud of the Berry team which has positively impacted hundreds of communities through its many projects.
With decades of accumulated expertise related to seniors’ housing, building envelope, acoustics, sustainable design, environmental issues, and affordable housing, George has shared his knowledge as a speaker and presenter at several conferences across North America. His goal is to challenge the accepted image of architecture and inspire people to be more responsive to environmental issues and sustainability.
Featured Project
Our architectural firm is grounded in the belief that behind the success of every design lies a healthy and creative dialogue with our clients. It starts with listening and understanding their goals and desires—from initial design through to delivery, we are steadfastly people-oriented. Our greatest achievements are the professional relationships built over decades.
Strong Roots
Kelowna, BC | Commercial Developments
Strong Roots Flooring was an interior Tenant Improvement for a new building in Kelowna, BC. The two-storey space includes retail sales with a reception desk and showroom, as well as a shop and warehouse on the first floor, and offices, common areas, and service areas on the second floor.
“We are committed to our clients and their needs. In this case, the client approached us with the request to resolve her permit application situation. We reviewed, analyzed, and re-assessed the issues and provided the assistance needed to allow the project to move ahead with approval of the building permit application and completion of construction under the required building code standards.”
— Carlos B. Gamez Ruiz, Registered Architect, Building Envelope Specialist, LEED GA, CPHD, AAA, AIBC, MRAIC
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Architectural Design
Collaboration, community, and sustainability are at the heart of Berry’s architectural design services.
Interior Design
A holistic approach to interior design services means your space can reach its full potential.
Sustainable Architecture and Services
Sustainable design services that encompass not only environment but the social, economic, aesthetic, and functional facets of sustainability.
Custom Residential Design Services
Custom residential design services that bring dream homes to life that are as unique as you are.
Project Development Assistance
Let our full-service architectural firm help your vision meet the necessary parameters, feasibility, and codes with project development assistance.
Project Management Services
We’ll stay on top of the details so that your project finishes on time and on budget with our Red Deer, Cranbrook, Kelowna, and Edmonton project management services.
