Paul Hammond
Architect AIBC, MRAIC, CPHD, Partner
Paul is a principal architect of Low Hammond Rowe Architects Inc. with over 30 years’ experience collaborating with post-secondary institutions, public library boards and non-profit housing agencies. He began his career in Toronto, involved with the design and construction of academic buildings, libraries, and public schools.
In 2005 he moved to BC with his family to join the firm. Paul has led the firm’s design team though multiple academic and community library projects, including complex renovations, transformative expansions, and new community buildings. Since 2008, Paul has also focused on the design and development of affordable rental housing that supports diverse needs of individuals, families, and communities across BC, such as Camas Gardens Supportive Housing, Fort St. John Passive House Family Housing, and Crosstown Affordable Mixed-use Housing development. Paul was managing Principal for our LHRA team in collaboration with Two Row Architect (Lead) and Teeple Architects on the Center for Indigenous Law building expansion at the University of Victoria; an important landmark project, the first of its kind in Canada.
Paul’s collaborative design approach searches to link aspirational goals with meaningful contextual relationships and sustainable practices, creating spirited places to live, work, and learn. He is a certified passive house designer, a past member of the City of Victoria Advisory Design Panel, and he continues to advocate for those less fortunate through his community service.
Recognition
Fleming (The Lions) Affordable Rental Housing
2025 CHRA Outstanding Development Award (Canadian Housing & Renewal Award)
Center for Indigenous Law, University of Victoria, with Two Row Architect (Prime) and Teeple Architects
2024 Architecture Master Prize – Honourable Mention
2024 Rethinkin the Future Awards – Honourable Mention – Institutional (Concept)
2023 Canadian Architect Award of Excellence
Crosstown Mixed-Use Affordable Housing
2025 Award of Excellence – Affordable Housing – Capital Region Commercial Building Awards
Fort St. John 50-Unit Passive House – Affordable Rental Housing
2022 SABMag Canadian Green Building Award of Excellence
2021 International Passive House Award
Vancouver Island Regional Libray – Nanimo North Branch
2015 City of Nanaimo Urban Design Award of Excellence
Camas Gardens Supportive Housing
2012 Canadian Wood Council BC Wood Design Award, Multi Family Residential
Other Notable Projects
Village on the Green Affordable Housing
North Cowichan Affordable Housing
Wilson’s Walk Affordable Housing
Uplands Walk Affordable Housing
Diana M. Priestly Law Library