Paul Hammond

Architect AIBC, MRAIC, Partner

Paul is a principal architect of LHRA with 31 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 is currently managing our LHRA team in collaboration with Two Row Architect (Lead) and Teeple Architects on the National Centre for Indigenous Laws 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.

Recognitions

The Lions Affordable Rental Housing

2025 CHRA Outstanding Development Award, Canadian Housing & Renewal Award

Indigenous Law School Wing, University of Victoria, with Two Row Architect & Teeple Architects
2024 Architecture Master Prize – Honourable Mention
2023 Canadian Architect Award of Excellence

Fort St. John 50-Unit Passive House, Affordable Rental Housing
2022 SABMag Canadian Green Building Award of Excellence – Residential (Large)
2021 International Passive House – SIGA Award Multi-Unit Residential

Project Experience
2025 Village on the Green Affordable Housing
2025 National Centre for Indigenous Laws with Two Row Architect & Teeple Architects
2025 Fraser Law Building Renewal
2025 Crosstown Affordable Housing Mixed-use Development
2025 Fleming Affordable Rental Housing
2025 North Cowichan Affordable Housing
2019 Passive House Affordable Rental Housing
2018 Sidney Library Renovation