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Melissa Higgs is a seasoned professional in architecture with a strong focus on civic projects. As Principal and Associate at hcma since June 2006, Melissa has been instrumental in notable developments such as the master planning of the West Vancouver Civic Centre and the design of the West Vancouver Community Centre and the Sungod Recreation Centre Expansion. In addition to ongoing work, Melissa serves as Chair of the Board of Directors for the Downtown Vancouver Business Improvement Association and previously held leadership roles such as Chair of the Advisory Urban Design Panel at UBC Campus & Community Planning and as a member of the Advisory Design Panel for the City of Surrey. Earlier experience includes positions as an Intern Architect at Bruce Carscadden Architect Inc. and VIA Architecture. Melissa holds a Master of Architecture (M.Arch.) from the University of Calgary and a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Marine Biology from The University of British Columbia.
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hcma designs buildings, brands, and shared experiences that connect people. Because with collective strength, communities can work together to make a difference to the issues that matter. Collective strength empowers our practice too. Driven by relentless curiosity, we work as one to solve complex problems from every angle. Advocating for inclusive, accessible design that embraces everyone, promotes biodiversity, and minimizes environmental impact. We’re multi-skilled but driven by a shared purpose: to maximize positive impact. We achieve it by learning from others. By challenging ourselves. And, by applying relentless curiosity to create the lasting change we all want to see in the world.