ABOUT ZORA ARCHITECTURE

...creating inspiring, economically prudent, environmentally sustainable architecture.

ZORA Architecture is architectural firm located in British Columbia, providing a full spectrum of architectural services for architectural and interior design projects. Our firm is experienced in many building types including commercial, residential, retail, institutional, multi-family residential, and single family residential. We also offer interior design services, allowing for synergy between building exteriors and interiors. 

Consider ZORA Architecture for your upcoming project. Our goal is to offer prompt, professional service and to provide a positive project experience. The principal is a registered architect, Member of Architectural Institute of British Columbia M.A.I.B.C. and LEED accredited professional for sustainable building design.

ZORA Architecture is committed to serving the public and clients by creating architectural designs for buildings that are inspiring, economically prudent, and environmentally sustainable. We strive to create designs that aid society, sustain the environment and inspire those around us to improve our world.

DESIGN PHILOSOPHY

We strive to create intelligent, high-performance, high-efficiency buildings that are in harmony with their natural environment. We create forward-looking designs exhibiting timeless and enduring qualities. By collaborating with other experts, we work to expand our perspective and generate new insights in the world of design.
We are not limited by known solutions. We prize innovation and experimentation. We utilize our experience and knowledge to move forward and develop new methods and solutions.
We support our clients in the realization of their visions, while delivering the highest standard of design in the practice of architecture.

HOLISTIC DESIGN APPROACH

We embrace a holistic approach to design. We believe that the success of architecture lies not only in aesthetics, but in the implementation of an integrated process. This process is predicated on an equal understanding and consideration of all aspects of buildings and their systems, site and landscape. This approach provides for the best integration of all building systems and components and is the key for a successful high performance and high value buildings.

MULTI-LAYERED EXPERTISE

Zora’s work encompasses all fields of design, ranging from urban scale through to products and graphic design. It includes several related disciplines: architecture, interior design, master planning, computer graphics, facilities planning, urban planning, and sustainable design.

PRINCIPAL

Zora Katic, MAIBC MRAIC LEED AP

Zora Katic is the principal architect and owner of ZORA Architecture. She practiced architecture for over twenty years in both North America and Europe. 

Accreditation and Professional Associations:
NCARB (2004) acknowledging her successful completion of examinations for architects in North America.
Member of Architectural Institute of British Columbia (MAIBC) acknowledging her knowledge and competence to practice architecture in British Columbia.
LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP) (2006) ensuring her knowledge and competence in the area of sustainable design.
NCIDQ (2000) acknowledging her successful completion of the requirements to practice interior design in North America.
Architectural Degree from the University of Zagreb, Croatia.

email me: zora@zoraarchitecture.com