Shane Czypyha
Principal
Architect AIBC
Location
Vancouver
Sector
Healthcare

Parkin’s approach to social architecture is centred around dedicated engagement with interest groups, program users, and rightsholders to build strong relationships and consider the community’s culture, history, and shared values. Through this we create spaces that foster connection, support, inclusivity, and a sense of belonging for all individuals in the community.
Biography
Shane is a hands-on project manager and architect who takes pride in seeing projects come to life. With extensive experience in healthcare, he enjoys working closely with clients, contractors, and design teams to develop innovative solutions that respond to users’ needs.
Shane’s collaborative team-first approach has proven valuable in leading high-performance teams to deliver facilities that make their communities proud. Shane draws on his wealth of P3 and design-build experience to deliver projects from kickoff to handover.
Past speaking engagements
2023 Canadian Centre for Healthcare Facilities, “A unique model of Care and Award-Winning Design at the Red Fish Healing Centre”
2022 The European Health Design Conference (Session 21), London, UK, “Transforming Mental Health Design” (featured the Red Fish Healing Centre for Mental Health and Addiction in Coquitlam, BC.)
Awards & recognition
2022 Gold Award, The Urban Design & Architecture Design Awards | Red Fish Healing Centre for Mental Health and Addictions
2022 World Design Award | Red Fish Healing Centre for Mental Health and Addictions
2018 European Healthcare Design Awards, Highly Commended Award | Joseph and Rosalie Segal Family Health Centre, Canada
2014 Vancouver Regional Construction Association Awards, Gold Award, General Contractors – Over $55 Million (JV CEI Architects) | Surrey Memorial Hospital
2013 Judges’ Choice Overall Winner, Fraser Valley Commercial Building Awards, (JV CEI Architects) | Surrey Memorial Hospital
2013 Excellence Award, Community Institutional category, Fraser Valley Commercial Building Awards, (JV CEI Architects) | Surrey Memorial Hospital