Stephen Boyd

Principal

Bio

As the Principal leading Arc Studio, Stephen’s hands-on approach to design captures the vision of our clients. He values his clients and adopts a collaborative spirit in the creative process, striving to find design solutions that are sustainable, functional and cost-effective. With almost 30 years of experience leading and designing some of the most recognizable buildings in the Capital Region, his passionate, collaborative spirit shines through his work and allows him to find solutions that fit within functional, budget, and schedule parameters. Stephen’s design sensibilities are reflected in his execution of clean and simple buildings to large-scale and complex developments throughout various industry sectors. He is enthusiastic about developing the next generation of architects and designers, committed to guiding and inspiring his team to deliver some of the most ambitious, innovative projects in the city.

Education

M.Arch. with Distinction, Technical University of Nova Scotia (Dalhousie University)
Bachelor of Environmental Design Studies, Technical University of Nova Scotia (Dalhousie University)
Bachelor of Environmental Studies, University of Manitoba
D.Arch.Tech., Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT)

Professional Affiliations

Member, Alberta Association of Architects since 1999
Member, Royal Architectural Institute of Canada since 1999
LEED® Accredited Professional
Member, CAGBC LEED® Canada since 2005
Member, Architectural Institute of British Columbia since 2021

Awards

RAIC, National Urban Design Award of Excellence – Civil Design, 100 Street Funicular
BOMA Edmonton, Outstanding Building of the Year 2016 and 2014, EIA Office Control Tower
Award of Excellence, Consulting Engineers of Alberta, EIA Office Control Tower
Award of Excellence, CISC Awards (Alberta Region), EIA Office Control Tower
Top Projects Awards, Alberta Construction Magazine, EIA Office Control Tower
Silver Award, Interior Designers of Alberta, Robbins Pavilion, Royal Alexandra Hospital
Interior Design of Alberta Award, PCL Centennial Learning Centre
City of Edmonton Mayor’s Award for Universal Design in Architecture, PCL Centennial Learning Centre 
Alberta Association of Architects, Prairie Design Award, NAIT Spartan Centre
Silver Award, Interior Designers of Alberta, NAIT Spartan Centre
Alberta Association of Architects, Prairie Design Award, Boys and Girls Club, Edmonton, AB
Alberta Association of Architects, Prairie Design Award, Nilex Office / Warehouse
Faculty of Architecture Thesis Prize – Outstanding Design Thesis, Thesis Awards, 1994
TUNS Graduate Studies Thesis Research Scholarship, 1993 – 1994
“Photovoltaics in Architecture,” Top Prize – ECOFYS International Design Ideas Competition, Amsterdam, Holland, 1994
Atlantic Centre for Environmental Education Design Competition, First Place, 1992

Notable projects completed prior to Arc Studio

Kingsway Mall Redevelopment, Oxford Properties Group, Edmonton, AB
Ross Grieve PCL Centennial Learning Centre (LEED Gold), PCL, Edmonton, AB
First and Jasper Office Redevelopment, GE Real Estate, Edmonton, AB
Robbins Pavilion and Chapel, Royal Alexandra Hospital, Edmonton, AB
Edson Community Hospital, AHS, Edson, AB
Edmonton International Airport (EIA) Office / Control Tower Addition and Renovation (LEED GOLD), Nisku, AB 
Northlands Edmonton EXPO Centre, Edmonton, AB
Rogers Place Arena, Katz Group, Edmonton, AB
Valley Zoo Entry and Wander (LEED Silver), City of Edmonton, Edmonton, AB
U of A Student’s Union Building Expansion, Edmonton, AB
Foote Field 2001 IAAF Track and Field Training Facility, U of A, Edmonton, AB