Studio
2x2 is a Vancouver-based architectural design studio working across architecture, interiors, landscape, and objects. Our work is grounded in a clear, disciplined approach that balances spatial clarity with material expression.
We believe design should be precise, thoughtful, and enduring. It shapes how we live, frames our experiences, and brings people into meaningful relationship with their surroundings. At its best, architecture reflects its context while quietly elevating it.
Founded in 2021, Twobytwo Architecture Studio is licensed with the Architectural Institute of British Columbia (AIBC).
What We Do
Our practice is built on over 14 years of collaborative work across disciplines. It began in art and gallery installations and has evolved into a full-service design studio engaged in projects from concept through to construction.
We work across a wide range of scales, from custom furniture and lighting to private residences, multi-family developments, and commercial interiors. Each project is approached with the same level of rigor, whether intimate or complex.
Our focus is on the design and delivery of built work, with particular attention to proportion, light, material, and sequence. We are especially engaged in private and multi-family residential projects, as well as commercial spaces and tenant improvements.
At the core of the studio is an enduring connection to art. This foundation informs our process and allows us to move fluidly between disciplines, creating spaces that are both precise and expressive. Our work is shaped through close collaboration with clients, resulting in environments that feel considered, personal, and quietly distinctive.
Our Ethos
We approach each project through a contextual lens, responding carefully to site, climate, and culture. Our work is guided by three principles:
Context
Design begins with observation. Each project is shaped by its surroundings - its landscape, its history, and the conditions that define it.
Sustainability
We prioritize longevity and restraint. Through the use of local materials and considered construction, we aim to reduce environmental impact while reinforcing a strong sense of place.
Detail
We value precision. Simple, well-resolved details carry the greatest weight, giving clarity and depth to the overall work.
Photography by whentheyfindus (whentheyfindus.com).
David Tyl x Founding Partner
Architect AIBC, M.Arch, BEDS, B.Phil
David is a registered architect with the Architectural Institute of British Columbia and has over 14 years of professional experience. His academic background includes studies at Dalhousie University in Halifax and the Peter Behrens School of Arts in Düsseldorf.
He has worked across a range of architectural practices in Berlin, Calgary, and Vancouver, contributing to projects spanning concept design through to construction delivery. This international experience informs a practice grounded in clarity, precision, and material sensitivity.
Jenny Bassett x Founding Partner
Intern Architect AIBC, M.Arch
Jenny is an intern architect with the Architectural Institute of British Columbia and has over 12 years of experience across architectural design, installation work, and art practice.
She holds a Master of Architecture from the University of Calgary, a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Alberta University of the Arts, and a Master of Arts in Art Education from Concordia University.
Her work bridges architecture and visual art, with a focus on material exploration, spatial narrative, and collaborative making.
Aubergine x Founding Pup
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