D T A | DENIS TURCO ARCHITECT | INC. * practices an architecture of creative, responsible solutions.

​Every decision is an opportunity.

D T A | ’s repeat clients appreciate the quality of our work and value the level of personal service, expertise and dependability that we offer. ​We integrate design imperatives with our clients' budget and programmatic requirements. What does this mean for you? A well managed, collaborative process with decisions made by informed professionals that ​work with you to deliver well-conceived, creative and responsible solutions.
D T A | was launched by Denis Turco in 1995 as a design-build company with a commitment to excellent client service and thoughtful design. Since its inception, we have maintained that commitment as our office continues to operate as a collaborative studio. By following well-established protocols, projects stay on time and within budget. Our experience in building and development planning is fused with our passion for innovative design work, resulting in the technical competence, cost control and comprehensive design solutions that we offer today.

Although based in Greater Vancouver, DTA is a regional boutique studio with work throughout British Columbia*, Alberta*, Manitoba* and Washington*. It has also brought us as far as Ontario, Honduras and Costa Rica.
Denis Turco
Principal | Architect AIBC AAA MRAIC
"Denis’ team leadership, organizational skills, and ability to 'get things accomplished' are traits that fit your project’s needs. He listens well, but also will openly and tactfully advise if better and wiser directions are identified. He has the ability to make positive logical recommendations that are in the best interest of the clients he serves."                                                                  
​Frank Findlay, Past Chair 
​Port Coquitlam Senior Citizens' Housing Society
Denis has over 30 years of experience in project design and development management, and he is a leader in the areas of contract administration, viable alternative evaluation and Value Engineering (cost control). Denis moulds ideas into creative design solutions that are both functional and practical. His ability to work with diverse groups and listen, gather data, then formulate viable options for continued refinement and consensus is one of his strongest traits.  With his 'hands on' design and property development experience, knowledge of construction technology and his sterling reputation as a Design Professional, Denis brings experience and a practical approach methodology to the team. 
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​Masato Hoshi
Associate | project coordinator
Drawing on 20 years of experience in the technical coordination and management of a wide array of projects, ranging from complex institutional alterations to new commercial and residential buildings for the private and public sectors, Masato is familiar with various types of project delivery methods and will work to ensure all communication, coordination and quality standards are met. 
 
Prior to completing his architectural studies, Masato worked as a construction site supervisor with TOSO Construction Company, in Tokyo, Japan, where he developed a keen attention to the detailed requirements of a construction project. He has worked at D T A |continuously since graduating from the British Columbia Institute of Technology in 2001, where he received his Diploma in Building Technology ​in Building Engineering.