Our Team

  Principals

Christopher Pollard
Principal, B.A.D.I.D., NCIDQ, R.I.D., LEED AP

For Chris, good design is the result of curiosity, careful listening and asking far too many questions. He is driven to fully understand the needs, aspirations and frustrations of clients and end users in order to create spaces where people truly want to be. After 20 years of design and project leadership experience, he is an expert in bringing a client’s ethos to life through the built environment.

Chris is committed to designing spaces that make connections between the inside and the outside, promote engagement between people, soften our environmental footprint and evoke emotion and inspiration through the incorporation of art into the everyday.

Mark Hamilton
Principal, Architect AIBC, MRAIC, LEED AP

With over 3 decades of architectural design experience from a diverse range of projects, Mark brings a spirit of collaboration and creative problem solving to every project. He is highly skilled both in sustainable construction methodologies and project team leadership.

At Ratio, Mark shares his expertise from his broad portfolio including K-12 and post-secondary education projects, infrastructure, scientific research facilities and multi-unit residential high-rise projects.

Mark Hamilton Architect AIBC is a Certified Professional and LEED AP.

Thomas S. Annandale
Senior Advisor, B.Arch, Architect AIBC, FRAIC

Tom brings over four decades of design and construction knowledge to his projects.

He also brings a distinct humanity to all of his work. He is well known as a design leader and consensus builder. His expertise in large infrastructure projects is complimented by his work in small-scale, community-centric initiatives. At Ratio, Tom works hard at building trusting, long-standing relationships with our clients, many of whom have been with us for decades.

Throughout his 40-year career, Tom has devoted himself to preserving British Columbia’s architectural heritage.

In May of 2014, Thomas S. Annandale was inducted into the prestigious College of Fellows at the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC).  Fellowship is bestowed upon members by their peers as recognition of the recipient’s pursuit of excellence and personal contributions to the profession of architecture.

Michael Barnes
B.Arch, Architect AIBC, FRAIC, CSC

May 30, 1940 - February 16, 2019

Michael’s experience, dedication and leadership were invaluable to our firm.

For 40 years he guided Ratio’s participation in many large, significant projects. He was a respected leader in the coordination of Project Delivery Systems and a mentor to our design team.

Michael was also a pioneer in the art and science of heritage restoration and adaptive reuse, whose work has helped to enrich the architectural landscape of the Pacific Northwest.

  Our Staff


Aislinn Cunningham
Designer, B. Arch
Melissa Gonzalez
Designer, B.Sc. Arch.
John Gustafson
Quality Control & Contractual Advisor, CSC
Sinan Hussain
Intern Architect
Matthew Kelly
Technologist
Adriana Palomares
Office Manager
Jason Scoles
Senior Interior Designer, BID
Hazen Sise
Senior Architect, Architect AIBC, MRAIC, LEED AP
Nicole Vallee
Interior Designer, BID
Mark Yan
Project Coordinator, B.Sc. Arch, DID
Cheryl Carter
Marketing & Communications Strategist