TBD Architecture + Urban Planning

What TBD Architecture + Urban Planning does

TBD Architecture + Urban Planning is a privately held, full-service architectural practice headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, founded in 2020 by partners Brian Bengert and Matthew Roper as the successor to Architecture|Tkalcic Bengert following its 2016 acquisition by Stantec. The firm delivers architecture, urban planning, master planning, feasibility studies, and community consultation services across the full project lifecycle — from pre-design through post-construction contract administration — with particular depth in sports and recreation facilities, municipal infrastructure (fire stations, libraries, recreation centres), cultural and community buildings, and Indigenous design grounded in Treaty 6 reconciliation.

The firm's revenue model is professional services on a project-by-project basis, with fees determined through direct client engagement and competitive procurement. Its go-to-market is enterprise field sales targeting municipal governments, public sector agencies, educational institutions, and private developers. The client base spans Western Canada (Alberta and Saskatchewan concentrations, with work in Ontario), the Caribbean (Jamaica, Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago), and notable flagship engagements including Rogers Place Arena, Commonwealth Stadium, multiple Edmonton Fire Rescue Services stations, the City of Regina's new event centre concept, and the REAL Developments master plan in Regina.

Technology is built on industry-standard architectural tooling including Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, BIM coordination tools, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office, with no proprietary AI/ML capability disclosed. Differentiation rests on continuity of experienced personnel across project lifecycles, over 30 years of collective leadership experience, specialized Indigenous design practice, and a portfolio demonstrating both municipal scale and cross-border delivery capability unusual for a sub-50-person firm.

Name

TBD Architecture + Urban Planning

Legal name

TBD Architecture + Urban Planning

Website

https://tbdarch.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

TBD Architecture + Urban Planning is an Edmonton-based full-service architectural practice serving municipal governments, public sector agencies, and private developers across Canada and the Caribbean, with specialization in sports, recreation, and community infrastructure projects.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural and Urban Planning Services

NAICS

Landscape Architectural Services (54132)

akta.pro primary industry

Urban Planning & Master Planning (BPAHAKAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Regional & Land Use Planning (BPAHAKAE), Building Information Modeling (BIM) & Digital Design Services (BPAHAKAK)

Keywords

• Architectural design services
• Urban planning services
• Sports facility design
• Recreation center design
• Municipal infrastructure design

Headquarters

HQ city

Edmonton

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Architectural and Urban Planning Professional Services: TBD Architecture + Urban Planning is a full-service architectural practice that generates revenue by providing professional architecture, urban planning, and design services on a project-by-project basis. Services span pre-design feasibility studies through to post-construction contract administration, covering project typologies including sports and recreation, community, cultural, institutional, industrial, commercial, and residential.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

TBD Architecture + Urban Planning is a full-service architectural practice that delivers architecture, urban planning, and design services on a project-by-project basis. Engagements span pre-design feasibility studies through post-construction contract administration and cover sports and recreation, cultural, community, institutional, industrial, commercial, and residential typologies. The firm differentiates itself with a specialized Indigenous Design practice and structured community consultation processes.

Product overview

TBD Architecture + Urban Planning is a full-service architectural practice offering a unified portfolio of services rather than discrete software products. The core offerings span Architecture Services (full project lifecycle from pre-design to post-construction), Urban Planning (master planning and community consultation), and Sustainability Services. These services are delivered across specialized divisions including Sports and Recreation, Cultural and Community, Protective Services, Parks and Leisure, Education, and Office/Commercial/Industrial sectors. The firm does not offer modular software products but provides comprehensive project delivery encompassing feasibility studies, facility assessments, renovation and capital improvements, and Indigenous design consultation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Architecture Services Full-service architectural design services spanning pre-design feasibility through post-construction contract administration, delivering tailored solutions across sports/recreation, cultural/community, protective services, parks/leisure, office/commercial, industrial/warehouse, and residential typologies. For municipal governments, public sector agencies, private developers, and institutions.
• Urban Planning and Master Planning Urban design and master planning services dedicated to creating enriched urban environments, including community consultation, functional planning, needs assessments, and district-scale master planning for large sports, recreation, and entertainment precincts. For municipal clients and private developers.
• Sports and Recreation Facility Design Design of cutting-edge recreation centres, high-performance sporting venues, and world-class stadiums across Canada and the Caribbean, including arenas, aquatic centres, field houses, multi-purpose studios, and running tracks. For municipal, regional, and institutional clients.
• Indigenous Design Culturally responsive architectural design services incorporating Indigenous perspectives and cultural elements, with consultation approaches that reflect the diverse voices and stories of Indigenous peoples. Example approaches include the Conklin Multiplex designed around the Métis sash concept after community consultation. For municipal and institutional clients.
• Protective Services Facility Design Fire station and protective services facility design including new construction, lifecycle rehabilitation, and station reactivation projects such as Edmonton Fire Rescue Services Stations 27, 28, 29, 30, 21, and facility rehabilitation for Stations 3 and 19. For municipal fire rescue services.
• Renovations and Capital Improvements Renovation, modernization, and lifecycle improvement services for existing facilities including mechanical system upgrades, structural repairs, solar PV integration, and barrier-free accessibility retrofits. For municipal and institutional clients.
• Feasibility Studies and Facility Assessments Pre-design feasibility studies and community needs assessments measuring regional demand for recreation, arts, culture, and leisure facilities, informing capital investment decisions. For municipal and regional clients.
• Sustainability and Energy-Efficient Design Sustainable, energy-efficient, and barrier-free design services including LEED-targeted building design, solar PV integration, and environmentally responsible feature design. For municipal, institutional, and private developer clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• North Surrey Sport and Ice Complex (134,000 SF facility with three sheets of ice) won the 2019 Canadian Wood Council Award
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Edmonton Oilers Community FoundationminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026TBD's 'Playoffs with Purpose' initiative supports the Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation's 'Every Kid Deserves a Shot' flagship program, which empowers youth through hockey. TBD is raising funds ($10,000 goal in 2026) to support kids playing hockey through this partnership.
• Sport CentralminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Charitable partner in the Playoffs with Purpose initiative — works to make hockey accessible to every kid in Alberta, regardless of background or circumstance.
• KidSport AlbertaminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Charitable partner in the Playoffs with Purpose initiative — helps children overcome financial barriers to participate in sport.
• Free Play for KidsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Charitable partner in the Playoffs with Purpose initiative — focused on providing free play opportunities for children.
• Hockey Alberta FoundationminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Charitable partner in the Playoffs with Purpose initiative — works to grow and develop hockey in Alberta.
• University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona CampusminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017UWI partnered with Usain Bolt Management Limited to develop a Sport Medicine, Exercise and Science Programme and concept designs for supporting facilities. TBD is involved in developing the concept designs for the Usain Bolt Sport and Exercise Medicine Centre in Kingston, Jamaica.
• REAL DevelopmentscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTBD is currently working with REAL Developments on the master planning of a large Sports, Recreation, and Entertainment District in Regina, Saskatchewan. The project involves a site that has been a community gathering space for civic, sporting, corporate, and community events for over a century, with over 1.9M SF of venue space having been constructed, renovated, repurposed, and demolished.
• Regina Exhibition Association Ltd.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTBD is working with Regina Exhibition Association Ltd. and Community Leaders to develop concepts for a new 10,000-seat bowl arena that will provide district activation across the city of Regina.
• RC Strategies + PERCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTBD collaborated with recreational strategists RC Strategies + PERC and the Town of Morinville to develop the Morinville Leisure Centre, accommodating both the hockey arena and field house with provisions for future expansion.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Architecture49: Canadian architecture firm with comparable public-sector focus on recreation, community, and cultural infrastructure. Overlaps directly on typology mix and government RFP competition.
• DIALOG: Edmonton-based, full-service architecture and urban design practice of comparable size with deep sports, recreation, civic, and Indigenous community planning portfolios in Western Canada. Closest comparable on size, geography, and sector mix.
• Manasc Isaac Architects: Edmonton-headquartered architectural practice of similar size working across community, recreation, and institutional typologies in Western Canada. Directly comparable on regional market and project types.
• HCMA Architecture + Design: Canadian multi-sector architecture firm with notable recreation, civic, and community facility portfolio. Competes for similar municipal mandates across Western Canada.

Regional players

• SAA Architects (Schick Shing Architects): Alberta-headquartered firm working in community, recreation, and education sectors across Western Canada. Comparable on regional presence and typology mix.
• gh3*: Calgary-based architecture and design practice with comparable Western Canadian institutional and civic portfolio, including award-recognized public projects. Regional competitor for Alberta/Saskatchewan municipal work.
• Number TEN Architectural Group: Western Canadian architectural firm with established recreation, community, and municipal portfolio. Comparable on size and Western Canadian public-sector focus.

Broad incumbents

• Stantec Architecture: Global AEC firm that acquired TBD's predecessor Architecture|Tkalcic Bengert in 2016. Competes for the same municipal and recreation mandates but as part of a multi-thousand-person portfolio with significantly deeper bench and global scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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