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Real Partners … Real experience.

Clear answers. Steady hands

CEO

Mike Borkristl

  • Started in the industry in 1976 (Nu-West Homes)
  • Built and led design firms through the hand-drafting era into CAD
  • Long track record in challenging files, and known for calm confidence in disputes and hearings.
  • Deep involvement with Calgary’s evolving bylaws and industry committees
  • Known for practical direction and strong representation when projects get challenged
  • Still designs, still sketches, still cares about the craft

President

Ahmed Gouda

  • 23+ years in building design and project delivery
  • Experienced across the full project cycle: concept - technical drawings - approvals
  • 13 years in Dubai, working in high-standards, complex project environments
  • Practical, business-minded, detail-driven
  • Speaks both project logic and client goals
  • Now leading Tricor Design Group in Calgary, bridging smart design with real bylaws and building code compliance
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Specialized Departments

Single Family Homes & track builders

Our design team specializes in the High-Velocity drafting required for single-family homes and high-volume track builders. We bridge the gap between creative residential aesthetics and the buildable precision needed for rapid construction.

Infill Projects (single - semi detached - row houses & townhouses)

Our design team is engineered for the Calgary "Home is Here" era, specializing in maximizing density through the R-CG and H-GO land-use shifts. We transform standard inner-city lots into high-yield assets, ranging from semi-detached homes to complex rowhouse and townhouse configurations

multifamily & mixed-use projects

this team design high-yield, large-scale assets that bridge the gap between architectural sophistication and commercial viability. We specialize in the structural and regulatory complexities of mid-rise and mixed-use developments, ensuring every square foot is optimized for both investor ROI and tenant experience.

commercial and retail projects

We master the technical integration of HVAC, fire suppression, and barrier-free requirements to ensure your retail or professional space is code-compliant from the first draft. By prioritizing functional layouts that enhance tenant experience, we help commercial investors reduce vacancy lead times and secure long-term capital stability.
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Project management

This department serves as our central hub, bridging sophisticated design with practical execution to maintain project momentum. We manage the delicate balance between timeline and budget, ensuring your capital is protected through every phase of the development lifecycle. By acting as a single point of technical advocacy, our managers ensure the final build aligns perfectly with your strategic ROI goals.

accounting and administration

This team maintains the financial and operational integrity required to power our big family. They ensure every project’s documentation and accounting are handled with institutional rigor, preventing administrative friction before it starts. By streamlining our internal systems, they safeguard the professional reliability and long-term stability you expect from a strategic partner.
Free consultation

Marketing & Strategy

This department focuses on brand integrity and high-end project visualization. By managing our digital presence and visual proof signals, they ensure Tricor remains a trusted name for Calgary’s residential and commercial developers.

successful projects need expert team
If you want a clear path forward, talk to us.

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In Calgary, time is your most expensive material. We deliver high-caliber, buildable design backed by the technical advocacy required to secure approvals.

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  • 4216 10 St NE,, Calgary, Alberta
  • (403) 203-1970
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