Simon Montgomery

Director
SM Studio is led by Simon Montgomery, who brings over a decade of experience in designing modern single-family homes. An underlying theme in his work is the continual exploration of craft, minimalism, and the relationship between art and architecture. In 2023, he was named Western Living’s Architectural Designer of the Year, and his projects have been featured in Wallpaper*, Dwell, and Dezeen. Simon holds a Master of Architecture from the University of British Columbia and is a member of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada.

Education
Master of Architecture, The University of British Columbia

Major Projects
Forest House
East Van Residence
Real Estate Office
Kokomo
Britannia Beach House
Bowen Island Renovation
Flag House (with Studio MK27 and Evoke International Design)

Awards
2025 Japan International Pioneer Design Award: Platinum Prize — Residential Space
2025 Japan International Pioneer Design Award: Gold Prize — Residential Space
2025 Japan International Pioneer Design Award: Pioneer Prize — Architectural Design
2025 Kyoto Global Design Awards: Winner — Environment Design
2024 Architizer A+ Awards: Finalist — Best Residential Firm
2023 Western Living: Winner — Architectural Designer of the Year
2023 Western Living: Finalist — Arthur Erickson Award for Emerging Designer
2022 Western Living: Finalist — Arthur Erickson Award for Emerging Designer