Tembo Design - Tembo Design

[ to create, not copy ]

Great Design is a State of Mind

[ design and build]

Functional Space and Thoughtful Design

[ from sketch to live ]

Effective Planning = Great Impressions

[ about Tembo Design ]

Creating the Perfect Spaces

Established in the Lower Mainland in 1996, Tembo Design has over thirty years of experience in all aspects of commercial office, retail, and restaurant interiors.

Whether projects are done independently, or we are partnered with other talented designers or firms, we have an outstanding record of providing our clients with high quality projects delivered on time and on budget.

Listening to our clients’ wants and needs and translating these into their project requirements ensures we deliver a finished product that goes beyond their expectations and stays within their time and budget limits.

View Projects

01

Let's Meet

Determine requirements and guidelines.
02

Space Planning

Allocate space to each requirement.
03

Interior Design

Develop decorative scheme.
04

Documentation

Prepare drawings, documents, and specifications.
04

Construction

Manage project until completion.

[ our skills ]

What We're Great At

We are constantly growing, learning, and improving. Our partners and number of projects are steadily increasing.

Planning

budgeting

Interior Design

Project Management

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Our Clients

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Projects Completed

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years of experience

[ awards ]

Proud Achievements

Best of Canada Design, Canadian Interiors Magazine

Canadian Airlines International, Executive Offices, Vancouver

Design Team: DH Designs (Karen Lutz, David Hanson, Sandra Mott)

Silver Award of Excellence, Interior Designers Institute of B.C.

Namdo Management, Vancouver

Designers: BBA Design Consultants Inc. (Sharon Bortolotto, Merike Lainevool, Scott Trepp)

Co-Designers: Syncor Business Environments (Karen Lutz, Nick Boyd)

Interior Design Award

Mount Royal College, Calgary, Alberta

Certificate of Recognition

Interior Designers Institute of B.C.

Awarded Fellowship 2009

[ testimonials ]

What People Are Saying

"My experience working with the Fusion Project team has been excellent. From designing the clinic layout, forecasting a budget, organizing the construction and meeting deadlines, they delivered every time. It is easily apparent they are dedicated to quality, client satisfaction and hard work. I never once lost confidence in their ability to provide an amazing space. I found them extremely qualified, knowledgeable and capable. I wholeheartedly offer my recommendation of this firm and their collaborative design partner, Tembo Design Inc.."

Stephen Barclay BSc., BSc.PT, FCAMPT, CAFCI, CGIMS

Trinity Physiotherapy, Sport & Wellness

"I have personally worked with Karen for over 20 years on a variety of commercial projects. More recently, Karen and the Tembo Design team have been a strategic design partner with Fusion. Since 2002, they have consistently provided us with loyal, efficient, and friendly service, often going above and beyond to ensure our clients are happy. Tembo Design has always provided great design while staying within the financial parameters established, always making sure projects are delivered on time and on budget"

Nicholas Boyd, Principal

Fusion Projects

"Karen and I worked together inconjuction with Fusion Projects on a project where she conducted the interior design of Fransen Engineerings new building facility which was 58,000 sq.ft. She produced the Space Planning, Finishes, and Construction Drawings in a very tight time line restraint. Through this process Karen brought innovation to the layout and design and maintained a positive outlook considering the timeline of when the project needed to be complete. The attention to detail with the millwork was excellent and understanding the needs of the client showed in both the layout and the design. The employees were speechless when they walked into the new facility!!!"

Debbie Bortolussi, MBA, CHRP

PHR Resources

"We began working with the Tembo Design team in August 2011 where we were able to easily discuss how we envisioned our new wide open 3,000 square foot space. We found working with this team of designers remarkable. They are both personable, responsive, organized, timely, and we were very impressed with their ability to quickly grasp the essence of our agency requirements while not hesitating to ask questions should they need clarification."

Kara-Leigh Jameson, Executive Director

Seniors Services Society

"Tembo Design’s ability to capture and understand our requirements made the project an example of an excellent synergistic relationship. We remain pleased with our space, how it functions, and what it conveys to both our colleagues and our client."

Pierre E. Gallant, Principal, Vice-President

Morrison Hershfield

"Karen and her team transposed an untenantable space into an amazing office space that took natural light into interior spaces and incorporated modern design into a functional office space. Tembo is very customer friendly and a pleasure to work with."