ACI Staff: Dara Hoffman

Dara Hoffman

Associate | Director of Interior Design

NCIDQ, Interior Design Technology Diploma

“I am so fortunate to be able to do something everyday that is not only my career but is also my passion. Being able to transform a Client’s vision into a beautiful, well designed and functional environment is so fulfilling to me. I am a believer of the details and that perfection is truly found in them."

Project Experience

Wabasca-Desmarais RCMP Detachment

Leduc RCMP Detachment Expansion

Coaldale RCMP New Detachment

Eagle Builders Centre

Entwistle Community Recreation Centre

Highlands School Modernization

St. Edmund School Modernization

Aleda Patterson K-3 School

Alex Janvier 4-9 School

Divine Mercy School

Lloydminster Fire Station 1

Parkland New RCMP Detachment

Safeway & Sobeys Retail Stores

NLRHC Palliative Care Unit

Cochrane RCMP / Municipal Enforcement Detachment

Thelma Chalifoux School

Soraya Hafez New K-6 School

Kaye Clinic Covid Beds

Other Project Experience

*with previous firm Architecture Tkalcic Bengert (no longer in operation)

Sports and Recreation Projects

Kinsmen Sports Centre Rehabilitation
Peter Hemingway Fitness and Leisure Centre Rehabilitation
Clareview Community Recreation Centre*
Shell Place MacDonald Island Park Expansion*
Grande Prairie Country Sportsplex*
Athabasca Regional Multiplex*

K-12 Education Projects

Suzuki Charter School Modernization
Ecole Notre Dame High School Modernization and Addition*
J.H. Picard Catholic School Modernization and Addition*
Ecole St. Joseph New 4-12 School*
Svend Hansen New K-9 School*
Shauna May Seneca New K-9 School*
Donald R Getty New K-9 School*
Hilwie Hamdon New K-9 School*
David Thomas King New K-9 School*
Whispering Ridge New K-8 School*
Ecole Champs Vallee New K-9 School*
Davidson Creek New K-6 School*
Ecole Mother d'Youville New 5-8 School*

Healthcare Projects

Cross Cancer Institute Stem Cell Renovations
UAH Eating Disorders Unit Renovation
Intoxication Recovery Centre Patient Shower Renovation

Commercial / Retail Projects

Pizza Hut Restaurant New Build
Tokyo Express Restaurants New Build and Renovations

Cochrane New Police Detachment

*as Partner and Senior Project Architect at Architecture Tkalcic Bengert (no longer in operation)

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Edmonton EXPO Centre Rehabilitation
Kinsmen Sports Centre Rehabilitation
Peter Hemingway Fitness and Leisure Centre Rehabilitation
Greenview Regional Multiplex*
Don Stewart Recreation Centre* (completed with Stantec)
Rogers Place Arena (in collaboration with HOK Group)*
Edmonton Downtown Community Rink (in collaboration with HOK Group)*
Conklin Multplex* (completed with Stantec)
Clareview Community Recreation Centre*
Abbey Master Builder Centre*
Anzac Recreation Centre*
Royal Glenora Club Arena Renovation*
Shell Place MacDonald Island Park Expansion*
Commonwealth Stadium Seat Expansion + Renovation*
Kindersley Arena Expansion*
Hardisty Fitness and Leisure Centre Upgrades*
Blackhawk Golf Club*
Fred Broadstock Outdoor Pool Modernization + Addition*

K-12 Schools

Suzuki Charter School Modernization
Shauna May Seneca (Walker) K-9 New School*
David Thomas King (Secord) K-9 New School*
Hilwie Hamdon (Hudson) K-9 New School*
Donald R Getty (Chappelle) K-9 New School*
Svend Hansen (Laurel) K-9 New School*
École Champs Vallee K-9 New School*
École St. Joseph 4-12 Replacement School*
Whispering Ridge K-8 New School*
Ecole Mother d'Youville New 5-8 School*
Davidson Creek New K-6 School*
St. Jerome K-12 School Modernization and Addition*
Edmonton Islamic Academy Modernization and Addition*
J.H. Picard Catholic School Modernization*
Ecole Notre Dame High School Modernization and Addition*
Cardinal Collins High School Academic Centre*

Emergency / Protective Services

Edmonton Pilot Sound Fire Station No.30*
Edmonton Lewis Farms Station No.29*
Edmonton Heritage Valley Fire Station No.28*