Every great design begins with great people.

People are at the heart of what we do. We design impactful workplace environments to enhance our client’s daily lives.

Our longstanding legacy stems from a thorough knowledge of the Calgary market and a proven track record of service excellence. 

Over the past 25 years, we’ve grown from a team of two into a firm of award-winning design professionals with experience creating hundreds of leading-edge corporate environments in Western Canada. 

How we support our clients: by delivering quality services and exceptional design outcomes.

1.0

Lease Assistance

Our team works with brokers to provide essential information during the leasing phase, from space plans and construction budgets to furniture estimates and project timelines.

2.0

Workplace Strategy

As the foundational piece to your project, workplace strategy aligns your people, process and culture. Using employee surveys, workshops and leadership interviews, we ensure smart decisions are made to drive business performance and enhance the employee work experience.

3.0

Programming & Space Planning

We collaborate with clients to determine employee counts, adjacencies, circulation and effective working patterns. Offering ideas to enhance daily at-office experiences, a program of requirements is created which informs the initial space plans.

4.0

Concept Discovery

Acting as a visionary narrative, the design concept creates personality and meaning out of the office space. We map out opportunities where your company’s brand and culture can be manifested in the physical environment.

5.0

Design Development & Drawing Production

We refine the design by selecting finishes, lighting and architectural details that align with the concept. Special requirements for each project area are determined and the design is documented in the interior architectural drawings. 

6.0

Prime Consultant

We manage project team organization and communication, coordinating electrical, mechanical and structural engineering consultants as required by the Architects Act and assisting with Audio Visual and Security coordination with engineers and contractors.

7.0

Contract Administration

Advising on contractor selections, we administer the tender and provide comprehensive analysis. During construction, we facilitate communications, provide costing updates, conduct site visits, review shop drawings and manage project documentation.

8.0

Furniture Services

Furniture planning is integrated into all areas of the design project. Selections are based on concept, cost alignment, availability and sustainability. Shearer coordinates orders, deliveries, building access, electrical requirements, installations and follow-up.

9.0

Project Management

Our project managers provide reassurance of timely and on-budget project completion, handling all communications, risk management and construction execution for a smooth project experience.

10.0

Health & Sustainability

Following WELL and LEED principles, we design with a focus on wellness and sustainability to create forward-looking work environments that promote human and planet health.

11.0

Final Review & Post Occupancy

Once your space is complete, we conduct thorough reviews to ensure every detail aligns with your expectations. Once you are settled in, we follow up to see how the new space is working for you.

People-Focused Design


Exceptional workplace design is influenced by those who use it. Our design solutions merge functional needs with the human experience to create spaces supportive of employee well-being that drive excellence. 

Insightful Solutions


Through in-depth client discussions and industry insights, we uncover how employees work best and what is needed to maximize productivity. Our evidence-based recommendations are tailored specifically to you.

Purpose-Driven Spaces 


More than just a place to work, a meaningful workplace is a space of ingenuity and professional growth. Through intentional and effective design, we enhance your company’s performance and vision.

MEET THE TEAM

Human interaction shapes the spaces we design, as well as how we collaborate.

Our team is built on trust, expertise and connection—with each other, our clients and our industry. Our network of experienced contractors, suppliers and consultants ensure a committed and driven team supports you at every stage.

  • Holly Shearer, Principal at Shearer Design sitting on her desk in the Shearer Studio

    Holly Shearer

    PRINCIPAL—LID-AAA, NCIDQ

    BIO

  • Candace Shortland, Principal, standing in the doorway to her office, smiling with arms crossed.

    Candace Shortland

    PRINCIPAL—LID-AAA, BID, BSc, LEED AP, NCIDQ

    BIO

  • Andy Worden, associate, sitting in front of a window with natural light pouring into the Shearer offices.

    Andy Worden

    ASSOCIATE—BA, BAID, NCIDQ

    BIO

  • Samara Doerksen, associate, smiling and standing beside a table full of materials and swatches.

    Samara Doerksen

    ASSOCIATE—DID, LEED AP, NCIDQ

    BIO

  • Michelle Gutsell, associate, sitting at a table with modern wire frame chairs.

    Michelle Gutsell

    ASSOCIATE—BAID

    BIO

  • Pauline Hotel, creative director, sitting at a circular table with green plants and large windows in the background.

    Pauline Hotel

    CREATIVE DIRECTOR—BAID

    BIO

  • Kelly Zarchekoff, certified fitwell ambassador, sitting on the side of a table that is filled with materials and swatch books.

    Kelly Zarchekoff

    WORKPLACE STRATEGIST—BA, PPOSCI, CERTIFIED FITWELL AMBASSADOR

    BIO

  • Raquel Carter, senior interior designer, smiling and sitting on a ledge with large bookshelves and windows in the background.

    Raquel Carter

    SENIOR INTERIOR DESIGNER—BID

  • Osiris Tablero, arch. technologist, sitting at a table with crossed legs in the Shearer offices.

    Osiris Tablero

    ARCH. TECHNOLOGIST & SENIOR CREATIVE DESIGNER—B.ARCH, A.T.

  • Kristen Lee, intermediate interior designer, sitting on top of a table with large bookshelves and contemporary industrial lighting above.

    Kristen Lee

    INTERMEDIATE INTERIOR DESIGNER—BID

  • Ania Dugan, senior interior designer, sitting on a brown sofa inside a nicely designed space with large windows behind her.

    Ania Dugan

    SENIOR INTERIOR DESIGNER—BAID

  • Krystal Klotz, intermediate interior designer, standing with a hand in her pocket in front of a table filled with different materials.

    Krystal Klotz

    INTERMEDIATE INTERIOR DESIGNER—DID, A.T.

  • Patricio Limon, arch. technologist, standing near a table in a modern chair surrounded by contemporary furniture and green plants.

    Patricio Limon

    ARCH. TECHNOLOGIST—B. ARCH

  • Andrew Zarkovich, interior designer, sitting on top of a small cabinet, with large windows behind him.

    Andrew Zarkovich

    INTERIOR DESIGNER—BA, HBID

  • Tori Cnudde, sitting, facing slightly away from a table with the Shearer offices in the background.

    Tori Cnudde

    INTERMEDIATE INTERIOR DESIGNER—BAID

  • Katherine Garszczal, operations coordinator, sitting on a beige sofa with a unique side table and coffee table on each side of her.

    Katherine Garszczal

    OPERATIONS COORDINATOR—B.MGMT

  • Tia Kattler, in a dark pinstripe suit jacket, sitting at a table with her glasses and a coffee mug in front of her.

    Tia Kattler

    PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR—BA

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