Ascent Residential Development
The Ascent residential development in Kelowna features four five-storey wood-frame buildings over concrete podiums, along with a single-storey wood-frame amenity building. To accommodate the existing rock topography, R+A Engineering provided detailed structural design to integrate the podium structures seamlessly into the site’s rock profiles. Once complete, the project will deliver 298 new housing units to Kelowna’s growing Upper Mission region.
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Matthew Derkach
As Principal at R+A Engineering, Matthew has led the delivery of structural engineering projects in both the private and public sectors for over a decade. Before moving into structural design, he worked as a field engineer on large institutional projects across Western Canada, gaining a broad perspective on the construction industry. Today, he draws on that experience to design structural systems that balance efficiency, constructability, and value. His portfolio includes institutional, recreational, residential, and heritage building upgrades. Outside of work, Matthew enjoys spending time with his family, mountain biking, and skiing.
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Professional Engineer (P.Eng) | EGBC
Professional Engineer (P.Eng) | APEGA
Member | SEABC
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