Venelin Kokalov is the Design Principal of Revery Architecture, a Vancouver-based, internationally recognized practice working in a variety of typologies including cultural, academic, community, and mixed-use residential buildings. With a background in art and craftsmanship, Venelin is respected for his distinctive ability to seamlessly weave together established and emerging technologies in engaging and innovative ways. He is driven by a belief that architecture should positively influence peoples’ lives—that it should be not only functional and formally compelling, but emotionally evocative. His work seeks to put people at ease, stimulate human connections, touch people’s hearts, and bring joy.