A great home design is nurtured and created. It only makes sense the work culture that incubates that design is also nurturing, creative and filled with positive tension. To that end we choose our staff members carefully and instill in the work culture an environment where work and play are truly inseparable.
The result is a work environment which is fun, warm and inclusive and we like to believe that only helps create the kind of designs that will help our clients feel the same energy that their homes were created in.
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Mr. Victor (info@victoreric.com): Founding Partner As the founding partner, we respectfully call him Mr. Victor. He takes most of the credit for the current industry recognition and repeated client referrals to VictorEric Premium Homes. He may be merely a figurehead, but since our other founding partner insists on being so humble, Mr. Victor happily accepts praise on behalf of the firm. This is his sole responsibility to the company, aside from lending his most excellent name which, not coincidentally, means winner. |
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Eric Lee (eric@victoreric.com): Principal Eric has been a building design over-achiever since he received his first Lego set as a toddler. In fact, he designed his first house when he was only 18 years of age. Since then, he has amassed an impressive career portfolio and been recognized with several design awards and accolades for his work.A naturally gifted and self-taught designer, Eric started with humble family beginnings, as new immigrants to Canada in 1979.Eric has extensive experience in construction and design, thanks to his early involvement in his family’s development business. He is a multi-disciplinary designer; be it architectural, interior design or graphic design, Eric has an eye for a clean aesthetic. The many awards he has garnered over the years are a direct result of the passion he brings to his work and projects. But above all else, Eric is a great listener. He has a natural skill to listen, interpret, and deliver what his clients want. This is probably the reason so many of his clients have become good friends in the process of building their homes.Eric has a love for motorcycling and adventure. He is the kind of free spirit that will one day be riding a motorcycle around the world, making friends all along the way. |
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Paul Zhan (pzhan@victoreric.com): Designer & Client Relations Paul studied Architectural Design at the South China University of Technology. After working many years in the architectural, interior and graphic design industries, he realized that his true passion was for interior design. He established and operated a successful interior design firm in Guangzhou for four years before coming to Canada. Upon arriving to Vancouver, he studied in the BCIT Building Design program so he could learn the local standards and methods of design and construction.Paul’s second love to design is photography. He spent the end of the year 2000 traveling from South China to Tibet, taking photos along the way. In his words, “it was an experience that lasts a lifetime!” Paul admits he has found a home here in Vancouver and at VictorEric where he can fulfill his passion for design and love for servicing clients. |
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Christina Dang (cdang@victoreric.com): Administrative Assistant & Community Manager Christina is a graduate of Simon Fraser University with a major in communications and publishing. Growing up Christina always had an eye for creative designs. Whether it was colouring outside the lines as a child, re-organizing her bedroom furniture or later graphic and website design. Here at VictorEric, Christina has found the perfect combination of managing communities both online and offline. Christina is incorporating online tools and in-person networking to create relationships and ultimately building the VictorEric’s brand, both online and off. She maintains VictorEric’s online identity and ensures team culture among the group at the office.When not behind the computer designing or tweeting Christina can be found in the gym. She enjoys living an active lifestyle and ensures that she sweats at least once a day. |
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Hosu Park (hpark@victoreric.com): Interior Design Team Lead As a professional designer, Hosu has an obsessive attention for details. She is a perfectionist with an unyielding high standard for all design projects. As an associate with VictorEric Design, Hosu plays a pivotal role in bringing interior design projects to fruition.Beyond her work in Canada, Hosu provides our clients with added international experience, education and design perspective.Hosu has worked on commercial and residential projects in Korea assisting Senior Architects, and has shared her knowledge as a drafting instructor to students of design.Hosu’s life in Vancouver sees her realizing her goals as a designer, as a manager and as a teacher, sharing her knowledge and experience with other team members. Her attention to detail encompasses not only a full commitment to providing innovative, classic design, but to also ensure that VictorEric Design Group continues to surpass the expectations of all our valued clients. |
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Jay Pooke (jpooke@victoreric.com): Interior Designer Jay thinks he caught the design “bug” from his grandfather, who built houses. Even as a youngster, he appreciated the work and effort that went into designing and building. What drives Jay is the poetry of seeing things come together, and “the feeling” afterwards that is shared by the homeowner, the builders and the designers. That sense of pride, and of accomplishment. Designing great spaces and detailing are hallmarks of Jay’s contribution to the process at VictorEric. With 14 years of custom millwork experience, he enjoys rising to the challenge of translating a clients’ vision into their dream space.Here at VictorEric, Jay is known as the Guru. Jay’s experiences and curiosity serves him well – “he knows everything about everything”. |
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Grace Lui (glui@victoreric .com): Interior Designer Grace is an interior designer with international experiences in large commercial projects. She returned to her birthplace of Vancouver to continue her professional passion after working for large design companies in Hong Kong. Her international and commercial experience is a tremendous asset to VictorEric, as Vancouver grows more from the influx of international clients.As diligent as Grace is in work, she can also be spontaneous; jet-setting to far off, exotic places in pursuit of adventure.Grace loves travel, food and fashion. She brings a sense of international pizzaz to her work and workplace. As the winner of VictorEric’s most recent Grouse Grind challenge, Grace’s active after work schedule is an inspiration and motivation to all! |
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Younhee Woo (ywoo@victoreric .com): Interior Designer Younhee is very passionate about the work here at VictorEric because she believes in making a space meaningful and sentimental for fellow Vancouverites. The attraction for Younhee coming into the industry is simply the creation from scratch; the process of designing a home from lines and rulers. A graduate of Architectural Building Technology and Inter Design from BCIT, Younhee is skilled at designing a space that’s mathematically and aesthetically beautiful. Three years of commercial and event venue design experience in New York explains Younhee’s high standards for her work.Younhee has travelled long miles. Originally from Korea, she lived in Winnipeg for two years before having to run away from the cold. She moved to Vancouver to study, and moved to New York for work following her graduation. Despite the glamorous life in NYC, she returns to Vancouver to advance her career in her favourite city of all. |
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Danson Fong (dfong@victoreric.com) : Architectural Designer Danson is our Senior Designer who plays an important role to facilitate a smooth experience on all of our projects. Like many top professionals, Danson’s passion in design started as a personal mission. Danson started building houses for himself both as an investor, building homes that would attract homebuyers, and as a father; designing ideal living spaces for his family. With an IT and Civil Engineering background to complement his formal design education, Danson has worked on large scale provincial projects, designing highways and creating municipal infrastructures for the province of B.C. It was an experience that helped him realize that his passion is for designing luxury custom homes.At VictorEric, Danson is an instrumental expert on our project managements, ensuring that all professional skills and resources are incorporated into each project. Having built and operated his own company, he understands the importance of having a transparent communication system between the office, city hall and clients to guarantee a smooth sail for our projects. |
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Mohd Maani (mmaani@victoreric.com): Architectural Designer A globe-trotting design veteran, Mohd returned from his home country, Jordan, where he acted as Project Director for two of Foster+Partners projects; Amman International Airport Project and the Living Wall Project.Mohd brings with him extensive experience in the architectural and interior design fields, including residential palaces for Saudi Princes in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East region. He is technically proficient and enthusiastic about quality design. Mohd has an eye for detail and is a big reason why our drawings are of such a high standard.His high standards are not only obvious in his work, but also in his beers. Mohd spends a lot of time outdoors doing what he loves: biking, kayaking and snapping photos on his paths. |
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Bruce Van Hunenstijn (bvan@victoreric.com): Construction Team Lead & Site Supervisor Bruce has a natural talent for problem solving. Like how Bill Gates understands a computer; Bruce is very much at home with anything mechanical. He has been in the construction industry for almost 15 years now and brings with him specialties in plumbing and mechanical systems. His depth of construction knowledge and “can do” attitude serves as a strong foundation for our construction department.When not building magnificent homes, Bruce treasures every moment with his two adorable sons. Very much a seeker of human potential, he strives to better himself in every way be it in Karate competitions, running a marathon, or just the super dad that he is. |
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Mike Rodrigues (mrod@victoreric.com): Site Assistant Mike has been all over the construction industry. After his studies at Sheridan College in Brampton, Ontario in the field of Architectural Technology, he has worked on all kinds of residential and commercial projects. Aside front he site experience, he has also developed his office experience as an architectural technician, a specifications writer, an estimator and a project coordinator. After seven years of professional experiences, he has chosen to continue growing with VictorEric as a site assistant to apply his construction experiences.Mike’s passion for construction bloomed when he worked for a building supplies company at a younger age and was inspired to study architectural technology. He had a strong desire to learn more about how materials come together to produce a finished product. He enjoys seeing how a house evolves from day to day; from a simple sketch turned into a beautiful home.To accompany Mike’s outgoing personality, he loves to spend his free time outdoors. On the weekends, you can find him biking, camping, surfing and snowboarding. He probably won’t admit it to his friends back east, but Vancouver is where his heart is at. |
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Jacquelene Hung ( jhung@victoreric.com) : Project CoordinatorInspired by her father’s career and passion for design, Jacquelene was motivated to pursue a career in professional design from a very early age. Highly competitive, self demanding and a perfectionist, Jacqueline is committed to creating innovative, practical design solutions for every project while ensuring the highest level of client satisfaction.Jacqueline pursued formal design training and education from BCIT, studying AutoCad and Interior Design. She furthered her academic training in Architecture and Civil Cad, graduating from Vancouver Community College.As our Project Coordinator, her dedication and commitment to schedules ensures timely completion on all of our projects. Though each of our projects is unique is in its own way, Jacquelene applies a consistent, professional approach to each job. Her preparedness is why we complete projects on time and on budget.Jacquelene’s talent and contributions are well recognized and appreciated by the team and our clients at VictorEric Design. |
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David Epp ( depp@victoreric.com) : Project Coordinator David Epp’s drive, passion, and problem solving mind make him ideally suited for project managing. Originally from Toronto, David grew up in the construction industry (now over 18 years’ experience) and has done almost every job you can imagine. His distinguished career has allowed him to learn that there are no problems but only solutions. David is extremely creative with how he solves problems because of this experience. His career includes service on construction sites sweeping with his tool belt on ready to jump in whenever needed, running machinery on site, carpentry, as well as a leading role as Gold Seal superintendent (that’s a big deal). David has experience in building all over western Canada as well as throughout Ontario. He is a construction engineering technologist. David also received a scholarship to play soccer in the US and played semi pro ball. He enjoys long walks on the beach and sunset fires overlooking the ocean ;) |
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Jenna Asuncion (jasuncion@victoreric.com) : Project Coordinator
Jenna’s bubbly personality will spread positive energy around in any occasion any day! Jenna brings her interior design knowledge and her organizational skills combined with a smile to her position our Project Coordinator. With an Interior Design degree from BCIT, she has a true passion for the home design and building industry in Vancouver, as she is born and raised in Vancouver and truly calls it home. Amazed and inspired by the Westcoast contemporary style, Jenna is a fan of our homes, her favourite being the Cliffside Residence.With a nickname ‘Sunshine’, Jenna is a true Vancouverite, in love with the food, snowboarding in the winter, hiking in the summer, and the hockey pride! She not only beams happiness within our office everyday, she shares it every where she goes. |
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Janey Lang ( jlang@victoreric.com) : Accounting Manager & Project CoordinatorJaney’s childhood dream was either to become a policewoman or a teacher; but as she matures, she’s found a love for seeing a project being built from scratch to completion. Janey’s formal training was in Architectural Drafting at BCIT, the Real Estate program at UBC, and most recently the Construction Management Certification Program at BCIT. This special blend of experience gives her insight to the housing market and often helps our clients search for that perfect building lot. As also our Project Coordinator, Janey finds fulfillment in helping to orchestrate the construction process for our clients.Being the superwoman who wears multiple hats at work is not easy. But when outside of her busy work life, Janey is a mother of two beautiful daughters and enjoys movies, traveling, shopping and manicures. |
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Evelina Lim (elim@victoreric.com) : Account ManagerEvelina brings with her a decade of bookkeeping experience from various banks and accounting firms like KPMG to VictorEric. She is super passionate about numbers and helps us to keep things in check. Her superb multi-tasking and organizational skills make even mountains of paperwork seem tamed.Originally from tropical Malaysia, she attended school at Grand MacEwen in Edmonton when she came to Canada a long time ago. But in all honesty, she loves Vancouver more than any other place she’s been to.Evelina has an amazing sense of humour and often brings laughter to the office, although on her free time, her hobbies include sewing, knitting, watching tv, and eating. Yes, eating could be a hobby, for Evelina at least. |