About Us

About Us

March 8, 2022 2022-11-23 3:09

About Us

AWARD-WINNING ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN EXCELLENCE SINCE 2000

Philosophy

We believe the practice of architecture is a great privilege and responsibility. It requires a keen understanding of people, place and context. By adhering to very high standards and best practices, we seek to create projects that affect positive change for our clients and, by extension, our communities.

Committed to the Vitruvian tenants of firmness, utility and delight, our buildings are designed to be inherently strong, function efficiently, and provide a visceral experience with style, and aesthetic appeal.

We visualize a synthesis of the built environment and nature. Changes to the global ecology have resulted in some social and economic challenges. We aim to be part of the solution that meets the demands for sustainable development.

Director, Bryan Bullen BA M Arch.

Grenadian architect, Bryan Bullen is the recipient of the prestigious 2022 Design Excellence Award instituted by the Commonwealth Association of Architects (CAA). The award recognises an architectural practice making the most outstanding contribution, having particular relevance to the country or region in which the architect or architectural practice operates.

As an innovative design leader, Bryan first studied fine art and industrial design at the Ontario College of Art and Design (OCAD) in Toronto Canada. He graduated as an honors student with several awards, before obtaining a Master of Architecture degree from the world-renowned Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-ARC).

Bryan worked in the office of Ellerbe Becket in Los Angeles, the office of the late Trinidadian architect, Roger Turton, and the Louisiana Museum in Denmark before returning to his homeland of Grenada. He has served as an external examiner at UTech Caribbean School of Architecture in Jamaica, designed the 2021 Grenada National Pavilion for the 17th international Venice Architectural Biennale and is in the process of authoring a 5-part monograph series entitled Between 2 Worlds, detailing his work over 25 years of practice in the Caribbean.

In 2000, he founded his award-winning firm, Caribbean Office of Co-operative Architecture (COCOA). His practice is known for the design of the iconic Grenada House of Parliament, along with numerous residential, commercial, and planning projects. COCOA’s clients include the Government of Grenada, St. George’s University, various financial institutions, and a wide range of developers and private homeowners.

Services

COCOA has amassed an expansive portfolio. Masterplan design of large-scale developments and buildings of various sizes and complexities comprise the full scope of the company’s work.

COCOA collaborates with engineers, quantity surveyors, and other specialist consultants using state-of the-art technology. This modus operandi assures best practices, while maintaining a commitment to environmental protection, and sustainability. Projects are delivered with professionalism that meets and exceeds client’s expectations. COCOA’s services include, but are not limited to:
  • Design Analysis
  • Pre-conceptual
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Program Studies
  • Site Evaluation
  • Architectural Design
  • Interior Design
  • Exhibit Design
  • Project Management
  • Historic Preservation
  • Design/Build
  • Appraisals

Meet Our Team

Bryan

Bryan Bullen

Director / Architect
Josh

Josh Fletcher

Architectural Technician
Sabrina

Sabrina Thomas

Administrative Assistant
Ezra

Ezra Graneau

Architect
Donwyn

Donwyn Noel

Architectural Technician
Kaylee

Kay Lee Hazzard

Architectural Technician
Caribbean Office of Co-Operative Architecture

Regional And International Experience

The collective experience of our team has included the following countries: Grenada, Canada, Trinidad & Tobago, Barbados, Anguilla, China, Denmark, UK, & USA.
ACTIVITIES & PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS​

  • External Examiner – University of Technology – Caribbean School of Architecture Kingston, Jamaica (2018)

  • Member – National Cultural & Heritage Advisory Committee Grenada (2003 – 2005)
  • Member – Grenada Institute of Architects (2000 – PRESENT)

  • Member – Grenada National Trust (2000 – PRESENT)

  • Lecturer – 2nd FCAA (Caribbean Federation of Architects’ Associations) Congress (2004)
  • Lecturer – Building and Interiors Trade Show, Trinidad and Tobago (2004)
AWARDS
  • The 2022 Commonwealth Association Of Architects Design Excellence Award
  • Organization of American States Fellowship
  • Dorothy Stevens Award
  • Nora E. Vaughan Award
  • George A. Reid Award
  • Ontario Craft Council Design Scholarship
  • Canada Council for the Arts Artist in Residency Grant
  • ABS Caribbean Construction Award 2010
  • Competition Winner – Lowther’s Lane Government Office Complex
  • Competition Winner – Grenada House of Parliament
PROJECTS
  • Chateram Residence
    Location – Lanse Aux Epines, St. George’s
    Area – 10,280 sq./ft
    Year – 2022
    Lead architect- Bryan Bullen
  • Munding Residence
    Location- La Sagesse
    Area – 2,099 sq./ft
    Year – 2010
    Lead architect – Bryan Bullen
  • Grenada House of Parliament
    Client – Government of Grenada
    Location- Mt. Weldale
    Area – 29,600 sq./ft
    Year- 2018
    Lead architect- Bryan Bullen
  • Charles Residence
    Location – Grand Anse
    Area – 10,581 sq./ft
    Year – In-progress
    Lead architect- Bryan Bullen
  • Lassen Schioler Residence
    Location – la Sagesse
    Area – 2,035 sq./ft
    Year – 2020
    Lead architect- Bryan Bullen
  • Republic Bank
    Client – Republic Bank Grenada Ltd.
    Location- Grand anse
    Area – 21,334 sq./ft
    Year – 2022
    Lead architect- Bryan Bullen
  • La Pointe Development
    Client – Hope Development Inc.
    Location – Southeast coast at Hope Estate
    Area – 29.4 Acres
    Year-2014
    Lead architect – Bryan Bullen
  • Calabash Heaven Earth Spa
    Client – Calabash Hotel Boutique Hotel
    Location – anse Aux Epines Main Rd.
    Area – 1,894 sq./ft .
    Year- 2008
    Lead architect- Bryan Bullen
  • VB2 Unit 1
    Location – La Sagesse
    Area – 1,644 sq./ft
    Year – 2014
    Lead architect- Bryan Bullen
  • Venice Architectural Bienniale (exhibition)
    Location – Carenage
    Area – 5.1 acres
    Year – 2021
    Lead architect- Bryan Bullen
  • Hinson Residence
    Location- Westerhall point
    Area- 2,523 sq./ft
    Year- 2018
    Lead architect- Bryan Bullen

  • Ariza Credit Union Carriacou
    Location – A compact site in Hillsborough
    Area – 13,745 sq./ft
    Year – 2018
    Lead architect – Bryan Bullen

  • Snow Residence
    Location – Carriacou
    Area – 2,325 sq./ft
    Year – 2021
    Lead architect – Bryan Bullen
  • LLGOC
    Location – Lowther’s Lane
    Area – 26,696 sq./ft
    Year – Unbuilt
    Lead architect – Bryan Bullen
  • Quarantine Point Park
    Location – Quarantine Point
    Area – 9.3 acres
    Year – Unbuilt
    Lead architect – Bryan Bullen

  • Grenville Commercial Complex
    Client – Grenville Commercial Complex Ltd.
    Location – Grenville
    Area – 12,701 sq./ft
    Year – Unbuilt
    Lead architect – Bryan Bullen

  • Tatou House
    Location – Crochu peninsula on the southeast coast
    Area- 2,042 sq./ft
    Year- 2014
    Lead architect – Bryan Bullen

  • VB2 Unit 2
    Location – La Sagesse
    Area – 1,118 sq./ft
    Year – 2018
    Lead architect – Bryan Bullen
  • Ferguson Residence
    Location – Jean August
    Area – 5,075 sq./ft
    Year – 2021
    Lead architect – Bryan Bullen
  • Silver Beach Resort
    Location – Hillsborough.
    Area – 2.5 Acres
    Year – In-progress
    Lead architect – Bryan Bullen
  • Fakhre Residence
    Location – Lanes aux epines
    Area – 6,000 sq./ft
    Year – 2015
    Lead architect – Bryan Bullen

  • The Pointe at Petit Calivigny
    Location – Petit Calivigny
    Area – 9.2 Acres
    Year – In-progress
    Lead architect – Bryan Bullen

  • Beldham Residence
    Location – Morne rouge
    Area – 7,326 sq./ft
    Year -2021
    Lead architect – Bryan Bullen

  • GBT Changing Facilities (Urban Development)
    Location – the beaches
    Area – 1194 sq./ft
    Year – Unbuilt
    Lead architect – Bryan Bullen

  • Bird of Paradise Development (Residential Development)
    Location – Crochu River
    Area – 9.2 Acres
    Year – In-progress
    Lead architect – Bryan Bullen

  • Dabreo Residence
    Location – Westerhall
    Area – 1,339 sq./ft
    Year – 2016
    Lead architect – Bryan Bullen

  • Tempe Residence
    Location – Tempe
    Area – 2,000 sq./ft
    Year – 2006
    Lead architect – Bryan Bullen
  • Jadrosich Residence
    Location – Westerhall point
    Area – 4,984 sq./ft
    Year – 2014
    Lead architect – Bryan Bullen
  • Solomon Residence
    Location – Fort Judy
    Area – 5,505 sq./ft
    Year – 2003
    Lead architect – Bryan Bullen
  • Francis Residence
    Location – Close rock, St. David
    Area – 5,841 sf./ft
    Year – Unbuilt
    Lead architect – Bryan Bullen
  • Francis Residence
    Location – Close rock, St. David
    Area – 5,841 sf./ft
    Year – Unbuilt
    Lead architect – Bryan Bullen
  • Sparkle Residence
    Location – Point marquis, St. David
    Area – 4,821 sq./ft
    Year – 2022
    Lead architect – Bryan Bullen
  • Jabberwock Village
    Location – Antigua
    Area – 15 acres
    Year – Unbuilt
    Lead architect – Bryan Bullen
  • Egmont Residence
    Location – Egmont, St. Georges
    Area – 9,449 sq./ft
    Year – 2022
    Lead architect – Bryan Bullen
  • St. George’s University
    Location – St. George’s University
    Area – 16.6 acres
    Year – in-process
    Lead architect – Bryan Bullen
  • Sankofa Residence
    Location – Carriacou
    Area – 2,500 sq./ft
    Year – 2000
    Lead architect – Bryan Bullen
  • La Marquis Restaurant
    Location – Morne Rouge
    Area – 3413 sq./ft
    Year – 2022
    Lead architect – Bryan Bullen
  • Kraemer Residence
    Location – Dixee road, springs
    Area – 1095 sq./ft
    Year – 2022
    Lead architect – Bryan Bullen
  • Mixed Use Facility
    Location – Belmont, St. Georges
    Area – 11,889 sq./ft
    Year – 2022
    Lead architect – Bryan Bullen

  • Grenada Yacht Club, Renovation and Expansion
    Location – Spout Point, St. George’s
    Area – 6000 sq./ft
    Year – 2002
    Lead architect – Bryan Bullen

  • Transatlantic Ventures Ltd.
    Location – Grand Anse, St. George’s
    Area – 60,000 sq./ft
    Year – Unfinished
    Lead architect – Bryan Bullen
  • Port Louis
    Location – Lagoon Road, St. George’s
    Area – 22,560 sq./ft
    Year – Unfinished
    Lead architect – Bryan Bullen
  • Caribbean Dreams Resort
    Location – Petit Trou, St. David’s
    Area – 60,000 sq./ft.
    Year – Unfinished
    Lead architect – Bryan Bullen

  • Grenada Grand Beach Resort Improvements
    Location – Grand Anse, St. George’s
    Area – 3309 sq./ft
    Year – 2006
    Lead architect – Bryan Bullen

  • Spice Island Marine Restaurant
    Location – True Blue, St. George’s
    Area – 3,000 sq./ft
    Year – 2003
    Lead architect – Bryan Bullen

  • True Blue Bay Resort, Villas
    Location – True Blue, St. George’s
    Area – 9000 sq./ft.
    Year – 2003
    Lead architect – Bryan Bullen

  • AT&T Wireless, Telecommunication Infrastructure
    Location – 16 Sites Nationwide
    Year – 2001
    Lead architect – Bryan Bullen

  • DIGICEL Corporate Headquarters- Interior
    Location – Maurice Bishop Highway
    Area – 3,500 sq./ft.
    Year – 2003
    Lead architect – Bryan Bullen

  • Ministry of Agriculture – Fisheries Division Building
    Location – Grand mall, St. George’s
    Area – 1000 sq./ft
    Year – 2001
    Lead architect – Bryan Bullen

  • Belair Plantation, Heritage Village
    Location – Belair, Carriacou
    Area – 7,000 sq./ft.
    Year – 2004
    Lead architect – Bryan Bullen

  • Virgin Beach Ltd – Marina Village
    Location – True Blue, Grenada
    Area – 80,000 sq./ft
    Year – 2012
    Lead architect – Bryan Bullen
  • Bank of Nova Scotia Residence
    Location – Morne Jaloux, St. George’s
    Area – 4,500 sq./ft
    Year – 2006
    Lead architect – Bryan Bullen

  • Taylor Residence
    Location – Lanse Aux Epines, St. George’s
    Area – 3,500 sq./ft
    Year – 2005
    Lead architect – Bryan Bullen

  • Mallowan
    Location – Westerhall point
    Area – 4647 sq./ft
    Year – 2019
    Lead architect – Bryan Bullen
  • Harris Residence
    Location – Mt. Morris, St. Georges.
    Area – 1974 sq./ft
    Year – 2017
    Lead architect – Bryan Bullen
  • Rahaman Residence
    Location – Grand Anse
    Area – 9350 sq./ft
    Year – 2021
    Lead architect – Bryan Bullen
  • Samuel Residence
    Location – Perdmontemps, St Davids
    Area – 3072 sq./ft
    Year – 2021
    Lead architect – Bryan Bullen
  • The Arches Residence
    Location – Lance Aux Epines
    Area – 4500 sq./ft
    Year – 2015
    Lead architect – Bryan Bullen

  • Embelton Residence
    Location – Lot 268, Egmont, St. Georges
    Area – 3140 sq./ft
    Year – 2017
    Lead architect – Bryan Bullen

  • Thompson Residence
    Location – Turtle back drive, Lance Aux Epines
    Area – 4827 sq./ft
    Year – 2021
    Lead architect – Bryan Bullen

  • Phillip Residence
    Location – Egmont, St. Georges
    Area – 4872 sq./ft
    Year – 2015
    Lead architect – Bryan Bullen
  • Gabriella Kazub Residence
    Location – La Pastora, St.Davids
    Area – 2371 sq./ft
    Year – 2021
    Lead architect – Bryan Bullen

  • Ross Residence
    Location – Grand Anse
    Area – 2888 sq./ft
    Year – 2013
    Lead architect – Bryan Bullen

  • Christine Brathwaite Residence
    Location – Lance Aux Epines
    Area – 1435 sq./ft
    Year – 2016
    Lead architect – Bryan Bullen
  • Adam Decaul Residence
    Location – Westerhall
    Area – 722 sq./ft
    Year – 2021
    Lead architect – Bryan Bullen
  • Petterson Residence
    Location – Carriacou
    Area – 1874 sq./ft
    Year – 2017
    Lead architect – Bryan Bullen
  • De caul Supermarket
    Location – Lance Aux Epines
    Area – 3062 sq./ft
    Year – 2020
    Lead architect – Bryan Bullen

  • Karen Valentine
    Location – Carriacou
    Area – 4863 sq./ft
    Year – 2013
    Lead architect – Bryan Bullen

  • Malaka Lowe Yoga Retreat
    Location – Woburn, St. Georges
    Area – 3 Acres
    Year – 2020
    Lead architect – Bryan Bullen
  • MNIB
    Location – Excell Plaza, Grand anse.
    Area – 1400 sq./ft
    Year – 2013
    Lead architect – Bryan Bullen

  • Radius office
    Location – Maurice Bishop Memorial Highway
    Area – 2646 sq./ft
    Year – 2021
    Lead architect – Bryan Bullen

  • True blue resort
    Location – True blue
    Area – 2408 sq./ft
    Year – 2017
    Lead architect – Bryan Bullen

  • Petit Bacaye
    Location – Petit Bacaye, St. David’s
    Area – 1825 sq./ft
    Year – 2016
    Lead architect – Bryan Bullen

  • FBO Jet Terimnal
    Location – Point Saline, St. George’s
    Area – 4166 sq./ft
    Year – 2013
    Lead architect – Bryan Bullen

  • Windriff and Anatomy Renovation
    Location – SGU Campus
    Area – 20,460 sq./ft
    Year – 2016
    Lead architect – Bryan Bullen

  • Generator Building
    Location – SGU Campus
    Area – 3787 sq./ft
    Year – 2016
    Lead architect – Bryan Bullen

  • Rituals coffee
    Location – SGU Campus
    Area – 700 sq./ft
    Year – 2016
    Lead architect – Bryan Bullen

  • University Club Storage
    Location – Lance Aux E’pines
    Area – 785 sq./ft
    Year – 2017
    Lead architect – Bryan Bullen

  • University Club Pavilion
    Location – Lance Aux E’pines
    Area – 1130sq./ft
    Year – 2017
    Lead architect – Bryan Bullen

  • Vendor’s Pavilion
    Location – SGU Campus
    Area – 2022 sq./ft
    Year – 2017
    Lead architect – Bryan Bullen
  • Taylor Hall Pavilion
    Location – SGU Campus
    Area – 29,129 sq./ft
    Year – 2017
    Lead architect – Bryan Bullen

  • Transportation Building
    Location – SGU Campus
    Area – 6,077 sq./ft
    Year – 2017
    Lead architect – Bryan Bullen

  • Science Building Renovation
    Location – SGU Campus
    Area – 7750 sq./ft
    Year – 2017
    Lead architect – Bryan Bullen

  • Pensick Hall Renovation
    Location – SGU Campus
    Area – 5788 sq./ft
    Year – 2017
    Lead architect – Bryan Bullen

  • Front Entry Gate
    Location – SGU Campus
    Area – 774 sq./ft
    Year – 2017
    Lead architect – Bryan Bullen

  • Modica Hall Pavilions
    Location – SGU Campus
    Area – 1104 sq./ft
    Year – 2017
    Lead architect – Bryan Bullen

  • Caribbean House, Addition and Renovations
    Location – SGU Campus
    Area – 10,892 sq./ft
    Year – 2018
    Lead architect – Bryan Bullen

  • Pathology and Microbiology, Renovations
    Location – SGU Campus
    Area –
    Year – 2019
    Lead architect – Bryan Bullen

  • University Club Suites, Renovation
    Location – Lance Aux E’pines
    Area – 785 sq./ft
    Year – 2019
    Lead architect – Bryan Bullen

  • SD6 Renovation
    Location – SGU Campus
    Area – 4055 sq./ft
    Year – 2020
    Lead architect – Bryan Bullen

  • Chancellery Offices Renovation
    Location – SGU Campus
    Area – 5203 sq./ft
    Year – 2021
    Lead architect – Bryan Bullen

  • St. George’s Hall Renovation
    Location – SGU Campus
    Area – 9050 sq./ft
    Year – 2021
    Lead architect – Bryan Bullen

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ACTIVITIES & PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
2018

External Examiner – University of Technology – Caribbean School of Architecture Kingston, Jamaica 

2000 - Present

Member – Grenada Institute of Architects

Member – Grenada National Trust

2003 - 2005

Member – National Cultural & Heritage Advisory Committee Grenada

2004

Lecturer – 2nd FCAA (Caribbean Federation of Architects’ Associations) Congress

Lecturer – Building and Interiors Trade Show, Trinidad and Tobago
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St. George’s, Grenada, West Indies

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