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Larson’s passion for building and problem-solving goes back to her youth, when her father
– a real estate agent – would take her through local houses to admire the architecture.
She started sketching floor plans herself at the age of 12-years-old, started apprenticing in
architectural firms at 14, went to school for architecture in California, and she even spent
some time working for architecture firms in Australia.
After returning to the Okanagan, Larson took a job in a local firm, where she was able to be
“very hands-on,” often visiting the job sites and taking on project management responsibilities.
That experience made her realize that she loved building as much as design, and spurred her
to pursue more project management opportunities, including a role as lead project manager
for a local custom builder. Several years later, she decided it was time to strike out on her
own. With the support of Stephan Ams – an experienced carpenter who shared Larson’s
dedication to quality workmanship and her pride in overcoming in challenges – she founded
All Elements in 2009.
“We wanted to
provide a better
quality product,
and we wanted
to be more
hands-on and
one-on-one with
our clients. .”