B. Arch., OAA. MRAIC.
Principal Architect
34 years experience
30 years with Firm
Bachelor of Architecture, Carleton University, 1977
William Teron Undergraduate Scholarship, 1973
Ontario Scholarship 1972
Ontario Association of Architects
Royal Architectural Institute of Canada
Mary Honeywell Elementary School
Project of Distinction, CEFPI, 1991
Cedarview Middle School
Project of Distinction, CEFPI, 1993
Cedarview Middle School
Nepean
Design Award, 1995
David is a Principal of Pye & Richards Architects Inc. and his experience encompasses both architecture and planning. David has extensive experience in the design of a broad range of building types such as industrial and commercial, high technological, community and day care centres, arenas and recreational centres. He has also designed over a dozen new schools, numerous school renovations and several university and college projects. David's expertise includes project management, pre-design, contract documents, building science, code review, scheduling, contract administration. David's role in the following selected projects was as Principal-in-Charge and Lead Architect, interfacing with the client and project team throughout.
Commencing in 2000, the first three buildings of a 5 building campus were completed in 2002. The buildings provide accommodation for open office workstations, computer labs, food services and other related support facilities. The master plan also prepared by the Firm calls for the buildings to be linked at grade as well as a parking structure to accommodate 600 cars. The firm provided base building design services and acts as lead consultant, coordinating the work of a multi- disciplinary consultant team appointed directly by the design builder, Canderel Construction Management. The gross building area to date is approximately 376,750 sf. and the construction cost including fit-up is in excess of $45,000,000.
In 2005, the Firm was commissioned to design an 8,600 sf. addition to the existing community centre to accommodate a multi-purpose activity room with a sprung hardwood floor, meeting rooms, new large lobby and reception, and public washrooms. Specific design challenges includes a tie-in to the existing structure and the development of an architectural expression compatible with the existing building. The addition was added to the front of the existing building and presents a new and welcoming image to the street. The project was completed on budget and within schedule at a cost of $2,011,00.00.
This innovative project includes a child care centre, an elementary school, and a high school in one facility, each having its own entrance and identity. The development on the 15 acre site includes parking for 130 cars, bus drop-off loop, and separate play areas for child care, elementary, and secondary students. A full size soccer field and 4,300 sf. running track are also included. The project was completed in 2005 at a cost of $12,952,000.
