Daryl Procinsky Curriculum Vitae
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Daryl Procinsky Curriculum Vitae Education • Master’s Degree Architecture, Dalhousie University o (Formerly Technical University of Nova Scotia) 1989 o Nova Scotia’s Architects Thesis Prize • Bachelor Environmental Design Sciences, Dalhousie University, 1987 o Sexton Scholarship 1986 • Bachelor Fine Arts Design Program University of Alberta 1983-85 (non-degree) • Architectural Technologist Diploma, Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, 1981 • Bachelor of Science Program, Geology, University of Victoria 1980 (non-degree) Professional Experience • 2014-Present Founder Design Revolution (Creativity Activator) • 2006-2014 Senior Partner ONPA Architects • 2002-2006 Partner Design Studio Lead ONPA Architects (merger) • 1993-2002 Founder Daryl Procinsky Architecture Ltd. (Principal Architect) • 1990-1992 MWCGS Architects and Engineers Ltd (Design Team Lead) • 1988-1991 Barry Johns Architects (Design Technology Intern) • 1982-1983 Gene Dub Architects (Architectural Technologist) Professional License Membership & Activities • Fellow Royal Architectural Institute of Canada, FRAIC (2009-present) • American Institute of Architects Member 2007-2010 • Founder Consulting Architects of Alberta (2009) o Board Chair (2009-2012) • Alberta Association of Architects o President Alberta Association of Architects (2008) o VP Practice Alberta Association of Architects (2007) o VP Education Alberta Association of Architects (2005-06) • Member Royal Architectural Institute of Canada, RAIC (1993) o Business Advocacy Chair (2007) o ExAC Exam Chair (2006-07) o Registration Committee Chair (2005) • Member Alberta Association of Architects AAA (1993) • Member American Biological Laboratory Design Association (2003) • American Green Buildings Council 2003-2013LEED® AP BD+C (2004) • Port Alberta Chair (20011-2013) • National Charrette Institute (USA 2013) Daryl Procinsky Curriculum Vitae Entertainment Design River Valley Zoo (1993-2002) Built in 1956 with very little upgrade and constant attack due to our lone elephant habitat, we proposed creating a venue for local artists, environmentalists, and builders, who needed exposure. We worked with the Zoo Staff to determine which were the low hanging fruit and created fresh exhibits without any budget. The projects selected are: • Jungle Train Experience, Valley Zoo Edmonton $0.21 million (2002) o Clearly not the Disney Jungle Cruise, we attempted to create a jungle environment with phosphorescent colors glowing in backlight enhanced by sounds and highlight flashes… We created Rain forest, Jungle, and Savanah themes to introduce young visitors to animals in various environments • River Otters 4 Season Nature Habitat Exhibit $0.124million (1999) o River Otters are voracious and very sensitive to man-made habitat. Working with national Parks Canada we developed a safe, interactive habitat that gave ample opportunity for growth, breeding and natural activates central within the park. • Visitors Gift Store Experience $0.21 million (2001) o Edmonton has a very sophisticated and competitive commercial environment. We invited 3 groups to assist with the creation of a new vision and pick the most inspiring design to implement. Unfortunately the complexity of selling the design to local financial supported hauled this part of the project. Ft. Edmonton Park (1993-2000) Working on projects for the Historic Park was concurrent with work at the Zoo and they benefitted from the cross pollination. We became fastidious with detain, working hand in hand with craftsmen to create very specific bid packages. It is rare to find craftsmen capable of meeting historic standards in our community… It became a great training ground for a few young craftsmen who we regularly invited to our projects… • Ft. Edmonton Founders Gate Design $1million (2001) • Historical Carousel and Midway Exhibit $ 3.3million (2003-2006) • Henderson Circular Barn Restoration $ 1.75million (2005) • Mosque Restoration $1million (1998) River Valley Park System Edmonton has the largest linear River Valley Park in the world. It has been protected (?) from commercialization with the exception of the creation of park pavilions in the 1970’s boom period. We were selected to refresh the beautiful facilities, the access, and the universal design needs. A huge and complex challenge, with the low budget, the limited physical space, and the desire to sustain the original aesthetic of the facilities. • Park Pavilions renovations and universal access upgrades (1993-2002) • Rundle Park Pavilion $.75million (1997) • Habitat Restoration $1.25million (1996) • Capilano Community Centre $2.1million (1995) • Lacombe Lake Park Pavilion $1.5 million (1993) Daryl Procinsky Curriculum Vitae River Valley Park System (cont.) o The Rundle Park Pavilion was the largest and most apt to be a commercialized facility. We created focus groups to discuss seasonal use, part planning, group size and demographics… in the end we re-imagined the facility to create immersive places that addressed each other to create a beautiful integrated community facility. o Cross pollination strikes again, we used Parks Canada to restore the Habitat along the river after a major flood during some infrastructure construction obliterated a portion of protected wetlands… o The design and development of the exterior entertainment plaza. o Redevelopment of a 4 seasons pavilion sensitively adapting universal design standards staying true to the original concept, creating a winter refuge that accepts transient visitors o Every Community within our city requires and must fund their own Community Centre. Common building for small gathering, skate change and sporting equipment storage. Lacombe Lake provided us the opportunity to create an earth sheltered building using the green roof as a look-off and a sled hill in the winter. The form was very organic and beautifully crafted. River Valley Park System Safety Security and Universal Access Upgrades In our linear River Valley Park many people use the trail systems for extreme sports. There have been many incidents where stranded enthusiasts had no access to assistance. We worked with American Communication specialists to develop a safe and secure easy access phone system • River Valley Pavilion and Trail System Audit $0.75million (1997-1998) o Complete assessment of the 160 km park and the 15 pavilions to assess conditions, including universal access. o Creation of a rating system and phasing plan for upgrades and the design standards for the tendering packages. Facilitating Focus Groups to develop new function developments in key locations adjacent to pavilions and implement the designs. • Blu-Fone emergency telephone system design and implementation $0.75million (1993- 1994) Recreational Centre Repurposing The boom in the 1970’s brought the construction of many health related facilities; arena, pools, fitness centers. After the boom no maintenance, and desperate need of special upgrade we came in to transform pools to recreation centers, expansions, leisure pools, lazy rivers, and spray features… • Local and Regional Sports Facility Upgrades (1993-2002) • Millwoods Pool and Fitness Centre Addition , Renovation, and Sustainable Landscaping $3.5million (2008) • Westlock Pool Addition, Renovation, and Sustainable Landscaping $2.6million (2004) • Kinsmen Sherwood Park Pool Addition, Renovation, and Sustainable Landscaping $3.75million (2003-2004) • Grande Prairie Regional Fitness Centre Pool Addition, Renovation, and Sustainable Landscaping, Grande Prairie AB, $ 14million (1997-1999) Daryl Procinsky Curriculum Vitae Recreational Centre Repurposing (Cont.) • Hardisty Pool and Fitness Centre Addition , Renovation, and Sustainable Landscaping $5.1million (1997) • Grand Trunk Arena and Pool Addition, Renovation, and Sustainable Landscaping $2.3million (1999) • Leduc Pool Addition , Renovation, and Sustainable Landscaping $2million (1998) Visitor Destination Our Hotel work can be classified as follows; 4-5 star hotels were extensive renovations. We worked closely with food service and interior specialists to complete very tight bid packages. Our lower scale projects we completed all levels of design within the standards provided by the chain. • Nunastar Properties Hotel Iqaluit NU $5.4 million (3 star 2000) • Coast Hotels $2.35million(4/5 star 1993-2002) • Holiday Inn Kelowna BC $10.5 million (3 star 1996) • Lacombe Lake Park Pavilion $ 1.5million (1993) • 780 Skate Park, Edmonton AB $4.55 million (1997) We were very fortunate to have been the design team for some international resort projects. Unfortunately when we merged the client was not interested in continuing through to completion • Oaxaca Mexico, Artists Resort, concept design only based on local artisans village, $20million US ( 2003) • Retirement Resort Corfu Greece € 3.5million(2002) • Big Island Retreat $4.25million (extreme privacy 2000) We had a lot of fun creating weird and wacky one off restaurants. Pushing the limits of experience overload for the patron… These projects brought a special level of collaboration and craft to our work. In addition we worked for a developer of fast food locations • Tom Goodchild’s Moose Factory, Edmonton AB $1.2million (2012) • Tom Goodchild’s Center ’76 Banquet Center and Catering, Edmonton AB $1.5million (2010) • Storehouse Bar and Grill, Iqaluit NU $0.85million (2002-3) • Filthy McNasty’s Pub and Eatery, Edmonton AB $0.2million (1993) • U of A Teahouse, Edmonton AB $0.35million (2000) • 17 local locations for A&W fast food restaurants, Edmonton AB $ 0.85million total (2000-