B.Tech. Arch. Project Manager / Technical Services Manager

Education

1974-1979                        Ryerson Polytechnical Institute
                                Bachelor of Technology, Architectural Science Program

For more than twenty-five years Thomas has played a key leading role in the design, design development and project management of numerous significant and award winning projects. 

As a secondary school senior, Thomas exhibited early leadership, winning a design competition and leading a multi-disciplinary team of students in the prefabrication and construction of a house.  At university he was chosen to represent the students and faculty of the Ryerson Architectural Programme at international architectural conferences in Mexico City, Charleston and Dallas. Upon leaving university, Thomas worked with Phillip H. Carter Architect, where he produced numerous published award winning library design projects.  The Markham Public Library & Green Village won the Governor-Generals Medal for Architecture, as well as, an award from the professional lighting community.  The Lillian H. Smith Library at College and Huron Streets in Toronto has been widely published and photographed, most recently with author Margaret Atwood standing by the sculptured bronze griffins at the entrance.

Thomas was recruited by Kingsland + Architects Inc. as a Senior Project Manager and Associate in April 2001.  His diverse and valuable skills are a great support to any project. Thomas consistently provides the expertise to guide projects through their many stages, and believes that design excellence can only be realized in its built form if the implementation achieves the same degree of quality.

Professional Experience

2008 – Present           Partner – Kingsland + Architects Inc.

2001 – 2007                Associate – Kingsland + Architects Inc.

1997 – 2001               Project Manager – Atkinson + Design Inc.

1979 – 1997               Project Manager – Phillip H. Carter, Architects.

1979                           Designer – Zippan & Barrett, Architects.

1976                                             Student – Bregman & Hamann Architects.

1974                                             Engineering Clerk – Loomis Engineering

1973                            Student – Fedy MacArthur Hackburn Engineers

Memberships

 Member                         CSC, Construction Specifications Canada.

Awards

 2009                               Brampton Urban Design Awards – Citation
                                    Sesquicentennial Park & Creditview/Sandalwood 
                                    Park Field Houses and Comfort Stations

 1997                            Honorable Mention Awards of Excellence
                                     Lillian H. Smith Branch Library, Toronto, Ontario

 1993                            Honorable Mention - North York Design Awards
                                     Barbara Frum Library and Recreation Facility, North York, Ontario

 1983                            Award Of Excellence - Canadian Architect
                                    Boys & Girls House Library, Toronto, Ontario

1982                            Award of Excellence -   Governor-Generals Medal for Architecture
                                    Markham Community Library, Markham, Ontario

1982                                Award Of Merit - Edwin F. Guth Memorial Lighting Design, Illuminating

                                     Engineering Society of North America.
                             Markham Community Library, Markham, Ontario