Introductory Post

Arch 504 Urban Design Seminar University of Idaho

WHERE TO BEGIN ?

EDUCATION -

As an introduction, I may be the oldest architectural student enrolled in the College of Art & Architecture's Graduate School.

I graduated with "an Accredited Professional degree in Architecture" back in 1975. In those days, it was common for architecture colleges to offer a five (5) year B'Arch.

From 1979-1980, I taught a syllabus Design Studio for the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada ( MRAIC .) In the mid nineties, saw a return to a collegial environment, attending classes at Flathead Valley Community College. In 2013, I was accepted into the University of Idaho's College of Art & Architecture's Graduate School, with an emphasis on Architectural Science. My focus concerns Architectural Creative theory & appreciation in historical context. Much of this has been inspired by John Rawlings, Head of Flathead Valley Community College's Art Department and Semester Abroad program. I have invested a portion of a recent winter in Venice's Dorosiduro's Sestiere, exploring this influential Renaissance city.

LICENSURE & ACCREDITATION

Alberta (1979)   Idaho (1982)   NCARB (1986)   Montana (1986)

WORK - 

During college, I apprenticed in Boise, Idaho. Prior to graduation, I accepted a position with Bittorf, Holland, & Christiansen, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, beginning my apprenticeship. I practised in Alberta through 1983.  In Edmonton, I taught Architectural Design for one winter in the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada's Syllabus Program.  My expertise in Historical Renovation lead to funding, by the Province of Alberta of the educational film, The Class of 1912. My role was to write the grant application, produce and advise the production company. 

 With the collapse of the first Canadian Oil Boom of the early eighties, found relocation back to the States - working in Northwest Montana  and the Pacific Northwest. 

An architect is only as good as those whom either taught, or apprenticed under. Prior to establishing my practise, I apprenticed under, or worked with the following:

Tom Wilson AIA, Bob Bush AIA, Theodore Pritchard FAIA, Paul L Blanton FAIA, Don Bittorf FRAIC (late,)  Mickey Holland MRAIC (late,) w Brian Edwards RIBA, MRAIC, Robert Bouey FRAIC, Howard Bouey FRAIC, Derek Haight FRAIC, Brian Eldred FRAIC, Fred Bassetti FAIA (late,) Phillip Norton AIA, Ibsen Nelsen FAIA (late,) George Suyama FAIA, Ric Petersen AIA 

Since 1986, I have maintained a private practise in Montana and Idaho. 

AWARDS
1978  Bryant Residence 
      City of Edmonton Design Award
1978  Bryant Residence 
      Province of Alberta Design Award
1979  Athabasca Hall Renovation UofA 
      Gabrielle Legere National Heritage Medal
1981  Liberal Arts Building Renovation UofA 
      Gabrielle Legere National Heritage Medal
1982  Class of 1912  
      Heritage Canada Grant for educational film 
       on Historic Renovation
1985  Museum of Flight, Seattle, WA 
      AIA Regional Design Award
1990  Pastime Bar Renovation, Kalispell, MT 
      Regional Arts Award in Architecture
1993  West Glacier Train Depot Renovation, W. Glacier, MT             
      Regional Arts Award in Architecture

        (Note - With the exception of the latter Montana projects,all former
       projects were projects worked on while with other firms ) 
  
PUBLICATIONS
Sunset Magazine  Western Living Magazine  Seattle Times  
Edmonton Herald  Calgary Tribune Architecture 
Kalispell Daily Interlake   Whitefish Pilot  Hungry Horse News 
         ( none of these are 'pay to play')

PERSONAL

My passions include my friends, 

far away places. 

Places which mentor, inspire, create memories 

and inspire dreams

I have lived in Whitefish, Montana since 1985. Married, I lost my wife due to am automobile accident. I have raised our two children - Koben, 27 yrs & Lenna, 24 yrs. I have also graduated two foreign exchange students - Carl,German, 28 yrs & Ida, Norwegian, 25 yrs

My personal interests include, and are not limited to cross country skiing, hiking, building kayaks. I have been involved with numerous civic and community organizations.I have served on the Whitefish City Council, the Whitefish City County Planning Board, and am current chairman of the Whitefish City Government review Commission.

Over the past twenty five years,much time has been invested traveling abroad. This exposure to other cultures, their architecture and its setting within historical context provide much of the basis for thesis interests.

8 February 2015