David Ellis (architect)
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David Ellis is a nationally and internationally recognized Canadian architect
.
He is a graduate of Carleton University
's Faculty of Engineering
, School of Architecture
and a member of the Ontario Association of Architects, the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards
, Royal Architectural Institute of Canada
, the State of Michigan Board of Architects, the Association of Registered Interior Designers of Ontario (ARIDO) and is a LEED Accredited Professional. He currently is the Principal of david ELLIS architect inc. and founder of a former firm, EPOH inc.
, but are also noted for their particular attention to the human condition
, for those residing within. This delicate balance of science, functionality and beauty has been recognized by the Laboratory of the Year Award, the Association of Interior Designs of Ontario, etc., and speaking engagements with the Commonwealth Scientific Conference, The Pittsburg Scientific Conference, The Scientific Equipment and Furniture Association, Ontario Global Traders and other venues.
's Malaysian Health Development Project Design Competition, awards from the American Architectural Woodwork Institute (LSSU Crawford Hall), the Association of Registered Interior Designers of Ontario (Floreani Clinic) and the Canadian Terrazzo
, Tile and Marble Institute (John Rhodes Community Pool). Recognition of technical expertise is evidenced by his R&D Magazine‘s ‘Laboratory of the Year’ and two ‘Ontario Global Traders Awards’ for his research and work abroad.
His design work has been recently published in: ‘The Canadian Architect‘, ‘Perspectives‘, ‘One Thousand Architects‘, ‘Architecture Malaysia’, ‘Magazin fur Kunden und Mitarbeiter’, ‘DimensionsMagazine’, ‘Research and Development Magazine’, ‘Steel Design’, ‘Canada’s Cultural Places’, ‘Canada Builds Magazine’, etc. He has also contributed in many architecturally related areas, such as the Ontario government’s ‘Heritage Tool Kit‘. Recognised for his contribution to science and technology in design, he has been honoured as keynote speaker to the Commonwealth Scientific Congress, held in Sarawak, Borneo
, the Scientific Equipment and Furniture Association annual convention in Chicago, as well as the Ontario Global Trader’s Awards, in addition to lecturing at Construct Canada, Toronto
, the Pittsburgh Scientific Conference and many other architectural design and historical symposia.
Architect
An architect is a person trained in the planning, design and oversight of the construction of buildings. To practice architecture means to offer or render services in connection with the design and construction of a building, or group of buildings and the space within the site surrounding the...
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About
Mr. Ellis is arguably the most well known Northern Ontario architect. His work takes the nature and environment of the northern landscape and translates its genesis into buildings throughout the world. He has worked extensively in Asia and the United States, although his local Canadian presence is also substantial.He is a graduate of Carleton University
Carleton University
Carleton University is a comprehensive university located in the capital of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario. The enabling legislation is The Carleton University Act, 1952, S.O. 1952. Founded as a small college in 1942, Carleton now offers over 65 programs in a diverse range of disciplines. Carleton has...
's Faculty of Engineering
Engineering
Engineering is the discipline, art, skill and profession of acquiring and applying scientific, mathematical, economic, social, and practical knowledge, in order to design and build structures, machines, devices, systems, materials and processes that safely realize improvements to the lives of...
, School of Architecture
Architecture
Architecture is both the process and product of planning, designing and construction. Architectural works, in the material form of buildings, are often perceived as cultural and political symbols and as works of art...
and a member of the Ontario Association of Architects, the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards
National Council of Architectural Registration Boards
The National Council of Architectural Registration Boards is a nonprofit corporation comprising the legally constituted architectural registration boards of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands as its members...
, Royal Architectural Institute of Canada
Royal Architectural Institute of Canada
The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada , founded in 1907, is a Canadian association representing over 3,600 architects, and faculty and graduates of Canadian Schools of Architecture.RAIC is the voice for architecture and its practice in Canada...
, the State of Michigan Board of Architects, the Association of Registered Interior Designers of Ontario (ARIDO) and is a LEED Accredited Professional. He currently is the Principal of david ELLIS architect inc. and founder of a former firm, EPOH inc.
Reputation
david ELLIS architect has earned an international reputation for expertise in the design of highly complex buildings for academics, science and research, which possess not only technical innovationInnovation
Innovation is the creation of better or more effective products, processes, technologies, or ideas that are accepted by markets, governments, and society...
, but are also noted for their particular attention to the human condition
Human condition
The human condition encompasses the experiences of being human in a social, cultural, and personal context. It can be described as the irreducible part of humanity that is inherent and not connected to gender, race, class, etc. — a search for purpose, sense of curiosity, the inevitability of...
, for those residing within. This delicate balance of science, functionality and beauty has been recognized by the Laboratory of the Year Award, the Association of Interior Designs of Ontario, etc., and speaking engagements with the Commonwealth Scientific Conference, The Pittsburg Scientific Conference, The Scientific Equipment and Furniture Association, Ontario Global Traders and other venues.
Publication
The work of David Ellis is regularly featured in design and architectural journals and has received a number of international and national design awards, such as his winning entry for the World BankWorld Bank
The World Bank is an international financial institution that provides loans to developing countries for capital programmes.The World Bank's official goal is the reduction of poverty...
's Malaysian Health Development Project Design Competition, awards from the American Architectural Woodwork Institute (LSSU Crawford Hall), the Association of Registered Interior Designers of Ontario (Floreani Clinic) and the Canadian Terrazzo
Terrazzo
Terrazzo is a composite material poured in place or precast, which is used for floor and wall treatments. It consists of marble, quartz, granite, glass or other suitable chips, sprinkled or unsprinkled, and poured with a binder that is cementitious, chemical or a combination of both...
, Tile and Marble Institute (John Rhodes Community Pool). Recognition of technical expertise is evidenced by his R&D Magazine‘s ‘Laboratory of the Year’ and two ‘Ontario Global Traders Awards’ for his research and work abroad.
His design work has been recently published in: ‘The Canadian Architect‘, ‘Perspectives‘, ‘One Thousand Architects‘, ‘Architecture Malaysia’, ‘Magazin fur Kunden und Mitarbeiter’, ‘DimensionsMagazine’, ‘Research and Development Magazine’, ‘Steel Design’, ‘Canada’s Cultural Places’, ‘Canada Builds Magazine’, etc. He has also contributed in many architecturally related areas, such as the Ontario government’s ‘Heritage Tool Kit‘. Recognised for his contribution to science and technology in design, he has been honoured as keynote speaker to the Commonwealth Scientific Congress, held in Sarawak, Borneo
Borneo
Borneo is the third largest island in the world and is located north of Java Island, Indonesia, at the geographic centre of Maritime Southeast Asia....
, the Scientific Equipment and Furniture Association annual convention in Chicago, as well as the Ontario Global Trader’s Awards, in addition to lecturing at Construct Canada, Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
, the Pittsburgh Scientific Conference and many other architectural design and historical symposia.
Canada
- Algoma University Biosciences and Technology Convergence Centre, Ontario, Canada
- Government of Canada Great Lakes Forest Research Centre/Forest Pest Management Institute/Ontario Forest Research Institute complex, Ontario, Canada
- Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre Entrance, Ontario, Canada
- 4D Theatre at the Canadian Bushplane Museum, Ontario, Canada
- Group Health Centre, Ontario, Canada
- The Group Health Centre and Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre joint Community Geomatics Centre
- Hockey Heritage North, Ontario, Canada
- The new Sault Area Hospital (co-design), Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Ontario, Canada (currently under construction)
- Algoma Residential Community Hospice ,Ontario, Canada
- Floreani Orthodontic Clinic, Ontario, Canada
- Ontario Provincial Police Department, Ontario, Canada
- Sault Ste. Marie Events Centre, Ontario, Canada
- Ontario Winter Games Pool, Ontario, Canada
- John Rhodes Community Centre, Ontario, Canada
- F.H. Clergue French Immersion School, Ontario, Canada
- Waterfront Residential Project, Ontario, Canada
- Alternative Energy Interpretative Centre
United States
- Ozone Project (In "progress") Michigan, U.S.A.
- Lake Superior State University’s Crawford hall of Science, Michigan, U.S.A
- Northwestern College Science/IT Centre, Michigan, U.S.A.
- Bay College Science Building, Michigan, U.S.A
- Viterbo University Science and Ethics Building, Wisconsin, U.S.A.
International
- The Malaysia Health Development Project Regional Laboratories, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- National Blood Service Centre, Malaysia
- Prototypical Middle School Design, St. Lucia
- Australian Great Ocean Drive Residence
Design awards
- 2003 Association of Registered Interior Designers of Ontario, Floreani Orthodontist Clinic
- 2000 Laboratory of the Year, Lake Superior State University’s Crawford Hall of Science by Research Facilities Design and R&D Magazine
- 2000 American Woodwork Institute Award, Lake Superior State University
- 2000 Canadian Tile, Marble and Terrazzo Institute Award, Ontario Winter Games Pool and Restaurant
- 1998, 2002 Ontario Global Trader Regional Leadership Award – Leadership in the Scientific and Medical Design Fields
- 1995 Design Competition Winner - Sponsor The World Bank, Malaysia Health Development
Recent publications
- Architecture Malaysia
- Magazin fur Kunden und Mitarbeiter
- Award Magazine
- Perspectives Magazine
- Design Solutions Magazine
- The Canadian Architect
- Research and Development Magazine
- One Thousand Architects
- Hard Surfaces Magazine
- Dimensions Magazine
- Steel Design
- Canada’s Cultural Spaces