OBJECTIVES
With a background of academic success and a good seasoning period of solid practical experience, Paul King now seeks and enjoys opportunities to originate and collaborate on design of the highest quality and to add value wherever the opportunity arises, whether in architectural competition work or "real world" projects.
His passion for design is complemented by a drive to creatively develop and lead in an arena where few Architects or Designers are yet truly comfortable - the skilled use and integration of computer aided design visualisation and documentation technologies, and their use to remove the traditional barriers between the conceptualisation vs. realisation of design - enabling ever greater efficiency and effectiveness and the best possible outcomes for the client.
EXPERIENCE
1998-Present
Architecture Prime Ltd, Christchurch, NZ
Director of own practice providing services directly to the public, as well as outsourced design, contract documentation and presentation services to other Architects. Wide range of project types undertaken including healthcare, educational, retail, commercial and domestic work. Demonstrated capacity to single-handedly address sizable projects, (recently the design, presentation and full working drawings for a 29 unit apartment complex), as well as work within project teams for larger scale projects.
Emphasis on operating at the forefront of technology, producing integrated design, design communication/marketing and documentation outcomes using ArchiCAD, Artlantis Render, Photoshop, Powerpoint and other software packages. Active contributor as an official New Zealand Beta Tester in the evolution of successive releases of ArchiCAD, Artlantis and other design & visualization software tools.
Marketing, administration and CPD activities for own practice, and participation on the NZIA Canterbury Branch Committee
1997-1998
Tutoring / Contract work, Christchurch, NZ
Primarily tutoring in MicroStation, ArchiCAD and Design courses for applied
technology students at Christchurch Polytechnic. Four months contract work
at Barclay Architects. Prepared private design submission for the new proposed
Christchurch Art Gallery. Miscellaneous private projects.
1993-1997
Warren & Mahoney, Christchurch, NZ
Involved in a wide range of projects including: a $1.3M penthouse apartment fit out,
a recycled materials Arts & Crafts style house, developer terrace houses,
glass & steel canopies, a number of healthcare projects, as well as scheme
design submissions for institutional clients and competition work.
Professional role primarily consisted of design development, consent &
contract documentation, consultant coordination and site queries/contract
admin. - both independently, and as part of a team.
Drawn documentation almost all MicroStation based. Implementation characterized
by active ongoing exploration of new methods and systems, resulting in a deep
level of CAD and computer systems knowledge and ability. Outcomes include
3D modelling and animation.
Attained Registration as an Architect in December 1997
1992-1993
Cranko & Thomson Architects and Engineers, Wellington, NZ
Primarily design draughting for residential projects, including production
of both architectural and structural engineering drawings and specifications.
Spreadsheet based order of cost estimate work. Site structures & levels
surveys, and Scala penetrometer testing for soil bearing capacity.
Bell Wright Architects, Wellington, NZ
Short Term contract (2 Months): design draughting & colour schemes for
office fit out, & various residential alterations.
1990-1992
Crerar & Partners, Edinburgh, UK
AutoCAD design draughting on a range of commercial projects, primarily new
build hotels, and building society refurbishments. Involvement at all stages
from inception to completion
RMJM, London, UK
Short Term contract (3 Months): primarily answering contractors queries during
construction of the new Earls Court Exhibition Centre.
1985-1989
School of Architecture, Wellington, NZ
Summer job (3 Months): Research assistant role in building marketability assessment
and energy conservation studies. Extensive use of computers - programming,
manipulating of databases, report writing, graphic design etc.
School of Architecture, Wellington, NZ
Summer job (3 Months): Research assistant role in software development and
user documentation for BECAL - a computer based life costing package for building
projects analysis.
Education Board Architects, Wellington, NZ
Summer job (3 Months): Design & working drawings for an extension to a
primary school.
Wilkies & Davis Construction, Wellington, NZ
Summer job (3 Months): Builder's labourer on a large construction site.
Industrial Design Unit, Ministry of Works & Development, Wellington,
NZ
Summer job (3 Months): planning of office layouts, workstation ergonomics,
illustration, and general “gopher” work.
EDUCATION
1985-1989 Victoria University, Wellington, NZ
Graduated Bachelor of Building Science (B.BSc)
Graduated Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch), First Class Honours, first in
design, first in year.
Awarded University Senior Scholarship
Awarded NZIA prize for B.BSc
Awarded NZIA prize for B.Arch
Awarded Everton Hall prize for Design Integration.
Invited Graduate representative in School of Architecture Philosophy Review
Committee - influential in establishing the new School of Architecture &
Design.
HOBBIES & INTERESTS
Rock climbing, gym, the architecture of virtual environments, computers &
information technology, investment property.
REFEREES
Any of the following are able to give verbal references:
McDonald & Horton Architects Ltd Ph +64 3 366 3524
Alec McDonald, Director.
David Childs Architects Ltd Ph +64 3 366 0806
David Childs, Director.
Royal Associates Architects Ltd Ph +64 3 379 9645
Perry Royal, Director
Dalman Architecture Ltd Ph +64 3 366 5445
Richard Dalman, Director
Architecture Warren & Mahoney Ltd Ph + 64 3 961 5926
Bill Gregory, Director
Garry Duncan, Director
Victoria University School of Architecture Ph + 64 4 472 1000
Prof. Clarence Aasen
Prof. Mike Donn
Written references are also available on request
