Gary G. Erickson, BFA, M.Arch, OAA, Leed AP.

Position: Architect.

Gary Erickson is currently working for a large international design firm - YWA/IBI in Toronto.

Gary studied architecture first at Carleton University, and then finished with a masters in architecture from the University of British Columbia. He received an AIBC scholarship in academics and design in 1993.

He entered architecture as a graduate of Concordia University in Montreal, with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art.

After university, Gary interned first with Baker McGarva Hart Architects, a planning firm in Vancouver, designing the False Creek North mixed use development with Concord Adex. Gary then relocated back to Toronto, where he finished his internship and early professional work with HOK Architects and Planners. At HOK he developed international perspectives on corporate architecture, as well as insights into high technology, and culturally sensitive design.

His most successful project to date has been the first phase of Dubai Marina, a six tower 800 unit mixed use Retail and Condominium project, finished in 2001. The Dubai Marina project has become one of the most well known developments in the Middle East; introducing Dubai to condominium ownership, within a self-sufficient environment, all along the banks of a new marina city for 100,000 people. Gary's role as senior design architect, was as a liaison with with HOK architecture and planning.

The influences of Vancouver style planning, cultural precedence in drawing and art history, and large scale corporate architectural practice can be felt in this first large middle east project.

After 2001, Gary went to New York to work with SOM's superior technical department, and detailed the cladding of the new home of AOL Time Warner, the twin towers at Columbus Circle.

Just before 9/11, Gary moved to Florida to work with HOK again in aviation and museum development to round out his building typologies.

Coming back to Canada in 2003, he worked with HOK Toronto on a 5 tower hotel project in Doha as a Sr. Design Architect.

Gary worked in his own practice for 2 years till 2008. He was hired as a design architect by Forrec Inc and Design International, both involved in large scale retail mixed use development.

Currently, Gary has joined YWA/IBI to work on multidisciplinary international projects.

DETAILED RESUME

Email: gary.erickson@lycos.com
Cell: (416)893-3060 Webpage: http://ericksong.com   

Position: Architect

Career Summary

• Work in architecture = 20 years.
• Work as Licensed Architect = 11 years.
• Certificate of Practice = 2 years, retired.
• Work in Graphic Design = 2 years.
• University = 9 years.

Areas of Strength

• A Variety of design typologies.
• Sketch design. Research.
• Site planning.
• Collaborative design.
• OBC code compliance.
• Engineering coordination.
• Various 2d and 3d CAD and graphic design software skills. Outsourcing strategies.
• Team management and facilitation.

• Passed all the OAA licensing exams in one week. Became a licensed architect in Ontario in 1998.
• Achieved the design lead position for the Dubai Marina, Phase 1 residential condominium complex. For HOK. (1998-9)
• Worked in Manhattan as a licensed architect for SOM Architects.
• Completed working drawings for the top of a new twin tower multi use project, Columbus Circle in NYC. For SOM, New York. (2001)
• Became a licensed architect in Florida. (2002-3)
• Design architect on a small aviation project, the ARFF (Airfield Rescue Firefighting Facility) at Tampa International Airport. For HOK Florida. (2003)
• Coordinated SD, DD and CD with a cross disciplinary multinational consultant team and architectural staff, for a 5.3 M sf. Five Tower Hotel Complex, Doha City Center. For HOK/Urbana Architects. (2003-4)
• Achieved both new Ontario BCIN Code Compliance Qualifications on time. (January 2006)
• Created a consulting architectural firm in Toronto for 2 years. (July 2007-2008).

Professional Registration

• Ontario Association of Architects. Certificate of Practice effective July 18, 2006.
• Ontario Association of Architects. License no 5280. Effective March 11, 1998. Current.
• Member of NCARB – National Council of Architectural Registration Boards. # 93720..
• American Institute of Architects - Licensed Architect in the State of Florida 2002-2005.
• Member of PMI – Project Management Institute,. Project Management Professional. - PMP. Member # 154258. March 1999-2001.
• Green Building Council. LEED (leadership in energy and environmental design) accredited professional for 2.0. 2004.

Education

• University of British Columbia. Vancouver. Canada. Masters of Architecture. 1994. Research assistant in computer applications in design with Dr. Jerzy Wojtowicz. Studied tectonics with Prof. Joel Shack.
• Concordia University. Montreal. Canada. 1979. Bachelor of Fine Arts. Major in Studio Art. Studied color field painting with Prof. John Smith, and Prof. Yves Gaucher, academic drawing with Prof. Gunter Nolte, surrealist sculpture with Prof. Ulysses Comptois and Prof. John Ivor Smith, and modern and renaissance art history with Prof. Reesa Greenburg.

Awards

• Architectural institute of British Columbia. Scholarship for excellence in academics and design 1993.

Employment History

• YWA/IBI Architects. Toronto. Ontario. Sr. Design Architect. June 2008 to present.
• Young and Wright Architects. Toronto. Ontario. Sr. Design Architect. March 2005 to April 2007.
• HOK and Urbana Architects. Toronto, Ontario. Architect. July 2003 to February 2005.
• HOK Florida Architects. Tampa Florida. Architect. July 2001 to June 2003.
• Skidmore Owings and Merill Architects. New York. New York. Architect. January 2001 to July 2001.
• HOK and Urbana Architects. Toronto, Ontario. Architect. September 1996 to December 2000.
• Cineplex Odeon Cinemas. Toronto, Ontario. Intern Architect. February 1996 to August 1996.
• E. I. Richmond Architects. Toronto, Ontario. Intern Architect. November 1995 to February 1996.
• Driscoll Architects. Seattle, Washington. Intern Architect. May 1995 to July 1995.
• Baker McGarva Hart Architects & Urban Planners. Vancouver, BC. Intern Architect. July 1994 to May 1995.
• Cohos Evamy Architects. Calgary, Alberta. Summer 1993.
• Brisbin Brook Beynon Architects & Planners. Toronto, Ontario. Designer. Sept 1990 to April 1991.
• David K.Mesbur Architect. Toronto, Ontario. Designer. September 1987 to September 1990.
• The Sign Company Ltd. Designer. New York, New York. January 1987 to August 1987.
• The University of Ottawa. Faculty of Fine Arts. Ottawa, Ontario. Art History Lecturer. August 1986 to December 1986.
• Murray and Murray Griffiths and Rankin Architects. Ottawa, Ontario. Architectural Illustrator. September 1984 to September 1985.
• Leonard P. Koffman Architect. Ottawa, Ontario. Draftsman. September 1982 to September 1984.
• Various advertising agencies. Art Director/Illustrator/Graphic artist. Montreal. Quebec. 1971 to 1981. While completing BFA.

Testimonial

“Gary Erickson is a premier Design Architect who has lead large teams in a highly collaborative spirit. He led the entire Concept Design for Dubai Marina and is adaptive to many cultural design strategies. Gary’s design talent is active balanced with his education as Project Manager making him amply suited to the role of Chief Liaison Design Architect.” HOK Canada Proposal 2004.

Retail and Mixed use Projects

Mohali Mixed use Mall, Hotel, Cinema and Residential tower complex, India. Design commission. Forrec.

Chandigarh Theme park and Retail mall. - Chandigarh, India. Design commission. Forrec.

Neptune Mall, Themed Entertainment Center and Residential Towers. - New Deli, India. Design commission. Forrec.

Al Bahia - Eden Themed Shopping Mall, Gardens and Residential Community - Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Design commission. DI.

Residential and Mixed Use Projects

Ernescliffe College - Opus Dei residence competition.
Design Architect. Concept Schematic Design of a residential college at the University of Toronto. Design and Illustration. Y+W.

Valley City Manufacturing Brownfield Residential Development.
Design Architect. Concept Schematic Design of a residential development in Dundas Ontario. Design and Illustration. Y+W.

CIFI Residential Masterplan Competition.
Design Architect. concept Schematic Design of a Chinese residential district in Shanghi. Design and Illustration. Y+W.

Shenyang Residential Masterplan Competition.
Design Architect. concept Schematic Design of a Chinese residential district in ShenYang. Design and Illustration. Y+W.

Dubai Marina Phase 2.
Design Architect. Concept schematic design of adjacent property to Dubai Marina Phase 1. Coordination of design, Illustration. HOK.

Doha City Center, Hotel expansion. Doha, Qatar.
Design Architect. SD, DD and CD of a 5 tower multi hotel development on a mall site. 5.3 M. sf. Complete Fall 2006. HOK.

Dubai Marina, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Prime Senior Design Architect for a 3.5 M sf Phase 1 resort community with a full mix of retail, hotel, residential, commercial, office and recreational uses. Terraced housing, villas, and high-density residential towers are designed with sea, canal and golf course views. The complex included a mosque, daycare and community centre. HOK.

Commercial Projects

Nortel Networks, Carling Campus, Ottawa, Ontario.
Design Architect responsible for facets of a multi-phased expansion to existing hardware and software research and development campus, with significant state-of-the-art laboratory facilities, for a total of 2.3 M sf. Comprehensive master planning and “new wave officing” strategies used to develop world-class, 24-hour facility.

GE Capital, Carling Campus, Ottawa, Ontario.
Concept illustration for interior design. Transformation of warehouse into alternative large scale office.

Bell Mobility Switching Station, Toronto, Ontario.
SD, DD and CD. Renovation and extension of an existing switch room within one of Bell mobility’s switching centers. Special consultant coordination problems in switching room renovation addressed within an industrial facility/office. HOK.

IBM Footprint Software, Toronto, Ontario.
CD’s of 60,000 square feet of office space involving the relocation of personnel from three sites. HOK.

Toronto Metro Hall, Toronto, Ontario.
Architectural illustration for the new Toronto City Hall. Brisbin Brooke Beynon.

Aviation Projects

Tampa International Airport, ARFF, Airport Firefighting Station, Tampa, Florida.
Design architect. SD and DD of a 5 bay fire station. HOK.

Caterpillar Tractor Dealership, St. Petersburg, Florida.
Design architect. Concept design of alternates for a commercial heavy equipment dealership. HOK.

Institutional Projects

Minhang Cultural District Competition.
Design Architect. Concept Schematic Design of a mixed use Museum, Library, Theatre and Children's Center. Design and Illustration. Y+W.

Florida State University, John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, Sarasota, Florida.
Design architect. Schematic design and illustration of master planning, landscape architecture and interior design of museum expansion with lead designer, Yann Weymouth. HOK.

Florida international University, Frost Museum of Art, Miami, Florida.
Design architect. Schematic design and illustration of master planning, architecture of new 3 level museum with lead designer, Yann Weymouth. HOK.

Holy Cross Hospital, Calgary, Alberta.
Renovations to large hospital with atrium retail concept. Exterior design of elevations to reflect heritage neighborhood. Cohos Evamy Architects.

Entertainment Projects

Shanghai Theatre Competition.
Design Architect. Concept Schematic Design of a live Theatre in Shanghai, China. Design and Illustration. Y+W.

Cineplex Odeon Cinemas, various locations, Canada.
The complete buildout of a new cinema chain in 3 years. Prototype development, project co-ordination and follow through on a large scale. David Mesbur.

Cinescape Entertainment Centres, Calgary, Alberta.
Renovation of a mall type Cineplex theatre to expand to a Cinescape entertainment complex. Installation and coordination with Sega for video gaming and food and beverage consumption. Completed on fast-track schedule. Cineplex.
 

Planning Projects

• Masterplan for the city of Markham - Visioning 3d database.
• Design Guidelines for the Review of Tall Buildings. City of Toronto.
• Development of urban planning guideline document with city staff (Leo Desourcy). HOK.
• New campus plan for the University of South Florida, Sarasota, Florida.
• Design and illustration for a campus master plan with sustainable design strategies. HOK.
• Expo Lands Development, Vancouver, British Columbia.
• Concept Illustration of Master planning for a new extension of the City of Vancouver. Baker McGarva Hart.
• Various Residential Projects, Vancouver BC. Canada.
• Development of new housing prototypes for communities on the steep slopes to the pacific. Baker McGarva Hart.
• Wonderland, Toronto, Ontario. Master planning study and design development for the urbanization of the wonderland amusement park. Combination of successful entertainment park with new civic and retail amenities on a large scale. Brisbin Brooke Beynon.

Personal Interests

• Enjoys Hot Yoga, Weight training, Running and Cycling.
• Played Rugby as a lock and prop forward for 15 years in Vancouver, Ottawa, Toronto and New York. Co-founded Carleton Ravens Varsity Rugby Club 1982. Toured to England 1985. Retired.

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