Ken Down

EXPERIENCE

2016 - Present Ken Down Architects | Director

2007 – 2016 CORE Architecture, Sunshine Coast Office | Director

1998 – 2007 Ken Down Architects | Director

1979 – 1997 Down & Neylan Architects | Director

1977 – 1979 Ken Down | Architect

1975 – 1977 Heathwood Cardillo Wilson Pty Ltd | Senior Architect

1972 – 1975 Cullen Fagg Hargraves Mooney & Cullen | Student Architect

1967 – 1972 Edwards Bisset & Partners | Student Architect

BIOGRAPHY

After completing secondary schooling at Church of England Grammar School, Ken completed his Associate Diploma in Architecture at QIT in Brisbane, then gained registration as an architect in 1974. He was elevated to Fellow of the Royal Australian Institute of Architecture in 1984. Ken has directed practices in Brisbane, Surfers Paradise, Caloundra, Airlie Beach, Hervey with his current directorship in Mooloolaba.

Extensive international travel has further developed his passion for architecture and its direct impact on his fellow beings.

Creating successful spaces for our community in the regions in which he has worked is the most rewarding experience for Ken. Sharing the professional development that he is fortunate to experience on a daily basis with his professional colleagues and staff adds to the fulfilment that he gains from his day to day work.

Further fulfilment has been the receipt of many architectural awards from hispeers and the building industry for buildings that his various teams have produced.

Being a Sunshine Coast Resident for over thirty years has enabled Ken to enjoy participation in an acknowledged architectural style while significantly contributing to it.

Personal involvement with all of the projects he has contributed has enabled him to enjoy the immense personal satisfaction from the profession of architecture.

Ken is committed to creating successful people spaces that contribute positively to the development of our society through the provision of architecture reflecting his passion for mankind.

Various expert witness commissions relating to his broad knowledge of the design / development / construction industry in all areas of building types has also punctuated his career over the last 38 years.

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PROJECT LIST

Corbould Park Racecourse Development
Sunshine Plaza Shopping Centre Riverwalk and Cinema Precinct
Australia Zoo, Entry Building Crocoseum and Food & Beverage Pavilion
Childers Backpackers, Childers
Immanuel Lutheran College Buderim – Masterplan, Childcare Centre, Church, Early Learning Centre, Ken Thamm Resource Centre, Prep School, GPLA’s , Administration Buildings.
University of the Sunshine Coast – Auditorium, and Food Court, Science Building, Health & Sports Precinct, CPO Building, Stadium
Mooloolaba Surf Lifesaving Club
Bondoola Apartments, Mooloolaba
St Malo Apartments, Mooloolaba
Buderim Ginger Factory Masterplan for Tourism precinct
Sunshine Coast Grammar School – Centre for Science Excellence, Sports Centre, Masterplan, Industrial Technology Building, Administration Building
Alexandra Headland Surf Lifesaving Club Redevelopment
Maroochydore Surf Lifesaving Club Redevelopment
Marcoola Surf Lifesaving Club Redevelopment
Coolum Surf Lifesaving Club Redevelopment
Coolum Beach Bowls Club Redevelopment
The Lakes College Northlakes Resource Centre
Gemini Towers – 60 Units Golden Beach, Caloundra
Casablanca – 24 Holiday units Kings Beach Caloundra
Various home unit projects (approx. 100). Caloundra
Golden Beach Tavern, Caloundra
Kings Beach Tavern, Caloundra
Various Commercial projects (approx. $50M) Caloundra
Monte Carlo units Surfers Paradise
Masterplan for Daydream Island (redevelopment)
Heron Island Holiday Villas
Prep Year State Schools – 12 two storey buildings, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Townsville
Oxygen 12 Residential Units, Mooloolaba
St Catherine’s Church of Siena, Siena Catholic College Sippy Downs
Marina Shores Residential Units, Airlie Beach
Shoreline Residential Units, Airlie Beach
The Edge Residential Units Hamilton Island (Stage 3, Shoreline)
Various residences, Hamilton Island
Oasis Residential Units Hamilton Island
Freycinet Lodge Tasmania
Beach Retreat, 60 holiday units Coolum
Pacific Paradise Bowls Club new premises
Green Beginnings Child Care Centre x 2
69-73 Primary School Court, Commercial, Maroochydore
Sunshine Coast Independent Living Service Inc. Headquarters
Philbrick Residence, Coolum Beach

QUALIFICATIONS

Associate Diploma in Architecture QIT

Registration – Board of Architects – 1974

AACA Registration – 1974

Fellow Australian Institute of Architects since 1984

Honorary Life Member Yachting QLD

KEN DOWN

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