Eric Connolly Architect

Experience

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  Kingham Knight Architects

  Jan 1974 - Sept 1974

  Designer / Draughtsman
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  Stinson Montgomery Sisam Architects

  Jan 1981 - Jan 1989

  Associate Architect

  Eric began Work with Stinson Montgomery Sisam Architects in 1981 as an Intern Architect. He acted as a Production Drawing Captain and Specification Writer and became an Associate with the Firm after becoming a fully Registered Architect in 1985.

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  Heritage Halton Hills and The Heritage Foundation of Halton Hills

  Jan 1985 - Jan 2001

  Architect (Pro Bono)

  Eric was Chair of Heritage Halton Hills for two 3 year terms. He wrote several Heritage Designation Reports for Town Council consideration, supervised 6 Summer Student Research Programmes and collected historic Built Heritage Drawings.Eric helped create and currently Chairs the Heritage Foundation of Halton Hills whose mandate is to raise funds for various Heritage Projects in Halton Hills.

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  Gordon Ridgley Architect

  Oct 1987 - Jun 1988

  Senior Designer

  Eric assisted the Principle with Design and Production Drawings for Alterations to several Houses, Restaurants and Hotels.

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  Eric Connolly Architect

  Jan 2007 - now

  Principal

  OFFICE BACKGROUNDEric Connolly Architect was established 1989. Since 2007, this mid-sized Firm has been based in a renovated 19th century manse in the historic downtown area in Georgetown, Ontario. The principals' background is mainly in the area of institutional and residential projects. The nature of a "small-town" practice has brought a wide range of project types to the offices' attention.ORGANIZATIONThe Firm employs 4 to 6 staff. The principal takes a "hands-on" approach to all projects throughout their various stages from design to contract administration. The office is also able to draw on additional local drafting consultants when workload demands. ARCHITECT – CLIENTThe complexities of obtaining various approvals leading to the implementation of a building Project have lead to a real need for a consultant to act as a liaison between the Client and the Municipality. Eric Connolly Architect has often provided Preconsultation Services to Clients looking toward a Building Project. Often these Preconsultations have led to Feasibility Studies for Corporate or Public Organizations as a precursor to the traditional Architectural Services.The Firm has a great deal of experience facilitating Projects which have a Committee Organization acting as Client. We feel have demonstrated an ability to effectively work with Committees providing direction and advice to implementing a Construction Project.DESIGN PRINCIPALSOur design principals stem from the idea of “good design manners”. It is never our intent to impose a design style or solution on a Client.We see it as our job to provide clients with our perspective on a given projects design parameters and potentials and to explore design alternatives with our clients.We see a design solution as an evolution of ideas which are illicited from the Client, the Building Code, the Building Programme and Budget, Energy Conservation and the Nature of the Surrounding Environment. Show less