JOHN DONKIN B.Arch., OAA, M.R.A.I.C.
John Donkin is a licensed architect with twenty years of architectural experience preceded by seven years work in construction. He is particularly interested in the development of innovative housing forms especially suited to unique clients and unusual situations.
After graduating from the School of Architecture at Carleton University, Mr Donkin worked as project architect in two prominent local architectural firms on a variety of residential, commercial and mixed-use projects. He has experience in all aspects of project design, management and construction, including zoning interpretation, architectural design, site planning, budget and cost analysis, construction documentation, the preparation of tender documents and analysis of tenders, contract administration, site review and the certification of payments.
EDUCATION
B.Arch.
Carleton University, 1986
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
OAA
Member, Ontario Association of Architects, 1996
ORSA
Member, Ottawa Regional Society of Architects, 1997
RAIC
Member, Royal Architectural Institute of Canada, 1998
AWARDS
Winner - 2005 Ottawa-Carleton Home Builders' Association Award
Custom Homes - Under 2400 square ft
Honourable Mention - 2004 Ottawa-Carleton Home Builders' Association Award Renovations/Additions - $100,000 to $250,000
Winner - 2003 Ottawa-Carleton Home Builders' Association Award Custom Homes - 2500-4000 square ft on a lot less than 35 ft wide
Honourable Mention - 2003 Ottawa-Carleton Home Builders' Association Award High Density Projects - 10 units or less
Honourable Mention - 2003 Ottawa-Carleton Home Builders' Association Award Housing Detail
PUBLICATIONS
Big Windows Expand Small Spaces
"Borrow space from outdoors."
Ottawa Citizen, February, 2005
Donkin House
"Design on modest means delivers beautifully efficient infill."
Wood Design & Building,
Summer 2003 p. 10-14
A Wise Investment
"A modest, yet spacious home on an empty lot in Ottawa." Ottawa Citizen, February, 2003
Think Small
Ottawa Architect John Donkin used six basic principles to design his compact
and totally comfortable home. Ottawa Citizen, April, 2002, St. John's
Telegram, May 2002, Vancouver Sun, May 2002
John Donkin and Steve Nickerson
Eastern Ontario Barn, Plantaganet, Ontario. Canadian Architect,
Volume 41, Number 11, page 31, November, 1996
EMPLOYMENT
1997 - present - Principal, John Donkin Architect
1996 - 1997 - Architect, Barry J. Hobin and Associates, Architects Incorporated
1988 - 1996 - Intern Architect, Barry J. Hobin and Associates, Architects Incorporated
1985 - 1987 - Draughtsman/Designer, James A. Colizza, Architect
1983 -1984 - Draughtsman/Designer, Nickerson and Associates
1978 - 1982 - Self-employed
