Neil Cownie
Phone: 08 6113 3951 ، 0421 341 841
Fax: 000
Email: info@neilcowniearchitect.com.au
Website: https://www.neilcowniearchitect.com.au/
Biography:
B.Arch. FRAIA DIAWA
Project Role: Principal Architect, Project Manager, Project Design Architect
Neil Cownie formed his architecture and Design practice ‘Neil Cownie Architect’ in 2009 where the focus is on providing clients with ‘hands-on’ boutique service. Neil’s studio explores the parameters of each project to find an outcome unique to the site and client.
One of the key qualities that helps Neil Cownie Architect stand out from other companies in the industry is that Neil is the point of contact all the way through projects for his clients, genuinely involved in every aspect of each design, through design development, documentation, and on-site administration. “I am capable of designing efficient affordable housing sub-divisions and their passive environmental houses on the scale of 110 houses, while at the same time designing multi-million-dollar houses. I bring something to each end of the scale. I consider myself as much an interior designer as an architect, which I feel is crucial to any success when it comes to designing any housing type or hospitality.
“Clients get me 100 percent involved in all areas of the service. Every project and every detail leaves my hand as a hand-drawn design or detail before it is then electronically converted. When it comes to what I consider to be the very important stage of selection and scheduling of materials and finishes, both the research and technical scheduling is all handled by me. It is unusual that the experience that I have is offered to all aspects of projects completed in this way.”
NEIL COWIE CURRICULUM VITAE
Born
Perth, Australia.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Architecture, University of Western Australia 1985.
Professional Affiliations
Registered with the Architects Board of WA, Fellow of the Australian Institute of Architects, Member of the Design Institute of Australia, Member of the Association of Consulting Architects, Member of the Housing Industry of Australia, Affiliate Member of the Landscape Architects Association WA.
Professional Advisory Panels
Board Member of the Architects Registration Board WA 2015 – ongoing.
Architects Board of WA CPD Committee member 2017 – 2018.
Design Institute of Australia WA Council member 2017 – ongoing.
Ngala Building Advisory Committee member 2018 – ongoing.
East Perth Redevelopment Authority ‘Development Control Architecture Panel’
2004 – 2012.
Subiaco Redevelopment Authority ‘Development Control Architecture Panel’
2004 – 2012.
Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority ‘Architectural Design Review Services Panel’ 2012 – 2015.
Architectural Jury Member
2018 ‘Super Studio’ – Architecture Student Competition - juror.
2018 A.I.A. Alterations and Additions Category Chair.
2018 ABWA Curtin University Board Graduate Award - Juror.
2018 DIA WA Graduate of the Year Awards (GOTYA) - Juror.
2017 ‘Super Studio’ – Architecture Student Competition - juror.
2017 A.I.A. Multi-residential Design Category Chair.
2017 D.I.A. WA ‘Best in State’ Award Juror.
2017 ABWA UWA Board Graduate Award Juror.
2015 A.I.A. Sustainable Design Category Juror.
2012 A.I.A. Single Residential Category Juror.
2010 A.I.A. Single Residential Category Juror.
2007 A.I.A. Single Residential Category Juror.
Professional Experience
2009 – current Director of Neil Cownie Architect Pty Ltd (Perth).
1994 – 2009 Overman & Zuideveld Pty Ltd (Director 1998 – 2009), Perth
1991 – 1994 Phillip Cox Etherington Coulter Jones Pty Ltd (Perth).
1989 – 1991 Renton Howard Wood Levin Pty Ltd (London).
1987 – 1989 Holder Mathias Alcock Pty Ltd (London).
1985 – 1986 Tsigulas & Zuvela Pty Ltd (Perth).
Industry Awards
2018
World Architecture Festival ‘INSIDE’ Awards ‘Residential’ category finalist (one of 12 worldwide) – Winners announced following live presentations to Jurors – Amsterdam.
R.A.I.A. WA Architecture Award ‘Residential’ category 2018 for Roscommon House.
R.A.I.A. WA Architecture Award ‘Interior Architecture’ category 2018 for Roscommon House.
R.A.I.A. WA ‘Shortlisted’ in the Lighting Award category 2018 for Roscommon House (one of five buildings).
Houses Magazine Awards Shortlisted ‘Residential 200sqm + Category 2018 for Roscommon House.
Interior Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) Finalist ‘2018 Sustainability’ Category for Roscommon House & Shortlisted ‘2018 Residential’ Category for Roscommon House.
Timber Design Awards Winner of the ‘2018 Interior Fit-out’ category and Finalist in the ‘2018 Furniture / Joinery’ category for Roscommon House.
Australia by Design – Channel 10 TV Program ‘Best in State’ Award 2018 + ‘Runner up’ Award Nationally for Roscommon House.
Design Institute of Australia WA (D.I.A) ‘2018 Interior Design’ Category Commendation Award for Roscommon House & ‘2018 Interior Decoration’ Category Commendation Award for Roscommon House.
Design Institute of Australia WA (D.I.A) ‘2018 Product Design’ Category Commendation Award for ‘Kiosk Dining Table’ & ‘2018 Product Design’ Category Shortlisting for ‘Sea Breeze Table’.
Interior Design Awards (IDA) Honourable Mention 2018 for Roscommon House.
Interior Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) Shortlisted.
U.D.I.A. Awards ‘Affordable Housing‘ Category Finalist for Madely Housing Sub-division 2018 (108 houses).
2017
D.I.A. WA Commendation Awards ‘Product Design’ category for ‘Blade Runner’ pendant light 2017.
D.I.A. WA Shortlisted ‘Product Design’ category for ‘Gen-Den Table’ 2017.
2016
DULUX DIAlogue Travel Award 2016 Winner of the Dulux Design Travel Tour to Stockholm & London in September 2016.
Housing Industry of Australia (H.I.A) Shortlisted finalist in the 2016 Energy Efficiency Category for New Houses.
D.I.A. ‘Good Design Australia’ Awards – shortlisted finalist in Interior Category 2016
D.I.A. ‘Good Design Australia’ Awards – shortlisted finalist in
Residential Architecture Category 2016
2015
Design Institute of Australia Award (D.I.A.) – Shortlisted for the Interior Design Category 2015.
Design Institute of Australia Award (D.I.A) – Shortlisted for the Product Design Category 2015.
2003
R.A.I.A. Architectural Design Award Commendation, Interior – Cottesloe apartment building 2003
R.A.I.A. Architectural Design Award Commendation, Multi-residential – Shenton Park 2003.
2002
R.A.I.A. Architectural Design Award of Merit, Commercial – Office building – Northbridge 2002.
1999
R.A.I.A. Architectural Design Award Commendation, Institutional – Morley Police Station 1999.
1998
R.A.I.A. Architectural Design Award Commendation, Residential – Greygoose residence – East Perth 1998.
1994
Molloy Island holiday house competition full school of architecture UWA – second prize 1984.
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