AwardsJump to Quotes & Recommendations:Over the years the design team at Vic Davies Architect (2003) Ltd. has garnered many awards and accolades from the industry and from their clients. Awards have been won for design work in a wide variety of building usage categories; from recreational centres to seniors care facilities to industrial and commercial developments to single family residences. Even more impressive than the industry awards are the recommendations from VDA’s clients, who have nothing but praise for the team’s expertise, dedication, professionalism, and integrity.
The following is a sample of the awards earned by VDA:
Quotes and Recommendations Back to TopWhat some of the VDA clients say about this exceptional design team:"… what started out to be a relatively straight forward projet turned into somehting a bit more than that. The knowledge and experience that VDA brought to the project played an extremely key role in what has tunred out to be a tremendous product that has been very well received by our patrons and that was completed on time and just under budget."
"… VDA provided a high quality of design work, excellent service and valuable expertise in the Aquatic's industry. VDA was very responsive to our ideas, vision and demands, with the ability to develop the resulting first class facility. Our community has embraced this facility and we would be pleased to work with VDA on future projects."
"… Selecting Vic Davies Architect was one of the easiest decisions the City made in the re-development of the Gallagher Centre. We wanted a creative, experienced firm to design our new leisure pool and we also needed to ensure we had a firm that was familiar with building swimming pools in extreme climates… The result is a facility the City, community, and region are proud to tell their friends and family about… You don't visit the Gallagher Centre Water Park, you experience it."
"… VDA were part of the original team of architects who designed this 180,000 sq. ft. world class facility. In 2005, under the direction and leadership of VDA, the facility added a 14,000 sq. ft. expansion which included a state-of-the-art Fitness/Weight room and a beautiful 3,500 sq. ft. Teen Centre with its own sound recording studio… I would definitely recommend VDA for their creative and functional design attributes."
"… Both gentlemen (Vic Davies and Brian Inness) have provided us with excellent, creative service. They are very much customer focused. They initially reviewed public feedback on what our community said they wanted in a pool. Vic and Brian then created a design that reflected these comments… everyone who sees the pool is almost speechless with praise for the facility… I can not stress enough how pleased we are with the work of Vic Davies Architect Ltd. In my mind, their key strengths are creativity, knowledge of pools, and customer service, all delivered in a friendly, professional manner."
"… a 'mini GM Place'… You (Vic Davies) and your staff achieved a design that is very esthetically pleasing, particularly the interior of the facility, and at the same time functional. Your ability to work with the West Shore Parks and Recreation Staff and Arena Committee was helpful in establishing a design that all were comfortable with… Thank you for your expert contribution in making our project such a great success."
“The City of Aspen Colorado embarked last year (1999) on an effort to build a multi-sport complex including a lap pool and new ice arena. Vic (Davies') presentations to the public and the City Council have been professional, informative, and reassuring. His tireless reexamination of options has been very helpful to staff. Aspen is a world-class resort community and its citizens' expectations are very high. Vic has been a leader in helping the City staff and the public, understand and select the options available to us. His designs are creative and his patience is tremendous."
“Through their team approach, Vic Davies and his partner Brian Inness, worked extremely well with the Design Committee, Parks Recreation and Culture Commission, and City staff to achieve the best possible result for the City. The project (additions to Beban Park Pool) had to be fast tracked to fit within the time frame of the grant. It was through this project that Vic and Brian brought us a quality project based on their philosophy of spending money on what people want in a facility as opposed to spending excessive funds on the exterior shell of the building. It has been a pleasure to work closely with Vic Davies and Brian Inness on both projects (Beban Park and Nanaimo Aquatic Centre) and I have found their professional and personal integrity above reproach.”
“I am adamant that in pool design we should use the best advice possible from around the world. I am not convinced that Australasia has experts close to the experience and proven success of Vic Davies and his team. They (VDA) are able to build up a project profile from their vast experience and have creativity and vision. The manner in which we have engaged them as lead consultants for QEII (Recreation Centre) was based on a number of failures using other lead consultants... who did not have the design concepts or practical experience. A pool is a complex construction and should have the best consultants available to ensure its design and operational synergies.”
“Vic (Davies) quickly won the respect of the design team. He produced innovative yet cost-effective solutions based on careful analysis of requirements and a high degree of common sense. In a team situation Vic was quick to point out and argue against the illogical, the pretentious, and the irrelevant, but equally quick to support that which was innovative, cost effective, and that which would improve the project from the client's and users' point of view… I have the highest regard not only for Vic's professionalism and flair, but also for his personal and professional integrity.”
“…Vic Davies, Brian Inness, and their staff have demonstrated to successive councils a commitment to excellence in the design of multi-purpose recreation facilities. Their dedication, strong work ethic, attention to detail, and ability to consistently adhere to tight construction schedules and budgets has been greatly appreciated over the years.”
“Vic (Davies) is an innovative and creative man who has a vast understanding of pool design in relation to the needs and demands of the public… We found Vic Davies and his staff to be reliable decision makers with excellent problem solving skills during construction.”
“Both Vic Davies and his partner Brian Inness are extremely approachable, client oriented and committed to completing a quality project. Their personal abilities made it a pleasure to work with Vic Davies Architect Ltd.”
“… Vic Davies Architect (Ltd.) has proved to be a most valuable and appreciated asset in the development of the Cranbrook facility… The company and its staff are a delight to work with, always prepared to go that extra mile to ensure a successful and exciting project, thoroughly knowledgeable in all aspects of recreational facility design and extremely competent in project detail and delivery."
"… I have first hand knowledge of his (Vic Davies) work in British Columbia. His work is marked by flair and innovation. He is clearly a world-leader in the design of aquatic and leisure centres. Involving Vic Davies in your project will ensure that your end product is marketable, functional, and innovative."
"… We found them (VDA) to be knowledgeable, professional and dedicated to achieving the best product possible. VDA promptly responded to questions, made helpful/timely suggestions and were firm and forthright in representing their real requirements. They were also flexible and logical in considering alternatives. In short, one of the most positive aspects of the recent pool project was our dealings with Vic Davies Architect Ltd."
"I was the Vice President of Facilities for the Canada Summer Games held in Kamloops, BC, in 1993. In preparation for the games we undertook an $11m capital works program which included a $6m Aquatic Centre. From my experience of working with Messrs. Owen and Davies, I would highly recommend them for design and construction of similar projects."
"When one hears of other communities struggling with cost overruns and contractor hassles, it has been refreshing to work on a large project that is on time and on budget. I am certain with the proven performance of your team, we will work together again on our future projects."
"His (Vic Davies) design philosophy and attention to detail is second to none. Vic Davies and his in-house team are very organized and technically competent… After completing this project, we have had the pleasure of having a very satisfied customer along with a very happy community. We completed next to no maintenance due to poor design."
"I have found your firm (VDA) to be especially able to rise to the many challenges of the complicated public private partnership, we as a client group have placed on your firm. Key attributes that you and your team displayed… thorough understanding of pool design, mechanical functions, and building requirements… a level of excitement and sense of place in the building design and ensuring that the client team has the same sense of excitement… ability to manage the input of the many whom had input and coordinate this input throughout the many stages of the project. "
"Through features such as our Rip-n-rattle Waterslide and giant White Pelicans flying over the leisure/wave pool Vic Davies has created an aquatic playground celebrating our uniqueness. Throughout all aspects of the design and construction, Vic Davies and Brian Inness' combined experience in the aquatic industry allowed us to move step by step through the complex process of a capital project. Consistently, they provided the City with knowledgeable and well-considered consultation on all aspects of the project."
We have found their (VDA) professionalism in dealing with our company and our clients to be beyond reproach. They have always met our deadlines and gone beyond what is required in helping us achieve our targets and most importantly our budgets.”
“Vic Davies Architect provided, in both instances, exceptional service producing most successful projects on time and under budget… We find them a company that is most competent, conscientious, and very easy to work with – a rare entity in architectural circles these days.”
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