People

The design team at Vic Davies Architect (2003) Ltd. is a hands-on production company. Every member of the organization is involved in some way with the development and production of drawings and documents necessary for the successful completion of all projects undertaken. Our team has the ability to work with an overall project team and to promote to the public the major attributes and benefits of a new community based facility or development project. Total personal commitment from all our staff allows us to offer our clients a professional design team of unparalleled ability.

Vic Davies
BA (Hons Arch), MAIBC, RIBA, MRAIC

Vic is President of Vic Davies Architect (2003) Ltd. a Victoria British Columbia based architectural firm, practicing worldwide and specializing in aquatic and recreational centre design. Vic has been continuously involved in aquatic, leisure, recreation, and sports centre design since the mid 1960s.

His university thesis study in 1967, The Welsh National Recreation Centre, was subsequently constructed in Cardiff in 1970. Prior to and following his graduation in 1967 with Honours in Architecture, Vic worked with a large South Wales design and construction management company, which specialized in the design and delivery of aquatic and sports centres throughout the UK. As Chief Architect, with an architectural staff complement of 30, he was responsible for the design and detailing of over 20 major leisure, aquatic, and sports complexes throughout the UK in the early 1970s.

In 1979, Vic introduced British Columbia to the world of leisure pools with the design of the Maple Ridge Leisure Centre. This award winning facility was light-years ahead of any other facilities in BC, and was the first to include the leisure pool concept, moving water, family change rooms, and a poolside viewing terrace, all features which are now regarded as “standard practice.”

Since then Vic has designed and led the consultant team on over 100 recreation/aquatic/ice facilities worldwide.

Brian Inness
Partner

To be successful in the design of any project you need a design team leader with not only the knowledge of, but also the enthusiasm for, the project. Brian brings these qualities to every project he undertakes. As a partner in VDA, Brian has specialized in the technical aspects of recreation centre design for more than 28 years. Brian operates in a production management capacity, and has been responsible for the technical production of drawings for many significant landmarks in Western Canada, New Zealand, and most recently the western United States.

Brian's role is to develop designs, supervise and administer all construction documents produced, liaise with clients and approving authorities, coordinate project design consultants, provide site review, and contract administration services. He has worked on recreation centre design and production throughout Canada and has the most up-to-date knowledge of current recreation centre building technology.

Using a practical, down to earth, and highly energetic style, Brian has assisted clients in bringing many significant projects to a successful completion. Brian has a vast experience in municipal projects, commercial office developments, and state-of-the-art building technology, and uses his superior problem solving skills to ensure that each project is completed to the satisfaction of the owner/client and user groups.