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)

Beginning in 1967 Vic Davies has been continuously involved in the design and development of recreation, aquatic, and community facilities throughout Canada, the UK, the USA, Australia, the Orient, and New Zealand. Vic Davies was founder and president of Vic Davies Architect (2003) Ltd., a Victoria firm with a worldwide reputation in the design of leisure facilities. Vic has single-handedly changed the nature of pool designs in Canada, starting in 1980 with the Maple Ridge Leisure Centre, the first leisure pool built in British Columbia. 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.

Other innovative solutions Vic has introduced to Western Canada include, moving water, wave machines, family changerooms, poolside viewing areas, lazy rivers, "conversation pit" swirlpool, to name but a few. The latest "first" for Vic is a fully accessible indoor waterslide for the disabled; a first for North America.

Kevin Klippenstein, Partner
Beds, MArch, MAIBC, LEED AP, MRAIC

Over the past 20 years, Kevin has contributed to the success of a variety of project types in the Vancouver and Victoria areas. He is a proven team leader who is relentless in searching for the best solution for the issue at hand which has lead to Kevin being well respected by clients, consultants and contractors. With a strong background in all stages of the design and construction process, Kevin's leadership from inception to completion results in highly successful projects.

Kevin has been involved in all aspects of the practice of architecture from design, production of contract documents, field review, to project and firm leadership. His strengths are in understanding the design as well as the technical issues while respecting the project parameters of budget and schedule. This balanced approach has resulted creative solutions for many successful projects and satisfied clients.

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.