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David Paul Penner

Born: –Died:

Firms worked at:
  • David Penner Architects, 
  • Department of Indian and Northern Affairs, Engineering and Architecture Division for the Government of Canada (1979–1980), 
  • Smith Carter Partners (1981–1982), 
  • James and Rollier (1983–1984), 
  • Calnitsky Henshka Associates (1985), 
  • Stechesen Katz Architects (1986–1993)

Education/accreditation: MAA, FRAIC

Biography

David was born on August 9, 1958 and raised in Winnipeg’s Osborne Village. He obtained a Bachelor of Environment Studies degree in 1979, and a Master of Architecture degree in 1985, each from the University of Manitoba.

Prior to establishing his firm David Penner Architect (DPA) in 1993, David trained at the offices of: Stechesen Katz Architects (1986-1993), Calnitsky Heshka Associates (1985), James and Rollier (1983-1984), Smith Carter Partners (1981), and the Department of Indian and Northern Affairs, Engineering and Architecture Division, Government of Canada (1979-1980). He became a registered architect in Manitoba in 198 and a Fellow of RAIC in 2012.

Along with his involvement at DPA, David Penner volunteered with a number of organisations, including the Manitoba Association of Architects to advance the awareness and appreciation of architecture and design in Manitoba. Positions held included:

President, Storefront Manitoba; Urban Design Advisory Committee, City of Winnipeg; Public Affairs Committee, Manitoba Association of Architects; Chair, Prairie Design Awards Program

He died on January 7th, 2020.

Recognition & Awards

  • 2018 – Prairie Design Award of Excellence,Fountain Springs Housing

  • 2015 – Premier’s Award of Excellence, Little Red Library

  • 2016 – Prairie Design Award – Little Red Library

  • 2016 – Prairie Design Award of Excellence,Mere Hotel,

  • 2010 – Prairie Design Award of Excellence, Corogami Hut

  • 2008 – Prairie Design Award of ExcellencePenner Cottage,

  • 2006 – Masonry Design Award of Excellence,Winnipeg Adult Education Centre,

  • 2005 – Prairie Design Award of Excellence,Manitoba Electrical Museum,

  • 2001 – Manitoba Wood Design Award, Tritt Residence,Manitoba Wood Design Award

  • 2001 – Prairie Design Award of Excellence, 120 Yale Avenue,

  • 2000 – Prairie Design Award of Excellence,Wolfrom Engineering Offices, 1994 – Grand Prize, Western Living! Search for Style Grand Prize,

  • 120 Yale Avenue

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