This philosophy led into his design specialty for buildings that have complex academic innovation as well as attention to the human condition.
He used his racing experience to become a frame designer, along with longtime friend, associate and master craftsman, Hans Metzen.
Another factor that David ELLIS architecture firm focuses on is the delivery of materials and accounting for LEED standards in all of the build concepts.
As it can be seen, DavidELLISarchitect recently designed an addition to the white stone brick building and created a ‘summer kitchen’, as a log cabin placed within the site.
The firm spent many hours trying to replicate and understand how the Ermatinger family lived and functioned during the pioneer era in Northern Ontario.
[5] This shows how the firm wants to revitalize the Northern Communities and bring back the history that made the North what it is today, and continue to push our heritage and culture into the future of architecture.
Recognition of technical expertise is evidenced by his R&D Magazine's "Laboratory of the Year" and two "Ontario Global Traders Awards" for his research and work abroad.
[6] The building features a double-sized gymnasium with a curtain wall to give the ability to split it into two smaller spaces allowing multi-use rooms, a theme seen throughout the design.
The project also utilizes many methods of energy saving and environmentally friendly techniques, such as the in-ground geothermal heating system.
The idea and philosophy of revitalization and togetherness came from David Ellis’ design choices in NET positive architecture at Carleton, as well as the thought into establishing the concept for the Malaysian Health Development project.
This happened when the firm began designing the Essar Convergence Center in Sault Ste Marie, Ontario.
Succeeding in this action, David not only kept the memorial tower, he also left much of the existing brickwork on the exterior walls and did not edit the topology of the site, lending it to create a dynamic staircase that now signifies a main entry point.