TREVOR BULLEN
Snow Kreilich Architects
SAY IT LOUD - Minnesota Exhibitor
Minnesota Based Designer
Who or what inspires you professionally?
I am inspired by my collaborators, from community members to clients, consultants and fellow studio members. I am most excited, when I am able to get fresh perspective through the eyes of someone else.
TREVOR BULLEN
Bio:
The Great architect, Trevor Bullen is a broadly experienced architect with over 20 years of professional experience. He is currently a Senior Associate at Snow Kreilich Architects, the 2018 AIA Firm Award Recipient. From 2000 to 2016, he was principal of the Caribbean Office of Co-Operative Architecture (COCOA), an award-winning architecture and planning studio on the island of Grenada, which he co-founded with Bryan Bullen.
How did you first learn about architecture and when did you decide that built environment profession was an area of interest for you?
I have an uncle who is and architect, who designed a house for my parents. When I got to high school, I was looking for a career path that would combine my love of physics and art. Architecture seemed like a natural fit.
What do you do?
I work closely with the firm’s design principals and fellow studio members to execute a wide variety of architectural projects. I do a little bit of everything, from programming to construction administration and everything in between.
What excites you in the work you do?
I love that no two projects are alike and the multi-faceted nature of the profession. It makes for a challenging yet rewarding experience.
Who or what inspires you professionally?
I am inspired by my collaborators, from community members to clients, consultants and fellow studio members. I am most excited, when I am able to get fresh perspective through the eyes of someone else.
What is your proudest professional accomplishment or achievement?
Winning the design competition for the Grenada House of Parliament and seeing that vision brought to life. Knowing that my work will have an impact on the Grenadian national landscape for many years to come.
Featured Project Name:
Grenada House of Parliament
Featured Project Location:
St. George’s, Grenada
Featured Project Completion Date:
June 2018
Role in Featured Project:
Design Principal with Bryan Bullen, Mark Frampton, Sharen Bidasee and Stephen Jameson
Featured Project Description:
The new parliament building was commissioned after a hurricane destroyed Grenada’s century old parliament building in 2004. Sited on a hill overlooking the capital city of St. George’s, the building was designed to be resilient and sustainable, while employing elements of local vernacular architecture.
