Henry Swinkels, B. Arch., OAA, MRAIC
President and Owner

Education:
  • Bachelor of Architecture, Carleton University, Ottawa, ON. 1987
  • 3rd year Engineering, University of Western Ontario, London, ON. 1982
  • Barrier-free design workshop, Ontario March of Dimes. 1991
  • Ontario Hydro New Building Construction Program for energy efficiency in commercial buildings. 1992
Professional Memberships:
  • Member of the Ontario Association of Architects.
  • Member of the Royal Architecture Institute of Canada.
Summary of Experience:
  • Has over 20 years of full time experience in all facets of architectural design and construction.
  • Has completed well over 130 projects of varying types from concept to commissioning, to the satisfaction of the Client.
  • Has extensive experience in all areas of Project Management, including: cost control, project costing, public presentations and meetings, completion of detailed working drawings and specifications on AutoCAD 14, and full construction services.
  • Has background in engineering and experience working for Arch./ Eng. Companies resulting in a good knowledge of the following disciplines: site services and grading, structural engineering, electrical and mechanical systems.
  • Has special Expertise in working with the Christian community on church, school, and other ministry related projects, including assisting them with long and short term Vision Planning and Stewardship Studies.
Employment History:
  • 1997 - Present
Henry Swinkels Architect, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario
 
President and owner responsible for all aspects of services including: Architectural Design, Stewardship Studies, and Project Management.

  • 1989 - 1997
MPS Reinders Niagara Inc., St. Catharines, ON.
 
Director of Architecture, responsible for all facets of building design and project management for numerous residential, Church, School, commercial, institutional and industrial projects.

  • 1988
David Gilchrist Architect, Sarnia, ON.
 
Project Manager, responsible for design, working drawings and specifications on building projects.

  • 1987-1988
Thames Valley Architect and Engineering Inc., Chatham, ON.
 
Project Manager, responsible for design, working drawings, specifications, and construction supervision on building projects.

  • 1984-1986
Sunwrights Multinational Inc., Ottawa, ON.
 
Chief designer and draftsperson involved in the design and construction of approximately 8 R2000 and passive solar houses and additions in the Ottawa area (summer work).

  • 1980-1982
Solar Age Design Ltd., Orillia, ON.
 
Designer and draftsperson involved in the design of 6 passive solar houses and additions.

Interests and Activities:
  • Family recreation - camping, boating, swimming, biking and hiking.
  • Church involvement - Ministry Board member, Prayer ministry member and Worship leader.
  • Seminar and workshop speaker. Founder and president of "SOLOMON CHRISTIAN SERVICES".
Project Experience:
  • Churches - New buildings:
    Bethany Community Church
    St. Catharines, ON     		36,000 sq.ft. single storey
    ( $4,000,000)
    Trinity Christian Reformed Church
    St. Catharines, ON     		7000 sq.ft. single storey
    ( $450,000)
    Faith Reformed Church
    Stevensville, ON     		6500 sq.ft. single storey
    ( $400,000)
    Niagara Celebration Church
    St. Catharines, ON     		50,000 sq.ft. two storey
    ( $2,500,000)
    Strathroy East Christian Reformed
    Strathroy, ON     		20,000 sq.ft. single storey
    ( $1,500,000)
    Jubilee Fellowship Christian Reformed
    St. Catharines, ON     		22,000 sq.ft. two storey
    ( $1,000,000)
    St. Nicolas Greek Orthodox Church
    Chatham, ON     		10,000 sq.ft. two storey
    ( $1,000,000)
  • Churches - Additions to existing buildings:
    Kirk-on-the-hill
    Fonthill, ON     		2000 sq.ft. addition
    Fairview Mennonite Brethren Church
    St. Catharines, ON     		Addition and renovation
    ( $600,000)
    Wainfleet Brethren in Christ Church
    Wainfleet, ON     		Two storey addition/renovation
    ( $1,500,000)
    Dresden Christian Reformed Church
    Dresden, ON     		2000 sq.ft. two storey addition
    Full Gospel Church
    St. Catharines, ON     		7000 sq.ft. two storey addition
    ( $500,000)
    Bethany Community Church
    St. Catharines, ON     		3200 sq.ft. two storey addition
    Winger Church Of Christ
    Winger, ON     		Fellowship hall, interior renovation,
    barrier-free access and entry
    Redeemer Bible Church
    Niagara Falls, ON     		15,000 sq.ft. gym and education wing,
    interior renovation ( $900,000)
    Grace United Church
    Dunnville, ON     		Entry and elevator for barrier-free access,
    interior renovation
    Bethany United Church
    Attercliff, ON     		Entry, elevator and washrooms for
    barrier-free access
    Wainfleet Brethren in Christ Church
    Wainfleet, ON     		6000 sq.ft. education/administration wing,
    barrier-free access renovation
    Christ Community Church
    Welland, ON     		9000 sq.ft. gym and education/administration wing,
    worship area renovation
    Missionary Alliance Church
    Sarnia, ON     		Fellowship hall and education wing,
    interior renovation
    Gregory Drive Alliance Church
    Chatham, ON     		8000 sq.ft. gym/administration wing
    St. John's Anglican Church
    Port Dalhousie, ON     		5000 sq.ft. education/administration addition
  • Churches - Interior and exterior renovations and upgrades:
    Central Gospel Temple
    St. Catharines, ON     		Interior renovations
    St. Kevins Catholic Church
    Welland, ON     		Stewardship study and HVAC upgrade
    St. Vincent de Paul Church
    Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON     		Interior renovations
    St. Thomas More Catholic Church
    Niagara Falls, ON     		Stewardship study and HVAC upgrade
    Vineland United Mennonite Church
    Vineland, ON     		Exterior renovation and entry upgrade
    St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church
    Welland, ON     		Complete interior/exterior renovation and upgrade
    Calvary Gospel Church
    Welland, ON     		Exterior renovation and roofing upgrade
    Westview Christian Fellowship Church
    St. Catharines, ON     		Major interior renovation and roof upgrade
    St. Giles Presbyterian Church
    St. Catharines, ON     		Structural upgrades for stained glass window
    St. Andrews Presbyterian Church
    Welland, ON     		Interior renovation after fire damage
    Maranatha Christian Reformed Church
    St. Catharines, ON     		Worship area renovation,
    barrier-free access upgrades
  • Churches - Stewardship Studies:
    River Crossing Church
    Chippawa, ON     		Long term master planning
    Redeemer Bible Church
    Niagara Falls, ON     		Long term master planning
    Faith in Christ Church
    Fort Erie, ON     		Long term master planning
    Father's House
    St. Catharines, ON     		Investigate development options
    Community Bible Church
    St. Catharines, ON     		Investigate development options
    Mountianview Christian Reformed
    Grimsby, ON     		Concept for expansion options
    Calvary Christian Reformed Church
    Chatham, ON     		Concept for new church building
  • Chapels - Part of a larger project:
    Heritage Center, Shalom Manor
    Grimsby, ON     		New 2400 sq.ft. multi-purpose space
    for seniors to worship
    Wedding Chapel, Scotsman Motel
    Niagara Falls, ON     		Interior renovation
    Fellowship Hall, Trillium Village
    Strathroy, ON     		New 2600 sq.ft. multi-purpose space
    for seniors to worship
    Chapel, Christian Mission Aid
    Fort Erie, ON     		New 1000 sq.ft multi-purpose space
    for worship and meetings
  • Christian Schools - New and Additions:
    Beacon Christian Schools
    St. Catharines, ON     		Redevelopment study
    Chatham Christian School
    Chatham, ON     		Design stage, new 45,000 sq.ft. K-gr.12,
    single storey ( $2,400,000)
    Clinton and District Christian School
    Clinton, ON     		Proposed new 10,000 sq.ft. Christian High School
    Strathroy Community Christian School
    Strathroy, ON     		New 25,000 sq.ft. single-storey elementary
    ( $1,200,000)
    Holy Cross School
    Port Colburne, ON     		Exterior renovation and upgrade
    Wellandport Christian School
    Wellandport, ON     		4000 sq.ft. addition and interior renovation,
    HVAC upgrade
    Calvin Memorial Christian School
    St. Catharines, ON     		Stewardship study, upgrade options
    Agape Valley summer school/day camp
    Pelham, ON     		Stewardship study for development options
    Orillia Christian School
    Orillia, ON     		6000 sq.ft. addition (classroom, kitchen and gym)
    Heritage Christian School
    Jordan, ON     		Preliminary concept for new 40,000 sq.ft.
    K-gr.12 school
    St. Anthony School
    St. Catharines, ON     		14,000 sq.ft. single-storey addition
    (kindergarten, library, and classes)
    Life Christian Academy
    St. Catharines, ON     		New 10,000 sq.ft. school
    (part of "Niagara Celebration Church" building)
    Word Impact Bible Institute
    St. Catharines, ON     		New adult training school
    (part of "Niagara Celebration Church" building)
  • Public Schools:
    Virgil Public School
    Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON     		Minor interior renovations and structural upgrades
    Niagara District High School
    Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON     		Interior renovations and structural upgrades
    South Lincoln High School
    Lincoln, ON     		Fire safety and alarm upgrade
    Lakeview Public School
    St. Catharines, ON     		Fire safety and alarm upgrade
    Burleigh Hill Public School
    St. Catharines, ON     		Fire safety and alarm upgrade
    Queen Mary Public School
    St. Catharines, ON     		Fire safety and alarm upgrade
    Sheridan Park Public School
    St. Catharines, ON     		Minor interior renovations and structural changes
    Prince of Wales Public School
    St. Catharines, ON     		Major interior renovations, structural,
    mechanical and electrical upgrades
  • Christian Seniors Projects:
    Trillium Village
    Strathroy, ON     		70 unit expansion including multi-purpose
    center core area ( $6,000,000)
    Chatham Christian Seniors Village
    Chatham, ON     		Concept for 50 bungalow units,
    1 & 2 bedroom option ( $4,000,000)
    Shalom Manor
    Grimsby, ON     		32 bed extended care nursing addition,
    including heritage center ( $3,000,000)
  • Senior and Retirement Community projects:
    Sunset Haven Nursing Home
    Welland, ON     		Interior renovations and structural upgrades
    Pleasant Manor
    Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON     		Site redevelopment and servicing
    Rosemont Condominium
    Niagara Falls, ON     		24 units, bungalow style, townhomes between
    1200 and 1500 sq.ft.
    Wes-lea Gardens
    Smithville, ON     		Up to 90 units, bungalow style, townhomes
    between 1000 and 1400 sq.ft.
    Glen Brook Estates, condominium
    Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON     		32 units, bungalow style, townhomes between
    1100 and 1500 sq.ft.
    Victoria Meadows, condominium
    Niagara Falls, ON     		24 unit, bungalow style, townhomes between
    1000 and 1300 sq.ft.
  • Christian Service Office buildings:
    CLAC Office
    Grimsby, ON     		New 10,000 sq.ft. two-storey building
    ( $700,000.)
    Christian Reformed Church in
    North America, office
    Burlington, ON     		Office renovation and 6000 sq.ft. addition
    Christian Aid Mission
    Fort Erie, ON     		New 5000 sq.ft. two-storey building
    ( $350,000.)
    City Mission
    St. Catharines, ON     		Interior renovations and structural changes
  • Tourist and recreational related projects:
    Heartland Forest,
    Christian resort and conference center
    Niagara Region, ON     		Concept development
    ( $75 million)
    Visitor center, Fort George
    Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON     		New wood frame visitor info center
    and public washrooms
    Floral Clock Vistor center
    Queenston, ON     		New public washroom facilities for high volume use
    Tennis Pavilion
    Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON     		New wood frame public pavilion and storage area
    Pillitary Winery and Vistor center
    Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON     		New addition and renovation for winery
    and Visitor center
    Redcoat Inn
    Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON     		Concept drawings only, 60 unit hotel, 3 storeys
    Luxury Inn
    Chatham, ON     		40 unit, two-storey motel with indoor recreational area
    Indoor solar pool
    Orillia, ON     		Passive solar swimming pool enclosure
    for private camp grounds