Personal
Information
born in Seoul, Korea and raised in Montreal, Quebec
lived in Calgary and Vancouver before returning to Calgary in 1985
languages: English, French, Korean
Educational
Background
Bachelor
of Architecture, McGill
University, Montreal, Quebec (1982). Academic awards
include the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada Medal (1982),
Hugh McLennan Memorial Scholarship (1982), William T. Shaver Traveling
Scholarship (1981), American Institute of Architects/AIA Foundation
Award (1980)
Professional
Background
Established Heesung Kim Architect as a proprietorship in 1989; after
seven years of practise with nationally known firms Gordon Atkins and
Associates Architects Ltd. in Calgary, James KM Cheng Architects in
Vancouver, and Arcop-Thom Architects and Planners in Calgary.
Member of the Alberta
Association of Architects, 1986-present
Member of the Architectural
Institute of British Columbia, 1985-1986
Other
Activities
Member of the Alberta Planning Board and Alberta Assessment Appeal
Board (1994-95)
Member of the Municipal
Government Board (1995 - 2006)
Chief Information Officer of Pure Filtered Water Ltd. working to provide safe drinking water in local and
overseas markets (1989 - )
Owner and General Manager of Ed's
and Embarcadero Restaurants in the Victoria Park area, Calgary and member of
the International Sommelier Guild.
Community
Service Background
Chairman and Board Member, Victoria
Crossing Business Revitalization Zone 2001-2007
Board Member, Calgary Alpha House Society Board of Directors,
1998-present
Member, Citizens’
Advisory Roundtable CFB West Master Plan 1997-2000
Member, Calgary
Planning Commission 1992-93
Board Member, Calgary
Development Appeal Board 1990-92
Erlton Community Association, Planning Director 1989-93
Erlton Community Association, President 1987-89