A2K Design Architectural Consulting Group
A2K Design Business Established 2004
Business Activities:
ARCHITECTURAL EXTERIOR / INTERIOR DESIGN.
DECORATION & CONSULTING SERVICES
Products sold and servises:
CONSULTATIONS, CONCEPT AND WORKING DRAWINGS, LIFE STYLE DESIGN PROJECTS,
FROM BUILDING PERMIT'S SET TO FINAL INSPECTION
Andriy V. Khmelov
Master Degree in Architecture, Member of Ukrainian National Association of Architects,
Associated Member of American Institute of Architecture (AIA),
Member of Interior Decor Resources of Canada (former WWFA)
Company:
A2K Design Architectural Consulting Group
Status:
Principal and Partner
Occupation:
Architectural and Interior Designer
EARLY LIFE AND EDUCATION
Andriy was born in Kiev, beautiful ancient city on picturesque coasts of Dnepr river,
capital of Ukraine, when he pursued undergraduate studies at the Art School.
Following graduation in 1977, he enrolled in the Ukrainian National Technical University of Construction and Architecture (KIBI) in Kiev, for graduate work in architecture.
In 1983, after completing his masters diploma thesis, “Planning and development of Recreation
complex in Crimea”, he started his architecture and interior design practice.
CAREER
1983 –1994 ARCHITECT, KIEV ZONAL SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND PROJECT INSTITUTE, Ukraine.
Participation in multitude of projects including:
- Business Center and 2 high-end class Hotels in the big industrial City of Zaporozhe, Grand Prix winning project of 1993 International Design Tender Competition in collaboration with Canadian Company Cole, Sherman.
- Renovation and restoration of Grand Hotel in the Downtown of the ancient Ukrainian City Lvov.
- Resort Hotels on the Black Sea Coast.
Awards for this period:
- Received International Diploma and UNESCO Bronze Medal for Environmental protection and Heritage research (1985).
- Outstanding Awards in numerous (more than 20) International Architectural Competitions and International Academy of Architecture workshops 1983-1990.
- Awarded for Best Ukrainian Architectural Team of the Year for two consecutive years in 1994 and 1995.
- Member of the Union of the Architects of Ukraine since 1989.
1995 –1998 CHIEF ARCHITECT of the GOLDEN GATE CORPORATION in Kiev, Ukraine
Special Accomplishments:
- Site Plan Development for Ukrainian biggest VIP Gated Community in Kiev suburb Koncha-Zaspa(1995-1997)
- Concept Design for new type of single family residential dwellings for mass
construction in Konca-Zaspa and custom private residential houses for Kiev's celebrities (1995-1998)
- Special projects of interior and exterior design for suburb estates (1999-2000)
- Various projects of Kiev Downtown luxury apartment interior renovations (1995-1997)
Awards for this period:
- Member of the Kiev Architectural Club since 1997
- Participated in Ukrainian Intellectual Elite Golden Pages Book.
1999 – 2002 PARTNER / LEAD ARCHITECT of GARAZD GROUP ARCHITECTURE, Kiev, Ukraine
Design team that specializes and exclusively deals with Embassies and International Contractors.
Projects of interest:
- New building for the Dutch Embassy in collaboration with Atelier PRO
- Renovation of Argentinean and Belgian Embassies
- Dutch and British Ambassador Residences
- DIO Kitchen Theatre in Kiev historical center Podil
- First Belgian Beer Cafe in Kiev Downtown
Awards for this period:
- Special Jury Diploma of The Third Moscow International Interior Design Festival (2001)
- The Second Kiev International Annual Design Show Jury Outstanding Award (2001)
- Ukrainian Golden Elite Book Club member (2005)
2002 - 2004 LEAD ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER, LUXTERIOR Design Corporation
Toronto based design-build company with wide range various design projects from kitchen furniture to high-end residential and commercial interiors.
Projects:
- Conceptual design of Senior's recreational center in Cascade Estates Village
- Remodelling of luxury Miami Condo and hi-end New York Residence
- Toronto Downtown Condos and Forest Hill residences, offices and retail space renovation
- Chain of Optical Stores for Zeller’s
- Hilton Recreation Center Renovation in Markham
- Jewellery Stores in Promenade and Don Mills Mall and Cafes in Washington DC
2004 - PRESENT PRINCIPAL / ARCHITECTURAL INTERIOR DESIGNER of A2K DESIGN, Toronto.
More than hundred various residential and commercial projects including:
- Villa on Bayview and Steels, Thornhill 1 (2004)
- North York Residence 2 on Yorkview (2005)
- Midtown Residence1 on Castlewood (2005)
- Etobicoke Residence 1&2 (2006)
- Dream House Collection 1, 2&3 in Wasaga Beach (2006)
- Midtown Residence 2 on Baliol (2006)
- Koncha-Zaspa Residence Extension near Kiev, Ukraine (2007)
- Senior's Village, Savannah Rd. (2007)
- Wasaga Beach Collection 4,5 (2007)
- Little Palace on Crestwood (2007)
- Oakville Heritage District House (2007)
- Midtown Residence 3 on Woburn (2007)
- Etobicoke 6 (2007)
- Mountain Resort Chalet in Collingwood (2008)
- North York Residence 5 on Combe (2008)
- North York Residence 6&7 on Churchill (2008)
- Costa Rica Paradise Villa (2008)
- Siberia Country House in Russia (2008)
- Bicycle Factory Office Concept in Kiev, Ukraine (2008)
- Scarborough 1 & 2 (2008-2009)
- Escape Houses on Simcoe and Kawarta Lakes (2008-2009)
- Six Mile Channel Mini-Estate House (2008-2009)
- Innisfil 3 Eco-House (2009)
- North York 8 on Searle (2009)
- Catholic Memorial Chapel Concept (2009)
- Kiev Luxury Apartment’s Interior (2009)
- Canadian Olympic Rifle Club in England (2009)
- North York Ravine Residence 9 (2009)
- North York Park Residence 10 (2009)
- Cambridge Residence on Queen Street (2009)
- Orangeville Plaza 2 (2009)
- King City Residence 2 (2009)
- Lorne Park Residence (2009-2010)
- Old Thornhill Ravine Residence 2 on Deanbank (2009-2010)
- Old Thornhill Residence 3 on John Street (2010)
- Downtown Apartment House Concept (2010)
- Orangeville Country Residence (2010)
- Orthodox Church Renovation in Toronto (2010)
- Midtown Reno's, Dental & Thermoraphy Clinics, Downtown Restaurant and Cafe (2005-2010)
- Member of Interior Decor Recourses of Canada (2004)
- Associated member of AIA (2009)
Andriy Khmelov, M. Arch, UNAA, Assoc. AIA, IDRC
Principal / Architectural Designer
A2K Design - Architectural Consulting Group