Practice CV
Partners
Julian King
Julian is the co director of Wilkinson King Architects which was formed in 1997 with Chantal Wilkinson. Their design based practice works seeks to build imaginative, contemporary and environmentally sensitive buildings across a broad range of project types from private housing to small public buildings and has worked for clients such as English Heritage and the National Trust. Julian has a close and detailed involvement with each project, with a particular emphasis and overall responsibility for design development , client relationships, and the realisation of works on site.
Julian graduated from the University of the South Bank in 1986 with a 1st Class BA(Hons) degree in Architecture and a Master of Arts Degree in Architecture and Design Studies from the Royal College of Art in 1991. As the principle of Wilkinson King Architects Julian has overall responsibility for each project in the office. He takes a close and detailed involvement with each project with particular emphasis on client relationships and briefing and has oversight of each project from design to the realisation of the building on site. Under his direction the practice has delivered numerous projects to extremely high standards of design. The practice has won a number of architectural awards including RIBA National Awards for Esher House 2006, The Baden Powell Outdoor Centre 2008 and Sussex House 2015. In addition Esher House was shortlisted for the RIBA Manser Medal in 2006 and Sussex House shortlisted in the RIBA House of the Year Awards 2015 broadcast on Channel 4.
Julian has also taught at Architecture Schools including London Metropolitan University and Chelsea College of Art and Design.
Prior to establishing the practice Julian worked with Nicholas Grimshaw and Partners on a number of prestigious and high profile projects including the Pier 4A terminal building at Heathrow Airport.
Qualifications
BA(Hons), MA(RCA), ARB, RIBA
Professional Accreditation
ARB - Registration No. 058512B
Member: Royal Institute of British Architects - Membership No 6975852
RIBA Part 3
RIBA part 2
RIBA part 1
Professional Education
RIBA Part 3, Architecture, University of the South Bank Thames, 1991
Master of Arts Degree, Architecture and Design Studies, Royal College of Art, 1989
1st Class BA(Hons) Degree, Architecture, University of the South Bank, 1986
Theoretical Text
RCA thesis (Distinction) "Thoughts on the composition of space" - Julian King
Professional Teaching
London Metropolitan University, Visiting critic, Architecture Diploma, years 5 & 6, 2010
Chelsea College of Art, Visiting critic, 2000 - 2006
Chantal Wilkinson
Chantal is the co director of Wilkinson King Architects which was formed in 1997 with Julian King. Their design-based practice was established in 1997 and works on a broad range of project types from residential to small public buildings and has worked for clients such as English Heritage and the National Trust. Chantal has a close and detailed involvement with each project, with a particular emphasis and overall responsibility for design development.
Wilkinson King has won design competitions and a number of architectural awards for built projects which include an RIBA Regional and National Award 2015 for Sussex House, RIBA Award for the Baden Powell Outdoor Centre, an RIBA Award and BD Architect of the Year Award for Esher House which was also shortlisted for the Manser Medal.
Initially attending art college with a BA in Three Dimensional Design at Kingston University, Chantal went on to complete her education with an MA in Architecture and Environmental Studies at the Royal College of Art.
Chantal has been a visiting critic and taught architecture for many years, at undergraduate and diploma level, at a number of Universities including, Cambridge University , Kingston University and most recently as Studio Professor at Syracuse University London Program.
Qualifications
BA(Hons), DipArch, MA(RCA), ARB, RIBA
Professional Accreditation
ARB - Registration No. 059807K
Member: Royal Institute of British Architects - Membership No 7763977
RIBA Part 3, RIBA Part 2, RIBA Part 1
Professional Education
RIBA Part 3, Architecture, University of Kingston upon Thames, 1993
Post Graduate Diploma of Architecture, RIBA Part 2, University of the South Bank, 1992
RIBA Part 1, University of South Bank, 1991
Master of Arts Degree, Architecture and Design Studies, Royal College of Art, 1989
1st Class BA(Hons) Degree, Interior Design, University of Kingston Upon Thames, 1986
Art Foundation, University of Kingston Upon Thames, 1982
Professional Teaching
Syracuse University London: Unit Professor, Architecture Diploma, years 4 & 5, Spring 2013
Syracuse University London: Studio tutor, Architecture Diploma, years 4 & 5, 2011 -2012
London Metropolitan University: Visiting critic, Architecture Diploma, years 5 & 6, 2008- 2009
University of Kingston: Studio tutor, Architecture Diploma, years 5 & 6 2007
University of Kingston: Studio tutor, Architecture Diploma, year 5 & 6 2006
University of Cambridge: Studio tutor, Architecture Degree, 2003 - 2004
University of Kingston: Part time studio tutor and visiting critic, Architecture, 2002 - 2005
University of Cambridge: Studio tutor and visiting critic, Architecture Degree, 1998 - 2001
University of North London: CW Visiting lecturer, Interior Design BA
High Wickham College of Art: CW Visiting Lecturer, Furniture Design BA
Chelsea College of Art: CW Course tutor and visiting lecturer, Interior Design BA
Other Professional Responsibilities
National Trust - Historic Environments Advisory Panel - Member
RIBA Awards Panel - 2015- present
RIBA Awards - National Jury Chair - 2014
RIBA Awards - Regional Jury chair 2013 - West Midlands Region
Design Advisor - Hackney Borough Council 2013 onwards
Design Advisor - UDL (Urban Design for London)
WK Team
Architects
Luke McClelland
Martin Walton
Vanessa Salambassi
Rachel Chanter
Ben Breheny
Matt McCluskey
Alison Minto
Ainsley Stocker
Awards and Publication
Awards
RIBA House of the Year Award 2015 - Sussex House - Finalist
RIBA National Award 2015 - Sussex House - Winner
RIBA Award, South East Region 2015 - Sussex House - Winner
RIBA Award, South East Region 2015 - Sussex House - Winner
Structural Timber Awards, 2015 – Sussex House - Winner
Highly Commended - Wood Awards, 2015 - Finalist
Architect of the Year Awards 2014 - Best One-off House - Finalist
ISE Structural Awards 2015 - Finalist
Kent Design Awards, Dover Castle VAB - Finalist
RIBA Award, Wessex Region, Baden Powell Outdoor Centre - Winner
CIAT Open Award for Technical Excellence, Baden-Powell Centre - 2nd Prize
The Wood Awards, Baden-Powell Outdoor Centre - Finalist
RIBA Manser Medal , Esher House - Short listed
RIBA Award 2006, South East Region, Esher House - Winner
BD Architect of the Year Award, Single Dwelling - Winner
Daily Telegraph and Home Builder Award - Winner
Grand Designs Award, ‘New-build House’, Esher House -Finalist
Ecola, European Architectural Award, Esher House - Short listed
AJ/ Robin Ellis Small Project Award, Wimbledon House - 2nd prize
RIBA London Regional Awards, Wimbledon House - Short listed
AJ/ Robin Ellis Small Project Award, Shirland Road - 1st prize
Competitions
William Sutton Trust: Innovation from Tradition 1998 – Prize winner
Europan 4: Castle Vale Birmingham 1996 – 1st Prize winner
Thames Footpath Design for footbridge 1993 – Commendation
British Gas; Design for an energy efficient factory 1991 – Commendation
Published Work
‘Architecture Today’, Building Study, Baden Powell Outdoor Centre – April 2008
‘Grand Designs Magazine’ Sept 2007. ‘Make a Splash’
The Independent, 30.08.06, Arts. ‘So Much for the Theory’ Jay Merrick
‘BD Plus’, ‘Housing’, front cover + feature Wilkinson King Architects – June 2006
‘Architects Journal’, ‘RIBA Awards, 22.06.06’ , Esher House – June 2006
‘Homebuilding and Renovating’ mag, feature, Esher House – Jan 2006
‘4 Homes’, Wimbledon House – May 2006
‘Architecture Today’, feature, Esher House – Sept 2005
‘House Plus’ , Thames and Hudson, front cover + feature Wimbledon House,
- Shirland Road – June 2005
‘Elements of Style’, Mitchell Beazley
‘Telegraph Magazine’, ‘The Glass Divide’, Addison Grove – 10 Jan 2004
‘New Architects 2 – Guide to Britains Best Architectural Practices’ – Sept 01
‘Architecture Today’, Building Study, Wimbledon House – March 2000
‘Architecture Today’, ‘New Housing’, William Sutton Trust Housing – May 1999
‘Architects Journal’, Shirland Road, front cover – Jan 1999
‘The Right Angle’, Shirland Road – Jan 1999
‘Architects Journal’, ‘Europan 4’, winner – June 1996
Europan 4: ‘Constructing the Town upon the Town
- Transformation of Contemporary Urban Sites’ – June 1996
‘Europan UK’, ‘Europan 4 UK, Birmingham’ – June 96
‘London Architect’, Play Resource Centre – March 95
‘Architecture Today’, ‘Young Blood’, Play Resource Centre – March 95
‘Architects Journal’, Thames Footbridge Competition – Jan 95
‘HJ International’, Parson Skott Salon – June 94
Exhibitions
Architecture Foundation: “Make Your Case” Sept 01
RIBA Architecture Centre: Wimbledon House: AJ Small Projects Award – April 2000
RIBA Architecture Centre: Glover Flat; AJ small projects – March 99
Royal Festival Hall: Europan, UK Winners: “Europan 4” – May 1996
Palazzo Di Congressi, Rome; European Winners: “Europan 4” June 96
Theoretical Text
RCA thesis (Distinction) " Thoughts on the composition of space" – Julian King (88)
RCA thesis “Charles and Ray Eames” Chantal Wilkinson (88)
Teaching
University of Kingston: CW Studio tutor, Architecture Diploma, year 5 & 6 2007
Chelsea College of Art : JK Visiting critic, 2000 – 2006
University of Kingston: CW Studio tutor, Architecture Diploma, year 5 & 6 2006
University of Cambridge: CW Studio tutor, Architecture Degree, 2003 – 2004
University of Kingston: CW Part time studio tutor and visiting critic, Architecture, 2002 – 2005
University of Cambridge: CW Studio tutor and visiting critic, Architecture Degree, 1998 – 2001
University of North London: CW Visiting lecturer, Interior Design BA
High Wycombe College of Art: CW Visiting Lecturer, Furniture Design BA
Chelsea College of Art: CW Visiting lecturer, Interior Design BA