KINGSLEY MAY graduated from the University of Sydney with a Bachelor of Design in Architecture in 2012 and a Masters of Architecture (Hons) in 2017. He has had a continued educational relationship with the Aarhus School of Architecture, Denmark studying there both 2012 and 2015. Kingsley has worked extensively on a range of boutique architectural projects with Tribe Studio Architects (2013-2015) and CO-AP architects (2016-present) whilst exploring various conceptual and socially driven projects whilst studying.
In 2018 his graduation project - The People's House - was nominated for 2018 NSW AIA Graduate Medal, and was awarded the NSW AIA Graduate of the Year - University of Sydney and the Ethel M Chettle Prize in Architecture.
Kingsley was also one of four students shortlisted for the 2018 ARB Architects Medallion.
Education
Master of Architecture (Hons) - University of Sydney (2016-2018)
Master of Architecture - Aarhus School of Architecture (Exchange - 2015)
Bachelor of Design in Architecture - University of Sydney (2010-2012)
Bachelor of Design in Architecture - Aarhus School of Architecture (Exchange - 2012)
Research
+ Honors Research Paper (2017) : The Genesis of Great Digital Cities: An exploration into the habitation of the virtual world.
+ Yarrabah Community Housing Studio (2016): Traveling Studio aimed at exploring viable affordable indigenous housing solutions for Yarrabah (Yagaljida) Community, QLD.
Awards
+ AIA NSW Chapter Graduate of the Year - University of Sydney (2018)
+ AIA NSW Chapter Graduate medal (2018) (Nominated)
+ AIA NSW Chapter Communications Award (2018) (Nominated)
+ ARB Architects Medallion (2018) (Shortlisted)
+ Ethel M Chettle Prize in Architecture (2018)
+ Deans List Of Excellence (2018, 2017, 2010)
Exhibitions
+ University of Sydney, School of Architecture, Design and Planning - Annual Tin Sheds Gallery Graduate Exhibition (2017 ,2016, 2012, 2011, 2010)
+ University of Sydney, Tin Sheds Gallery - Yarrabah Community Housing Studio (2016)
+ Salone Del Mobile Milan - ‘Cocoon II’ with Studio Context Installation - Ventura Lambrate, Milano (2015)
+ Aarhus School of Architecture - Works in Progress Exhibition (2015)
+ Aarhus School of Architecture - Annual Graduate Exhibition (2015, 2012)
+ North Sydney Council - Waverton Peninsular Master Plan Exhibition (2011)
+ University of Sydney - Digital Fabrication Exhibition (2013)
Publications
+ University of Sydney Graduate Catalogue (2016,2017, 2012, 2011)
+ Cocoon Book, Publisher: Arkitektskolens Forlag, ISBN: 87-90979-45-1, (2015)
Competitions
+ Aarhus Centre For City Use - Overnight Shelter Competition (Finalist) (2015)
+ FSC Competition/Exhibition, Mad & Bolig Design Award (Shortlist) (2015)