Kyal Thornton
Designer & Draftsman
dip. Arch | dip. Graphic Design | QBCC Licensed Building Designer (QBCC No 15112555)
About Kyal
Years in Industry: 20
Previous Employers:
- Halycon Constructions – Design & Drafting Manager
- Australasian Homes – Snr Draftsman
- Coral Homes – Snr Draftsman
- Villaworld Homes/ MFS Developments/GEO Property Group – Design & Drafting Manager
- BDA Architects – Snr Draftsman
- Metricon Homes – Draftsman & External Drafting Contractor
- Samda Developments – Design & Drafting Manager
- Peter Hunt Architects – Draftsman
Other
- Chef for 10years in professional kitchens
- Co-Franchisee Hudsons Coffee at John Flynn Hospital – 2007 to 2014
Awards:
- 2014 GC Tafe “Interactive Digital Media” Graphic Design First Place Award
- 2001 GC Tafe “Architecture Student of the year”
Awards for Projects I worked on for Previous Employers
- 2019 Master Builders “Display Home $351,000 – $450,000 – Halcyon Constructions QLD Pty Ltd for Halcyon Greens (Pimpama)” – Design & Drafting Manager
- 2011 Australian Institute of Architects “2011 Building of the year Northern rivers / Gold Coast Area” – Awarded to BDA Architects for Sphere Residential Community- my role was draftsman on the project
- 2002-2004 Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Center won numerous awards – Awarded to Peter Hunt Architects, my role was draftsman on the project
Other Awards
- 2021 SLSA National Rescue Medal
- 2021 Gold Coast Mayoral Award for Outstanding Service
- 2021 Tennis Australia “Everyday Heroes” Voice used for Hawk eye Live line calling
Personal interests:
The Ocean, Surf Life Saving, Surfing, Body Boarding, Diving, Skateboarding, Art, Coffee, Meditation & Visualisation. Traveling, exploring and learning.