Born and raised in New Zealand, Simon Clews joined Olson Kundig, first through the firm’s international internship in 2009, and then full time in 2011. Simon brings more than 10 years of experience across various project typologies with experience in New Zealand, Australia, and the United States.
The power of architecture is to enhance our everyday spaces and connect us to the world and environment around us. Those, often simple, but intentional directions can create moments of true beauty.
Simon Clews
Associate Principal
Education
Bachelor of Architecture (Professional), Unitec School of Architecture – Auckland, New Zealand
Awards
2022
WIN Gold Medal Winner, Bilgola Beach House, One Off Homes Category
2021
Master Builders Association of NSW Excellence in Housing Awards, Winner (Contract Houses, $9 Million – $10 Million), Bilgola Beach House
2020
AIA Seattle Honor Awards for Washington Architecture, Award of Honor, Wagner Education Center at the Center for Wooden Boats
2019
AIA Northwest and Pacific Region Design Awards, Merit Award, Wagner Education Center at the Center for Wooden Boats
AIA Washington Council Civic Design Awards, Honor Award, Wagner Education Center at the Center for Wooden Boats
Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce, Building of the Year Finalist, Wagner Education Center at the Center for Wooden Boats