The architectural practice of Grounds Kent Architects (GKA) was formed by Jack Kent and Martin Grounds in 1993 after successfully completing the Four Seasons Resort Bali, a project which was ultimately awarded the Australian Institute of Architects 1996 George Temple Poole Award “In Recognition of an Outstanding Achievement of Architectural Design”.

Over the past 20 years GKA have designed culturally unique resort and hotel projects in countries such as Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Barbados, Maldives, Fiji, Malaysia, Thailand, Myanmar, Vietnam, and Morocco, with an emphasis always on the use of local natural materials, culturally appropriate design and an empathy with topography and environment.

In 2007, Jeff Treverton and Scott Bradley were made partners of Grounds Kent Architects.

Grounds Kent Architects firmly believe that where possible architecture should involve and reflect local conditions, materials and traditions, developing an interpretation of local building culture, the involvement of local tradespeople and use of local materials is reflected in everything we do and our finished works provide the end users, usually hotel guests, with an authentic “sense of place” unique to the location.

Since 1993, GKA has won over 30 national and international awards for excellence in Hotel/Resort design and architecture.

GKA are seen as industry leaders in resort masterplanning, aged care and vernacular architecture.

JACK KENT - DIRECTOR

QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Architecture, University of Western Australia 1972
(B Arch)

ONGOING REGISTRATION/S
Architects Board of Western Australia (Member #1047)
Australian Institute of Architects (Level 1 - Registered Architect)
Architects Registration Council of the United Kingdom (Member #044186D)

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
1993-Present: Director and Principal Architect, Grounds Kent Architects, President Director, Pt Grounds Kent Arsitek Indonesia
1990-1993: Formed Grounds Kent Harler Architects for the purpose of undertaking the Four Seasons Resort Jimbaran Project in Bali, Indonesia
1979-1990: Jack Kent Architect General architectural practice, specializing in the conservation of historic and heritage buildings in Fremantle, Western Australia
1974-1979: Stuart Beatty & Associates, London            
1972-1974: Partner in Longley & Kent Architects, Western Australia