To achieve those dual goals, Quinis takes on the role of both designer and project manager, acting as a liaison between client and builder to ensure design criteria and overall project schedules are met. “We stand as an educated representative throughout the design and building process,” Ernest says. “Developed through many years of working with industry professionals, we have established clear standards and recommendations for equestrian design throughout all disciplines.” Ernest has studied design at the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV), technical studies at the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) and RAIC Architectural Syllabus Program over the course of his over-25-year career, he has been involved in several different fields of design, from commercial to high-end custom homes but his passion has always been equestrian design – he grew up around horses, he’s been a horse owner and rider himself, and he has a deep understanding of the fundamental connection between horse, rider, and stable. Ernest first got his start in equestrian design on a residential project – the client was happy with the home he designed and asked if he could design the barn, too. After proving himself on that project, the referrals started coming in. After later doing a barn for a well-known rock star, he earned a strong reputation in the sector. About ten years ago, he realized there may be a unique market in equestrian design and that’s when he changed the company name to Quinis Design Works (a.k.a. JULY 2023
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