OFFICE       PROJECTS       DESIGNER


WILLIAM HUNTER O'CAIN, AIA is a native and life-long resident of Hendersonville. He has practiced architecture since 1972 designing and developing a variety of projects ranging from single and multi-family residential to commercial and institutional with emphasis on medical, library, and church development. As architect/ president, Bill directs the development of all projects in the office.

The 1992 Award for Outstanding New or Improved Library Facility was given the Henderson County Public Library for additions and renovations designed by William Hunter O'Cain, AIA.

The 1993 Qualified Remodeler's Magazine awarded William O'Cain first place national recognition in the whole-house category of their design awards competition.

CAREER QUALIFICATIONS.....................................................................................

 

Member of the American Institute of Architects

Member of the North Carolina Chapter of the American Institute of Architects

Licensed in the State of North Carolina since 1973

Twenty-nine years local experience in residential, commercial, medical, institutional, and cultural design

 

 

WORK EXPERIENCE.............................................................................................  

 

Self-employed in Architectural firm of William Hunter O'Cain, AIA

1975 to 1998 succeeded by the more diversified o'cain DESIGN GROUP, PA 1998 to present    

 

 

COMMUNITY ENVOLVEMENT................................................................................  

 

          AIA Public Relations Committee                  1994 to present

NCAIA Deitrich Award Committee                1997

Hendersonville Planning and Zoning             1993 to present

          Chairman                                               2000 to present

Hendersonville Chamber of Commerce          Board of Directors and Committee of 100

Hendersonville Country Club Board              1986-1992  

 

 

EDUCATION........................................................................................................  

 

Clemson University School of Architecture, Bachelor of Architecture - 1969

Harvard University Graduate School of Design

              Medical and Dental Facilities Design - 1984  

              Health Care Facilities: Planning and Design - 1992

North Carolina Master Gardener - 1989 to 1991

American Institute of Architects Continuing Education

 

 

Email...........................................................................................................

bill@ocaindesign.com