William Cunningham 341 connections

Associate, MorrisTerra

Orlando, Florida

Planner-Designer for Resorts and Themed Entertainment.

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Professional Summary

After receiving a 5 year Masters of Architecture from the nation’s largest private art school, I moved to the Orlando area and I have worked as an architectural and production designer in the Entertainment and Hospitality field for 15 years.
I have spent my career as a Planner and Designer.

I have worked in the Hospitality field developing plans for site of Timeshare and hotel development. I this area I have worked with many of the larger Hotel and Timeshare groups in the United States taking open lots and helping to see the development potential of potential projects. I have taken this though the permitting process and into construction.

The other half of my career has been spent in the Entertainment field of Theme Parks and Cultural Entertainment Parks. I have worked for owners, suppliers and design firms I believe this gives me an insight into all the disciplines of theme park development. I have worked on all aspects of parks including blank paper concept, master planning, architectural Design, ride development, show development, and graphic signage.

Specialties:Theme Park Master Planning Timeshare and Resort Master Planning Conceptual Architectural Design Ride Design Track Design Restaurant Design Themed Creative Development

Work/Education

Work Experience

MorrisTerra / Associate

2009 - Present

MorrisTerra is the Landscape Architecture, Planning and Urban Design arm of Morris Architects. our focus is on the site and the creation of great places and experiences for people. At MorrisTerra, we understand the importance of culture, and take great care and pride in making sure things that we design work well with and are understandable in the local culture. We believe in creating memorable solutions that enhance and coexist with great authentic places.

Morris Architects / Designer and Planner for Hospitality and Entertainment

2009 - Present

Architectural firm specializing in Theme Park, Themed Retail and Resort planning and Design.

PBS&J / Senior Planner for Entertainment and Hospitality

2008 - 2008

Ride and Show coordination for theme parks and attractions.

Hard Rock Park / Director of Creative Services

2006 - 2008

The world's first rock n' roll theme park - The Park is an innovative and award winning theme park. The Park provides visitors of all generations a fun and exciting full-day entertainment experience, and is the largest attraction in the Myrtle Beach market. The $400 million Park is a totally immersive, full-day attraction, appealing to visitors of all generations. The groundbreaking park reflects Rock n Roll’s commitment to music featuring six unique, custom-designed zones celebrating rock’s culture, lifestyle, legends and irreverence.

Morris Architects / Associate

2001 - 2006

Concept designer and Planner for Hospitality and Entertainment.

Butler Lemmons Design / Designer

2001 - 2001

Developed the URDS Unified Resort Design System for Marriot Vacation Club International

Architectural Creative Director / tra architects

2000 - 2001

Design and development of the Carifest Theme Park, in St. Thomas U.S.V.I.

Showquest Studios/ VEKOMA B V / Production Designer

1998 - 2000

A divison of Vekoma B.V. Showquest was a design studio for track design, show and ride production.
Projects include:
Lost Cavern Adventure, Beijing China
Master Plan for Wild Adventures, Valdosta Ga.

Nichoson Design International / Designer/Planner

1995 - 1998

An architectural firm for Theme Parks Entertainment, and extreme custom homes.
Projects include:
Wonderworks, Orlando
Dr. Dooms Fear Fall at Islands of Adventure
Phuket Fantasea , Phuket Thailand