Curriculum Vitae- November 2013

CV

Alanna Longworth Interior Architecture & Design Email: alanna.longworth@gmail.com Tel: 07707496531 Portfolio: http://alannalongworth.carbonmade.com/

First Class BA (Hons) Interior Architecture and Design A Leeds Metropolitan graduate in Interior Architecture and Design, aiming to build upon my current knowledge, develop specialist skills through new challenges, and to expand upon a successful start in the subject.

From a young age I have grown a passion for architecture and design, which has evolved over the last few years to include the importance of re-using existing buildings; through preserving, recycling and working with the existing, whilst also adding a contemporary approach. I have been able to express my creativity through designing and through various project work and have gained many skills that allow me to progress from conceptual ideas to a final presentation; including sketching and drawing as well as creative software.

In my spare time I like to travel; including places such as New York and Barcelona, with an increased interest in photography to create a visual journal of memories. Dancing is another passion of mine, especially ballet, and is something I have done from a young age, including being involved in a number of annual public performances.

I am eager to build a career in an industry that I am passionate about; both vocationally and in everyday life.

QUALIFICATIONS 2009-2012- First Class BA Honours Degree Interior Architecture and Design Leeds Metropolitan University 2007- 2009- Chellaston Foundation School Sixth Form, Derby Three A-Levels/ Three AS-Levels Biology, Textiles (Grade A), Art (Grade A) 2002- 2007- Chellaston Foundation School, Derby Eleven GCSE’s Two A*’s, Eight A’s and One B

WORK EXPERIENCE May 2013 to Present- Boots, Head Office, Nottingham Working as a junior designer for the Boots.com team, creating DDA compliant web pages.

August 2012- The One Off, Islington Working with the 3D design team on completing working drawings, visuals and FF&E sheets for various retail projects including Samsung and Everything Everywhere.

June 2012- Free Range A core member of the team organizing and curating our graduate exhibition at Free Range, London.

March 2009- Pick Everard, Derby (Architects Practice) Working with the main design team on their current projects.

August 2008- GCA, Derby (Civil Engineering Practice) Drawing plans and details using AutoCAD. July 2006- Amcor Flexibles Venus, Ilkeston (Print and Packaging Manufacturer) Worked within a team and looked closely at the process of creating packaging mainly focusing on the design and graphics.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Software - Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Vectorworks - City and Guilds; AutoCAD Levels- Distinction - Nottingham Trent University short course in 3D Studio Max with VRay - Experience in both Apple and Microsoft systems - Eager to learn new software and applications - Up-to-date with social media Drawing - Strong sketching abilities to quickly and effectively communicate ideas - Technical plans both free-hand and using AutoCAD that comply to building regulations - Good visualization skills to show activity, materials and atmosphere Modelling - Accomplished modelling skills, from quick conceptual models and 3D development to final presentation models Research - Writing a comprehensive design reports - Researching in depth into relevant subject matters and design precedents such as site, history, subject and case studies Communication - Excellent verbal presentation skills - Good team skills, for example working as part of the Free Range graduate exhibition team - Liaising with professionals: Structural Engineers, live brief clients - Experience of Site Visits

Other - Ability to work both independently as well as in a team - Reliable, Punctual and Highly Dedicated - Full, clean driving license

RECENT PROJECTS Final Major Project// The Silk Mill (as shown in images)

The Silk Mill re-introduces an establishment within the City of Derby that looks closely into the displaying, production and manufacturing of Silk. Derby has a long history within the silk industry and so the space will become a small silk manufacturer working alongside Whitchurch Silk Mill, as an expansion for its company. Â The scheme will house an exhibition, through the use of insertions, and an archive space for textile pieces owned by the V&A including historic silk samples, creating a space outside of London that specifically looks at this material. A comprehensive scheme that looked at all aspects of the design.

Comprehensive Design Report// The Silk Mill

To assist with the design process of the Silk Mill project, substantial enquiry and research was undertaken to fully understand every aspect of the site, brief and project. This included; site analysis, site history, environmental analysis and case studies.

Live Project// City Varieties Music Hall, Leeds// Re-Imagining a new box office and entrance Located in an existing gap site at the back of the building, the brief was to create an alternative box office and entrance for the Music Hall. Inspired by acts such a trapeze, structures were hung from a large steel frame to host a range of activities such as film and projection, exhibition and a bar. The design was first considered conceptually before being rigorously developed into detail.

REFERENCES Professional

Kate Al Khalaf Planning & Scheduling manager Boots, Head Office 1 Thane Road Nottingham NG2 3AA Tel: (ext. 762910) 01159492910 Email: kate.al.khalaf@boots.co.uk

Academic- Gayle Appleyard

Third Year Lecturer

Leeds Metropolitan University

Broadcasting Place

Leeds LS2 9EN

Tel: +44 (0)1132832600

Email: g.appleyard@leedsmet.ac.uk