CV of Bradley Mason Naidoo

Personal Details

First Names: Bradley Mason

Surname: Naidoo

ID number: 8905145002087

Citizenship: South African

Race: Indian

Gender:Male

Drivers License: 08

Criminal Record: None

Marital Status: Married

Home Language: English

About Me

Bradley Mason Naidoo

: E-mail carbn27@gmail com

: Phone +27 79 694 5716

:Website https://www linkedin com/in/bradleymason-naidoob4257761/

:Address Unit 10 Balgay Court 357 Main Road, Kennilworth Cape Town

I am a Qualified Professional Architect with a passion for my craft and a solid foundation in the complexities of architecture and design My professional experience for over 8 years of achievement has prepared me for the Design World My experience is backed by my advanced education with a Master’s degree in Architecture - Pr Arch, M Arch, and B A S (UKZN)

Highlights of my background locally and internationally include:

• Overseeing architectural design projects by designing and developing floor plans, 3D models, elevations, interior fit-out drawings, and building sections for custom high-end luxury residential, residential apartments, mixed-use, commercial, healthcare, education, and hospitality projects

• Conducting site surveys and assisting construction managers in design and building efforts

• Preparing and submitting permit drawings for local government review and eventual acceptance

• Building and maintaining excellent working relationships with clients, architects, builders, and local officials

• Demonstrating outstanding communication, organization, and project management talents while leveraging a keen eye for design and achieving technical proficiency across a variety of design programs

• Proficient in Revit Architecture, Archi-CAD, Auto-CAD, Sketch-Up, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, In-Design, Lumion-3D

I am a very conscientious, hardworking, and motivated individual who prides myself in my work and meeting deadlines whilst maintaining a sense of calm in pressured situations My strong visual awareness with my inventive and imaginative mind has always held me in good stead I have a passion for people which makes it very easy for me to network and

present ideas as well as engaging people who may not be familiar in the field to build new mutually beneficial relationships

I love my profession and find myself constant pursuit of prime opportunities to truly express myself through architectural design as well as further develop my untapped abilities through teamwork and new projects.

My dream is to travel and influence people's lives through the most permanent way possible ARCHITECTURE!!!

Interests

Music, Sport, Fashion, ARCHITECTURE, Travel, Cars, Experiencing different cultures, Exploring, Volunteering, History, Christianity

Social Responsibility

Served as a Youth Leader at church

Lead and helped in an organized Youth Programme ‘’ Holiday Club’’

Served as a volunteer at the ‘’Highway Hospice Fete’’ – an annual event

Secondary Education

George Campbell Technical High School – Durban (Matriculated 2006 - Merit Distinction)

Subjects:

English (Distinction)

Afrikaans Mathematics

Technical Drawing (Distinction)

Physical Science

Applied Mathematics

Technika Electronics

Achievements:

Attained top 2 positions in high school through all 5 years

Attained full colours for academics in Matric year

Achieved Electronics prize

Elected and served as a prefect in grades 11 and 12

Played 1st team cricket

Played 1st team volleyball

Earned a Merit Distinction Matric Pass

Tertiary Education

Master Of Architecture

- University of Kwa-Zulu Natal (Jan 2013 - Nov 2014)

Obtained a Distinction for Interior Design

Thesis topic: "Music As a Tool for the Creation of Built Form

Bachelor of Architectural Studies

- University of Kwa-Zulu Natal (Jan 2009 - Nov 2011)

Received a 70% Bursary towards Master of Architecture degree for Undergraduate overall average mark

Received a Merit certificate for Design in final year

Work experience

Professional Architect

Perform the duties assigned to me from time to time

Comply with all instructions given to me by my manager or a Director

August 2022 —

Carry out all such performance areas according to standard as agreed, producing work of a high quality and providing appropriate support to team members

Observe the standards set by the Company from time to time

Promote the interests of the Company

Comply with health and safety laws and regulations, and standards and procedures of the company

Interpret and understand the design brief

Produce all documentation relating to the design including:

- Drawings

- 3D Models

- Images

- All other documentation relating to the design and according to the project brief

Assist the Director/Team Leader with the co-ordination of the project team and Project Programme

- Develop and am responsible for certain aspects of the project design and development

- Liase with External Consultants as well as the Client, Running Site Meetings and General Project Admin

Maintain registration with SACAP

Fulfill SACAP CPD obligations

Projects Currently working on:

HLM Outsourcing Projects (Wales/London)- SA Representative - CT, WC

Programs used are as follows:

Revit 2021/22

Lumion 3D

Enscape

ArchiCAD 24

Adobe Photoshop

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint etc )

Project Architect (Pr Arch)

Perform the duties assigned to me from time to time

Comply with all instructions given to me by my manager or a Director

September 2021 — July 2022

Carry out all such performance areas according to standard as agreed, producing work of a high quality and providing appropriate support to team members

Observe the standards set by the Company from time to time

Promote the interests of the Company

Comply with health and safety laws and regulations, and standards and procedures of the company.

Interpret and understand the design brief

Produce all documentation relating to the design including:

- Drawings

- 3D Models

- Images

- All other documentation relating to the design and according to the project brief BradleyMasonNaidoo

Assist the Director/Team Leader with the co-ordination of the project team and Project Programme

- Develop and am responsible for certain aspects of the project design and development

- Liase with External Consultants as well as the Client, Running Site Meetings and General Project Admin

Maintain registration with SACAP

Fulfill SACAP CPD obligations

Projects Currently working on:

INVESTEC V&A WATERFRONT - Superbasement, M1 (Superstructure), Astron Service Station (Project Architect)CT, WC

TYGERVALLEY GENERATOR FARM (Project Architect) - Belville, WC

Programs used are as follows:

Revit 2021/22

Lumion 3D

Enscape

Navisworks 2021

Adobe Photoshop

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint etc.)

Reason for leaving: To pursue personal development and greater design opportunities

Craft of Architecture (COA)

Professional Architect

Perform the duties assigned to me from time to time

Comply with all instructions given to me by my manager or a Director

June 2019

September 2021

Carry out all such performance areas according to standard as agreed, producing work of a high quality and providing appropriate support to team members

Observe the standards set by the Company from time to time

Promote the interests of the Company

Comply with health and safety laws and regulations, and standards and procedures of the company

Interpret and understand the design brief

Produce all documentation relating to the design including:

- Drawings

- 3D Models

- Images

- All other documentation relating to the design and according to the project brief

Assist the Director/Team Leader with the co-ordination of the project team and Project Programme

- Develop and am responsible for certain aspects of the project design and development

- Liase with External Consultants as well as the Client, Running Site Meetings and General Project Admin

Maintain registration with SACAP

Fullfill SACAP CPD obligations

Projects Currently working on:

CLUB MED HOLIDAY RESORT- Multi-Res based in Tinley Manor, KZN (42000m²) - (Gourmet Lounge Restaurant, Exclusive Clubhouse and Villas, Apartment Blocks and Masterplan)

UMHLANGA ARCH - Mixed-Use Development in DBN, KZN (108 000m²)

BANYAN TREE RESORT - Multi-Residential Resort on Caldeira Island, Topuito Isles, Mozambique

CODFATHER CAMPS BAY DECK - alts/adds, CT

D'ARIA WINE ESTATE MASTERPLAN, Durbanville, WC

GOLD COAST - Valley Apartments + Multi-Residential, KZN North Coast

COOPER STREET CONTAINER SCHEME - Masterplan, Unit Design + 3D Visuals - Swellendam , WC

ZIMBALI LAKES BEACH CLUB, KZN (Concept)

THE EXECUTIVE 64 - Multi-Res Development in La Lucia KZN - complete Council Submission Package including Design Development

BRETAGNA WELLNESS & LIFESTYLE ESTATE - Mixed use development consisting of a Retirement Estate, BradleyMasonNaidoo

Programs used are as follows:

ArchiCad 23/24 + Twinmotion

AutoCad

Lumion

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint etc.)

Adobe Photoshop

Reason for leaving: To pursue personal growth and development

SAOTA

Professional Architect

- Interpret and understand the design brief

- Produce all documentation relating to the design including:

- Drawings

- 3D Models

- Images

- All other documentation relating to the design and according to the project brief

June 2018 June 2019

- Assist the Director/Senior Manager with the co-ordination of the project team and Project Programme

- Develop and am responsible for certain aspects of the project design and development

- Liase with External Consultants, Architects of Record as well as the Client

- Maintain registration with SACAP

- Fullfill SACAP CPD obligations

- Contribute and assist project teams with full Architectural Service covering both Presentation and Contractual Material

Projects Currently working on:

NG LOS QUEENS - Single residence based in Lagos, Nigeria (+-7000sqm) - Project Lead

CN GAMELODGE - Multi-residential in Shenzhen, China (+-1500sqm) - Project Lead

CN CDU EcoVillas - Single-residential (Y2 + Y3) in Chengdu, China (+-3000sqm) - Units Lead

Programs used are as follows:

Revit 2016 / 2017 / 2018

AutoCad 2016 / 2017 / 2018

Lumion 8 5

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint etc )

Reason for leaving: To pursue local SA opportunities and exposure to aid personal growth and development

TCRPv Architects

Architect

June 2016 — June 2018

creating building designs and highly detailed drawings both by hand and by using specialist computer-aided design (CAD) applications

liaising with construction professionals about the feasibility of potential projects working around constraining factors such as town planning legislation, environmental impact and project budget working closely with a team of other professionals such as building service engineers, construction managers, quantity surveyors and architectural technologists applying for planning permission and advice from governmental new build and legal departments writing and presenting proposals specifying the requirements for the project adapting plans according to circumstances and resolving any problems that may arise during construction playing a part in project and team management travelling regularly to building sites, proposed locations and client meetings

BradleyMasonNaidoo

Projects worked on:

Planet Fitness Brackengate - Stages 1-6 (Conceptual to Construction)

Planet Fitness Club 2- Stages 1-6 (Conceptual to Construction)

Planet Fitness Courtyard (Conceptual Proposal)

Planet Fitness Precinct 14 (Conceptual Proposal)

Planet Fitness Queenswood - Stages 1-6 (Conceptual to Construction)

Planet Fitness 129 Rivonia - Stages 1-6 (Conceptual to Construction)

Planet Fitness Silver Stream (Conceptual Proposal)

Planet Fitness Summit Place- Stages 1-6 (Conceptual to Construction)

Planet Fitness Noordheuwel - Stages 1-6 (Conceptual to Construction)

Planet Fitness Sandton Gate (Conceptual Proposal)

Planet Fitness Woodlands(Conceptual Proposal)

Planet Fitness Hatford, Pretoria (Conceptual Proposal)

Katherine St Hotel (Conceptual Proposal)

SBSA CVOP Gym - Roodepoort - Stages 1-6 (Conceptual to Construction)

Reithmere Apartments - Revamp

Isando Industrial Warehouse (Conceptual Proposal)

Germinston Mini-Factories (Conceptual Proposal)

Baxter Offices - Stages 1-6 (Conceptual to Construction/ Internal Fit-out)

SMU Student Residences - Respublica Container Scheme (Conceptual Proposal)

Other Office Responsibilities:

All project poster design

Managing Social Media accounts and presence (Facebook and LinkedIn)

Creating an online presence

Sourcing content

Writing and posting content

Capturing images for company content Building reach

Expanding social media communities

Forging online relationships with fellow industry front runners

Sharing popular design trends in-house

Programs used:

Sketchup Revit

ArchiCad

AutoCad

Photoshop CC

InDesign CC

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint etc )

Registered with SACAP Professional Architect (Pr Arch) February 2018

Reason for leaving: To pursue more Design related opportunities and exposure

Candidate Architect

created architectural designs based on client input and feedback through technical resolution/documentation on various projects

produced detailed drawings

project administration

negotiated with contractors and other professionals co-ordinated the work with contractors dealing with problems that may have come up during contruction BradleyMasonNaidoo

making sure that the projects were running within the agreed time frame ensuring the budget constraints are adhered too

Managed a team to handle a specific package on Enderby Wharf

Entered a design competition which was published in a Spanish Architectural magazine. Our entry was called "Synergyia"

Projects worked on:

Enderby Wharf (UK) - Construction Documentation

Cambridge Assessment - Cambridge University (UK) - Construction Documentation

Greenmead and Ronald Ross School (UK) - Construction Documentation

Crown House Student Housing (Sheffield) - Conceptual Proposal

Cathedral Square (UK) - Conceptual Proposal

BMS Library upgrade (PTA) - Stages 1-6 (Conceptual to Construction)

Programs used:

Sketchup

Revit

AutoCad

ArchiCad

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint etc )

Registered with SACAP as a Candidate Architect

Reason for Leaving: Required local on-site Work experience for SACAP

Hamilton Bright

SONY Mobile brand promoter

Reported to Provincial Manager

Created reports to identify problems on the ground (sales related)

Promoted the brand - had to be very familiar with devices and specifications

Handled individual store promotions

Reason for leaving: Relocation to Johannesburg to work in my Qualified industry

PGA Architects

Senior Architectural Technologist

Worked as one of 2 people in the PTA satellite office

Handled office administration

March 2014

2014

April 2012 Feb 2013

Client liaising, technical documentation, design resolution, drawing submissions, site inspections, 3D modelling, site meetings

Some Projects worked on include: Mamelodi Rondavels, Nellmapius Clinic, Office redesign (PTA), House Xaba

Reason for leaving: To complete my Masters in Architecture

2nd Year design tutor

Helped teach basic design principles within designated studio times

Critiqued and marked work

Mentored certain individuals

Reported to Year coordinator

Reason for leaving: This was a part time position while studying

Feb 2012

2014

University of Kwa-Zulu Natal

Africa

Architects

Senior Architectural Technologist

Handled office administration

Technical documentation, design resolution, drawing submissions, site inspections, 3D modelling

As-built measuring up

Reason for leaving: to complete my Masters in Architecture

ArcDeco Designs

Architectural Technician

Technical documentation, design resolution

Reason for leaving: Vacation Work

Qualifications

Professional Architect (Pr Arch) - SACAP

Master of Architecture (Prof), UKZN (2015)

Bachelor of Architectural Studies, UKZN (2012)

Computer Program Proficiency

Sketchup

Adobe Photoshop

Autocad

Archicad + Twinmotion

Lumion 3D

Microsoft Excel, Word, Powerpoint

AutoDesk Revit

Adobe InDesign

References

Rev Wessels Cronje - 071 688 9022 (c)

Dr Jay Mannie - 083 6414 382 (c)

Mr Steven Mannie - 083 646 9998 (c)

Tony Van Der Linde (ArcDeco Designs – Pr Snr Arch Tech) - +00353 874 505480 (c)

Mohita Pillai (Africa Vision Architects – General Manager) - 082 783 3275 (c)

Marilu Vermeulen (Architect PGA – Pretoria) - 083 399 0044 (c)

Sara Elliott (Associate HLM Architects JHB) - 071 612 8090 (c)

Donovan Elliott (Technical Associate HLM Architects JHB) - 071 446 4399 (c)

Chris Lombard (Team Leader - TCRPv Architects) - 072 370 9596 (c)

Michael Carey (Managing Director - TCRPv Architects) - 082 874 7191 (c)

Adrian Monger (Team Leader - SAOTA) - 072 370 9569 (c) 021 468 4400 (w)

Dov Goldring (Colleague - SAOTA) - 072 232 7802 (c)

Mathew Binda (Team Leader - COA) - 079 750 1909 (c)

Daniel Bolton (Colleague - COA) - 076 476 7000 (c)

Richard Rautenbach (Colleague - COA) - 072 355 1399 (c)

Jan 2012 Jan 2012