BRICE STEPHANO
TCHOMBA ARCHITECTURE + DESIGN
PORTFOLIO
Contents [ Project_01 ]
Mvan Residence
[ Project_02 ]
Simbock Residence
[ Project_03 ]
Golf Residence
[ Project_04 ]
Hotel Appartment Limbe
[ Project_05 ]
Nsimalen Mix used Develpment Master Plan
Brice Stephano Teifouet Tchomba Graduate Architect
Personal Summary
Languages
Fluent in English and French
Proficiency
A team player with excellent communication skills and academic qualifications. Possessing a proven ability to ensure projected architectural designs are functional, safe and economical and meet the needs of the client. Excellent communication skills to keep in touch with clients to ensure that the project designs match their needs. Easy going by nature and able to get along with both work colleagues and senior managers, currently looking for a suitable graduate architect position.
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Academic Qualifications CONTACT
• Bachelor of Architecture (BArch) Canadian University of Dubai 2008 - 2013
Dubai United Arab Emirates PO Box: 117781 T : +971 55 527 05 22 E : stephanobrice@gmail.com
• Bachelor of Civil Engineering (BEng) American University of Sharjah 2006 - 2008
Career Statement
Career History
“I feel that my three greatest strengths are firstly my ability to have a clear understanding of the needs of client. Secondly the satisfaction I get from being involved in a building project. Finally my passion for being involved in creating buildings that could last for decades and knowing that they will make a positive impact on people’s lives and the environment..“
• Tchomba-Architecture - Yaoundé, Cameroon Graduate Architect August 2013 – August 2014 • Design of the Presidential Guard headquarters base camp gate and miradors. • Design of villas and Master Plan for mix used development.
• French Baccalaureate College Francois-Xavier Vogt
2004 - 2005
• AFNAN International - Dubai, UAE Intern Architect (Internship) June 2013 – July 2013 • Employed with a small architects firm and currently involved in working on a variety of exciting new projects throughout the UAE – Iraq – Lybia – India Duties: • Working closely with other professionals like surveyors and civil engineers. • Identifying customer requirements and attending meetings on site. • Assessing the impact a building will have on the local environment. • Ensuring building projects are completed within budget and schedule. • Liaising with local authorities and regulatory bodies: building regulations. • Helping to prepare company tender applications. • Writing design and technical reports. • An understanding of all aspects of the design and procurement process. • Responsible for specifying the nature and quality of materials required. • s • Involved in designing student campus accommodation and associated facilities.
Areas of Expertise • • • • • • •
Architectural design Drafting skills Planning regulations Feasibility studies Building regulations Sustainable environmental solutions Site inspections
Personal Skills • • • • •
An eye for detail Excellent communicator Tactful & articulate Problem solving Excellent organizationalskills
Hobbies • • • • • • •
Music Video game MMA Bowling Reading Traveling Technology
VOLUNTARY EXPERIENCE • MENA Lab February 2011 A Walk through the city • American University in Dubai International Aid (AIA) July 2010 Design competition for a school in Cameroon: 2nd place • MENA Lab February 2010 Designing Change • Abu Dhabi Culture Heritage Center UAE National Day
2009
• ADIPEC 2008 Abu dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition & Conference • Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign “World Pink” at Emirates Golf Club
Duties:
2008
• Organizing and participating in fundraising activities. • Creating a logo for the charity. • Updating the website with relevant news and information. • Launching an email campaign. • Keeping databases and spreadsheets up to date. • Occasionally working at the charity shop. • Working on the reception desk answering phone calls. • Attending volunteer recruitment evenings.
PERSONAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
• Sound knowledge of Building Regulations and UAE Standards. • Having the ability to think and create in three dimensions. • Able to work as part of a team or individually. • Ability to prioritize and plan effectively. • CAD proficient and have good design & technical skills. • Flexible and willing to travel. • An ability to withstand a pressured team. • Ensuring confidentiality at all times. • Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. • Able to resolve problems and issues that arise during construction. • Competent with dealing with letters, emails and telephone queries. • Fully aware or all Health & Safety regulations and requirements.
Project_01
Mvan Residence
The challenge faced in this project was to create a large residence, with five bedrooms, generous living and leisure spaces, as well as a recording studio, a personal gym, a sauna and a wine cave underground for the owner, a wine enthusiast.
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Parking Terrasse Living Room
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Kitchen
Terrasse
Living Room
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Kitchen
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Living Room Dinnig Room Gym
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Kitchen RE
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Pantry
Storage Sauna
Lobby
Living Room
Music Room
Storage
Basement Floor Plan
Wine Storage
Laundry Room
Bedroom
Recording Studio
Ground Floor Plan
The recording studio, gym and sauna occupy the lower level.
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The ground floor and the top level comprise the living quarters. Each room is positioned to m ake the most of the views.
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Terrasse
Master Suite
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Kitchen
Office
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The curve reinforced roof forms protico over the front entrance, and set the residence’s built volume.
Living Room
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Movement between the various levels of the residence is conducted via the stairs, directly connecting the basement to the the ground floor and uper level. At an intermediate level, the outside staircases connect the ourside living space to the main house.
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The irregular shape of the site, at first glance a complicating factor, ended up guiding the project, with the 10-metre slope leading to the decision to locate the residence and the leisure on two separate levels.
Project_02
Simbock Residence
The clients for this project were looking for a house that would eventually become their full time residence, but could also serve as a getaway vacation and gathering place in interim.
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The house is developed on three levels. The basement is very open space for exhibition and events. Living Room
Terrasse
Bedroom
Foyer
The ground floor gather the social living areas: kitchen, dining, two livings room and one guest bedroom.
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Living Room
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Parking Area
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Kitchen DW
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The upper level accomodate one bedroom and the more private parents’s area. Like a hotel suite with a special view onto the garden.
Lobby
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Basement Floor Plan
Ground Floor Plan
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Back Facade First Floor Plan
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Project_03 Golf Residence
Set on a sloping south-facing site of the Golf hills, the Residence is laid on two levels something very common in that part of the Golf hills. It consists of three bedrooms in addition to the living, dining, kitchen and a screening room.
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Golf Residence
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Golf Residence
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Golf Residence
The main door opens up the interior up to the outdoors living spaces that include a pool, a barbecue are, an opened lounge space and a garaden
A key elememt of the design is the transparency of the facades.
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Golf Residence
Ceiling heights are increased in the main living areas and the plan opened up to visually connect the different spaces.
Project_04
Hotel Appartment
Limbe Hotel Appartment is situaded downtown the growing mwtropolis of Limbe, a seasside city in the southwest region of Cameroon.
The property offers a choice of 9 three bedrooms appartments.
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Mass Plan
Hotel Appartment
Sewage Schematics
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Hotel Appartment
Roof Plan Foundation Plan
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Ground Floor Plan
Hotel Appartment
Typical Floor Plan
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Section B-B
Hotel Appartment
Section A-A
Project_05 Nsimalen City
The concept for this project is based on the developers desire to create a disctinctive residentiel community that offers residents an oasis of calm and comfort away from the big city.
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Nsimalen City
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Nsimalen City
Facilities: Located just 15 mins away from Yaounde International Airport, Nsimalen city is a mix used development with a size of 52 500 square meters. The development is comprised of 3 Towers and 16 residential building appartments. The appartments are divided into 4 categories: - 3 Bedrooms Large (40 Units) - 3 Bedrooms Medium (40 Units) - 3 Bedrooms Small (40 Units) - 2 Bedrooms (24 Units)
- 260 Appartments consisting of 1, 2, & 3 bedrooms. - Swimming pool and kids pool - Open roof terrace - Kids play area - Tennis court, Basketball and and Footbal stadium - State of the art Gymnasium - Health and Fitness club - Ample parking - Landscaped foutain square - Community Pavilion convenient for restaurant, cafes, retaillers, shops...
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Nsimalen City
Tennis & Basket Ball court Fountain Square Football Stadium
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Nsimalen City
Fountain Area
Parking Area
2 Bedrooms Appartments
3 Bedrooms Appartments
Fountain Area & Kids Playing Area
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Nsimalen City
Fountain Area & Playing Area
Fountain Area by Night Playing Area
Fountain Area & Playing Area
A building is not just a place to be but a way to be. Frank Lloyd Wright
Š 2014
Brice Stephano Teifouet Tchomba