[C]urriculum [V]itae & Selected Works
Callum Holgate Ba(Hons) Architecture Graduate RIBA Pt. I Bsc(Hons) Psychology Graduate
With a First-Class degree in Ba(Hons) Architecture at the Belfast School of Architecture
Chinese in Nanjing University and Hangzhou, China. This rich foundation has been
Ulster University, and a range of awards and recognition, I have big ambitions backed
developed alongside invaluable experience working with accuracy under pressure in the
up with a hard working, critical, attentive nature, deftly combined with a professional
professional environments of finance and retail. It is these experiences, and an insatiable
and welcoming personality. Close to my heart is a deep interest in the worlds cultures,
passion for the balance between design of the built environment and the human nature
humanity, design, habitation and behaviour. Such passions have inspired me to
of habitation that drives me forward, in eager pursuit of a challenging and engaging
pursue Architecture with a strong educational background; I also hold a degree in
international career in Architecture. I am ready and willing to face each and every new
Bsc(Hons)Psychology from Queen’s University Belfast and have spent a year studying
challenge, be it individually, within a team, based in the UK, or anywhere in the world.
Recent Publicity Perspective Magazine Ulster University Show
The Architects’ Journal Ulster University’s Stand-Out Student
2016
The Irish Arts Review Graduates to Watch Autumn 2016
July 2016
Contents
Introduction
Education & Experience
Selected Works
Additional
Notable Awards & Recognition
Callum Holgate
RIBA President’s Medal Royal Institute of British Architects Nominee 2016
RSUA President’s Medal Royal Society of Ulster Architects Nominee 2016
Outstanding Portfolio Award Belfast School of Architecture Highest mark ever awarded to a Project (92%) June 2016
Valedictorian - Graduating class of 2016 Ulster University Speech given at Waterfront Hall, Belfast June 2016
The Sketchbook Award Ard Mackel Architects June 2016
Representing Belfast School of Architecture during visit by HRH The Duke of Gloucester November 2015
IAESTE International placement Short-listed Twice 2015 & 2016
British Council Generation UK Scholar Zhejiang Sci-Tec University, Hangzhou, China September 2014 - July 2015
British Council Study China Scholar Nanjing University, Jiangsu, China August 2014
Academic Excellence Award Ulster University Top Achieving student across entire Faculty October 2013
Dean’s List award University of Ulster Twice received 2013/14 & 2014/15
Outstanding Drawing Belfast School of Architecture June 2013
Dr Jenny Russell Associate Head of School Belfast School of Architecture
Dr Tanja Poppelreuter Lecturer in Architectural Theory Belfast School of Architecture
Ulster University Belfast BT15 1ED
Ulster University Belfast BT15 1ED
+44 (0)28 9536361 je.russell@ulster.ac.uk
+44 (0)2895367387 t.poppelreuter@ulster.ac.uk
Nationality : British D.O.B : 13 June 1989
Reference
Ba(Hons) Architecture Graduate RIBA Pt. I Bsc(Hons) Psychology Graduate
Contact +44 (0)7873500274 callumholgate@gmail.com
2014 – 2015
2007 – 2010
2005 – 2007
2000 – 2005
BA(Hons) Architecture First Class Honours Ulster University Belfast, UK
Chinese Language 94% Average Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, HZ, China
Extra Curricular & Volunteer
Education
2012 – 2016
BSc(Hons) Psychology 2:1 Queen’s University Belfast, UK
2016
Conference Attendee ASN; Future Architects. Queen’s University Belfast, UK
2015
Language assistance and teaching Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou, China Voice Actor & Translation Assistant Versatile Media Co., Ltd; Hangzhou, China
2014
Architectural Model Commission As contribution to published paper; Belfast, UK
2013
Project Assistant Project for RHS Britain in Bloom; Hillsborough, UK
A Levels: I.C.T (A); Art & Design (B); Biology (B) St. Mary’s Grammar School, Magherafelt, UK
Research Assistance/writing On North Street Arcade, Belfast for book; Art Deco Belfast (tba)
Publications Perspective Magazine One Year in China June 2015 www.uutravellog.wordpress.com/ Contributing Author
Language English Native Chinese Mandarin Intermediate Korean Basic
Model Commission Commissioned award for Best Thesis; Belfast School of Architecture
GCSEs: Art & Design (A); I.C.T (A); Science (BB) English Language (B); English Literature (B) Maths (B) Geography (B); French (B); Religious Education (C) St. Mary’s Grammar School, Magherafelt, UK
Competition(s) 2009 - 2012
Live and Recording Musician Contributing musician/writer, organising gigs and events Merchandise Design Promotional merchandise for musicians
OPENGAP “A House For...” International Competition
2010 – 2014
2009 – 2011
2006 – 2008
2005
Senior Customer Advisor; Investments Halifax/Lloyds Banking Group Duty Manager Iceland Foods Ltd Supervisor/Sales Assistant Dunnes Stores Ltd Gallery Assistant Emer Gallery
Courses
Employment
Skills
2016
2015
TEFL 120hr Course Distinction The TEFL Academy Korean Language (1A) Queen’s University Belfast
Hand drawing, Photography, Model-making, Presentations, Writing & Research
Software Photoshop InDesign
2014
Study China Nanjing Chinese Language: Distinction Chinese History: Merit Nanjing University & British Council
Rhinoceros Grasshopper AutoCAD
Illustrator Lightroom
MS Office
Between Town & Sea A centre for writing, reading and performance dedicated to Samuel Beckett Site: Dun Laoghaire, Dublin, Ireland Concept: An architectural programme of four user groups, choreographed to Beckett’s screenplay “Quad.” Their journeys woven around a sea cove on the threshold between Town & Sea. Published in: The Architects Journal (UK July 2016) The Irish Arts Review (Ireland Autumn 2016) Perspective Magazine (N. Ireland 2016)
Left: Entrance plan Right: Perspective from pier 1
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Left: Roof & Floor plans Right: Elevation from sea 3
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Left: Technical Section across central axis Right: Exploded Axonometric of volumes 5
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Left: Sectional model from town to sea edge Right: Precedent models Far Right: Reading spaces on the sea edge 7
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Building Space Entrance, Stair & Arrival Site: None/Abstract Concept: Celebrating the stair & the experience of light by exploring the interactions of folded planes & serrated wall.
Left: Technical section Right: Model; Stair & light Far Right: Roof, central & lower plans 9
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Enabling Art Art Hub for graduate Photographers & Sculptors Site: Kent Street, Belfast, Northern Ireland Concept: Two volumes defined by lighting and contextual conditions, separating the independent programs of photography studios and sculpture workshops. Raised to allow access to a public graffiti wall existing on site.
Left to Right - Scheme Development 1. External - Sketch in context 2. Internal - Graffiti wall access 3. Internal - Framing volumes 4. Site - Zoning in Plan 5. Elevation from Street 6. Section - Void Development 11
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Grow Community Horticultural Centre Site: North Queens Street, Belfast Concept: Developed from an abstract landscape model; A continuous landscape of wood trusses and panelling rises to allow access above & below, penetrated with pathways reflecting the submerged river beneath the site.
Left to Right 1. Floor plan 2. Layered truss & panel diagram 3. Development model 13
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Additional Small project highlights
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Mapping
Concept
Belfast Art Hub
House For an Ancestor - Miner’s Retreat
Purpose: Exploring site context & historical changes through figure ground drawing
Purpose: Exploring organic form and space generation Concept: Driven by the narrative of working in extreme environments, the exploration considers the impact of extreme heat and gravity on deformable materials and ordered structure
Drawing
Model
Boxes & Space
Case Study - Coop Himmelblau, Open House
Purpose: Exploring space at 1:1 scale & recreating similar environments with different technology
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Photography Pingyao, China Published in: Perspective Magazine (N. Ireland 2015)
Left: Sea of tiles Centre: Temple light Right: Sunset on the City Walls 17
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Callum Holgate Ba(Hons) Architecture Graduate RIBA Pt. I Bsc(Hons) Psychology Graduate +44 (0)7873500274 callumholgate@gmail.com Professional: www.linkedin.com/in/callumholgate Blog: www.callumholgate.wordpress.com Photography: www.instagram.com/callumholgate