Callum Holgate : Architecture CV

[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