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CARINA V. BARANOVA - TAYLOR PART I ARCHITECTURAL ASSISTANT
Cover Letter
Skillsets
Education
To whom it may concern,
Skills: Virtual
Education: Further
I am proficient in the use of computer software programmes such as:
2005 - 2007: Samson Humanitarian & Economics School, Moscow 20 EGA Qualifications A-B (4-5)
- Autodesk AutoCAD - Graphicsoft ArchiCAD - ArchiCAD BIM - Adobe Photoshop & InDesign - 3DS Max - Google SketchUp Pro - Vray Render Engines - Microsoft Office
English (Literature and Language) : A Maths (Geometry and Algebra) : A Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) : A
I am technologically literate and have worked with the programmes above on both Mac and Windows systems.
2015-16: MA Architecture, Planning & Landscape INTO Newcastle University (Graduated with Second Class Upper Degree)
I am Carina Baranova - Taylor, a Part I Architectural Assistant. I am a graduate of the Moscow Architectural Institute, and more recently Newcastle University where I became accredited as a Part I. I have accumulated professional experience working in practice, the process has been hugely rewarding and I wish to continue my learning experience towards the Part II course here in the UK and beyond that, to develop as a career here as an architect. I am a creative, talented and hard working individual who is excited about contributing to a team and pushing my abilities with a leading practice which operates in a variety of sectors, which is why I am writing to apply for the position of Part I Architectural Assistant within your office. I am eligible to work full time in UK without sponsorship.
Skills: Artistic These are accompanied by an accomplished use of:
You will see examples of my recent undergraduate work and personal information on the enclosed CV, however is you require any additional information on my experience please do not hesitate to contact me via any of the contact details listed.
- Physical Modelling - Collage - Painting - Sculpture - Charcoal Graphite, Mixed Media etc. - Hand-Drawing
Thank you for taking the time to read this CV and hopefully, your consideration. I look forward to speaking with you about any employment opportunities that exist with you.
2016: Part I Architectural Assistant ARB Prescribed qualification
2014-15: Graduate Diploma in Architecture INTO Newcastle University (Graduated with Second Class Upper Degree) 2008-14: Specialist programme in Architecture (BA Hons & MArch) Moscow Institute of Architecture (State Academy) (Graduated with Second Class Upper Degree) 2013: Short-term course: Architecture 2012: Short-term course: Portfolio Preparation 2011: Short-term course: Interior Design University of Arts, London
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Skills: Languages IELTS English Language Exam
Yours sincerely,
Carina V. Baranova - Taylor (BA) Hons, Dip Arch, MA
Education: Higher
Hand drawn sketch - London Church
CEFR Level: C1 Listening: 9.0 Reading 8.5 Writing 6.5 Speaking 6.5 Overall: 7.5
I have been learning English since I was 8 years old, through both a private tutor and schooling. This has allowed me to be comfortable communicating my work to others through writing or verbally. I enjoy speaking about architecture passionately and in a way which is easy to understand.
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Short Section through classrooms and the atrium (Below)
First Floor Plan (Above)
Long Section through the atrium (Below)
School For All Years This school building is orientated around an inner courtÂyard, which forms indoor pupil recreation area. The building fully utilise the site in the most effective way through simple stacked block forms to allow maximum amount of surrounding green space for students.
Classroom insolation calculations (Above)
The project was designed to combine all years children and considers special requirements of each group, the steel frame construction is easy to erect within short time limits and allows to integrate panelled facade, provide communal relaxation space, has flexible study rooms and top floor halls for school events, was designed under Health and Safety regulations.
School Facade transformed into Mondrian painting both graphically and structurally (Below)
An abstract paintings were explored as a tool of representation and colour influence in order to shape facade, which was inspired, by Mondrian paintings and was designed under influence of the local community needs, building ensures maximum daylight supported by calculations.
Technical drawing demonstrates consideration of daylight for a comfortable study environment, ventilation strategy and a choice of material, which responds to the function and climatey. Aspects as material choice, interior landscaping and thermal comfort incorporate sustainable features and based on Green Building Index.
First Cluster Perspective (Above)
First Cluster Outdoor Public Space (Above)
Long Section through the secon and third clusters (Above) Site plan (Above)
‘Urban Clusters’ Multimedia Arts Centre
‘Avantgarde’ Museum For Contemporary Art
Contemporary art does not have to be shiny great, is it an act of acknowledged desire for self-exploration and will to reflect on particular emotion provoking environment. It is non-commercialised production of a flexible performance space with a special atmosphere based on various proportions of light and sound for open people. This project represents the essence of big brave world of technologies, where the horizons of self-expression have broadened and transformed into coding. The choice of tectonic structure was inspired by Lynch, as a city structure which consists of nods and corners yet I brought it to a micro scale so it works as alleyways, open exhibition spaces, public squares. t was important to preserve and enchase the links to the city as the site should be observed from the perspective of city walker, so it is not just a graphic representation of a pedestrian way on the map but a creation of journey experience with a various volumes and passages for city walkers which Certeau was suggesting as the best way to experience the city.
Ground Floor Plan (Above)
Museum building perspective (Above)
Ground Floor Plan of the third cluster (Above)
Museum building perspective (Above)
Media Arts Centre Model (Above)
Long Section of the Museum (Above)
This project is located on an empty site near Moscow River and utilise the maximum site area. To do so the forms are stepped to follow the landscape, which gradually rises from embankment pedestrian walkway up to 3 metres to the closest street. The museum is accessible from a number of points on the sloped site, to varying floor levels throughout the building, areas which are not accessible from the ground employ stair -platform lift for disabled access. The building consists of three volumes, an entrance area with museum and office, a social hub with cafe and exhibition hall and museum storage, which due to differing floor levels is connected by a second floor bridge. The main area, which contains the social area, has an opening with a staircase to the rooftop and summer garden space.
Professional Experience Architectural Assistant
Personal Experience 1991-2016
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I am originally from Moscow, where I started my architectural education, completing the 6 year architecture course at the prestigious Moscow School of Architecture. During which I attended a number of architectural summer courses at British universities which bolstered my education and inspired me to study full-time in England. While Russian education has reinforced my technical and theoretical sides, my english degree developed my creativity and research abilities. I have successfully completed my one year MA in Architecture, Planning & Landscape with a view to comple the Part II & III courses in the UK and qulify as an architect. Amongst my educational experience I enjoy traveling as seeing cities and producing hand drawn artwork of cities I have seen. I also enjoy horse riding and play polo for the Newcastle and Leeds University polo club.
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October 2015 Introduction event for Graduate Diploma students for INTO Newcastle University.
Acheivements Student & Professional
Professional Accreditation Part I Architectural Assistant
As a Part I Architectural Assistant I was employed by PORTAL Architecture in Moscow. They specialised in small to medium scale high-end residential developments as well as public and government projects.
• Course Representative for 4 years in previous study and now.
During my study I have also been undegoing the Part I ARB Prescription of Qualification examination. During which I have submitted work carried out throughout my architectural education to achive Part I RIBA accreditation status.
The small size of the practice gave me the opportunity to work in a ‘hands on’ nature with architects and various other roles within the design team.
• Signed up for students volunteering.
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• Led a number of social and architectural projects during the study period.
I fulfilled a number of roles including CAD drafting as well as interior design work involving hand sketched 3D visuals and internal layouts. This gave me experience working with demanding clients producing detailed drawings for the highest quality private housing.
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February 2017 till present MA in Architecture, Planning and Landscape student interim reviews, Newcastle University. March to April 2016 Call Centre assistant introduction and support for offer holding students, Newcastle University.
February 2008 to August 2008 Designers and Secretary Assistant, KRASNOV Design
February 2016 Webinar for INTO Architecture Programmes students, Newcastle University.
January 2013 - October 2013 Architectural Assistant, PORTAL Architecture
February 2016 Postgraduate Open Day Fair Newcastle University.
Hand drawn sketch Overcoming Obstacles
Hand drawn sketch Overcoming Obstacles
• Has participated an architectural competition as a part of a team in Latvia, Kuldiga 2013. • Have employment experience in architectural firm as architectural assistant. • Have employment experience in public performance firm as secretary assistant.
This demonstrates that my work and ability is equal to that of a Part I architectural assistant here in the UK. However I believe my additional architectural study and in-work placement have put me in a stronger position. Currently working for School of Architecture Newcasle University as invited reviewer for MA in Architecture programme and part-time tutor for Stage I BA programme students.
Referees
Dr Nathaniel Coleman - Project Tutor BA(Hons) MArch, RIBA Degree Program Director, Newcastle University Architects. Tel: 0191 208 5686 E-mail: nathaniel.coleman @ncl.ac.uk
Hand drawn sketch Overcoming Obstacles
Dr Ilya Georgievich Lezhava - Project Tutor RAACS Urban Devlopment Department Member, Prof of Architecture, Honoured Architect of Russia. Tel: +7 (985) 762-41-79 E-mail: i.lezhava@mail.ru
Gaek Levonovich Agayan Professional Tutor General Director of Portal Architecture, Honoured Architect of Russia Tel: 8 (495) 2298820 E-mail: agayan@portal-stroy. com
Hand drawn sketch Overcoming Obstacles
Hotel Block Long Section (Above)
Tower Block Section AA (Above)
Typical floor plans (Above)
Grounf Floor Site Planr (Above)
4th Year Degree Project Tower Block Residential Building
Tower Block Perspective (Above)
The Tower Block was designed considering modern building and structure trends for a medium scale housing project with relevant calculations of delivering a project, and a complete set of technical drawings was developed under the guidance of architectural construction engineer and engineering constructions technologist. This building is a multi-storey tower block project consists of 120 apartment dwellings spread across 14 floors with 4 standard types of apartment and the top 2 floors elevated to form mezzanine apartments.
Tower Block Perspective (Above)
S territory: 39 hectares. Population: 14 OOO people Total S housing (housing) fund: 425 192m2 The weighted av. number of floors: 8floors Population density: 359 people \ n
Hotel site perspective (Above)
‘CYCLOTEL’ Hotel for Cyclist and public areas The task was to design a hotel with a number of functions, attractive to cyclists: to develop a concept how design proposal will support not just touring cyclists but also enhances the local cycling culture and how it contributes to the local culture in general, consider cultural relevance for Gateshead and Newcastle, study the unique context and environmental conditions.
Hotel site perspective (Above)
The project provides facilities for cyclists as well as for the public and passing cyclists and walkers. Consider the closer context, as it will have an influence on the massing, the arrangement of building volumes, building heights as well as surfaces. The concept is to use the strongly functional & sustainable structure, which resembles industrial pas as well - shipping container. The area will be divided into two sections: social, active area where various functions take a place, and residential are for hotel visitors. These two areas are connected by the open space in between.
Residential Building Facade (Above)
TYpical Floor Plan (Above)
Building perspective (Above)
‘’ Residential Housing This project is a small residential housing project with various flat layouts, which a focus on space quality and comfort. The building is centred on an internal stair core and atrium, which allows for natural light inside the building . The use of columns to raise the living spaces above the ground floor creates а void for parking beneath the building and minimise ground works. Each floor is made up of 5 flat types to accommodate from working professionals to families. This project demonstrates how а simple cuboid volume can be utilised through space planning to form a building, which effectively uses its site area to form spacious, and high quality dwellings.
Building perspective (Above)
Future Plans Thank you for taking the time to read this cv, I am currently pursuing employment as a experienced Part I architectural assistant with a view to developing with that practice.
Building perspective (Above)
If you have any further questions or wish to arrange an interview, please contact me via any of the available connections.