Joseph Litchfield Conteh
BA(Hons)PgDip(Arch)PgDipPP
RIBA
June 2017
I am drawn to architecture that hybridises the programme in urban, cultural, and civic buildings – creating new typologies.
CONTACT INFORMATION Nationality: British Mobile: +44 (0)79 85255 498 Email: litchfieldconteh@gmail.com Portfolio: http://bit.ly/JC-worksamples Linkedin Profile: http://uk.linkedin.com/in/josephlitchfield Instagram: Shengemans_Cultural_Lens Twitter: MadeinShenge
Entrance view: Brettenham House, 1930 major office refurbishment
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Ambitious and conscientious RIBA chartered Architect, qualified and registered with ARB since 2009. In my architectural career thus far, I have worked for several reputable London based offices including internationally renowned, Eva Jiricna Architects. I’m currently a visiting lecturer at the University of Westminster, while exploring a PhD research of the great Nigerian architect and professor Demas Nwoko’s work. I’m keen to explore opportunities in practice, teaching, researching, writing, and engaging with Africa and the Diaspora on matters relating to culture, rural and urbanism. Previously, I assisted the work of ArchiAfrika in Ghana, on a conservation and heritage guideline for a Tropical Modernist building. In recent years, I’ve managed JU:KO Designs Ltd. This fledging private practice, an exciting design-focussed enterprise, has produced a progressive archive in private residence, national competitions, interiors, hospitality sectors both in East Africa and London. I’ve architectural experiences in residential, commercial, major office refurbishment, mixed-used and retail sectors. My career is richly inspired by Eva Jiricna and Pierre D’Avoine both long-term friends and mentors. Social responsibilities to, ‘pay it forward’, has led to participation in tutorials, interim and final ‘critic’ sessions at the Bartlett and University of Westminster. Additionally, I’ve mentored five people who have successfully completed their RIBA Part 3, becoming qualified architects. I had an intrigue and when the opportunity presented itself, I researched and wrote an architectural piece commissioned online for the Guardian, first-of-its-kind: “Around Africa in 10 Buildings”, directed by Joe Harker during ‘Week in Africa’ series.
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS RIBA Part III, Postgraduate Diploma in the Professional Practice of Architecture, University of Westminster, UK. Tutor: Stephen Brookhouse, Case-study Project: Brettenham House, Office Refurbishment
RIBA/ ARB Qualified
RIBA Part II, Postgraduate Diploma in Architecture, University of Westminster, UK. Tutors: Professor Murray Fraser & Jeanne Sillett Major Projects: Ball Factory, London & Petrzalka Pearls, 9 Pavilions, Bratislava
Merit
RIBA Part I, BA (Hons) Degree in Architecture, London South Bank University, UK. Tutors: Nicolas Pople & Steve Bowkett Major Projects: HouseHotel, Brighton; Flowing Estate, Housing, London & Airship Airport, Dungeness, Kent
2:1 Classification
Name: Joseph Conteh
Mobile: +44(0)7985255498
2007 – 2009
2003 – 2006
1998 – 2002
Email: litchfieldconteh@gmail.com
Employment Profile
Professional references are available upon request 2016 – 2017
2006 - 2017> SELECTED WORKS
UNIVERSITY OF WESTMINSTER > OGOJIII > London > ARCHIAFRIKA > Accra http://ogojiii.com | Keeping it Modern, The Getty Foundation 2017 > Heritage and Teaching [A]: Lived in Ghana, assisting on a Tropical Modernist building I’m currently a visiting lecturer at UOW, teaching materiality to undergraduate students. Prior, to this appointment, I lived for three months in Accra, working on creating a blueprint heritage and conservation guideline for Accra’s Children Library, designed by Richard Nickson and Borys, 1966. 2016 > Writing and Teaching [B]: Ogojiii featured ‘Water efficiency architecture’ article published I researched and wrote feature-length articles on ‘Water efficiency architecture’ and Cave_Kenya architects for Ogojiii. Visiting lecturer, part of Peter Silver and Will McLean’s design & technical students surgeries.
2015
2014
2009 – 2014
FREELANCE CONSULTANT > London > http://bit.ly/AroundAfrica-in-10-buildings 2015 > Architectural Book [C]: Sub Saharan African Architecture Guide – later this year Debut co-author, extensively researched, wrote and coordinated our resources on the Sierra Leonean chapter of this collaborative book. I also wrote ‘Around Africa in 10 Buildings’ for the Guardian online. FEREDAY POLLARD ARCHITECTS > London > http://www.fereday-pollard.co.uk 2014 > Infrastructure & Sports [D]: Barn Elms Changing Facilities / TTT / Budget £1.6 m, 600 sqm Job architect developed the design outline of a new-build of a Changing Facilities building. Part of a monumental infrastructure project being delivered by Thames Tideway Tunnels for London, New RIBA 0 – 3. JU:KO DESIGNS LIMITED > London > http://bit.ly/JC-worksamples [WORK PORTFOLIO] 2013 > Industrial & Mixed Use [E]: Victorian ‘sidings’, Former Glass Factory – Negotiated with TFL Project architect developed the brief, feasibility and outline design of this intriguing and historic building. Satisfactory outline proposals were produced for the consideration of lease tenancy agreement by TFL. 2011 > 2012 > Private Residence [F]: JacQuest Residence, Fulham, London – Design completed Creation of a blueprint refurbishment for existing private residential projects. Thorough research culminated into the Existing, Proposed and ‘Potential’ packages – collaborated with a filmmaker and fashion designer. 2010 > Public Building [G]: Gentlemen’s Convenience / London – ‘Forgotten Spaces Competition’ Open ideas competition entry in 2010 organised by RIBA and Qatair Diar. JU:KO’s first local public exhibition (by invitation) of 8 A1 design drawings sheets post competition entry at Durning Library, Kennington.
2007 – 2009
JM ARCHITECTS > London > http://www.jmarchitects.net/ > http://www.brettenhamhouse.com/ 2009 > Education [H]: Gladesmore Community School / Budget £ 7m – New school entrance Assistant architect developing ‘working drawings’ packages for a new Auditorium and Maths buildings. Designed optional main entrance to the existing proposal in the employer’s requirement – ER, RIBA E – H. 2007 > 2008 > Office [I]: Brettenham House, London / £9.5m, 6,020 sqm – Project completed, 2009 Major remodelling of a 8-storey 1930s office building. Part 3 co-Job Runner, close collaboration with design and construction teams over 18 months, from the enabling works through to post Practical Completion.
2006 – 2007
LESLIE JONES ARCHITECTS > London > http://www.lesliejones.co.uk 2007 > Mixed-use, New Residential [J]: Phase 1 Southside, London / Budget £ 12 m – Planning 2007 Part 2 Architectural Assistant worked on developing outline and detail design packages of 45 residential units over five floors, coordinating closely with design consultants and practice team members, RIBA E – H. 2006 > Sculptural Kiosk [K]: Phase 2 Southside Regeneration, London – Planning Approved in 2007 I had autonomy to design a landmark sculptural building in Wandsworth. Developed early conceptual, feasibility work, client engagement and production of drawings and documents for planning submission.
SOFTWARE SKILLS & INTEREST Proficient in 2 – 3 dimensional drafting using Microstation, Sketchup, Adobe Suite – personally funded a training to operate BIM using Revit. Interest in music, world, Afrobeats, West African greats, Fela Kuti, S.E. Rogie, Salif Keita – visual interests, Instagram (shengemans_cultural_lens), art exhibitions and colonial and post-colonial African cities.
Name: Joseph Conteh
Mobile: +44(0)7985255498
Email: litchfieldconteh@gmail.com
Work Samples http://issuu.com/joseph.conteh/docs/work_samples
IMAGES REFERENCE
[A]: ArchiAfrika – Brise soleils details, Children’s Library, Accra
[B]: Ogojiii – Cave_Kenya architects, office, Nairobi
[F]: JacQuest Residence – Garden living room, creative workspace
[G]: Gentlemen’s Convenience – Grade II listed building, London
[G]: Gentlemen’s Convenience – Public exhibition at Durning Library
[H]: Gladesmore Community School – Structure, school entrance canopy
[I]: Brettenham House – New contemporary reception, London
[K]: Landmark Sculptural Kiosk – Elegant glass building, London
Name: Joseph Conteh
Mobile: +44(0)7985255498
Email: litchfieldconteh@gmail.com
