Rory Martin | BA(hons) DipArch ARB: Email DOB Nationality
CURRICULUM VITAE
rorypetermartin@googlemail.com 15.08.1980 Irish _Qualified Architect with ARB registration in the UK _Eight years experience, four years post Part III _Creative, enthusiastic & diligent designer _Experience leading teams, managing the work of others & coordinating the work of consultants in a demanding environment _Extensive practical experience within small teams across large scale complex projects from conceptual design and planning & construction in education/ residential/ commercial/ leisure/ public projects _Experience in pleasure & liveaboard yacht & barge design _Strong presentation & written skill _Practical experience in consultant coordination, sub-contractor design management and construction
Education & Qualifications London Metropolitan University, UK| 2009-2010
Examination in Professional Practice in Architecture (RIBA Part III)
University of Sheffield UK| 2003-2005, 1998-2001
Diploma in Architecture (RIBA Part II) BA (hons) in Architecture (RIBA Part I) 2:1 classification
Work Experience Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios (FCBS) Architect London UK| Feb 08-Oct 13
This established & award-winning practice, winners of the Stirling Prize in 2008, have a wellearned reputation for considered & thoughtful, sustainable design. The Highfield School, Letchworth Garden City_a competitive bid for a £14m secondary school for 1150 students with Kier Construction. In my role as project architect, I was responsible for liaising with the Educational Funding Agency, the school & the design team. Our successful team has now entered into a framework for 6 schools totaling £60m. (East of England- Batch 2) William Perkin Church of England Academy, North Ealing, London_a £20m Academy, one of the UK’s first ‘Free Schools’ in Greater London. Kier Construction were the main contractor. It is the largest cross laminated timber (CLT) structure in the UK. I led the coordination of the mechanical & electrical services (M&E) & development of interior design packages from tender to completion. I worked on the coordination of the CLT structure & preparation of external cladding construction information. Commissioned in Feb 2012, completed Aug 2013. The Drapers’ Academy, Havering, London_a £24 million Academy located on the edge of the London Green belt with Kier Construction as main contractor. I worked on early design stages subsequently leading design development of the interiors & coordination of M&E through to completion. I worked on site closely with the contractor & subcontractors to integrate the services to create a considered building. Comissioned in 2011, completed in May 2012. For the above projects, cultivating a close & effective relationships with the contractor & consultants was crucial to this work. 100 East Road, Hackney, London_a £20m mixed-use project consisting of high-quality student housing, offices, cafe & retail for a private developer. I was responsible for structural coordination of both buildings & the design development of the 3 storey office block. I led design of the glazing & interior packages from tender through to completion. I addition to working in timber & brick cladding, metalwork & roofing packages I developed a 3D model which enabled us to successfully resolves complex aesthetic & technical challenges. Completed in Aug 2009 One Brighton Community Centre, Brighton_a £1m community hub situated on the lower two floors of an FCBS designed high-density mixed-use development in Brighton. It was designed around One Planet Living principles. I led consultations with the multiple charity user groups developing the brief & space planning. I was responsible for M&E coordination & interior, joinery & FF&E packages. Completed in Dec 2009 University Of Washington Student Housing, USA_a collaboration with Ankrom Moisan Architects for the University of Washington in Seattle on a feasibility studies for two student housing schemes. The sites are situated at the Western edge of the University Campus overlooking Portage Bay & with distant views of Mount Rainier. We developed the design to RIBA stage 3/4. Completed in Sept 2013. South Camden Community School-BSF_ a competitive bid for a for a part new build, part refurbished secondary school for 1550 students with Bougyues UK. March 2010 12-20 Paul Street, Student Housing & Offices, Hackney, London QMUL Graduate School, London Al Mansoora, Libya Bus Interchange, Southampton Lake Bunyonyi School, Uganda Kings X Square Competition, London
Sun Hing Shing Ship Yard Lead Designer Ap lei Chau, Hong Kong, S.A.R., China| Jun 07-Aug 07
Sun Hing Shing Shipyard was established in 1977 specializing in design, construction & maintenance of wooden & fiberglass pleasure & liveaboard yachts.
RMJM Asia Part II Assistant Hong Kong, S.A.R. China| June 06-June 07
RMJM is an international design-led firm of architects with offices throughout the UK, Asia & the Middle East. Founded in 1956, today RMJM is one of the world’s largest architectural practices with 10 international offices including Beijing, Hong Kong & London.
I led the design of a new live-aboard yacht, working with their Hong Kong based shipbuilders & engineers to create a contemporary interior & superstructure. Two yachts have subsequently been built. I prepared drawings for a 1953 Hong Kong cruiser renovation which is now complete.
Cotai Strip Parcel 7&8, Sands Casino, Macau_a multi-billion dollar casino resort project in Macau for Sands Corporation. I was part of a team developing concept designs for the casinos & its 5 hotels. RIBA stage 2. I was also part of a small group of designers that took part in a 2 week design workshop in Las Vegas with the client & their inhouse designers. Kolkata Convention Centre, India_a centre for international exhibitions & conventions of up to 3,000 people. This is the centre piece to a masterplan designed by RMJM. I actively participated in the initial concept designs of the building envelope, internal circulation spaces, performance & exhibition spaces. I attended client engagements in Hong Kong. RIBA stage 3/4. 100 Acres Clubhouse, Uniworld City, Kolkota, India_a US$1.5m multi programmed clubhouse of 4,000m2 is part of a master plan designed by RMJM. It is situated in the heart of the high-end residential area. The building contains indoor sports facilities, a spa & outdoor swimming pools, restaurant, bar, banquet hall, library, & other associated facilities. I led the design through concept to the production of detail information. RIBA stage 3/4. Self Contained Integrated Township & SEZ at Vallancheri, Chennai, India_an international level mixed-use integrated township. A master plan of a 75-acre site split into 4 zones; IT specific Special Economic Zone, residential Township, commercial development, & school. I was part of a small team charged with master planning the site & preparing scheme design for the development. RIBA Stage 2 Microsoft West Campus, Beijing, China Lot J Construction Project, Huawei, Beijing, China Yantai Waterfront Development, Yantai, China
Bondway Enterprises Ltd. Lead Designer Lantau, Hong Kong, S.A.R. China| Jan 06-Jun 06
Bondway is a premium motor yacht designer & builder established in 1988. It has a range of fiberglass yachts varying from 55 to 100 feet in length customised to client’s requirements. I led the design of 8 custom yacht interiors including some superstructure remodelling. I collaborated with marine engineers & teams of ship builders at the shipyards in Zhu Hai, S.E.Z., China. I worked with a small team of Hong Kong based carpenters & engineers to provide an after sale service to clients. I development new superstructure designs, some of which were completed in 2007.
Jenny Jones, MP London| Aug 03-Jun 04
On a private basis I designed & supervised the construction of a 1970s steel narrow barge renovation into living accommodation for the client & her partner. The total cost of the project was approximately £75k.
Sheppard Robson Part I Assistant London| Sept 02-Aug 03
Sheppard Robson is a partnership founded in 1938. The practice’s founding principles are innovation & sustainability. Projects undertaken include workplaces, office, leisure & retail buildings. I worked on a variety of projects in the commercial sectors from feasibility, tender & construction stages. Block W8, Regent Street, London Paddington Central, Phase 2, London 95 Queen Victoria Street, London
Other activities Skills & interests
I was an independant tutor for an architecture student at Bristol University. I taught design & art at Cardinal Pole School in Hackney, London on a part-time basis. In addition to hand-drawing & model making, I am proficient in Autocad, Microstation and Vectorworks for 2d design Microstation & Sketchup for 3d design, Vray & Artlantis for rendering and the Adobe Suite for presentation, Macintosh & PC platforms. I have a good knowledge of French & Irish I am a keen sportsman & a black belt in shotokan karate. I enjoy music; in particular playing guitar. I am passionate about travel, photography & art.
Referees Helen Roberts Partner FCB Studios Twenty Tottenham St London W1T 4RF, UK T: 020 7323 5737
Gordon Affleck Design Partner 10 Design 3F, East Town Building 41 Lockhart Road Wanchai, Hong Kong +852 3975 2010