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