Curriculum Vitae
Stephanie Idongesit Ete Amsterdam, Netherlands Tel: +31613459883 Mail: stephanieete@gmail.com Portfolio: issuu.com/stephanieete Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieete/
Designer & Researcher (2017 - Present)
Bio:
Bright // The Cloud Collective - Amsterdam
A designer engaged with the task of storytelling; utilising the language of architecture, to explore, narrate and reveal the realities, challenges and possibilities in the built environment. With over 5 years of experience spanning the wide spectrum of the architectural profession, from interior architecture, to urban strategy, research by design, architectural detailing and live-build projects, I have a gained a depth knowledge for the many facets of the industry that create the qualitative experiences facilitated by good design.
Architectural Designer and Researcher at Bright, a research-by-design architecture and urbanism studio focused on rethinking the urban challenges facing contemporary cities and the built environment.
Buiksloterhart and De Lokatie (Strategic Study & Concept Design)
Public space strategy and concept design for a neighbourhood in Amsterdam Noord. Design of architectural prototypes that inspire the dynamic use of public space.
Tasks: Management of project scope. Writing brief & proposal documentation. Lead designer. Composing technical drawings for communication and collaboration with external team (graphic designers and fabricators) Softwares: Sketchup, AutoCad, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Indesign
Architectuur Onder Spanning (Research by Design)
Research study into the architecture and systems of electrical transformer houses and design speculation of functional combinations that could add value to neighbourhoods in the Netherlands.
Tasks: Research and conceptual design. Writing brief & proposal documentation. Softwares: Sketchup, AutoCad, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Indesign
Hotel KIT (Concept)
Redesign of an inclusive, sustainable and multifunctional hotel in Amsterdam’s Oosterpark.
Skills: Adobe Illustrator
(10 years)
Adobe Photoshop (10 years) Sketchup
(10 years)
AutoCAD (2D) (8 years) Revit (3 years) Rhino (4 years) 3DS Max (2 years)
Tasks: Research and concept development. Designing and modelling in 2D and 3D. Liaising with external design team and clients. Preparation of concept documentation Softwares: Revit, Sketchup, AutoCad, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Indesign
Faunatoren Bedum (Detailed Design)
Architectural folly promoting the need for biodiversity in Bedum town centre.
Tasks: Concept development, Sourcing and testing facade material. Technical drawings, Promotional drawings. Meetings with client and external design team. Softwares: Sketchup, AutoCad, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Indesign
Architecture Masters Graduate (2016 - 2021)
Academie van Bouwkunst, Amsterdamse Hogeschool voor de Kunsten
Archicad (2 years)
MSc Architecture Graduate
BIM Coord in Revit (1 years)
Calabar Sculpture Garden
Premiere Pro (6 years) Vray/ SU Podium (2 years) Model Making (hand) (10 years)
Research and Design proposal of a Sculpture Garden and Museum in the city centre, reconnecting Calabar with its 3 branches of culture - Flora & Fauna, History & Heritage and Ethnic Tradition. Softwares: Sketchup, AutoCad, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Indesign
Lagos Mangrove Tower
Model Making (laser) (4 years)
Design Project based on the Hybrid Future 2019 (Work x Fly) by Competitions UNI.XYZ. Proposal for skyscraper that incorporates a Flight Hub in the mega-city of Lagos in the year 2100. Softwares: 3DSMax, Sketchup, SU Podium, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Indesign
3D Printing (1 years)
Dwelling 1.5
English (Native) Dutch (Beginner)
Design Project dealing with unique residential typologies that can be explored in Amsterdam’s Sluisbuurt. Softwares: Revit, Sketchup, VRay, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Indesign
French (Beginner) Stephanie Idongesit Ete | Amsterdam, Netherlands | Tel: +31613459883 | Mail: stephanieete@gmail.com
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Architectural / Interior Design Consultant (2017) Freelancer
Private Home/ Loft Extension, London
Loft Extension for private dwelling in Barnes, London.
Certificates/ Achievements
Tasks: Sketching and presenting clients with CAD drawn options with concept boards. Client meetings to execute RIBA Plan of Works for project. Softwares: Revit, AutoCad
Architectural Drafter Intern (2016 -2017) FutureBrand UXUS - Amsterdam
CESBE1x: Circular Economy for a Sustainable Built Environment RIBA Next Generation of Black Architects Nominee Student Expert Autodesk: Revit Training Workshop Student Panellist at Autodesk UK Construction Event: Construction in the Era of Connection. Building with Earth Workshop
Projects: Bloomingdales, Al Tayer Group - Abu Dhabi/ Kuwait, United Arab Emirates (Commercial) Private Residence, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (Residential) Tasks: Managing schedules for fixture, fittings, details, doors and windows. Producing CAD drawings and schedules for contractors and packages for end users. Assistance with landscape detailing and concept design. Shadowing and assisting Project Manager. Softwares: AutoCad, Revit, Excel
Studio Intern - Interior Architecture (2016) David Collins Studio - London
Projects: Kips Bay Show House - New York (Residential) Extell Development Company, 1010 Park Avenue - New York (Residential) Pret Store - International (Retail/Commercial) Tasks: Producing interior elevation and joinery detail drawings and setting up concept boards. Producing CAD drawings packages and schedules for client approval and contractor issuing. Managing and curating a vast sample library and liaising with relevant suppliers. Shadowing and assisting Project Manager and attending key meetings with clients. Softwares: AutoCad, Adobe Photoshop, SketchUp
Part I Architectural Assistant (2015) Scott Brownrigg - London
Projects: Mulberry University Technical College - Bow, London (Competition/Education) Craigewan Office Roof Terrace - London (Commercial) Watling Park School - Barnet, London (Education)
Interests: Earth and Vernacular Construction Bio Materials
Tasks: Producing CAD drawings for presentations and planning documents. Modelling using BIM work-flows in Revit and 3D sketch modelling in Sketch up and Rhino. Preparation of Design & Access reports for planners and public consultation presentations. Softwares: Revit, AutoCad, SketchUp, Rhino, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Indesign
Architecture Bachelor’s Graduate (2012 - 2015) The University of Nottingham
Circularity and Sustainable Built Environment
2:1 Classification in BArch (Hons) - Architecture and the Built Environment
Research by Design
Centred on city resilience and job creation in Stoke using architecture to revitalise and a former factory site
The Spode Manufacturing Institute - Stoke on Trent (Design Thesis)
Essays and Writing
Limpopo Nursery - South Africa (Live Build Project)
Photomonatge and Collage
Cascade Nottingham Business Enterprise Ghana (Voluntary Project)
Sketching and Painting Travel and Fieldwork African Art and Architecture
Live Build project to design a nursery in Limpopo, South Africa learning from vernacular methods Taught business professionalism, sales negotiation and profit making to 14-16 year old local teenagers
Softwares: Revit, AutoCad, Rhino, SketchUp, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Indesign, Adobe Premier Pro
Secondary Education The Coopers’ Company And Coborn School (2010 - 2012) A Levels In Art - A, Maths - B, English Literature - B
St. Angela’s Ursuline School (2005 - 2010) 11 GCSE Qualifications A* - A
Stephanie Idongesit Ete | Amsterdam, Netherlands | Tel: +31613459883 | Mail: stephanieete@gmail.com
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