about me
education
I am a Part 1 Graduate, having completed my BArch at the University of Sheffield in 2012. I have spent the last 12 months working for DP Architects, a large Singaporean firm that specialises in large scale developments and master planning, with projects throughout Asia, the Middle East and Eastern Europe.
university University of Sheffield
To further my architectural education I would like to work on smaller scale projects in the near future, to enable me to see a project in its entirety, as well as understand how the process differs and what the similarities are. My experience and education to date has given me a strong understanding of the importance of place and context within a project. It has also given me an interest in the social side of architectural design. I am always looking for ways to improve the user experience, whether that is through traditional architectural methods or by expanding the role of the architect into other fields
skills (2008-2012)
- Working on projects in a wide range of social and climatic contexts at DPA has enabled me to become adept at evaluating and understanding the key requirements of each location. - Confident researching concepts to discern an appropriate schematic theme.
- Structural Engineering with Architecture - Architecture (BArch 2.1)
High School (2000-2007) Thomas Mills High School, Framlingham - A Level - Maths (B) Physics (B), Design Technology (A) - AS Level - English Literature (B)
experience dp architects pte ltd - Singapore
Architectural Assistant
2012-2013
Assistant Engineering Designer
2008
I completed a three month internship at Mott Macdonald in between high school and university. This was my first opportunity outside of education to develop my design capabilites and learn to utilise CAD software properly. Despite eventually changing profession, I gained a useful insight into the engineering design process and spent some valuable time at constuction sites.
DEWGIBBONS - London
architectural visualisation
- Participated in a series of photoshop and rendering workshops while working at DPA, allowing me to accurately convey architectural and spatial concepts to clients - Effective at developing and communicating designs using 3D physical models, created with a variety of scales and materials.
team work
For my Part 1 placement, I spent a year working for DP Architects in Singapore. I was mainly involved in large scale projects including a detailed masterplan in Qatar, a retail development in Istanbul and a residential scheme in India. Working on projects in a variety of countries challenged me to apply the design skills I had developed at university in completely new circumstances. The range of projects also gave me opportunities to work at both macro and micro scales, undertaking tasks ranging from urban planning and road layouts to duct placement and facade detailing.
MOTT MACDONALD - Norwich
brief analysis & concept development
Work Experience
2006
As part of my education I undertook a two week placement with a graphic design company to gain some experience of how a concept is taken forward to realisation in the workplace. Taking part in a number of design exercises and attending both internal and external meetings improved my comprehension of the process.
DONALD INSALL ASSOCIATES - Cambridge Work Experience 2006 I spent a week with an architecture firm to understand how the profession works on a daily basis. I attended a number
of client meetings and shadowed one of the architects. My first exposure to architecture as a career choice helped me choose a path for the future.
- I have been involved in team sports from a young age such as rugby, hockey and American football. I enjoy working within a group towards a shared goal. - Worked within a multi-disciplinary team at DPA consisting of architects and urban planners. - Coordinated with external sub-contractors and consultants to develop and refine large scale projects.
leadership
- Tutored a group of first year students at the World Architecture Festival design charette. - Captained and organised an intra mural hockey team during my first year at university and won the tournament trophy
Time Management
- Combined a dual Engineering and Architecture course for the first two years of my degree. The conflicts in schedules and deadlines required me to organise my time proficiently. - At DPA, I was regularly involved in multiple ongoing projects, which developed my skills in multi-tasking.
achievements
software proficiency
references
- Tutored a group of first year students from the University of Sheffield at the 2012 World Architecture Festival design charette. By guiding others I was able to see how I could improve my own work. - Raised ÂŁ100 for Dig Deep by doing a charity bungee jump in 2012. - Organised a 4 week trip around India in 2009, speaking basic Hindi to organise travel and accommodation. This was the first time I had spent a long period living within a very different culture, which caused me to reflect on my views on life. - Funded and organised a 6 month trip to Australia and New Zealand in 2008. I learnt a number of life skills such as budgeting, forward planning and self dependence. - Played for my high school 1st XV and club 2nd XV rugby teams. I was awarded my full colours in my final year. - Represented my athletics club at under 17 level in discus, javelin and shotput, achieving a silver medal in each. - Raised ÂŁ400 for the charity R.N.L.I. by partaking in a 10,000ft tandem skydive in August 2007. As well as raising money for a worthwhile cause, this helped me overcome my fear of heights.
AutoCAD
Chan Hui Min - Associate Director, DP Architects chanhuimin@dpa.com.sg +65 6338 3988
Photoshop Illustrator InDesign Sketchup Rhino
TONY BROOMHEAD - Final Year Tutor, University of Sheffield tonybroomhead@gmail.com +44 (0)114 222 0399
contact information
Grasshopper
tgibbons@hotmail.co.uk
Vectorworks
+44 (0)7554 426 442
Kerkythea
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Revit
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