V I K A S H PA R B H O O candidate architect | designer | photographer
Feb - June 2020
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SKILLS
Candidate Architect | DesignSpaceAfrica, Cape Town.
2D/3D Design & Drafting
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Nov 2018 Feb 2019
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Technical assistance on architectural & urban design projects. Production of presentation documents for client discussion.
Senior Technologist | dhk Architects, Cape Town. •
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Feb - Dec 2014
Roles and responsibilities of a Design Architect. Design lead in an International RIBA competition for a Green City proposal in Kigali, Rwanda, in partnership with ARUP. Managing and sub-co-ordination of various team members. Other key project roles: Design lead for a Boutique Hotel in Nigeria (stage 1); Assistant designer for a 175-unit affordable housing project for Communicare, in Cape Town (stage 2).
Intern Architect | URBA, Cape Town. •
Feb - Dec 2017
Key role in developing design concepts (stage 1-3) for: BT Ngebs Casino in Mthatha; A design proposal for a lifestyle centre in Somerset West; The Matrix residential redevelopment in Cape Town. Production of site mapping diagrams, development of client proposal presentations and draft 3D renders. Production and co-ordination of unit layouts, joinery details, construction drawings and site inspections for Axis Luxury Apartments in Century City (stage 4-5). Other projects: Assisting with the competition of the City Park Redevelopment; Design assistance on the new Capitec HQ.
Technologist Student | dhk architects, Cape Town. • • •
Production of council submissions, construction drawings and detailing packages (stage 3-5) for various projects. Site meetings, snaggings and WC & PC inspections. Projects include: BP Pick ‘n Pay Express fit-outs in Kenilworth, Sea Point and Klapmuts; Mill Square retail and offices in Stellenbosch.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE Current
+27 (0)76 6045 234 vparbhoo94@gmail.com Cape Town. South Africa linkedin.com/in/vikparbhoo instagram.com/vikashvisuals
Founder and Owner | Vikash Visuals, Freelance.
2019
Architecture Tutor | University of Cape Town, Part-time.
2013
Delivery Driver | Butler’s Pizza , Part-time.
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Revit SketchUp AutoCAD 3Ds Max
advanced advanced intermediate fundamental
Graphics & Presentations InDesign Photoshop Illustrator Lightroom Premier Pro Filmora Video
advanced intermediate intermediate advanced novice intermediate
Rendering Lumion Twinmotion
advanced intermediate
Productivity Hand drawing Model making MS Office Wix Wordpress
advanced intermediate advanced intermediate novice
LANGUAGES English Afrikaans
native novice
INTERESTS Photography Photo and Video editing Computer rendering Community service Sketching Table tennis Reading Boxing Soccer Chess
EDUCATION University of Cape Town 2019
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Master of Architecture (Professional)
Thesis | Breaking Boundaries: Towards the democratization of broadcasting. 2018
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Bachelor of Architectural Studies (Honours)
Adaptive-reuse | Maitland Eco-Hub. Simulated Office group project | District Six affordable and resitutional housing. Advanced Building Technology | Green facade analysis of the Venlo City Hall.
Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) 2016 2013-15
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BTech: Architectural Technology Degree ND: Architectural Technology National Diploma
Wynberg Boys’ High School 2008-12
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National Senior Certificate (NSC), Bachelors Pass: 70% aggregate.
SHORT COURSES 2018
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GA Level 3 Certificate: Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) (i-to-i)
140 hours TEFL course: 120 hour theoretical + 20 hour practical classroom based.
FEATURES 2018
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Design Times. Issue 63 | Young Architects: “Some of South Africa’s most promising young architects”.
COMPETITION ENTRIES 2020 2018-19 2015
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“Tianjin’s Idea” Design Works Competition | Shortlisted - Final Results Pending. Solar Decathlon Africa, Morocco | Mahali - Team Architecture. PG Bison 1.618 Design Competition | Top 20 National Finalist.
UNIVERSITY AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS 2019 2018
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2015
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2014
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2013
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South African Institute of Architects (SAIA): Future Architects Merit Bursary. UCT Council: Partial Merit Funding Award. Two Subject Distinctions. CPUT Department Certificate: Best Technology Student in 4th year. Four Subject Distinctions. Cape Institute for Architecture Award: Best National Diploma Graduate over three years. Saint Gobain Prize: Best overall 2nd year Student for the year. Marley Floorworx Prize: Top Student in Construction & Detailing. Parklands Prize: Top Student in Studio Work. Deans Merit Award of Excellence. Four Subject Distinctions. Parklands Prize: Top Student in Studiowork. Deans Merit Award of Excellence. Six Subject Distinctions.
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ADDITIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS 2017
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2010 & 11 2010 2010 & 11 2010 2010 2009
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Human Rights Youth Conference with UNASA & Amnesty International: Certificate of Achievement Smyly Trophy: Best overall Wynberg Boys’ Expo Project. Bronze Medal: Eskom Regional Science Expo. Gold Medal: Wynberg Boys’ Science Expo Project. Wynberg Boys’ First Aid Colours Awards First Aid level 3. Code: METS/F3/0954 First Aid level 1. Code: METS/F1/0608
COMMUNITY WORK 2019 2016 2014 2012 2011-12 2011&12 2011 2011 2010-12 2009-11 2009-11 2006-12
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Judge at Eskom Expo for Young Scientists Regional Expo CPUT, with VPUU participatory design project in Lotus Park. CPUT participatory design project in Khayelitsha. Rotary Club badge of Excellence. Wynberg Boys’ Interact Chairman. One-to-One Festival Volunteer. Rotary Club Partnership Shield holder. Wynberg Sleeping bags for Refugees Project. Two Oceans Marathon Marshal. TEARS Street Collection Volunteer. Uncle Paul’s Christmas Party Volunteer. Community Chest Carnival Volunteer.
REFERENCES • • • • • • • •
dhk Architects | Peter Stokes (Partner and Team leader). dhk Architects | Joe Struwig (Senior Associate and Mentor). dhk Architects | Niaz Ahmed (Team leader and past dhk employee). URBA | Henri Comrie (Director). UCT | Stella Papanicolaou (Senior Lecturer and Supervisor). UCT | Michael Louw (Senior Lecturer, Supervisor and Solar Decathlon Lead). CPUT | Wilfried Bohm (Senior Lecturer and Supervisor). CPUT | Dr. June Jordaan (Senior Lecturer and Research Assistant).
SUMMARY As a candidate with over 2 years of professional experience, I aim to contribute positively to the built environment. This includes providing meaningful, feasible and sustainable concepts and designs for the growth of the economy and its citizens. I am highly competent in various project stages from concept design to construction phases, while being proficient in 3D visualisations to imagine the unbuilt. I am highly regarded for being a team player, a good communicator, listener and problem solver while being motivated and optimistic in the task I put my mind to. My passions in architecture and design have always encompassed the connection that nature has on humans and their behaviour. Which is why I believe that one’s vision is the expressive art of seeing what is invisible to others. - Vikash
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