David Ubaka

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Managing Director @ David Ubaka Placemakers
London, GB
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About David Ubaka

David Ubaka is a Managing Director at David Ubaka Placemakers. He possess expertise in urban regeneration, urban design, feasibility studies, architecture, public sector and 18 more skills. Colleagues describe him as "David Ubaka has championed good design quality across all the TfL transport modes, over the last ten years or so. In many ways, the benefits that London is now reaping, where the scrutiny of design, in many of the major place-making strategies is taken for granted, stems from David's previous good work. He has played a significant role in promoting the mind-set and discipline of good design, within public realm and transport infrastucture projects, in London." and "Fantastic voice. Sings some very tricky contemporary-classical stuff beautifully, with ease."

David Ubaka's Current Company Details
David Ubaka Placemakers

David Ubaka Placemakers

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Managing Director
London, GB
Website:
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Employees:
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David Ubaka Work Experience Details
  • David Ubaka Placemakers
    Managing Director
    David Ubaka Placemakers
    London, Gb
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  • Canterbury Cathedral
    Non Executive Chapter Member (Trustee)
    Canterbury Cathedral Oct 2024 - Present
    Canterbury, England, United Kingdom
    Trustee to Chapter(board) to advise the Senior Leadership Team on operational risks and utilise my expertise in placemaking to support the future of the Cathedrals estate and visitor offer
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  • David Ubaka Placemakers
    Managing Director
    David Ubaka Placemakers Jan 2012 - Present
    London, United Kingdom
    David Ubaka created D.U.P. Ltd (David Ubaka Placemakers) in 2012 as independent project implementation, client services, development, and design consultancy. He has secured clients in both public and private sectors to advise and aid the delivery of Housing, Transport, Healthcare, Commercial, Retail, Hotel, Public realm, and urban regeneration projects. Values of these projects ranging from £3M to £350M.
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  • Pro-Feel Security
    Non Executive Director
    Pro-Feel Security Feb 2024 - Present
    United Kingdom
    Primary responsibility is to advise the company during board meetings on the best route to grow and evolve though a focus on their Community Security App - Security ASAPP. Also to aid and guide them in the introduction of the application to Corporate Entities, local businesses, transport, healthcare, education and local authorities.
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  • London Borough Of Tower Hamlets
    Chair - Isle Of Dogs And South Poplar Community Development Panel
    London Borough Of Tower Hamlets Mar 2021 - Present
    London, England, United Kingdom
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  • Historic England
    Historic Places Panel Member
    Historic England Jun 2019 - Present
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  • London Borough Of Hounslow
    Design Review Co-Chair And Panel Member
    London Borough Of Hounslow Jan 2019 - Present
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  • London Borough Of Barking And Dagenham
    Design Review Deputy Chair And Panel Member
    London Borough Of Barking And Dagenham May 2019 - Present
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  • London Borough Of Havering
    Quality Review Panel Member
    London Borough Of Havering Oct 2018 - Present
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  • Design Council Cabe
    Built Environment Expert
    Design Council Cabe Nov 2012 - Present
    London, United Kingdom
    Contracted as a Built Environment Expert (BEE) undertaking Design Reviews and Strategic Planning workshops around the UK for CABE within the Design Council. I consider major projects and development strategies at various stages of development from both Local Authorities and Private Developers
  • London Legacy Development Corporation
    Chair - Lldc Community Review Panel
    London Legacy Development Corporation Jan 2023 - Oct 2024
    London, England, United Kingdom
    Provide independent expert advice to the London Legacy Development Corporation onthematic issues or site-specific development proposals. Duties include:a) attend induction / training sessions and other meetings as necessaryb) attend and chair LLDC Community Review Panel meetingsc) read information provided in advance of meetingsd) provide constructive criticism of documents and schemes submitted for reviewe) review and authorise reports of meetings drafted by Frame Projectsf) occasionally represent the Community Review Panel at Planning CommitteeMeetings, conferences or other events if required
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  • London Borough Of Haringey
    Quality Review Panel Member
    London Borough Of Haringey Sep 2017 - Mar 2024
  • Boxpark
    Consultant Development Director
    Boxpark Nov 2013 - Oct 2015
    London, United Kingdom
    Identifying and procuring sites for lease or sale around London and the UK for the expansion in 2014 of Boxpark. Successful in identifying new development sites in Croydon and Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. The latter site led as part of the successful Balfour Beatty/Places for People Bid the implementation strategy for meanwhile use and development.
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  • Transport For London
    Head Of Design(Urban Realm)
    Transport For London May 2009 - Jan 2012
    London Area, United Kingdom
    Tranfeered back to TfL to rebuild a central design resource there. A Senior Executive role with departmental management responsibilities including forward work planning, budgetary control, recruitment, staff supervision and assessments. With design oversight of all design issues and projects within TfL siting on several Modal Project boards that reported to the individual Boards of the Modal Limited companies. In this period, key projects included: Legible London, Crossrail, Euston Underpass, Barclays Cycle Hire, and The Emirate Cable Car.
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  • Urban Design London
    Non Executive Board Member
    Urban Design London 2005 - 2012
    London, United Kingdom
    While an Executive officer within Transport for London (TfL) I helped to found and act in a non-executive board member capacity for this ‘not-for profit training’ London Local Authorities membership company.
  • Design For London
    Assistant Director (Implementation)
    Design For London Feb 2007 - May 2009
    London, United Kingdom
    Seconded from TfL as part of the senior executive. Responsible for ensuring, through influence, that design intent was implemented in both TfL and London Development Agency regeneration projects. Managed half of the organisation budget and workload through my senior staff team. Key projects led in this period includes: Kings Cross Southern Square, Crystal Palace Regeneration Masterplan, Windrush Square Brixton, London Overground.
  • Transport For London
    Head Of Urban Environment
    Transport For London Oct 2005 - Feb 2007
    Managed a team (and associated project budget) with design oversight of all built environment design issues and projects within TfL and externally with public and private sector development and stakeholder partners. Led input into London wide policies and strategies (Mayors Transport Strategy 2010 and Better Streets) . Other projects we design led on included: Euston Circus and Underpass, Green Park Station, Barclays Cycle Hire , the Valuing Urban Ream Toolkit and the Emirate Cable Car
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  • Transport For London
    Team Manager - Urban Design & Architecture
    Transport For London Jan 2004 - Oct 2005
    London, United Kingdom
    Appointed by the TfL Commissioner as Design Champion internally and externally for the organisation. Internally to develop an understanding and acceptance of architectural and urban design integration of TfL Projects. Externally to develop closer working relationships and represent TfL with all public and private stakeholders in the built environment. Both targeted to reduce abortive project development costs. Several key projects achievements in this period including: New TfL service creation, TfL Design Culture Change Strategy, Crossrail, West Ham Bus Garage, Finsbury Park Interchange, Braham Street Park, and creating Urban Design London.
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  • Transport For London
    Principal Of Architecture & Interiors
    Transport For London Oct 2002 - Dec 2004
    London, United Kingdom
    Given a remit to instill a private sector delivery ethos into TfL projects. Also, to set and administer corporate design policies within the built environment for TfL. Key projects and achievements included: The New LED TfL Roundel, Taxi Stop, East London Transit, and Stratford International Interchange
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  • Sidell Gibson
    Senior Architect
    Sidell Gibson Mar 2000 - Oct 2002
    London, United Kingdom
    Employed at management level for my heritage experience to work as a team member on the restoration of Windsor Castle after the fire. Due to staff shortages, I was reassigned to help lead another project with Heritage issues - 30 Gresham St., City of London - as it was opposite the Grade 1 listed Guild Hall and in the St Paul’s viewing corridor. I managed the design through planning consent reserved matters, contract tender of the £60m external package and was later novated to Sir Robert McAlpines during construction of this £110M Land Securities speculative commercial office.
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  • Broadway Malyan
    Project Architect
    Broadway Malyan Nov 1999 - Mar 2000
    Weybridge
    Contract to deliver the behind project plan - £160m Interior architecture construction package for the entrances and penthouses Also detailing of public/private urban spaces, and external cladding detailing for phase 2 & 3 of a mixed-use Housing/Retail/commercial project at St George’s Wharf Vauxhall -.
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  • Weddell & Thomson
    Project Architect
    Weddell & Thomson Dec 1997 - Nov 1999
    Glasgow, United Kingdom
    Employed to utilize my heritage, retail and commercial experience gained previously. I worked with a private restaurant/developer creating a new casino in a listed Rotunda structure; and Scottish and Newcastle Brewery on the expansion of their new corporate brand John Barras.
  • Simpson & Brown Architects
    Site Heritage Architect
    Simpson & Brown Architects Sep 1996 - Nov 1997
    Edinburgh, United Kingdom
    Contract to deliver a detailed internal survey and a design work package for the Robert Adam, 26-31 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh. The project required a cohesive joining together of 6 town houses - damaged by bad interior alterations over a considerable time – to create the new £2.5M HQ of the National Trust of Scotland.
  • Abraham Sagasti Architects
    Design Architect
    Abraham Sagasti Architects Sep 1994 - Sep 1996
    Glasgow, United Kingdom
    Contract to develop and implement the design and delivery strategy of McDonalds Scottish expansion programme - 2 outlets to 20 in 18 months – of their Drive Thru and In-store restaurants.
  • Ubaka Arnott Associates Ltd
    Managing Director
    Ubaka Arnott Associates Ltd Jan 1993 - Sep 1994
    Troon
    Managed a startup IT company with 2 directors and 9 staff specializing in computer graphics, mainly producing animated corporate branding and company presentations. We also developed a ‘front-end’ internet software for Libraries and Schools called Legend. I sucessfully undertook UK wide sales presentations for the product often being on the road for days at a time.

David Ubaka Skills

Urban Regeneration Urban Design Feasibility Studies Architecture Public Sector Urban Planning Sustainability Urban Comprehensive Planning Project Planning Street Design Strategy Mixed Use Design Management Stakeholder Management Public Speaking Urbanism Sustainable Design Design Research Architectures Infrastructure Integration Strategy Development Project Implementation

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David Ubaka works for David Ubaka Placemakers

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David Ubaka's current role is Managing Director.

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David Ubaka attended The University Of Dundee, University Of Strathclyde, Trinity Laban.

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David Ubaka has skills like Urban Regeneration, Urban Design, Feasibility Studies, Architecture, Public Sector, Urban Planning, Sustainability, Urban, Comprehensive Planning, Project Planning, Street Design, Strategy.

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