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Edinburgh, Gb

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Livingston

Having now attained my fully qualified stauts, I continue to develop my professional capabilities; as a key member of this small yet highly skilled and efficient Practice. I continue to carry out the same roles and responsibilities as with my previous position, with an ever greater level of confidence and ability.

Anderson Bayne Architects

In my position as a key member within a small yet highly professional Architects Practice, I am involved in a broad range of civic projects in East Central Scotland, that range from social housing, schools and community centres to health centres, hospitals and universities. I am familiar with working to varied demands of a broad range of clientele, including the most difficult and demanding of clients - the residents of Edinburgh Zoo!The experience of my present position has allowed… Show more In my position as a key member within a small yet highly professional Architects Practice, I am involved in a broad range of civic projects in East Central Scotland, that range from social housing, schools and community centres to health centres, hospitals and universities. I am familiar with working to varied demands of a broad range of clientele, including the most difficult and demanding of clients - the residents of Edinburgh Zoo!The experience of my present position has allowed me to develop a significant level of skill and ability across several aspect of the architectural profession and the RIBA Plan of Work. As I continue to develop my experience in architectural practice I intend to complete the RIBA part III professional exam at the earliest opportunity. Show less

Hlp Architects

Domestic Projects:Extensions, alterations and domestic new build projects formed the bulk of work for this small scale practice. I was solely responsible for numerous smaller projects throughout the design and building process, including initial contact with the client, brief preparation and survey, design proposals, planning permission and building warrantapplication, on site works and practical completion. For larger projects, I worked closely with the Senior Architect, assisting him… Show more Domestic Projects:Extensions, alterations and domestic new build projects formed the bulk of work for this small scale practice. I was solely responsible for numerous smaller projects throughout the design and building process, including initial contact with the client, brief preparation and survey, design proposals, planning permission and building warrantapplication, on site works and practical completion. For larger projects, I worked closely with the Senior Architect, assisting him to carry out the same duties. The practice worked with developers on small and mid-sized residential developments, this allowed me the opportunity to work on design and building warrant drawings for much larger applications.George Stewart & Co. Lister Road, Livingston:Conversion of a 2000sqm two storey industrial unit and offices. Works included alteration of the external cladding and internal reconfiguration. I was involved in the initial site survey and the preparation of the existing and as proposed drawings. Show less

Garscadden House, Dalsetter Business Village, Glasgow4500sqm commercial business park. I was involved in the closing stages of on-site works and participated in meetings with planning department, other professions and the client prior to the hand-over of the building. I produced design options for a secondphase and finishing details such as signage which were approved by the client.Evolution House, Edinburgh College of Art4274sqm new commercial office development, fitting… Show more Garscadden House, Dalsetter Business Village, Glasgow4500sqm commercial business park. I was involved in the closing stages of on-site works and participated in meetings with planning department, other professions and the client prior to the hand-over of the building. I produced design options for a secondphase and finishing details such as signage which were approved by the client.Evolution House, Edinburgh College of Art4274sqm new commercial office development, fitting out as an educational establishment.As project managers for the conversion of this building from commercial to educational use I was present on-site frequently and was able to participate in meetingswith the other professions on site, as well as gaining considerable experience on site and amongst other professions I learned a great deal regarding the application of design drawings and building standards on site.Dundee Mixed Use Commercial DevelopmentLarge scale mixed use development. Our office was instructed to conduct feasibility studies and to produce scheme designs for two towers between 10 and 13 storeys. Ground floors were to consist of retail whilst the upper floors were to contain office space and a hotel. I participated in the production of initial sketch designs and was responsible for the organising consent to demolish the existing buildings on-site. Show less