Rianne Tse Email & Phone Number

Hong Kong, Hong Kong Sar

Kowloon, Hong Kong Sar

I had the privilege of joining LWK + Partners in their Hong Kong Office as an Architectural Assistant for 6 months, which formed part of the BSc Architecture course I am currently undertaking at the University of Bath.Throughout the six months, I was placed within a project team where I was under direct supervision from a registered architect, and aided with many different tasks which were mainly within RIBA work stages 2-5.I worked on a number of different projects, but mostly… Show more I had the privilege of joining LWK + Partners in their Hong Kong Office as an Architectural Assistant for 6 months, which formed part of the BSc Architecture course I am currently undertaking at the University of Bath.Throughout the six months, I was placed within a project team where I was under direct supervision from a registered architect, and aided with many different tasks which were mainly within RIBA work stages 2-5.I worked on a number of different projects, but mostly focused on mixed-use developments of different sizes. I also worked on Addition and Alteration (A&A) Projects. All works were based in various locations around Hong Kong, including projects included in the Kai Tak redevelopment plan, the Kwu Tung North development plan, and other independent projects not part of a larger redevelopment plan in areas such as Tsim Sha Tsui and Discovery Bay.Tasks Included:- Attending client meetings, liasing with clients to discuss general architectural direction- Liaising with different E&M and structural companies to ensure that all design aspects were compliant- Drafted tender drawings to show contractors for Tender award- Assisted in the preparation of statutory drawings for submission into various government branches such as the Building Department, Lands Department, Fire Services Department, etc.- Liaising with government officials such as officers from the Buildings Department or the Lands Department at their office to discuss any issues with statutory drawings- Attending site meetings to discuss the progress of construction, ensuring that all safety standards are met-Conducting site visits to ensure that proper safety protocol is followed, and all construction work has been done to the same standard, keeping a photo log- Attending workshop meetings where I liaised with contractors and other members of the project by ensuring that the final result reads the same as an statutory plans and drawings made and approved by the government Show less

I had the opportunity of joining Greatmega for a short internship during my time in sixth form. This internship gave me invaluable insight into the construction industry and the architectural industry in Hong Kong, and I found that this exposure to the workplace cemented my decision in pursuing architecture in my further educationThe internship, whilst it was for a short period, showed me the realities of working within the architecture industry in one of the busiest cities in the… Show more I had the opportunity of joining Greatmega for a short internship during my time in sixth form. This internship gave me invaluable insight into the construction industry and the architectural industry in Hong Kong, and I found that this exposure to the workplace cemented my decision in pursuing architecture in my further educationThe internship, whilst it was for a short period, showed me the realities of working within the architecture industry in one of the busiest cities in the world. It also introduced me to core concepts in architecture, and I was engaged in learning the different types of technical drawings used by architects to communicate their ideas.Tasks around the office were varied, yet each provided me with a unique skillset which I aim to develop further in my studies.Tasks Included:- Attending client meetings, drafting meeting minutes- Shadowing practicing architects on their work, assisting them with tasks when they needed help- General assistance with administrative tasks-Travelled to the Buildings Department in Tai Koo and liaised with the buildings' officer to ensure that all paperwork was correct Show less

Bsc, Architecture

A Levels, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics And Art, 4 A*S With An A* In The Epq

Activities and Societies: House Artist MUN, Art Society, History of Art society, Life Drawing, Horse Riding, Darkroom photography.

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Activities and Societies: National Junior Ladies Field Hockey Junior Ladies Hockey Team, Senior Ladies Hockey Team, Track and Field Team.