Professional Memberships
ARB
Architects Registration Board, UK
RIBA
Royal Institute of British Architects, UK
RIAS
Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland
Passive House Institute
Passive House Certified Designer
I’m a Chartered Architect who has been specialising in complex high-end residential projects, refurbishments, extensions and interior design (sanitaryware, stone, other hard finishes and lighting selection, joinery design).
I have experience of all the Works Stages, including:
design development,
preparation of documents required for statutory submissions,
production of information, incl. drawings, schedules, and other contract documentation,
coordination of consultants’ information (Structural, Mechanical & Electrical, Audio Visual, Security, Landscaping, Interior Designers, Project Managers, Quantity Surveyors, etc.),
preparation of tender packages, tendering, tender assessments and negotiations,
project administration, incl. site supervision, on-site problem solving, running design team and site meetings, managing design changes, assessing and issuing payment certificates & ensuring high quality outcomes on site.
I am practical, clear thinking and thorough; which enables me to plan, organise & coordinate projects. I’m self-motivated and genuinely love working in the field of Architecture. I enjoy the challenges not only of the projects, but also of the people involved, including mentoring less experienced staff positively, kindly and compassionately. I’ve also been involved in building an improved office culture through encouraging collaboration and ensuring staff have the necessary knowledge of office and CAD protocols to ensure efficient working.
Education
Passive House Institute, Germany
2023
Passive House Certified Designer
2022
Certificate of Completion: Passive House Fundamentals
Architects Professional Examination Authority in Scotland Ltd. (APEAS)
2015
ARB/RIBA Part 3 Examination in Professional Practice and Management
University of Edinburgh, Scotland
2014-2015
Updates in Architectural Management
Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand
2001-2004
Bachelor of Architecture (Hons) (Historic).
Currently equivalent to Masters
Port Elizabeth Technikon (now Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University), South Africa
1999 – 2000
Bachelor of Architectural Technology
Award: 1st year Construction and Detailing
Award: Full scholarship for 2nd year of studies, for being the best performing first year student.
Skills
Technical skills
Project Management
Site inspections
Specification writing
Scheduling
Documentation
Technical detailing, problem solving
Statutory submissions
Design & coordination
Computer skills
AutoCAD
Indesign, Photoshop
Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Sketchup, Revit
Publications
2023
Tour a Notting Hill Home That Bursts With Color,
Architectural Digest, July 2023
(Featuring Kensington Park Gardens)
More Than a Machine for Living,
House & Garden, April 2009
(Featuring Palace Gate)
2009
2019
Bird of Paradise,
Tatler Magazine, October 2019
(Featuring Dawson Place)
2015
High Expectations,
House & Garden, April 2015
(Featuring Hyde Park Gardens)