A l l   H a n d s   V o l u n t e e r s

Sindhupalchowk, Nepal: 2017  |   3 months
 

All Hands is a Disaster-Relief NGO who work in areas all over the globe that have been devastated by natural disasters. A hands-on organisation, volunteers help clear, demolish and rebuild homes, schools and community centres, working alongside local builders, families and teachers to create a safe environment in which to live. Community development is a key value to the organisation and in Nepal, AllHands were responsible for setting up a female masons training programme as well as volunteer-led english classes for local children and adults.

 

Key roles and responsibilities:
      Construction volunteer helping build three schools in remote Sindhupalchowk region of Nepal

      Mixing mortar and concrete by hand

      Cutting, bending and tying re-bar for horizontal concrete pours and around openings

      Digging and back-filling in the heat of the sun

      Calculation and construction of drainage for WCs

      Collection, design and construction of scaffolding (bamboo and metal)

      Led 'construction' classes, teaching local masons how to read architectural drawings

      Participated in english classes for the local masons
     

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M u r p h y   p h i l i p p s   a r c h i t e c t s

London, England: 2016-17  |   8 months
 

MPA is a London based practice that specialises in healthcare architecture and design. I returned here to complete a further 8months of work following graduation from my Masters degree. This time I was welcomed as a Part II Architectural Assistant and was able to enjoy more responsibility and a freedom of creativity.

 

Key roles and responsibilities:
      Drafting and issuing drawings for construction
      Detail design development and issue

      Writing of the NBS Specification 

      Co-ordination and correspondence with client and design team
      Leading, organising and participating in progress meetings

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b r e w s t e r   h j o r t h   a r c h i t e c t s

Sydney, Australia: 2014-15  |   1 year

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Brewster Hjorth Architects are a medium-sized practice working in the Surry Hills area of Sydney, New South Wales. During my year working there, I was given an increasing design responsibility within a small project team. Projects included Libraries, Community Centres and new proposals for the Sydney Olympic Aquatics Centre in the Harbour. Working closely with the project architect, I designed, collated and distributed packages for feasibility, DA and DD stages of design as well as being responsible for the 3d modelling of the projects. In addition to the new country, climate and timezone, I had to quickly adjust to new operating systems, design programmes and building standards within the workplace, testing my character and expertise all at once! During this year, I was also completing the first year of my Masters degree programme at Cardiff University, which involved the completion of a university design project alongside my professional work. A challenging and engaging time, I believe this year was one of the most influential, both personally and professionally.

 

Key roles and responsibilities:
      Designing, drafting and issuing drawing packages 
      Elevational Studies and Analysis

      Solar Shading Analysis

      Program design and submission
      Attendance and presentation at Community Consultation meetings

      Landscaping design solutions
      Co-ordination and correspondence with client and design team
      Leading, organising and participating in progress meetings
      Presentational skills of 3D visualisations, presentation and exhibition boards

      Calculation of fee proposals in support of feasibility studies

      Design of construction details as part of a tender package

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M u r p h y   p h i l i p p s   a r c h i t e c t s

London, England: 2013-14  |   1 year
 

MPA is a London based practice that specialises in healthcare architecture and design. Since working here I have been involved in numerous projects each varying in levels of complexity and stages of design development. Examples include eye clinics, teenage day care centres, assisted living facilities, paediatric centres, private and general hospitals.

 

Key roles and responsibilities:
      Drafting and issuing drawing packages
      Co-ordination and correspondence with client and design team
      Leading, organising and participating in progress meetings
      Presentational skills of 3D visualisations and presentation boards

      Calculation of fee proposals in support of feasibility studies

      Design and production of elevational studies for a planning submission

      Design of construction details as part of a tender package

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H a m i l t o n  A r c h i t e c t s

Belfast, Northern Ireland: 2011-12  |   1 year (total)

   
Second Placement (6months):

Throughout my second placement, I had a greater confidence in my own understanding and capability as well as a genuine excitement for the diverse range of projects I was involved in. From conservation of historic landmarks such as the regeneration of the former Armagh Gaol into a spa hotel, through to stadia design such as Ravenhill rugby ground and Windsor Park’s football stadium, I was constantly learning and adapting my skillset to approach different building typologies.

 

Key roles and responsibilities:

      Drafting and issuing drawings at different stages of design development
      Compiling of FPT packages
      Corresponding and coordinating clients, consultants and the design team

      Carrying out building and condition surveys
      Demonstrating understanding parameters, requirements/restrictions of governing bodies: building control,  N.I.E.A

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First Placement (6months):

During my first work placement of 6months, I embraced the steep learning curve and gained invaluable skills and knowledge that not only have created the foundation to my understanding in the work place but also fuelled my design work in University. I was exposed to a range of interesting projects covering many different building sectors and typologies, most notable being the conservations projects of Riddel Hall at Queen’s University, the Crumlin Road Gaol Visitor and Conference Centre and the cross-community centre at Templemore Avenue.

 

Key roles and responsibilities:

      Drafting drawings in support of Feasibility, Planning and Tender packages

      Presentational skills including; 3D modelling and visualisation, rendering, sketches and fly-throughs

      Presentation boards for meetings and public viewings

      Power-points and written documents at various stages of design development