THOMAS CUNNINGHAM
Part 1 Architecture Student

EDUCATION

 

University of Bath, Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering

BSc (Hons) Architecture (RIBA Part 1)

Current Grade: 76%

 

Units include:

Detailed Design (96%)

Computer Aided Design (81%)

Design Studio (73%)

History and Theory (74%)

Digital Illustration (72%)

Environmental Design (86%)

 

Awards: Oculus Award for Detailed Design, 2nd Year

               Letter of Congratulations, Director of Studies, 1st Year

 

Universidad Europea de Madrid (Erasmus Year)

Grado en Fundamentos de la Arquitectura

Units include:

Urban design (80%)

Lanscape design

 

Awards: Annual UEM Exhibition Design Competition, Commendation

 

Chatham Grammar School for Boys, Kent 

A Levels: Mathematics                 A*

                Product Design             A

                Geography               A

                Spanish                           A

EPQ (A*) - 'Exploring the creative process of the Bauhaus'

9 GCSEs Grade A*-B

Awards: Head Prefect

               Stratford Award for Design Technology

 

EMPLOYMENT

Architectural Assistant, Hawkins\Brown

Farringdon, London

 

Primarily worked on Liverpool St Crossrail Station, part of the architectural team completing the RIBA Stage F contract. Roles included delivering the blockwork architectural package, through close co-ordination with the engineering disciplines. Also the production of front-of-house details, working with suppliers to ensure the original design intent is translated into a buildable solution. I also worked on a large mixed-use residential masterplan scheme through RIBA Stage 1, completing site analysis to aid the planning and consultation process

 

Technian/Labourer, Heritage Brickwork Limited

Poplar, London 

 

Worked  for the bricklaying firm on a large scale residential development with a budget of £33 million, under the main contractor of Willmott Dixon Housing Ltd. Started as a labourer in a gang of around 30 bricklayers, then having shown my commitment, aptitude and relevant knowledge I was promoted to a more technical/skilled position which involved working independently and using drawings supplied by the architect/consultants to install the cavity trays, wall ties and insulation etc. on the metsec/concrete frame construction.

 

Retail Assistant, Bath Student’s Union Shop

Bath, Somerset

 

Cashier, Robin Hood Service Station

Chatham, Kent

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Alan Camp Architects

Southwark, London

 

Primary task was to produce a Sketchup Model of an existing listed building to allow for design work to commence on a proposed redevelopment and extension, and then use this model to create a realistic visualisation using Vray and Photoshop, in addition to shadowing and assisting a senior architect.

 

Clague LLP

Ashford, Kent

 

Tasks and projects included producing presentation drawings for proposed primary school, as well as toilet fittings and wall finish schedules. Skills developed include use of Photoshop and AutoCad, time management, team based communication and applying creativity to practical problems.

 

SOFTWARE

 

AutoCAD                                 Advanced

Photoshop                              Advanced

SketchUp                                 Advanced

InDesign                                  Advanced

Microstation                           Advanced

Vectorworks                           Int/Adv

Illustrator                                Int/Adv

3D Studio Max                        Intermediate

V-Ray                                        Intermediate

Kerkythea                                Intermediate

Revit                                         Basic (currently learning)

 

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

 

• Spanish - Level B2 (Intermediate/Advanced)

• Construction Skills Certification Scheme: Technical, Supervisory & Management Trainee

• CMI Level 3 Award in First Line Management (QCF)

• Full, clean UK driving license