BARTLETT SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE

Wates House, 22 Gordon Street

London WC1H OQB

Professor Colin Fournier Emeritus Professor of Architecture and Urbanism

Telephone: E-mail: +33 (0)7 8890 2625 colin.fournier@me.com

Re: Recommendation for Aidan Newsome

Paris, Wednesday the 17th of May, 2023

To whom it may concern,

It is with enthusiasm that I write this recommendation for Aidan Newsome, an outstanding former student of mine at the Confluence Institute in Paris and a key member of the design team for the development of experimental projects in my office, in particular the "Circadian House" .

I have witnessed Aidan's exceptional growth, both during his final year of his Part 1 academic studies and throughout the past 16 months, during which time we worked closely together on the Circadian House. He has the ability to transform innovative designs into both tangible and virtual reality, demonstrating proficient use of cutting-edge software such as Unreal Engine, Maya, and Rhino/Grasshopper, as well as showcasing his talent in computational design and scripting.

Aidan is a most unusual team member in that he posesses outstanding design skills as well as administrative skills, assisting with contract proposals, negociations, budgeting and client meetings with remarkable diligence and efficiency. In addition, his ability to seamlessly switch between working autonomously and collaborating within a team contributed significantly to the success of our project. He is much loved by his peers because of his positive and supportive personality as well as respected by clients for his professional demeanor and efficiency. Aidan has a playful imagination that leads him to undertake highly innovative design projects but he also possesses a great understanding of the complexities of architectural design, complemented by a practical grasp of the tools and logistics involved in bringing a design project to fruition.

I wholeheartedly recommend Aidan for your consideration. I have no doubt that his personal qualities and his professional skills will make him a valuable addition to any team or project.

Should you require any further information as to his performance or character, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Yours sincerely,

Professor Colin Fournier