Part 1 Architectural Assistant Portfolio

PORTFOLIO EUNICE YUMBA Part 1 Architectural Assistant

EUNICE YUMBA Hey there! I’m a Part 1 RIBA Architectural Assistant with extensive experience. My roles have spanned conducting site visits, developing comprehensive planning drawings, and building relationships with diverse clients. I am consistently eager to embrace new challenges that facilitate ongoing learning and professional growth.

My practical experiences have provided an understanding of the industry, bridging the gap between academic teachings and the dynamic realities of practice.

I strive to become an architect who seamlessly blends the richness of traditional styles with a playful infusion of contemporary elements, all while valuing the importance of sustainable design.

EXPERIENCE Mar 2021 - Apr 2022

euniceyumba@gmail.com

RE-CREO, London, Hybrid

Large mix-use commercial projects with private investors - Projects in RIBA Stages 1-3 - Independently produced drawings for Planning Applications - Independently produced presentations and documents

Apr 2022 - Current

Part 1 Architectural Assistant

COULL ARCHITECTURE, London, Remote

Small scale residential projects with private clients - Projects in RIBA Stages 1-3 - Assisted on Planning Applications & D&S Statements

Nov 2022 - Current

Freelancer

DESIGNER, London

Small scale residential projects with private clients - Drawings for Building Control in Newham - Drawings for Building Control in East London - Context Model of New Extension

EDUCATION

Kent

07365289743

Part 1 Architectural Assistant

Sep 2017-Jun 2020

BA Hons

Sep 2015-May 2017

A Levels - A*,A, B, C

University of Kent

Dartford Science & Technology College

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SKILLS Communication Organisation Work Ethic Teamwork Leadership Creative Thinking Presentation

VOLUNTEERING

SOFTWARES Autocad Photoshop Lumion

Archi-Cad Aug 2023 - Ongoing

Sketchup

First Timers Lounge

Winners Chapel International, Dartford Project status - Ongoing

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InDesign Enscape

Collaborate with a small team to design a simple lounge for first timers

Nov 2022 - Ongoing

Signage Project

Winners Chapel International, Dartford Project status - Ongoing

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Nov 2022 - On Hold

Sourced a company to design signage around site

Shed Rejuvination Project

Winners Chapel International, Dartford Project status - On Hold

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Feb 2014 - Present

Teaching Assistant

Winners Chapel International, Dartford Teaching assistant to children ages 1-3

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2022 Planning Application visual for Netherhall Gardens in South Hampstead

Redesigned current shed allotment to provide new office, storage and foodbank spaces

Arrange new activities for the kids during class and lead them.

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CONTENTS

01. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

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02. WORK IN PRACTICE

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01. Re-creo Ltd

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02. Coull Architecture

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03. FREELANCE

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04. VOLUNTEER WORK

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05. UNIVERSITY PROJECTS

14-23

01. Culinary School 02. Artist retreat 03. Urban Intervention

06. ARTWORK

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Professional Experience

Netherhall Gardens

Guidball Road

Sanderstead Road

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Culinary School

Artist Retreat

Urban Intervention

Artist

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0 1 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE COULL ARCHITECTURE - London - Remote

RE-CREO - London - Hybrid

My first architectural assistant role after graduating. I mainly assisted and provided support to the team, but I learnt a lot of foundational things that helped me in my next role; for example how to use Archicad and how to

I was offered a role at this firm as they were happy with the work I did during my work experience in December. The firm was a lot smaller than before so I was working on projects independantly. I have learnt a lot and have been able to build my confidence on a lot of areas.

produce working drawings for planning applications.

2021 march

2021 december

2022 april

RE-CREO - London

I had the opportunity to provide extra support and gain work experience at this firm for 2 weeks while still employed at Coull Architectur. I provided support to the team by aiding with final renders and updating the drawings in time for a tight planning deadline!

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VOLUNTERING

I had the opportuniy to do some volunteering work at my church.

One of them included a renovation of existing shed units and extension for studio spaces and office units.

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AND PROPOSED LEVATIONS

2022 october

SSEX FREELANCE

I gained my first freelance job in which I was hired to provide a 3D visual for the client of their extension design. I also provided elevations and plans of the proposal for them.

2022 november

2022 december VOLUNTERING

I managed another small signage project for Winners Chapel. I outsourced the company, managed all communication and helped draft the signage plan for around the site.

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0 2 WORK IN PRACTICE 01 ARCHITECTURE PRACTICE: RE-CREO LTD LOCATION: LONDON / HYBRID

DURATION: April 2022-Current 2 week placement in December 2021 RIBA STAGE: 1-3 Scale: 762 sqm Cost: £2m-£100m Sostwares Used:

NETHERHALL GARDENS Complex refurb and new build project located in West Hampstead consisting of 4 storeys, 6 flats.

This project has been through extensive planning authority challeneges and a Design review Panel which was not successful, however we were able to use the opportunity to come up with an improved innovative design that went to planning early this year. (January 2023)

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Study of existing gaps between buildings showing the incoherent relationship at no.13.

Rear Perspective of the Proposal

We have maintained an acceptable gap between buildings, taking cues from neigbouring buildings on Netherhall Gardens.

Front Perspective of the Proposal

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0 2 WORK IN PRACTICE DURATION: March 2021 - April 2022

02 FIRM: COULL ARCHITECTURE

LOCATION: LONDON / REMOTE

RIBA STAGE: 1-3

New gable end wall to loft in white rough render to match existing

New timber door New utility extension clad in elZinc Rainbow® red standing seam zinc

New dormer to bathroom clad in slate to match existing

New window to bedroom

Scale: 151 sqm

New dormer clad in elZinc Rainbow® red standing seam zinc

New rooflight over shower in bathroom

New external brickwork wall to utility extension

New window to dormer Rear Elevation

No.80

Side Elevation

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+9.035 3 Roof

Sostwares Used:

No.84

Front Elevation +6.020 2 Loft

Blue dashed line denotes outline of existing +3.210 1 First Floor

Red dashed line denotes top of wall 2.7m off ground level

Overhead window to rear extension

±0.000 0 Ground Floor

Application Site, 82 Guibal Road

GUIDBALL ROAD - Rear Elevation Permitted Development Application for a refurb and small extension.

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PLANNING APPLICATION

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I assisted on a range of small residential projects at this firm.

I worked closely alongside the director and members of my team on permitted development projects, small extension projects and a new build project. I was able to develop and build confidence in my archicad skills, but also begin to understand the type of work and layouts required for planning permissions compared to the way work was presented at university.

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Client

Project Title

Drawing Name

Rupert Alabaster

82 Guibal Road

Proposed Rear Elevation

0 3 FREELANCE WORK CLIENT: PRIVATE HOMEOWNER LOCATION: NEWHAM, LONDON

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DURATION: September 2023 RIBA STAGE: 4-5 Scale: 13.9m2 Role: Provide planning drawings (including detail drawings) for building control Sostwares Used:

Was hired to provide a new set of architectural drawings for a permitted development scheme in which building had already commerced.

I conducted a site survay in order to produce accurate drawings to submit to building control.

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0 4 VOLUNTEER WORK CLIENT: CHARITY ORGANISATION LOCATION: WINNERS CHAPEL, DARTFORD DURATION: November 2022 RIBA STAGE: 1-2 Role: Provide a new scheme for the existing run down shed areas used for various activities.

Sostwares Used:

The existing ‘sheds’ contain the foodbank, storage and recreation spaces for the maintenance and transport teams.

My scheme creates new office, recreation spaces and workshop units.

The project is in its development stage and therefore is currently on hold due to the other project priorities on site.

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DURATION: December 2022 - Ongoing Role: Sourced a company to provide adequate signage around the site and managed the prgression of the project.

Skills Learned: Project Managing

Me and the project team decided to start this signage project as navigating the site even for us users is quite challenging.

So we decided to launch this project to ensure anyone on site is able to navigate thier way around without problems.

I sourced the company and worked closely alongside the company to ensure we were happy with the design, colour scheme and theme of the signs.

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0 5 Culinary School 01 University of Kent, 2019 The site used to be a vibrant Lido built by John Henry Iles the creator of Dreamland in 1926. It had a vibrant atmosphere with terrraces for sunbathers, cafes, restaurants, a gallery, a nightclub and a pool stretching out towards the sea. It was eventually shut down in 1980 and has been vacant ever since.

Pedestrian Site Mapping showing routes across site

Void/Dead areas caused by current layout

From the promonade, there is no access back up to the site/car park level causing dead space acrosd the site.

I wanted to attempt to bridge that gap connecting all levels and re-instting the Lido.

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PROJECT INFO

BA Hons, University of Kent Academic Project Mixed-Use Commercial Health Centre 2019

Softwares Used

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Perspective of FarmHouse

Aerial of Proposal

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Site/Roof Plan

Lido Level

Promenade Level

Kitchen/Basement Level

Car Park/Ground Level

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0 5 Artist Retreat 02 Canterbury, Kent The Canterbury Artist Retreat is project aimed at establishing a dedicated haven for artists of all disciplines to nurture their creativity, find inspiration, and engage in meaningful artistic exploration. Nestled within the captivating landscapes and rich, this retreat seeks to provide a serene and supportive environment that fosters artistic growth and innovation.

PROJECT INFO

BA Hons, University of Kent Academic Project Mixed-Use Commercial Health Centre 2018 Softwares Used

Design Development Models

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I liked the examples of solid to void ratios shown in the examples above which work well with square structures. Paired with the concept of seperate buidlings linked by glass hallways provides an interesting network of architecture

Sketch of Precedents

1 Brick Wall House by 123DV architecture & consult 2 Brick House by Studio Hu’mane 3 Artist Retreat by Gluck+ 4 Tube House in Thailand by Volume Matrix Studio

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Precedent Study

1 Brick Wall House by 123DV architecture & consult 2 Brick House by Studio Hu’mane 3 Artist Retreat by Gluck+ 4 Tube House in Thailand by Volume Matrix Studio

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PRECEDENT STUDIES

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PRECEDENT STUDIES

Art Studios

Art Workshop, Lecture Hall and Study Areas

Reception

Public Gallery

Sports and Spa Block Restaurant

Residential Quarters

FarmHouse Maze

Residential Recreation Area

Children’s Play Park Site plan

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Perspective of Scheme - Evening

Perspective of Scheme’s Main Entrance

Night View of Art Studios

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0 5 URBAN INTERVENTION 03 Canterbury, Kent

Small concept models

PROJECT INFO

BA Hons, University of Kent Academic Project Refurb and Extension of existing Theatre Softwares Used

Site Model

This project was an extension of the existing Theatre Royale located in Margate. I wanted to keep elements of the rich history paired with a contemporary touch; which is why I chose to incorporate arches and concrete into the design.

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Night View Perspective of the Scheme

South Elevation

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0 6 ARTIST

First custom commission 2021

Small following on social media and often commissioned to create custom pieces

First drawing 2020

First commission 2020

Drawing 2021

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Special commission 2022

Drawing 2023

Special commission 2022

Commission 2023

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