Mfundo Rarane -Architectural Work Portfolio

Mfundo Unathi Rarane

2024 - Current

Job Position: Candidate Architect

Place of Work: iQhayiya Design Workshop Architects, Margate, KZN

Job Description:

- Prepare architectural drawings as delegated by the director pertaining to all the stages of the project life span and continually consult with the Directors pertaining to such delegated work.

- Architectural Work stages: Design Concept and Development, Technical Resolution, Tender Documentation and Working Drawings, Construction and Close Out.

- Take, type, and distribute minutes of meetings to the supervisor/director for checking and approving.

- Submit drawings to authorities for approval & following up

- Prepare necessary reports & assessments and issuing of documentation i.e. Payment certificates as pe JBCC

- Mentor & checking works by the younger team working under my supervision and provide workshops for interns.

- Arrange and confirm appointments with clients & various consultants

- Handle incoming mail and other material ie. Coordination o drawings

- Set up and maintain filing systems in accordance with company policy from time to time

- Set up work procedures

- Collate information and constantly report back to the supervisor on a daily basis on the progress of the workload.

2022 - 2023

Job Position: Architectural Draughtsman & Technologist

Place of Work: ASA Consulting Architects Randpark Ridge, Gauteng

Job Description: worked as a senior at this company from September 2022, while pursuing my Honors and Masters degree at the University of Johannesburg. handled quite a number of projects from sitemeasure-ups to Council approval – which meant running between the office and different municipal buildings.

2019 - 2022

Job Position Architectural Draughtsman & Technologist

Place of Work: AHD Architects, Auckland Park Gauteng

Job Description: have worked at this company since 2019, during my 2nd year at UJ, both Part-Time and Full-time as a Draughtsman and, eventually, as an Architectural Technologist where handled quite number of Residential projects while perusing my Architectural studies Full-time.

EDUCATION

____________2005 - 2011: Primrose Hill Primary School

____________2012 - 2016: Dawnview High School

TERTIARY:

____________2017: Rosebank College [Higher Certificate]

____Course: Construction & Engineering Drafting

____ Subjects: AutoCAD, Revit, Principles of Construction, Civil & Structura Drafting Skills, Digital & academic Literacies, Work Integrated Learning.

____________2018 - 2021: University of Johannesburg [UJ] [Degree]

____Course: Bachelor of Architecture

____ Subjects: Architectural Design, History & Theory of Architecture, x Interdisciplinary Design, Design Studies, Sustainable Design, Architectural Technology & Detailing [Construction], Computers and Communication in Architecture

____________2022 University of Johannesburg [Honours]

____Course: Bachelor of Architecture Honours

____ Subjects: Architectural Design Project, Making Architectural History & Theory, Architectural Professional Practice.

____________2023 University of Johannesburg [Masters]

____Course: Bachelor of Architectural Masters

____ Subjects: Architectural Design, Making Architectural Professional Practice.

ACHIEVEMENTS

____________2023: Certificate of Distinction in Masters

____________2023: Award

COMPUTER SKILLS

___________________REVIT [+5 Years Experience]

___________________AutoCAD [+3 Years Experience]

___________________Twinmotion [+4 Years Experience]

___________________Adobe InDesign [+4 Years Experience]

___________________Adobe Photoshop [+4 Years Experience]

___________________Microsoft Office Excel, Word, Powerpoint

PROJECT 01

HOUSE MATOTI - HOUSE ON A CLIFF

HOUSE MATOTI

INVISIONING ITSELF AS A FAMILY VACATION HOUSE, THE HOUSE IS LOCTED ON THE HILLS OF PORT SAINT JOHNS & OVERLOOKS THE OCEAN VIEWS. AN INFINITY POOL IS DESIGNED TO EMPHASIZE THIS. THE HOUSE CONSISTS; 2 MASTER BEDROOMS SITTING ON TOP OF EACH OTHER WITH EN-SUITES THAT HAVE A VIEW TO THE OUTDOOR LANDSCAPE. A THIRD BEDROOM IS DESIGNED AS AN ATTACHMENT TO THE MAIN HOUSE AND LANDS ITSELF AS A GUEST BEDROOM HAVING ITS OWN DECK CANTILEVERING TOWARDS THE FALLING SIDE OF THE LANDSCAPE.

PROJECT 02

MUT

- FACULTY OF

NATURAL SCIENCE BUILDING

PROPOSED STAFF LIGHTWEIGHT STEEL BUILDING FOR MANGOSUTHU UNIVESITY IN KZN

CONCEPT ISOMETRIC VIEWS ILLUSTRATING HOW THE PROPOSAL LANDS ITSELF ONTO THE LANDSCAPE SITE

LIGHTWEIGHT STEEL

USING LIGHTWEIGHT STRUCTURE

A METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION WHILE MAINTANING A BUILDING THAT PERFORMS AS CONVENTIONAL BUILDINGTHROUGH WELL INSULATED SANDWHICH WALL PANELS & OPENINGS TO ALLOW CROSS VENTILATION & NATURAL LIGHTING.

PROJECT 03

REFURBISHMENT OF IDUTYWA HERITAGE TOWNHALL

ROLES ON THE PROJECT

Prepare Contractual documentattion

Coordinate Technical drawings between all consultants involved.

Schedule & Host Progree & Technical site meetings

Issue Payment Certificates on behalf of the Contractor

Schedule Meetings with the Municipality & PSC members of the community

Create & Issue Minutes

Consult with various building suppliers on behalf of the

Contractor & liase with the QS regarding budget constraints

Create Progress reports

Constantly provide detail drawings & specifications in response to site conditions

Issue out Working drawings

Attending weeekly site visits.

The images to the left were taken during the construction phase of the project.

PROJECT 04

THE MERFOOZ JAGA

RENDERS vs CONSTRUCTION

AS PART OF STAGE 4, IT WAS MADE A REQUIREMENT BY THE GOLFCOURSE EASTE TO SUBMIT 3D RENDERS OF THE HOUSE IN ORDER TO ESTABLISH ITS IMPACT TOWARDS THE GOLFCOURSE. THESE RENDERS WERE PREPRED TOGETHER WITH PHOTOS TAKEN FROM THE GOLF COURSE

BLURRING BOUNDARIES THROUGH LANDSCAPE DESIGN

AS PART OF THE ONGOING DESIGN DEVELOPMENT STAGE & COUNCIL SUBMISSION STAGE, A ROPOSAL FOR A CLEARVIEW FENCE WAS TO BE CARRIED OUT FOR APPROVAL BY THE GOLF COURSE ESTATE TO WHICH THE PROPOSED HOUSE FACES. THE FENCE WAS INFUENCED BY

PROJECT 05

HOUSE GAVIN

PROJECT 06

57 on BOK - STUDENT ACCOMODATION

A STUDENT ACCOMODATION ON THE CORNER OF BOK & BANKET STREET, DOORNFONTEIN JOHANNESBURG.

THIS WAS A PROJECT WHERE WE WERE COMISSIONED TO DESIGN A NEW STUDENT ACCOMODATION ON ONE OF THE BUSY CORNERS OF DOORNFONTEIN. ONE OF THE KEY DRIVING FACTORS WAS THAT THE BUILDING HAD TO BE VIBRANT AND MATCH THE YOUTHFUL ENERGY THAT STUDENTS BRING TO THIS BUSY HUB OF THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISCTRICT OF JOHANNESBURG.

PROJECT 07

REFURBISHMENT OF ACSA ABLUTIONS - OR TAMBO

WORKING AS A FREELANCER, I HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO BE BROUGHT ON AS A SUB-CONSULTING ARCHITECT

CONCEPT: Humanized Connections

4 PROPOSALS

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As part of the Stage 2- 3 scope, we were tasked to provide 4 different Options which would give the client a Look & Feel.

As part of the preparatory work, we had to develop As-Built drawings, detailing the internal renovation needs.

Interior Renovation: Replacing existing sanitaryware (i.e. wash hand basins and toilets), removing and replacing the finishes on internal walls, floors, doors and ceilings, to enhance the building’s hygienic requirements as well as its aesthetics and functionality.

Flooring Upgrades: Replacing flooring in specific areas with materials suited to their intended functions and to bring a modern style which meets the industry standards but ties in with the overall theme of the airport.

Ceiling Upgrades & Lighting fixtures: Upgrading some of the existing ceilings and bulkheads with new light fittings that sets a different mood and aligns with the space’s function.

Accessibility Enhancements: re-designing the paraplegic ablution & baby change room facilities to ensure universal access and compliance with accessibility standards.

PROJECT 08

TOWN HOUSES_344 Fine Street, Ferndale

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