Surin Tong Resume (Updated 2022 March)

Resume

Surin Tong

SURIN TONG Architectural Assistant at DLN Architects Limited

H I G H L I G H T S Architectural Assistant graduated from HKU & NCL currently working at DLN Architects Limited with 3.5 years’ experience in N.B. , A&A and Minor Works projects. Specializing in Government projects, MiC and A&A renovation projects. Especially familiar with administrative procedures associated with Government projects, presentations, project management, team supervision, and coordination.

Work as a lead person that spans from renowned commercials, hotels, government buildings and quarters, public housings, small-scaled sitting out areas to renovation works in all work stages. Independent person that took the lead and managed 3 and 5 projects simultaneously in DLN and hpa respectively.

Project highlights and achievements include: 1) The first ArchSD project that involves consultant-designed MiC for a fire station and departmental quarters providing 720 load-bearing self-standing MiC Modules with 78%+ MiC per typical floor; 2) Successful S16 application on minor relaxation of building height to 39%; 3) Completing FS and OP inspections, obtaining O.P. and A&A Completions for a commercial building; 4) A renowned hotel conversion and upgrade project that involves A&A and Minor Works Submissions within a tight budget and time constraints; and 5) Completed 10+ statutory submissions (N.B. and A&A) and 2 Tender Preparation

eDUCATION

Languages

2017 – 2019 University of Hong Kong | HK Master of Architecture

Cantonese | Native Mandarin, English | Professional proficiency

2012 – 2016 Newcastle University | UK Bachelor (Hons) in Architecture Architecture Foundation Program

Experience

1999 - 2012 Diocesan Girls’ School | HK Diocesan Girls' Junior School | HK

(Non-Architectural)

2019 | HKU Teaching Assistant Common Core on Architecture of 120+ students 2015 - 16 | Translator for the Mayor & Dept Head of Secretariat at Chinese Students & Scholars Association 2014 | Editor & Photographer & Brand Management Trainee at Renrendai & Renren Ucredit

surin@connect.hku.hk +852 6083 6049 Portfolio: https://issuu.com/surintong Personal Website: https://surintong.wixsite.com/portfolio Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/surintong/

Surin Tong

Resume

Experience 2019 Sep - Present | HK DLN Architects Limited | Architectural Assistant Fire Station-cum-ambulance Depot (non-MiC) with Departmental Quarters (MiC), Area 72, TKO [N.B.] [Client: ArchSD][GFA: 15000 sqm] • First consultant-led MiC Design ASD project requiring a full MiC design alongside with detailed drawings, MiC Specifications, and speical Tendering Procedures (PQ, ECI, and adoption of Marking Scheme] • Program effectively reduced by 3 months through standardization of 5 mould to produce 660 MiC modules.

• Prepared 6+ layout schemes, PQDVC3 and +10 ASD internal presentations utilizing AutoCAD, Ai, PS, ID and Powerpoint and aided Director in presenting in front of the deputy director of ASD • Initiated Negotiations with DLO and government departments on lands matter and change in site boundary, Assisted in preparation of Engineering Conditions, PGLA, STLA, TGLA, prepared VIA report and supervised project team in a successful S16 application on minor relaxation of B.H. to +39% • Supervised and assisted an internal team of 10+ people (Design & Interior team, BIM team, Building Surveyors, Year-out, Draftsman) in Statutory Submissions, Tender preparation, Facade & Interior design and BIM Coordination & Clash Analysis Sheraton Hotel, TST [A&A, MW, GBP][Client: Hutchinson][MC: PHM; NSC: KPa][GFA: 64000 sqm] • 3 scope of Works: 1) Elevation Upgrade & Window Replacement 2) Internal Guestroom Renovation & Conversion of E&M rooms into Guestrooms and 3) GBP Submission on study of increase in Plot Ratio • Designed and presented 6+ schemes for external facade design and sourced different suppliers to keep the cost • Organized weekly site meetings with 30+ people (including Hotel, Client, MC, NSC, Suppliers, Consultants and etc) on on-site coordination and construction works, program and budget monitoring • Hosted weekly discussions with architects, building surveyors, licensing consultant and client and advised client on statutory implications for potential studies on guestroom conversion, increase in guestroom numbers, implications on carpark provision, HAD licensing strategy and etc Central Plaza, Wanchai [NB & A&A][Client: SHK, Sino][MC: Gammon][GFA: 5200 sqm] • Heavily involved in FS Inspection and O.P. & A&A completion Submission for Central Plaza Annex • Administered a construction and project team of +40 people and hosted weekly site meetings to supervise and monitor construction works, prepare for FS & OP inspection, review VO & EOT, and etc towards project completion • Coordinated with MC and Consultants in all stages (GBP, Consent, Construction, Report on Completion) for 5+ A&A works including window replacement, removal of slab between floors, renovations and etc.

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Design GBP Tender Present

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S16

3

Fee

5

4

Design GBP Tender Present

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2

Site

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5

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Design GBP Tender Site

Present

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2

O.P.

2016 - 17 Dec - Aug | HK hpa (Ho & Partners) | Year-Out 10 HAD District Minor Works consultancy in Tai Po, Sha Tin & North District [MW][Client: LCSD] • Heavily involved in 5 MW including sitting out areas, covered walkways and shelters • Presented in 4 District Council Meetings and the design proposals were all approved • Heavy involvement in design, renderings, project management, coordination with consultants, material and equipment sourcing, presentations, drawings production and monthly meetings with HAD and government representatives

LEGEND / PROJECT STAGES 1

Feasibility Study / Inception

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Schematic Design

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Detailed Design

4

Tender Stage

5

Construction Stage

6

Project Completion / DLP

Design

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4

Present

LEGEND / SCOPE INVOLVED Design GBP Tender Present S16 Fee Site O.P.

Skills & Program Autocad (2D & 3D) with certification

Rhinoceros

Photoshop

Revit

Illustrator with certification

Sketchup

Indesign

Office Suite

Design & Coordination Statutory Submissions Tender Drawings & Spec Presentations Section 16 Submission Fee Proposals Site Coordination Obtaining O.P. / A&A Completion