ZACHARY
RIBA Part 1 Architectural Assistant
SUMMARY
RIBA Part 1 Architectural Assistant experienced in producing shop drawings and collaborating with consultants under cost-sensitive and short time frames. Leading and communicating across student representative bodies to deliver on student and faculty objectives. Possessing an open-minded approach to team collaboration and objectives-based situational awareness.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Design Collective Architects, Malaysia
Architectural Intern
Address: 127Quadrangle, 1 Lower Ormond St, Manchester, M1 5QF
Email: zacharystudios@gmail.com
Phone: +44-7411-218828
WhatsApp: +60-10-2322648
EDUCATION
Aug 2022 - Sept 2022
• Produced residential shop drawings to liaise with contractors and consultants according to C&S structural specifications (RIBA Stage 4).
• Problem-solving disparities in wet rooms between manufacturer’s specifications and plumbing & electrical layouts.
• Assisted with incorporating user safety and comfort systems in outdoor residential spaces, engaging early with contractors to deliver project milestones.
• Presented photorealistic renders of material selections per specification to clients, with cost plans prior to final review (RIBA Stage 3).
GB Architects, Malaysia
Architectural Intern
July 2022 - Aug 2022
• Retrofitted a residential masterplan using the site’s existing utilities and infrastructure, identifying opportunities to reduce costs and time (RIBA Stage 2).
• Developed schematic designs for houses and storefronts considering the client’s design constraints.
• Assisted biweekly site meetings to update on project progress and resolve contractors’ scheduling issues (RIBA Stage 5).
EXTRACURRICULARS
Manchester Student Society of Architecture, MSSA
Treasurer
Jun 2022 - Jun 2023
• Evaluating financial strategies and negotiating with external suppliers to manage costs.
‘Without a Home’ subgroup
Jun 2021 - Jun 2022
• Raising awareness and donations for local homeless centre Shelter Manchester.
Manchester School of Architecture, MSA
Student Representatives Leader
Sep 2020 - Jun 2021
• Bridging student needs with the university faculty during monthly meetings.
BA (Hons) Architecture, Manchester School of Architecture
Sep 2020 - Jul 2023
Studio: A
Humanities: First Technologies: First
BIM
AutoCAD: Advanced Revit: Novice
SketchUp: Intermediate
Rhino3D: Advanced Grasshopper: Novice
Modelling Rendering
Lumion: Advanced Enscape: Intermediate TwinMotion: Novice
Graphic Design
Photoshop: Intermediate InDesign: Intermediate
SKILLS CERTIFICATIONS
International Baccalaureate Diploma programme
IB
Academics Softwares
Aug 2018 - May 2020
Rhino3D Essentials: Certificate
Archistar.ai
Mar 2023
AutoCAD Essentials: Certificate
Archistar.ai
Aug 2022
SketchUp Essentials: Certificate
Archistar.ai
Jan 2021
