Project Architect for Mixed-use project comprising of retail mall, medical suites and 250 rooms 4-stars hotel.
Appointed as Design Manager and project team leader responsible for overseas projects. Direct liaison to client and project team, steering architectural design aspect of mixed-use developments consisting of residential, hotel, commercial and retail mall.
Appointed as assistant project architect and building leader, administering project up to AUD$13.5 million during the later part of the practicing years in BVN. Worked on various high profile projects, notably London Olympic 2012 Athletes Village, Ravenswood School for Girls (Masterplan) and UTS Thomas Street Building. Part of the winning competition team for 3 projects worth up to AUD$1.2 billion. Acquired a comprehensive design experience with exposure to a wide variety of project types ranging from sports facilities, education, institutions, commercial offices, interior fit-outs, residential to addition & alterations. Design/ technical experience includes preparing full design documentation from schematic design, design development to construction; providing detail design resolutions to crucial parts of the architectural features, formulating solutions and recommendations as required for projects. Coordinated and managed service consultants and local authorities; organizing design coordination meetings to steer architecture resolution to the project design intent. Managed and oversaw contract administration during construction stage. Solving on-site problems in response to builder’s RFIs in regards to architectural issues, ensuring projects proceed according to schedule and costing.
Assistant to project director, working primarily on residential houses and apartments projects. Experience includes ensuring full adherence to design integrity, related codes and regulations and project requirements. Partnered with project teams to provide effective architecural solutions.
Worked directly with senior technologist on various projects ranging from public residential apartments to private commercial buildings. Experience include documentation for submission to building authorities and presentation drawings for clients. Publications Garema Court Upgrade Woodform Architectural supplies October 26, 2012 Authors: Benjamin Chew
Grade: Honours Class 1
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