I am a capable and imaginative Interior Architecture graduate with a deep passion for the re-use of existing buildings. Sensitivity to a building’s architectural past and the need to conserve resources by recycling and reuse are essential when I conceptualise a building’s redesign. With creativity and artistic flair, I can design interior spaces which are harmoniously integrated with the building and its location.

Collaboration and communication are two of my top skills evidenced by a series of presentations of my final degree project to prospective students at the degree show and highly effective teamwork to put together the graduate exhibition for FreeRange London 2014.

2011 - 2014

2009 - 2011

2004 - 2009

BA (Hons) Degree, First Class - Interior Architecture and Design, Leeds Metropolitan University3 A Levels: Art (A), English Language (B), Business Studies (C) and History (C at AS Level) - Esher College Thames Ditton, Surrey10 GCSEs (A* - B) - Notre Dame School, Cobham, Surrey

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• 3 Grove Road, Surrey, KT8 9JS• 07518 011 729• catherinesachdev9@gmail.com• First Class BA (Hons) Interior Architecture and Design

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Personal Profile

Qualifications

Drawing• Fast, accurate sketching of ideas• Technical drawings including plans, sections, elevations and

axonometrics

Key Skills and Competencies

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• Successful completion to deadline of 1:50 scale models required for University Projects exploring materiality.

Modelling

Research• Writing and compiling an extensive Design Report for a live client• Familiar with UK building regulations and UK standards• Knowledge of construction detailing and material properties• Research from live exhibitions specific to project• Extensive study of design precedents to inform and strengthen

scheme

Systems• Apple and Microsoft OS literate• Confident use of Adobe Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator • AutoCAD• Ability to translate 2D drawings into 3D visuals

Communication• First class verbal presentation Skills• Liasing with External clients working on live briefs• Effective teamplayer• Deliver projects under strict deadlines• Excellent time management skills

CS

July 2013

March 2013 - December 2013

January 2013 - May 2013

June - July 2010

Academic

Peter DixonSecond Year Lecturer

Leeds Metropolitan UniversityBroadcasting Place,

Leeds,LS2 9EN

Tel: 0113 812 4033Email: p.dixon@leedsmet.ac.uk

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• Head of graphics team for the graduate exhibition at FreeRange, Truman Brewery, London - July 2014

• Selected to be student ambassador for the faculties open day at Leeds Metropolitan University

Responsibilities

Reference

Final Year Projects

Final Major Project - ‘Gibson Apiary’

• The re-modelling of Gibson Mill, a National Trust listed building, as an apiary promoting the importance of the honeybee’s contribution to sustainable agriculture and the environment.

• The conceptual drive behind the scheme sees the original mill re-imagined as a ‘working hive’ providing for a range of activities linked to traditional and modern beekeeping.

• The narrative of the scheme is illustrated by two timber architectural insertions within the main mill, forming double height spaces, conceptually inspired by the honeycomb frames of a beehive.

Comprehensive Design Report - ‘Gibson Apiary’

• To accompany the design process, research and analysis into the history of beekeeping and the site and building were undertaken.

• Detailed graphically considered design report was produced and published, receiving first class grade in University finals.

Subsidiary Project - RSA Live Brief - ‘Urban Alternative’

• A design to reuse and redesign Woodhouse Lane city centre underpass as a bike hub.

• The scheme forms a pocket park within the underground space, for the commuter cyclists of Leeds to recharge before work.

1 - Gibson Apiary Visual - The research laboratoryspace 2 - Gibson Apiary Visual - Bee Hotel for the solitary bee 3 - Gibson Apiary Model - The main ‘working hive’ exhibition space and workshop4 - Conceptual models - Inspired by David Adjaye 5 - Hand sketch of bee observatory space inspired by the structure of honeycomb6 - Gibson Apiary Model - perforated timber to filter and reflect light7 - Royal Society of Arts - Urban Alternative Visual of the underground bicycle hub

Drama production assistant responsible for creating of scenery for stage set in local primary school

Living Ventures Restaurants LtdFront of house host responsible for managing bookings, reliable and commited teamworker

Exhibitor at the Hepworth Gallery, Wakefield.Redesign of the ‘Arts Mill’ Wakefield

TJX UK Watford (TK Maxx)Assisted in compilation of e-commerce wesbite. Effectively and accurately described goods for marketing team. Worked with buyers to supply products for online sale.

Work Experience

Second Year ProjectLive Project - ‘The Upper Mill Wakefield’

• A live project with the Hepworth Gallery for the conservation of the grade II listed watermill that sits on the site of the gallery.

• Reimagined as a ‘beacon’ to promote and celebrate peace through poetry , invisioned in a series of suspended architectural pods.

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