About

In November 2021 I successfully qualified as an Architect after completing my part III at The University of Nottingham, gaining a distinction. I have been passionate about Architecture since A level art having been introduced to the works of Gaudi on a school trip to Barcelona. I am an enthusiastic and capable person who takes pride in delivering real value to any project or task that I am engaged with. I am ambitious and aim to further advance my career within this industry.

Throughout my education my drawing, design and complex problem solving abilities were recognised, and I have an excellent capacity for numerical, written and verbal tasks.

In practice and personal life I have always enjoyed and thrived working within team environments, and have consistently committed to an extremely strong and honest work ethic.

Experience

2021 - PRESENT: aca studios - Architect

2018 - 2020: pgcert Architecture Degree at The University of Nottingham (part iii)

Distinction achieved - High flyer scholarship achieved

Degree, completed whilst working at Alan Camp Architects LLP, covering the ARB criteria; Professionalism, Client user and delivery of services, Legal framework and processes, Practice and management and Building procurement.

2020 - 2021: alan camp architects - part ii

Re-joining Alan Camp Architects after completing Part II studies I was given a project to lead. My brief was to deliver a 56-unit residential scheme through RIBA stages 4 and 5. The main task was to complete a coordinated technical design stage and construction stage drawing package, which further developed my skills and knowledge.

2018 - 2020: march Architecture Degree at The University of Nottingham (part ii)

First class degree achieved - High flyer scholarship achieved

Degree, studied under Tim Collett formerly of Caruso St John Architects. Thesis research studied the Beeston Boots factory by Modernist Architect Sir Owen Williams to inform a contemporary industrial proposal in Nottingham’s city centre. I completed my first year full time Part II studies with the University of Nottingham in parallel with my role at Alan Camp Architects. For my studies I chose to undertake a research project on how to successfully design family living within a high-rise building; utilising my practice experience of working on The Stage to inform the research.

2017 - 2019: ALAN CAMP ARCHITECTS - Part I

Delivered RIBA Stages 4 and 5 of a 41 story residential building (The Stage) in Shoreditch, working under the project lead. My responsibility was to produce the complete drawing packages, to allocate internal resources, project programme planning in addition to formulating responses to client queries. My technical knowledge and professional understanding accelerated during this period preparing me for future leadership roles.

2016 - 2017: Mark Reeves Architects - Part I

Professional Experience in an award winning London based practice. Specialising mainly in residential schemes, I worked on a wide range of projects from individual builds to developments of up to 1,000 units across RIBA stages 0 to 3. I gained experience in concept development, design and the planning application process also further developing my architectural design and drawing skills in both 2D and 3D.

2015: Saint Gobain Design Competition 

Runners-up in the design competition for Saint Gobain’s 350th anniversary time capsule. Part of a University team tasked to design, build and present a 1:1 prototype sculpture.

2014 - 2015: Nottingham City Hospital Ward Regeneration

Design concept for the re-generation of the Victorian Simpson Ward 2 at Nottingham City Hospital into a social admin and amenity hub for the orthopedic department. Presented a complete design proposal as part of a 6 week university project.

2016: DABE Shortlisted

Receiving the University of Nottingham’s Department of Architecture and Built Environment award for end of year show exhibition work

2013 - 2016: BA (Hons) Architecture Degree at The University of Nottingham (Part i)

First class degree achieved

Degree, studied under David Short (Course Director), Ros Diamond of Diamond Architects and Joe Halligan of Assemble. Thesis research investigated the Arts and Crafts movement and socialist ideals surrounding Bournville and the Cadbury chocolate factory.

2012 + 2014: Work Experience at Acanthus Clews Architects

Work experience over two summer breaks in this award winning practice, specialising in conservation and restoration projects. Gathering data on site visits allowed me to produce design options using SketchUp and rendered elevations on Vectorworks that were used on active projects.

2013: Mall Gallery National Student Exhibition

Royal Society of British Artists selected my work to be exhibited at London’s Mall Gallery in both their 2012 and 2013 National Students’ Art Exhibition

Contact

Contact: abbie.mccammond@hotmail.co.uk