Curtis Martyn. First Class - RIBA Part 1 Architecture BA (Hons) Graduate of Manchester School of Architecture. Curriculum Vitae

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1 First Class - RIBA Part 1 Architecture BA (Hons) Graduate of Manchester School of Architecture Curriculum Vitae

2 Nationality: British Date of Birth: Call: + 44 (0) curtismartynlive@gmail.com Portfolio: Qualifications September July 2010, Manchester School of Architecture BA (Hons) Architecture: First-Class Honours Degree September June 2007, Loreto Sixth Form College A level : Art (A), Maths (A), Physics (B) September May 2005, Stretford Grammar School GCSE : 9 (A*-A),1 (B) Software and Skill Auto CAD (3 Years) Sketch-up (3 Years) 3DS Max (6 months) Photoshop (3 Years) Indesign (3 Years) Illustrator (3 Years) Excellent physical modelling skills. Architectural Experience August 2009, Architecture Sans Frontiers, Cornwall Summer School Workshop One week expedition at the Eden project discussing food and the city. Designed, constructed and tested a series of edible walls which were made from recycled material. Networked with other professionals from a broad variety of disciplines, including Arup engineers & Foster and Partners. Final project was selected to be exhibited as a working prototype within the Eden project. July 2008 December 2009, Richard Bowin (Freelance Architect) Architect s Assistant Assisted Architect through various developmental stages of a church renovation. Participated in; discussions, client liaisons, surveying the existing building and producing images, plans and sections which were used as reference materials. Discussions enabled me to learn invaluable communicative skills like active listening, minute taking and establishing professional relationships. March September 2009, Ghana Project (Non-Government Organisation) Lead Designer Selected to design a community centre in Ghana and led a design team to complete the project. Arranged and conducted meetings between the client and design team, created a brief and developed plans and visualisations which responded to the climate, culture and context. Learned how to manage a project and make design changes in response to the client desires. March 2004, A. E. W Architect s (internship (f/t)) Architect s Assistant Shadowed various architects over the period of a week, used Auto CAD to create plans of the office and Photoshop for illustrating elevations. Completed an assortment of drawing board excercises and successfully produced a portfolio presenting detailed sketches, plans and scaled drawings that exhibited the skills I had developed. CV Curriculum Vitae

3 Nationality: British Date of Birth: Call: + 44 (0) curtismartynlive@gmail.com Portfolio: Awards September Winner, High Flyer s Summer Programme (Manchester Business School) Won a scholarship to attend an intensive course in Business Management worth March Nominee, Undergraduate of The Year Award (Target Jobs / Laing O Rouke) Won a tour of the 2012 Olympic Stadium in London. June Winner, Samuel Design Award (Manchester School of Architecture) Undergraduate Design prize worth 100. August Commended, Excellent Service Award (Cobra Plc) For impressive service, polite approach and professional management of their case. July Winner, Dick Camplin Education Trust Scholarship (Loreto Sixth Form College) In recognition of achievement and overall performance. I am now a DCET representative. Competitions + Publications (featured) September 2008,Future Vision Awards, Competition Developed a sustainable idea for the future along with three colleagues, proposing to create a recycling system which transformed the city s wasted paper into functional works of art. Publications 2010 Manual: Thoughts on workshop teaching in architecture (Tyson, N. Chung, M,) AA Projects: Supports Dick Camplin Education Trust Manchester School of Architecture Catalogue 2008 page 14 (Kit of Parts) Architectural Study Trips Cornwall, Stuttgart (Germany), Rome, Barcelona (Girona), France, London, Jamaica. Membership Groups Architecture Sans Frontiers International NGO. RIBA Student Member. Manchester Sing Out Choir. Non-Architectural Employment July - September 2007, Cobra PLC. Direct Sales Advisor Worked on behalf of the charities division marketing charities. Progressed to a leadership role within 1 week for outstanding performance, Signed around 40 quality clients p/wk to 12 month contracts, on a consistent basis. Conversed with over 500 diverse clients. Shortlisted for a group of 6 members to work in Devon and Cardiff a company ambassador. Developed my ability to motivate myself, meet high targets and work without supervision. January July 2009, Manchester United March September 2006, Vision 21 Silver Service Market Researcher References Available On Request CV Curriculum Vitae

4 Bamboo Bicycle Manufacture Plant Third Year- Synchology Unit BA An Eco Transport Revolution I propose to create a Carbon Neutral, Self Regulating Bicycle Manufacturing Plant which designs, manufactures and tests bicycle frames constructed out of bamboo. The cycles will primarily be used to pioneer Manchester s first Closed Loop Cycle Hire system. The project aims to re-brand the city of Manchester as the Green Home of British Cycling and support the government s commitment to lowering Green House Emissions and stimulating economic growth. Location: Castlefield Basin + Diagram of Programme East Section Ground Floor Plans CV Portfolio

5 Merchants Bridge Intervention Nested under the Castlefield Viaducts the plant s linear form responds to the complex transportation networks that exist on the site. Roof Plan and Cycle Hire Infrastructure North Section CV Portfolio

6 Bamboo Bicycle Manufacture Plant (Hand Crafted Construction Detailing) The project explores various bamboo construction methods and is resolved as a kit of prefabricated elements. This offers a low impact structural strategy while assuring a high quality finish. Selected images of my hand made model (scale 1:10) are found below. (Ref. front cover for section of detail). Prefabricated Bamboo Structure Model Scale 1:10 Low Cost Carbon Neutral Lightweight + Easy to assemble 100% Recycleable High QualityAesthetic + Long Life Sample Portfolio Pages My third year portfolio takes an almost scientific approach exemplifying my thorough process and strong work ethic. Cycle Research (Global and Local) CV Portfolio Bio-Fuel Research (Algae)