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Jakob Gate

Jakob Gate

Copenhagen, DK

 

About 

Hi! I am Jakob, one of the founders of Native Narrative: a Scandinavian Design Studio with an Unconventional Approach.

We believe considered design has the ability to raise standards of living and should be accessible for everyone, regardless of their economic circumstances.

This is why we do Charity Architecture Projects free of charge in addition to our Commercial Design & Visualisation services.

Commercial Clients who pay our fees contributes to change.
Everyone wins!


For further details, please feel free to contact me via email: hi@nativenarrative.com

Elsewhere:

Employment 

FREELANCE DESIGN & VISUALISING, Ormoc City, PH, Architectural Designer / Visualiser

Supporting architects and designers with advanced 3d modelling and rendering.

Tools: Rhino, Maxwell, Vectorworks, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign.

www.jakobgate.com

Sep 2016 - current
 

Softroom, London, GB, Architectural Designer / Visualiser

Projects for variety of clients including: Virgin, V&A, Heathrow Airport, Yotel, Westfield London.
Produced photorealistic renders, rhino 3d models, conceptual sketches & 2d drawings for various high end interior projects.

Tools: Rhino, Maxwell, Vectorworks, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign.

Aug 2014 - Sep 2016
 

Heatherwick Studio, London, PART II Architectural Assistant

The Bund Finance Centre, Shanghai, High end retail Interior.
(In close collaborations with Foster + Partners). Developed designs through the production of photo realistic renders, conceptual sketches, rhino 3d models, 2d drawings.

Tools: Rhino, Maxwell, Microstation, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign.

Jan 2014 - Jun 2014
 

CHINA RECONSTRUCT, Shenzhen, CN, Senior Architectural Design

Developed briefs and designed a wide range of building concepts for a new city in Sichuan province including an exhibition centre, several hotels, a conference centre, shopping streets, residential neighborhoods masterplans. produced research for feasibility studies. Held internal visualising workshops.

Tools: Rhino, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Sketchup VRay.

Sep 2012 - Nov 2013
 

Inspiral Architects, Denpasar, ID, PART II Architectural Assistant

Worked directly with the principal designing an award winning high end restaurant. Produced 3D models, detail drawings for tender, interior models, design development sketches & renders for a water collecting double curved ETFE roof.

Tools: AutoCad, Photoshop, InDesign, Sketchup, VRay.

Sep 2011 - Apr 2012
 

JOHNSTON ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN, London, GB, Architectural Assistant

Worked predominantly on mixed use and residential projects (Range: £1400-£1800 sqm gross internal area) by a number of duties including Site visits, produced 3d models, took part in PA meetings & Produced design statements and planning applications.

Tools: Vectorworks, Photoshop, InDesign, Sketchup.

Feb 2007 - Jul 2010
 

PAPA ARCHITECTS, London, GB, Architectural Assistant

Assisted the development of a 1M EUR residential project consisting of three interlinked houses in Cyprus by producing planning application drawings, 3d models, interior models, design development sketches & renders.

Tools: Microstation, Photoshop, InDesign, Sketchup VRay.

Jun 2009 - Dec 2009
 

Foster + Partners, London, GB, Physical Model Maker

Assisted the development of a large residential scheme. Produced a wide range of design development models to strict deadlines with a number of techniques and materials.

Tools: Photoshop, laser cutting, vacuum forming, hot wire cutting

Nov 2005 - Mar 2006
 

RICHARD ROGERS PARTNERSHIP, London, GB, Physical Model Maker

Developed precise existing conditions models from a wide range of materials including card, styrofoam, timber.

Tools: Laser cutting, Corel Draw, band saw, circle saw

Aug 2004 - Sep 2004
 

Education 

London Metropolitan University, London, GB, Masters, RIBA part 2

Professional Diploma in Architecture

Aug 2010 - Jun 2011
 

London Metropolitan University, London, GB, BArch, Riba part 1

BA (hons) Architecture

Aug 2004 - Feb 2009
 

London Metropolitan University, London, GB, Foundation

Access Into Architecture & Interior Design

Aug 2003 - Jun 2004
 

Awards 

Bali Restaurant Award, 1st Place

MERAH PUTIH RESTAURANT - INSPIRAL ARCHITECTS - WINNER

2013
 

Small Projects Award, Nomination

HADSPEN BELVEDERE - UNIT 7 - LONDON METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY - NOMINATION

2011
 

Small Project Award, Nomination

READING SPACE - STUDIO 5 - LONDON METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY - NOMINATION

2007
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills