I'm Simon, an Architect from South Africa with an ardent love for architecture and its ability to celebrate the people and places it serves.
Currently I'm in the process of relocating to Canada under the Canadian Government's Express Entry Program (Official Invitation Letter can be provided on request) and am looking to join an exciting studio to learn from and contribute a new perspective.
My 5 years experience ranges from large scale management projects in Dubai, to yoga retreats in Sri Lanka and I have traveled extensively in order to broaden my perspective of the world and the architectural profession.
I’m an intuitive, process-driven architect and have a wide architectural knowledge base. My ability to learn and adapt to new challenges in the work place is what I believe to be my greatest strength and point of contribution.
Your consideration is greatly appreciated.
Please see below a link to a wixsite documenting my work, CV and profile.
https://sdvarchitecture.wixsite.com/profile
Best Regards
Simon de Vries
Collaboration with Pinard Architecture, Knysna, Western Cape, South Africa, Architect
Collaboration on two Boutique Hotel projects in Sri Lanka and Woman's Center in Nigeria.
Key roles include:
Feasibility study and development of client brief.
Site study and sketch design development.
Research on local regulations and engaging local partners, authorities and role players.
Coordination of scheme with quantity surveyors, engineers, contractors and local authority approvals.
Developing of detailed construction drawings.
Private Commissions (Self Employed), Dubai, AE, Architects
Verse Hostel, Restaurant and CoWork Space, Dikwella, Sri Lanka.
Development of design and management of project from concept to practical completion.
Verse Hostel, Earlier Proposal - Hirikiteya, Sri Lanka, Unbuilt
House Lewis, Nairobi, Kenya, Ongoing
Wecare Children's Home, Nairobi Kenya, Unbuilt
Mirage Leisure and Development, Dubai, AE, Design Manager
Design management experience on large scale, multiple consultant projects including onsite project management experience.
Key roles included:
Close collaboration with project planners in the development of 4D Construction Programme models using Revit and Navisworks to assist in construction planning, phasing, logistics and managing asset interfaces.
Coordination of design consultants including hosting design workshops between key role players in the early phases of the project, documenting minutes and progress and reporting to client.
Coordination and review of technical and architectural documentation of relevant project teams.
Exposure and participation in the management and delivery of Bluewaters Island, a large scale project on a logistically complex construction site, including regular site and logistical inspections to ensure correct and timely delivery of project.
Projects included:
Bluewaters Island Mixed Use Development - Coordination of design team from pre-construction to practical completion including 2 years’ based onsite in project managers office.
The Island Project - Management and coordination of multiple design consultants up to concept design phase.
Dubai Creek Harbour, Master Plan
Address Harbour Point, Dubai Creek Harbour
Royal Mirage Beach Club – Site and construction supervision.
Jumeirah Gate, Address Hotel and Serviced Apartments
All projects included the development of 4D Construction Programme, Planning and logistical models.
The Workplace Architects, Port Elizabeth, ZA, Research Assistant, Heritage Studies
Archival and field research around architectural and urban heritage. Heritage impact assessments for various projects.
Godwin Austen Johnson chartered architects (GAJ), Dubai, AE, Candidate Architect
Involvement in schematic design phase of Al Seef, Dubai Creek.
Key roles included:
Developing schematic design.
Coordinating Revit design models with structural design models.
Stauch Vorster Architects, Port Elizabeth, ZA, Candidate Architect
Involvement in a variety of projects at various stages of design, technical documentation and construction.
Key roles included:
Development and preparation of construction drawings.
Site visits and inspections.
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU), Port Elizabeth, ZA, MArch, Masters in Architecture
Corobrick Architecture Student of the Year, 2nd Place
