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Alexander Glover

Alexander Glover

London, GB

 
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About 

Well-travelled, with knowledge anchored in practical experience. Versatile; able to work anywhere internationally.

Interested in increasing the urban environments flood resilience.

Thorough, cohesive approach to design and logistics, committed to quality work.
Robust business, digital and technical skills, with the gumption to realise projects.
Now I seek a role as an Architectural Assistant in a practice that embodies a similar architectural focus.

Employment 

Self Employed Freelancer, London, DESIGNER

• Graphics for clients mainly using Adobe CC software.
• 3D digital models, Animations, Photography, Sketches.
• Websites, Posters, Brochures, Branding.
• Clients include: Property Developers, Music Venues, Start-Ups.

Oct 2013 - current
 

Waterstudio.NL, Delft, NL, ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER: INTERN

• Immersed in the abundance of information, skills and techniques for
numerous buildings that float on water.
• Researched challenges and opportunities that manifest with living on, or
with water.

Apr 2015 - Jul 2015
 

PC Harringtons, London, CRAFTSMAN

• Renovation of the Design Museum in London, UK.
• A broad variety of roles with regards to the concrete construction process,
• complex construction challenges, such as those posed by the delicate
nature of the hyper parabolic roof (the largest shell structure in the UK).
• Securing CSCS card, granted exceptional access, communicating and
collaborate with professionals of the construction team at all levels.

Apr 2014 - Jul 2014
 

Education 

Manchester School of Architecture, Manchester, GB, MArch, MASTER IN ARCHITECTURE

• Part of two transdisciplinary research units; the ‘qed’ (quod erat
demonstrandum) and ‘CPU’ (Complexity, Planning, & Urbanism) ateliers.
• Developed computational approach in establishing an systemic
architectural solution for contemporary and future scenario.
• Engaged in complexity science and data analysis as an argument for
sensitive, responsive design interventions.

Sep 2015 - Jul 2018
 

University of Plymouth, Plymouth, UK., BArch, BA (HONS) ARCHITECTURE

• Grounded in an interdisciplinary approach to architecture.
• Introduced me to a broad range of design skills & knowledge.
• Final years focus was architecture at the threshold and architecture
‘in-between’.

Sep 2009 - Jul 2013
 

Awards 

ROYAL SOCIETY OF ARTS STUDENT DESIGN AWARDS, Nomination

The RSA Student Design Awards is a global curriculum and annual competition for higher education students and recent graduates run by the RSA. Each year the Awards challenge emerging designers to tackle a range of design briefs focused on pressing social, environmental and economic issues.

2019
 

ALEXANDER TALBOT RICE SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION, 1st Place

Art competition which saw the top entrants study in Florence. Winners were invited to study in St Petersburg and could attend academies in Milan, Paris and London.
Entries in the artist’s first Academy Scholarship Competition were exhibited at the National Trust’s Dinefwr Park and Castle, Llandeilo, Wales.

2008
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills