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Francis Garner

Francis Garner

Liverpool, GB

 

About 

Employment 

Francis Garner Architects, Liverpool, GB, Director / Architect

ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES
FGA provides a full range of architectural services from small in scale to large and complex. This includes new construction, renovation, feasibility studies and master plans for a variety of sectors including public, cultural, commercial, restoration and residential. A strong studio work ethic will guide the process from concept design to building completion allowing client access to each stage online of project progress.

MASTER PLANNING + FEASIBILITY STUDIES
Investigating and exploring all component parts of a potential new build or new site development project can involve the collaboration at an early stage with specialists and consultants. FGA’s experience in large and small scale projects ensures our solutions are viable and allow a clear brief to be further developed.

RESTORATION, REVITALIZATION + RENOVATION
Inserting new life into old buildings and allowing contemporary uses to co-exist with historical building fabrics creates a unique project approach. FGA will interpret the essential character of existing structures that will blend the old and the new and inform the unique details to be celebrated.

Nov 2014 - current
 

Atelier 2 Architecture Ltd, Liverpool, GB, Senior Project Architect

Joined the studio practice in 2007 to implement Quality Management Systems.
Entered a number of international competitions to collaborate with other design consultants.
Senior Project Architect for bespoke private houses and projects within Conservation areas.
Preparation of Construction Packages for multiple projects on site and coordinating output of team members for built projects.
Preparing feasibility studies and sketch scheme designs.
Liaising extensively with Local Authority Planning, Building Control and Conservation departments.

Nov 2007 - Oct 2014
 

Ingenium Archial Ltd, Liverpool, GB, Associate - Senior Project Architect

Responsible for all aspects of job running and organising other team members to carry out tasks.
Internal office Auditor for Quality Assurance.
Instigated internal project design reviews.
Providing sketch schemes for residential and hotel schemes as well as detailed technical information for projects on site.
Project Architect for office development and industrial projects.
Continued Professional Development Coordinator (CPD).
Coordinated competition submission for short listed entry for International Bridge Design Competition for Liverpool Anglican Cathedral.

May 2003 - Nov 2007
 

Aukett Swanke, London, GB, Architect

Detailed design packages as part of large urban strategy together with a landmark metro link terminal in North Manchester.
Production information for the landmark structure and liaising with various consultants.
Implemented internal workshops for team to convey various skills and knowledge base within team.
Detailed production information packages for large office developments during construction phase.

Oct 2002 - May 2003
 

Frederick Gibberd Partnership, London, GB, Architect

Producing detailed construction packages for a £25 million prestigious office block on site office development in Stratton Street, Mayfair.
Coordination of large body of consultants and sub-contractors.
Dealt with sub-contractor claims and counter claims.
Professional exams undertaken whilst at Frederick Gibberd.

Aug 2000 - Oct 2002
 

Jacobs Consultancy, Aylesbury, GB, Architectural Assistant

Contract Administrator for small, minor and intermediate forms of contract.
On site production information for concurrent education projects.
Producing tender packages for new build school.
Job running and site experience gained through public sector education Projects at all work stages.

Nov 1998 - Aug 2000
 

Education 

John Moors University, Architecture School, BArch, Diploma in Architecture & Professional Studies

Post Graduate Diploma in Architecture & Professional Studies

Sep 1996 - Jun 1998
 

Leeds Beckett University, School of the Built Environment, BArch, Architecture

Architectural Studies BA Hons

Sep 1992 - Jun 1995
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills