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Ginfung Yong

Ginfung Yong

Manchester, GB

 

About 

An Architecture graduate from Manchester School of Architecture. I like to focus my projects on community engagements creating architecture that impact on the city and it's people. The aim is to provide benefits at a larger scale, influencing not only the client but doing something for the city we live in.

I am currently seeking a position for my part 1 year out placement. 

Employment 

David Preece Consultancy Architects, Penarth, GB, Intern

Summer placement work-shadowing a small refurbishment project with the project architect. Understanding building regulations and the technical aspect to the design of a building. On site experience surveying for fireproofing, sound tests and understanding construction phases of a design.

Jun 2016 - Aug 2016
 

Radical Routes Ecohousing Cooperative, Derby, GB, Construction Assistant

A 1.5 year self-building project based in Derbyshire. I was an apprentice for the construction of the Ecohousing project, under the guidance from the project architect. It provided me with physcial understanding to the fundamental elements of building structures and how the fabrication of each layer of the building affected each stage of construction.

May 2015 - May 2016
 

Stride Treglown, Manchester, GB, RIBA Student Mentee

I was a mentee on the RIBA Student Mentoring Scheme. The programme has helped me understand the architecture processes from creating ideas to developing designs. The importance of meeting regulations and collaboration with other professions.

Nov 2005 - May 2016
 

Education 

Manchester School of Architecture, Manchester, GB, BArch, Architecture

Sep 2014 - Jul 2017
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills