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Mark Tromp

Mark Tromp

Cape Town, ZA

 
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About 

I'm a keen artisan in various crafts, which has helped me understand architecture more deeply. While I feel built to make, what compels me the most about architecture is the ability to impact lives and ecosystems positively.

Elsewhere:

Employment 

SAOTA, Cape Town, ZA, Architectural Researcher

● Adapted quickly to design team needs, rebuilding material palettes under tight deadlines, earning praise for high-quality
results.
● Mastered writing specifications for building materials, translating technical details into clear documentation for design
and construction.
● Cultivated a collaborative work environment, earning colleagues' trust through attentive research, communication, and
documentation assistance.

Jul 2023 - Dec 2023
 

Tshwane University of Technology (Technikon Pretoria), Pretoria, ZA, Maker Space Assistant

● Upgraded operations and conducted safety procedures for groups of 25+.
● Used Laser Cutting, 3D Printing, and CNC cutting to serve 25+ staff/students weekly, seeking interdepartmental and
sponsorship opportunities with the Architecture Department.

Feb 2021 - Dec 2022
 

Architects of Justice, Johannesburg, ZA, Intern Architect

● Developed and produced Council and Construction drawings, document templates and office protocols to streamline
day-to-day operations and ease training unfamiliar staff.
● Research and implement materials and techniques from Specifile online product library, the physical office library,
online resources, and suppliers.

Jan 2014 - Dec 2016
 

Len Joubert Architects, Johannesburg, ZA, Intern Architect

● Created Council and Construction drawings, document templates, and office protocols to streamline operations and
facilitate staff training.
● Researched and implemented materials and techniques from Specifile library, online resources, and suppliers.
● Fostered customer and supplier relationships, delivering exceptional service and maintaining efficient communications.

Jan 2010 - Dec 2012
 

Education 

Tshwane University of Technology (Technikon Pretoria), Pretoria, ZA, Masters, Architecture

My thesis focussed on housing, heritage, economic urbanisation and sustainability. Recognitions/Awards: Corobrik Award for Best Use of Clay Masonry.

Jan 2021 - Dec 2023
 

Awards 

Best Use of Clay Masonry, Honorable Mention

Developed a brick-use technology which allows for dry packing, and organic/alternative forms, and boasts structural strengths not yet utilised in practice.

2022
 

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