My name is Ewelina Mita. I am based in Fukuoka, Japan. My professional title awarded at Gdansk University of Technology (Poland) is ‘Master of Science, Engineer, Architect’. I graduated in the ‘Architecture and Urban Planning’ discipline. I have ARB-recognised Part I and Part II qualifications in Architecture discipline (United Kingdom). I have over 4 years of postgraduate working experience as an ‘Architectural Assistant Part II’ gained in Poland and the United Kingdom. I have a ‘Spouse of Japanese National Visa’, hence why I am permitted to work in Japan without restrictions.
I was continuously working in the profession from the time of my graduation. I got familiar with all design stages. My recent employer was AHR London in the UK (2 years). I worked mainly on big scale residential and mixed-use developments. My scope of work included finalizing all design packs for RIBA Stage 4 for tender (Technical Design) and developing projects to Stage 5 (Manufacturing and Construction), 3D modeling in Revit, meetings with design team and clients, coordination between disciplines, administration, assisting urgent tasks, occasionally site visits. Previously, I was employed at OPEN Architecture, Sevenoaks, UK (1 year 6 months), where I have been working on RIBA Stages 1-5 (Preparation and Briefing, Concept Design, Spatial Coordination, Technical Design, Manufacturing and Construction). Beforehand, I have undertaken an Architectural Internship at Mangera Yvars Architects London Office where I worked on the largest projects in the office, helping with all range of tasks related with both architecture and interior design. I have also collaborated in other business related tasks. I have included in the portfolio some of my work results from Polish architecture studios as well (mainly project of a hotel with an aquapark and residential).
Additionally to the university course and office work, I was also developing myself in different ways. Such as being an active member of ‘Universal Design’ Science Club, Volunteer at Architectural Festival ‘Open House’, attending architectural events and numerous certified CPDs. My recently developed skill is photorealistic visualisation in 3ds Max and Corona (I have completed 146h professional course).
I am ambitious, active, passionate about architecture and design, detailed, trustworthy and kind. I like team working, however I am able to handle the tasks given to me by myself as well if required. I adapt to the environment quickly, being happy by developing new skills, facing new challenges, meeting team members and sharing valuable experience. I do not plan to stop developing and improving myself.
AHR Architects, London, GB, Architectural Assistant Part II
Job responsibilities:
■Design Support:
-Creation and modification of architectural design drawings. Finalizing all design packs for RIBA Stage 4 for tender (Technical Design) and developing projects to Stage 5 (Manufacturing and Construction). Mainly working on big scale residential and mix-use developments;
- Creating detailed drawings and models, creating technical drawings and specifications using Revit and AutoCAD software. Ensuring that designs comply with building regulations, codes, and standards;
-Coordination between disciplines (structural engineers, landscape designer, MEP engineers etc.);
-Organization and management of design documents.
■Project Support:
-Assisting with project management and schedule coordination;
-Participating in client meetings and preparing minutes;
-Producing documents for submission and submitting various project-related documents (via email and Newforma). Email correspondence with the design team. Uploading architect’s drawings on client’s internal platforms such as Viewpoint;
- Assisting urgent tasks.
■Research and Investigation:
-Researching building codes, regulations, and standards;
-Data collection;
-Investigating new architectural technologies and design trends.
OPEN Architecture, Sevenoaks, GB, Architectural Assistant Part II
Job responsibilities:
■Design Support:
-Creation and modification of architectural design drawings. Working on RIBA Stages 1-5 (Preparation and Briefing, Concept Design, Spatial Coordination, Technical Design, Manufacturing and Construction). Mainly working on residential and mix-use developments;
-Drafting architectural drawings, 3D modeling /visualisations, Designing Design and Access Statements/Feasibilities Documents using AutoCAD, Sketchup, 3ds Max, InDesign, Photoshop and Revit software;
-Coordination between disciplines (structural engineers, landscape designer, MEP engineers etc.);
-Organization and management of design documents;
- Calculating GEA/GIA/NIA in accordance with RICS standards and guidance, U values calculations.
■Project Support:
-Assisting with project management and schedule coordination;
-Liaising with clients, contractors, consultants, local planning authorities and building control;
-Participating in client meetings and preparing minutes;
-Creating and submitting various project-related documents (including submitting planning applications to local authorities and , Building Control applications);
-Coordinator of Graphics Standards at the studio.
■Research and Investigation:
-Researching building codes, regulations, and standards;
-Assisting with site surveys and data collection (included also buying site location maps from Promap website);
-Investigating new architectural technologies and design trends.
Mangera Yvars Architects, London, GB, Architectural Internship
Job responsibilities:
■Design Support:
-Worked in the largest projects in the office, helping with all range of tasks related with both architecture and interior design;
-Assisting and supporting Directors and senior staff in their tasks of winning work. (I was pleased to take part in a large urban planning and architecture competition project);
-Creation and modification of architectural design drawings;
-Drafting architectural drawings and 3D modeling using AutoCAD, Rhino, 3ds Max software;
-Organization and management of design documents.
■Project Support:
-Assisting with project management and schedule coordination;
-Participating in client meetings;
-Creating various project-related documents;
-Collaborating in other business related tasks like helping updating the office project booklets.
■Research and Investigation:
-Researching building codes, regulations, and standards.
-Investigating new architectural technologies and design trends.
■Event and Exhibition Support:
-Preparing presentation materials.
Clubdesign (CUKIER), Olsztyn, PL, Architectural Assistant
Job responsibilities:
■Design Support:
-Creation and modification of architectural design drawings (I was mainly in the design team of Radisson Blu Hotel, Aquapark and interior design of apartments, technical drawings for restaurants within hotel, bowling club, staircases, façade layouts);
-Drafting architectural drawings and 3D modeling using AutoCAD and Sketchup CAD software (such as finalizing hotel room types, which included their layout, specifications, electrical layouts, furniture design);
-Organization and management of design documents;
-Working closely with interior designer and CGI artist.
■Project Support:
-Assisting with project management and schedule coordination;
-Creating and submitting various project-related documents.
■Research and Investigation:
-Researching building codes, regulations, and standards;
-Conducting site surveys and data collection;
-Investigating new architectural technologies and design trends.
VizAcademy, Online, Photorealistic Visualisation of Architectural Interiors and Exterior of Buildings; Software: 3ds Max + Corona Renderer
University of Technology in Gdańsk, Gdansk, PL, MArch, Architecture
