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Armo Akanesyans

Armo Akanesyans

Sunland, CA, US

 

About 

I have recently graduated from MArch (RIBA Part II) MSc Computing & Design from University of East London.

In addition to my MArch, I studied MSc which has deepened my understanding and knowledge in the use of computation in architecture and in particular scripting and parametric design.I have excellent knowledge of CAD and SketchUp and have been using both softwares for more than 6 years.

For my 5th year project I proposed a regeneration Masterplan for The Nightingale Estate in Hackney. During this project I studied the regulations for residential designs. My project aimed at re introducing the historic routes that existed in the area.

Employment 

Peer Gallery, London UK, Coordinator

Worked as part of the design and build team to create a “Social Condenser”, for the
Real Estates exhibition at The PEER gallery in London. During this project I was
involved in all the different stages of the project including the design, construction,
installation and presentation. My main role was to coordinating a small team of
students in maintaining high levels of detail and accuracy during the construction
phase. Making decisions on the colour scheme, material choice, assembly method
and Co-coordinating the build with the Curator in order to meet the show’s opening
deadline.

Feb 2015 - Mar 2015
 

Currys PC World, Leicester / London UK, Supervisor

My Responsibilities included solving customer complaints, suggesting solutions and
alternative products that where suitable for the customer’s needs. My main duties
consisted of diagnosing faults with products and resolving customer issue in line
with strict customer service protocol and maintaining high levels of customer care at
all time.

Jul 2008 - Dec 2014
 

Hans Haenlein Architects, London UK, Architectural Assistant

Worked alongside the architect inside and on site, this included visiting new and
existing project sites and attending clients meetings. My main responsibilities
included working on the 3D models of new and existing projects for planning
permission and presentations.

Jun 2012 - Jul 2013
 

VBC Building Contractors,, London UK, Project Manager Assistant

Coordinating day to day tasks, which included ordering materials and arranging for
machinery to come on site. Here I worked on AutoCAD to produce plans and
sections in preparation for the planning application.

Jan 2010 - Sep 2011
 

Education 

University of East London, London, GB, MArch, Architecture Part II (RIBA) & MSc Computing & design

Sep 2013 - Jul 2015
 

De Montfort University, Leicester, London, GB, BArch, Architecture Part I (RIBA)

Sep 2009 - Jul 2012
 

De Montfort University, Leicester, Leicester, GB, Art & Design Foundation

Sep 2008 - Jul 2009
 

Awards 

2015
 

Wright brothers plane challenge, 2nd Place

Runner up in the Wright brothers plane challenge, the task of the competition was to build a model plane that could sustain flight for the longest time

2004