Archinect
Nicolas Ladouce

Nicolas Ladouce

Singapore, SG

 

About 

Received his B.A (Arch.) and M.Arch from NUS (National University of Singapore).
He is currently working as a research member of CSAC (Centre for Sustainable Asian
 Cities) at NUS. Nicolas is also a candidate for a Master in Arts at NUS.

Interests are Public Spaces, Collaborative Spaces, Communitarian Urban Design,
 Collective Intelligence in Design, Environmental-behavior, Responsive Environments,
 Swarm Architecture, Parametric Design and Digital Visualization.

His objective is to obtain a full-time position in a progressive research-oriented architecture firm that will provide opportunities for both personal and professional enrichment.

 

An analytical thinker; acknowledged throughout academic training for the capacity to absorb information, develop inventive and imaginative solutions, and communicate strategies and concepts clearly. Adopts a creative & systematic approach to problem solving. Self-motivated, focused, and well organized.

Elsewhere:

Employment 

Chung Architects Pte Ltd, Singapore, Architectural Assistant

Conceptualized and prepared presentation for EOI for several projects. Projects awarded: Choa Chu Kang Park and various term contracts
Prepared & Presented Dairy Farm Nature Park for Green Mark (Park) Assessment. 1st Green Mark Park in Singapore
Prepared working drawings, tender documents and submissions for residential, commercial and public developments in Singapore

From Oct 09 - Present

Freelance Architectural Assistant - Chung Architects Pte Ltd, Singapore

Conceptualized and prepared presentation for EOI for several projects. Projects awarded: Malay Language Centre as well as various term contracts from Singapore Botanic Gardens, NParks, Ministry of Health, JTC, Singapore Polytechnic and National University of Singapore

May 2009 - current
 

Centre for Sustainable Asian Cities - NUS, Singapore, Graduate Research Student

Assisted on the Urban Space Planning for Sustainable High Density Cities project in collaboration with URA & NParks Singapore
Managed records and facts and maintained documents regarding projects reports
Collected data for selected case studies in Tokyo, Beijing and Singapore

Jan 2010 - Jun 2011
 

Centre for Sustainable Asian Cities - NUS, Singapore, Research Assistant

Assisted on the Urban Space Planning for Sustainable High Density Cities project in collaboration with URA & NParks Singapore
Managed records and facts and maintained documents regarding projects reports

Nov 2009 - Jan 2010
 

National University of Singapore, Graduate Student Tutor

Tutored architecture BA(Arch), MA(UD) & M(Arch) students for module UD5221 Theory & Elements of Urban Design
Provided extra assistance, to ensure all students understood objectives of the assignments met the necessary requirements
Demonstrated ability to prepare goals and teach a diverse adult student body

Aug 2008 - Jan 2010
 

A.D_Lab Pte Ltd/WOW Architects, Singapore, Architectural Intern

Prepared working drawings & tender documents for residential developments in Singapore
Explored Generative Architecture and generative patterns in the design of structural facade system

Apr 2008 - Jul 2008
 

Surbana Jurong Pte Ltd, Student Attachment Programme

Assisted in mixed developments of Tan Tao Residential in Vietnam and the TDIC Headquarters in Abu Dhabi

Apr 2007 - Aug 2007
 

Education 

National University of Singapore, Masters, Master of Arts (M.A.)

Jan 2010 - current
 

National University of Singapore, MArch, Architecture

Thesis Topic: Responsive Environments in Public Spaces (Received with Distinction)

Aug 2008 - May 2009
 

National University of Singapore, BArch, Architecture

Dissertation Topic: Pedagogy, ICT and Architecture, A study of informal collaborative learning spaces (Received with Distinction)

Aug 2004 - May 2008
 

Awards 

Research Scholarship, National University of Singapore, Scholarship

2010
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills