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Pieter Minnaar

Pieter Minnaar

Pretoria, ZA

 
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About 

Creative-thinker. Problem-solver. Detail-investigator.


I'm a disciplined and dedicated person who is meticulous when it come to my work.  My strengths include identifying and solving problems in creative and thoughtful ways. I am a quick learner and always willing to help other.  My motivation for pursuing a career in Architecture stems from a passion to improve the quality of life of others.

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Employment 

Studio 3 Design House, Pretoria, ZA, Junior Architect

Worked on wide spectrum of projects ranging from mixed-use, commercial/retail to housing (low to high density) to private residential. I was given the opportunity to work independently on a few projects, from inception to completion, were I gained valuable experience of the different roles (client liaison, designer, draughtsman and project architects) of an architect and their responsibilities.

Nov 2015 - Feb 2018
 

PJCarew Consulting, Cape Town, ZA, Green Building Consultant Intern

The duties and responsibilities given to me whilst in position of work at the company, both developed and enhanced my communication skills and presentations skills alike. I had to participate in numerous group activities which only strengthened my ability to work as a team player.

Jun 2013 - Aug 2013
 

Education 

University of Pretoria, Pretoria, MArch, Architecture

Jan 2019 - Dec 2019
 

University of Pretoria, Pretoria, Architecture

BArch Hons - Post-graduate degree

Jan 2018 - Dec 2018
 

University of Pretoria, Pretoria, BArch, Architecture

Undergraduate Programme

Jan 2010 - Dec 2013
 

Awards 

Housing and Urban environments Award, 1st Place

For the best human settlement project at Hons level that acknowledges complex production processes in housing and how engagement with these processes can be translated, spatially and physically, into a beautiful, dynamic residential envirnoment.

2018
 

Areas of Specialization