My name is Brian Mwenelupembe, and I’m writing to apply for the position of Architect in your Firm. I graduated from the Technological University Dublin, School of Architecture with a Professional
Diploma in Architecture Practice, June 2022. I did my undergraduate degree in Architecture at the University of Malawi, The Polytechnic, School of Architecture. I acquired my architect’s license from the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI), which is the Regulatory and Support body for
Architects in Ireland.
With more than 7 years of experience in architectural design and drawing, particularly elevations, I bring to your team a trained eye for detail and a keen sense of modern architecture. I’m proficient in
the use of Autodesk and AutoCAD suites, and I use Autodesk Revit for most of my work in my current role.
I currently work on Council Social Housing projects, new and refurbishments of existing houses. I do all the work stages of the projects. I meet with clients to discuss the brief and project drawings; I
prepare preliminary site surveys, preparation of design and production drawings, and specifications using Irish/EU Building and Planning Regulations. I also work as part of a team to assist in providing
architectural assistance for the on-going projects in the Office. This wide-ranging experience of a complex, large-scale architectural project (while simultaneously working on other smaller projects)
has accelerated my learning — not only my technical design and drawing skills but also such soft skills as time, task, and vendor management.
I also have some experience in field work at my current firm, having assisted senior architects during on-site inspections and quality control checks. While field visits can be hard work, I personally
welcome them as a break from the sedentary office environment.
Since graduation, I’ve engaged in continual learning and development, not only because it would advance my career, but also because I believe sustainable design can help solve some of our biggest
challenges, namely global warming and resource scarcity.
Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown Co. Council, Architects Department, Dublin, IE, Architect
I work on Council Social Housing projects, new and refurbishments of existing houses, under the supervision of the Senior Architect. I do all the work stages of the projects. I meet with clients to discuss the brief and project drawings; I prepare preliminary site surveys, preparation of design and production drawings, and specifications using Irish Building and Planning Regulations. I also work as part of a team to assist in providing architectural assistance for the on-going projects in the Office. I attend construction site visits and inspections under supervision. I do pre-contract job management, contract procedures, write correspondence and reports. I make sure that all work is complying with the building regulations and building standards. I liaise with design team consultants, contractors and clients. Under supervision, I do all the post-completion procedures, defects liability inspections and final accounts and office procedures and organization, maintenance of project files and record keeping, managing the quality of work in the office and finally assisting in any other office duties as may be assigned
Technological University Dublin, Dublin, IE, Masters, Professional Architecture Practice
Professional Diploma in Architectural Practice
university of malawi, the polytechnic, Polytechnic , BArch, Architecture
Bachelor of science degree in architecture
