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Penny Christou

Penny Christou

Manchester, GB

 

About 

As my desire is to design with respect to environment and enhance communities through architecture, I am interested on applying for the role of Part II Architectural Assistant.

Skills on several design software IT Skills have been gained. After eight years of experience in technical drawings I am a fast and accurate designer, able to work under pressure in order provide the client with detailed drawing designs easy to read and understand.

The use and examination of physical models to allow visualisation of external relationship to the environment, structure and internal relationships is a considerable skill.

Communication of presentation skills have been develped as well as office management skills.

Eager to learn everything about Architecture. 

Employment 

NikiLappaArchitects & Associates, 6 Georgiou A’ Street, PotamosYermasoyias, Limassol, Cyprus, Limassol, CY, Architectural Assistant

Skills developed:

+ Communication with different people in order to develop a building
+ Ability to discuss and finally suggest solutions to architectural problems
+ Ability to work under pressure
+ Ability to manage the office and provide projects based on schedule
+ Ability to manage in a small construction site
+ Familiar with materials, prices, qualities and quantities
+ Office Management

Sep 2010 - Sep 2011
 

TRIGON Architects and Engineers, Limassol, CY, Architectural Assistant

Skills developed:

+ engaged in the design of commercial buildings such as a shopping mall in Limassol
+ site visits throughout the building process
+ overall understanding of architectural problems

Jun 2009 - Sep 2009
 

KOKKONIS HOMES Contractors and Developers, Limassol, CY, Architectural Assistant

Jun 2008 - Sep 2008
 

Education 

Manchester School of Architecture, Manchester, GB, MArch, Master Of Architecture

Year 6
Selected Studio Unit: Contested Peripheries (attended RE:WORK Master class in Brussels)
Professional Studies Title: The business of the architect –to fail to plan is to plan to fail

Year 5
Selected Studio Unit: Bioclimatic Architecture Labs
Dissertation Tittle: Bioclimatic Buildings as Living Organisms facing Climate Change

Sep 2011 - Jun 2013
 

Manchester School of Architecture, Manchester, GB, BArch, BA(Hons) Architecture

Modules include: Design Studio1-6, Design Report3 -6, Environmental Design, Building Construction, Humanities, Event Month
Workshops including: Architectural Photography, Interior and Exterior Perspectives, Bio-climatics

Sep 2007 - Jul 2010
 

Lynopetra’sLyceum, Limassol, CY, High School, Exact Science

‘Apolyterio’ (High School Leaving Certificate) Graduation Grade: 19 2/12 out of 20

Attended 12 different subjects during the final year, with specialisation subjects Mathematics, Physics, Biology and Architectural Design

GCE English Language: B

A-Level Mathematics: B

Sep 2004 - Jun 2007
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills