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Thomas van der Wielen

Thomas van der Wielen

Edinburgh, GB

 
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About 

I’m a 22 year-old graduate architect seeking to learn and expand my references in the architectural and design field. I have thoroughly enjoyed my undergraduate course and am keen to learn more now about the the professional practice side, before continuing my studies. 

I was born in South Africa but raised in Pitlochry, a small town located at the very heart of Highland Perthshire, Scotland. Along with my studies I have carried out numerous jobs and am able to adapt to new workplaces quickly. I really enjoy working as part of a team and colleagues have described me as very personable and a good communicator. 

I am architecturally driven with a strong passion for design development, construction documentation, detailing solutions, graphics, and model-making. I’m a fast learner, always seeking the best solution for the project. I’m glad to showcase my latest works on this platform.

Employment 

Vivid Architects, Cape Town, ZA, Architectural Assistant

A 3 month internship that consisted of drafting detailed information, structural specifications and design specifications and more.

Feb 2022 - Jun 2022
 

PRP ARCHITECTS, London, GB, Work Experience

Placement period which explored the company's design and building services including masterplanning, urban design, landscape and development consultancy.

May 2018 - May 2018
 

Education 

The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, GB, BArch, MA(Hons) Architecture

Sep 2019 - Jun 2023
 

Awards 

First Class Award for Architectural Dissertation, Award

‘Tuning Maggie’s Centres: The Sixth Sense of Architecture’

2022
 

ESALA Awards and Prizes, Award

A prize award presented for ‘Outstanding Work’

2020
 

BA/MA (Hons) Architecture Catalogue 2020/2021, Other

Catalogue by ESALA featuring personal works.

2020
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills