Bio
About me
Part 1 Architectural Assistant
Graduate from the University of Westminster
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Hi, I'm George.
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I'm a Part 1 Architectural Assistant from North London.
Although it sounds like a cliche, I have always found that my passions sat within the field of design. Once I got involved in live projects and gained in-practice experience, I knew that architecture was right for me. I enjoy undertaking both group work and team leadership roles in order to approach the challenges attached to every architectural design stage.
Through my degree, live projects, and an extensive range of in-practice experiences, I have developed a passion for ethical design.
architecture.
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Projects
Between Voids
Harrow Campus
Year 3
My final third-year project focused on the connectivity between spaces via deployable elements within student accommodation at the UoW Harrow Campus. The project investigates the transparency between space, privacy gradients, and human behavior in order to understand and rethink how architecture may shape the well-being of students at such a unique point in their lives.
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Botanic Hub
Harrow Campus
Year 3
My first project of the year investigated the behavior of students on the UoW Harrow Campus in order to create spaces that can fluidly connect and disconnect students from the busy campus environment. The project initially focused on landscaping and planting, before manifesting into a final
multi-functional botanic hub design.
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Lost in Our Own Homes
Elephant & Castle
Year 2
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My final project focused on the controversial developments occurring currently in Elephant and Castle.
The project aims to create a framework that impedes the momentum of commercial forces with a vernacular high street that can adapt to the needs of the marginalized local community at any given time.
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Under The Skin
Mile End
Year 2
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My first project of the year attempted to use architecture to create a ritualistic space for men as an experimental approach to contemporary mental health issues.
The project explored exposure and enclosure, discipline, and the ritualistic traditions of the Hammam.
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Drawings
Between the voids, year 3
Between the voids, year 3
Collages
View from the micro vineyard
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View from the evening wine tasting spot
A quiet spot in the botanic hub
Models
Onsite Viewport observer
Light testing multi-layered facades
Interactive facade testing
Courtyard organisation testing
Live Projects
Prototype review and facade testing
at BLOQS
Community Hub Live Project
Sep 2021 - Present
During my third year, I helped coordinate the design, technical review and construction of a community hub pavillion which will be deployed in multiple locations across deprivation areas in North London.
Responsibilities included: Making effective creative decisions from initial concept stages through to construction within the framework of real limitations and brief requirements.
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Final exterior view
Museum of Architecture:
Kew Gardens treehouse competition
Jan 2022
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During a week of experience at Design International, I managed a small team that was tasked to submit a treehouse design in line with the breif set by the Kew gardens commission.
Responsibilities included: managing a small team, testing, modeling treehouse designs, making technical revisions, and meeting client brief requirements.
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Green fund pro diversity board
member
Sep 2021 - present
Contributing to the discussion on climate responsibility within architectural practice, devising new climate strategies, organizing meetings and events.
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Site Diary
Jan 2021
Shadowing Bart Eyking ARB RIBA in contractor meetings, observing construction strategies on a live site, and creating virtual reality tools for on-site contractor meetings.
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Skills & Qualifications
Skills
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Qualifications
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Digital Skills
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Analogue Skills
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Personal Skills
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2019 - May 2022
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2021 - July 2022
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July 2019
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Fluent in softwares:
Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator InDesign
Rhino 7
Blender
Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Excel
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Hand drawing
Laser cutting
CNC modelling
Physical modeling
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Hand drawing
Laser cutting
CNC modeling
Physical modeling
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BA(Hons) Architecture
(RIBA Part 1)
University of Westminster, London
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Grade tbc
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Adobe Certification Course
University of Westminster, London
Grade tbc
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A Levels
Fortismere Sixth Form, London
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Physics: A
Mathematics: A
Art: B
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Botanic Hub, year 3
View of the Harrow Campus
Landscaping
Email: georgesorapure124@gmail.com Mobile: 07941813320