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Prize-Winning Architecture Portfolio (Undergraduate)
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From 210 C$ /h
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I specialise in tutoring architecture to BA/BSc students for undergraduate portfolio reviews.

If you need advise on your portfolio, design project for university, or advise on your architectural career, I can help you with one-on-one tutoring.

I myself won several awards at university and relieved a first-class degree from the University of Sheffield in Architecture, and a Masters of Architecture from the Royal College of Art. My project's have been exhibited in Sheffield and across London.
Since graduating I have worked for Hawkins\Brown Architects, Asif Kahn Architects, and Curl la Tourelle Head Architects.

I now run my own design studio in Hackney, London, working on community-focused projects.

Send me a message if you'd like to get tips and feedback on your work, introduce yourself and what you'd like tutoring on.
I look forward to meeting you virtually.
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Online from United Kingdom
About Me
The value of insider experience from a young practitioner is priceless. Many tutors and universities do not make time to build relationships and mentor students.

Having survived both BA and MA architecture, I know exactly what you're going through - I can help with your anxieties, queries and help you enjoy your course.

Winning-prizes and getting a 1st-class degree will help you stand-out, and will ensure that you get the job you want in a top practice. This portfolio is the foundation of your career and will help determine where you will get accepted for your MArch.

I will help you build your portfolio giving you tips for success, design and presentation - skills that can seem impossible to master.
Education
Education:
The University of Sheffield, Architecture BA (1st Class)
The Royal College of Art, Architecture MA (Dis)
Awards:
The Stephen Welsh Award, The University of Sheffield
Masters Scholarship for Academic Achievement, The University of Sheffield
The Built Environment Trust Award, RCA Student Prize, The Building Centre, London

Publications:
I have written for 'WhatIf?' magazine and 'Failed Architecture'
Experience / Qualifications
Tutoring:
Visiting critic at Central Saint Martins (BA Architecture)
Student mentor at University of Sheffield

Employment Experience:
Hawkins\Brown Architects, Asif Kahn Architects
Age
Children (7-12 years old)
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration
30 minutes
The class is taught in
English
Availability of a typical week
(GMT -05:00)
New York
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Online via webcam
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
00-04
04-08
08-12
12-16
16-20
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