smitapatel@mac.com smitapatel@mac.com 
10 years post part 2 Architect with strong design and presentation skills. Fluent in many software packages. Able to develop designs and production information quickly particularly using Revit, Sketchup and Lumion visualisation packages. Site experienced however looking to develop construction skills leading to complete the RIBA Part 3.
Able to create large presentation documents for bids as well as take part in group meetings, involving major national clients. Using new technologies to push client experiences to see new visions come to life.
Specialised in BIM level 2 standard projects, including creating BIM objects tailored to specific projects.
MArch Diploma in Architecture at the University of Huddersfield BA (Hons) International Architecture at the University of Huddersfield Dixon CTC, Bradford
I have a strong interest in emerging technologies and software and enjoy investigating how things work usually in my own time. I like crafting and designing things with my 3D printers, laser cutters, VR equipment and developing what they can do. Interested in electronics, I recently fitted electric brushless motors to bicycles to improve cycling. I enjoy photography with a range of equipment such as 360 cameras, DSLR and mini drones. Just getting into astro-photography with various telescopes I have acquired over the years.
To keep fit I enjoy playing tennis, squash, badminton, golf and cycling. I like taking part in pub quizes and generally socialising with a nice ale in hand.
Jefferson Sheard Architects 2022 - Ongoing Major university masterplan project Leeds Trinity University. Produced ideas, visuals, D&A Statement and drawings in quick succession RIBA 1 to 3. Leeds Trinity University – Health and Science Building on site and operational. Technical drawings, visualisations and flythrough of suites of operation tables, beds and classrooms.
Transportation scheme at Dewsbury Bus Station, to regenerate the existing building whilst remaining operational, inception to stage 4 of the design. Design and technical pack with phasing strategy for client side tender.
Scarborough harbour seafront regeneration scheme. Renewing a series of grade listed buildings including the harbour front, to bringing retail and hospitality to the area. Houghall Agricultural College. Stage 4 of the design. Project has been produced to DFE standards of BIM level 2.
Landscape co-ordination scheme for the regeneration of Church Wharf in Bolton. Modelled external landscape in Revit. Negotiated fees and programme, attended meetings and managed changes.
AHR Building Consultancy 2018 - ongoing - Working on major projects within the rail and transport sector. Rail upgrade for the North with Transpire which is a multi company collaboration with various specialists. Working on Huddersfield, Morley, Batley and Dewsbury Stations and working on creating facilities for York Station such as the LNER ticket office. Produced retail units for Euston Station, new staff accommodation in Sheffield and a waiting room for Moreton in Marsh Station in the Cotswold’s. As well as transport, I have worked on projects for Huddersfield University and various school projects. Very proficient in using Revit and other 3D packages to my advantage and producing 3D visualisation to really sell the schemes.
Currently working on MOJ projects, various magistrates courts and prison services.
Harris Partnership 2015-2018
- Worked on major projects within the retail sector. Southend Retail Park, Tees-side Retail
Park, St Stephen’s Shopping Centre refurbishment work in Hull. Clients were British
Land and The Crown Estate.
Darnton B3 2013‐2015
Specialised in leisure centres, swimming pools and sports facilities, all projects were
worked on Revit to a high BIM standard. Within B3, I assisted colleagues to develop their
BIM skills to a professional standard. Use of Navisworks, clash detection, collaborate
models between structural and M&E professions, creating workable, amalgamated
models.
Bradford Pools, Flitwick Leisure centre and Graves Leisure centre.
GWP Architects 2012‐2013
Helped produce many Student housing schemes and well as one off houses, hotel
development and various other retail schemes.
EPE International 2013
Working with the EPE Group, as a Senior Digital Graphics/Media Designer. Production
of high end graphics, brochures and websites for various companies.
Aedas, Leeds (2008‐2009 Placement & 2009‐2010 Contract) Architecture Assistant (Part l)
Placement year at Aedas Architects, responsibilities were to create professional
published documents for bids and competitions. Experience in many stages from
feasibility to designs right through to construction, as well as working for different sectors
such as retail, schools and master planning. Creating professional design documents
whilst meeting major deadlines.
References available upon request.