Education

 

2014 - 2015:

*PgDip (with Commendation) Professional Practice in Architecture

[ARB Part 3 - RIBA Part 3] at the Kingston University of London 
[Level 7].

2011 - 2013: 

*MArchD (with Merit) Applied Design in Architecture
<Design research with Distinction + Theoretical research with Merit> [ARB Part 2 - RIBA Part 2] at the Oxford School of Architecture O.B.U.
[Level 7].

2008 - 2010: 

* BA (1st Class Honours) Architecture 
[ARB Part 1 - RIBA Part 1] at The Arts University College at Bournemouth 
[Level 6].

2006 - 2008: 

* FdA (Degree) Interior, Architecture & Design - Spatial design - Psychological impact of human built environment at The Arts Institute Bournemouth 
[Level 5].

2004 - 2006: 

* ND (National Diploma) Art & Design, Key Skills at Bournemouth & Poole College.  
[ x3 A Levels - Distinction/Distinction/Merit ]           

1999 - 2004: 

* GCSE’s at Portchester School/Sports College, Bournemouth.

 

 

Experience

 

Architecture / Design
Projects; Marwell Wild Life, Farnborough International Exhibition, Silverstone, McLaren, London Olympic Park, bespoke houses and community projects. 

- 'Terence O'Rourke Ltd'
August 2013 - ...........

Raising awareness of "rising sea levels" through designing and 

constructing the next generation beach hut (prototypes in 

testing). Sailing boat building techniques informed the project as well as BioCraft experience. 

- 'National Trust Volunteer'
2013

Detailing 1:5 Substructure, external/internal walls, roofs.

- 'cube_design'
18/06/2012 - 14/09/2012

Lead projects. Generated Concepts, Sketch Schemes, Developed Ideas, Produced Design & Access Statements, Planning Applications, Building Regulations Construction & Detail Drawings. Conceptual/vision graphic illustrations/visuals. Communicated with clients, developers, contractors & other professional bodies.

- 'Western Design Architects'
18/11/2010 - 2011 (1 Year)

Site visits & meetings with clients, engineers & contractors. Portfolio design development & competition graphics. CPD on Environmental design. Design ideas for an extension. Concept development; feasibility study. Reviews. Issuing drawings.

- 'Morgan Carey Architects Ltd'
11/10/2010 - 16/11/2010

 
Design; developing ideas. Producing & editing 
construction details; plans, sections & elevations. Calculating areas of insulation. Establishing ground levels. Revisions of drawings. Generating 3D design models. Creating site models. Research  product/manufacturer sourcing. Developing custom 
cladding dimensions. Issuing planning drawings, administration of projects. Attended meetings on site with clients and contractors.
- ' Terence O'Rourke Ltd'
27/07/2009 - 25/09/2009

CAD Operator/Line Drawings produced for 
Marketing Price Booklets. 

- 'Hands On Heads' 
2007

Exhibition design & build. Plans/Elevations/Sections/ 

Perspectives produced for Private Clients.

Carpentry/Construction; first & second fix. 

-  Self employed Part Time.
2004 - .......... 

Student Ambassador - Involved with 'Aimhigher' scheme; mentoring students (studying human psychology).

Student Representative/Prefect at School, College and University: Supported a class, had responsibility for the Technology Block, supervised and assisted, conducted assemblies, worked with students with moderate learning difficulties from Linwood school. 

Architectural Competitions - Voluntary Projects.

 

 

Honours + Awards:

 

Nominated & Shortlisted UK Construction Week Role Model Class of 2020

https://www.ukconstructionweek.com/2020-ukcw-role-models-shortlist
 

Local Authority Building Control (LABC) Winner for Best Large Commercial Project: Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre, Farnborough Airport 2019.

 

Royal Institute of British Architects RIBA long-listed as 1 of 23 Rising Stars in Architecture 2018. 

https://www.ribaj.com/intelligence/ribaj-origin-rising-stars-longlist-2018

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Winner of 'RESEARCH Travel Award' sponsored by Terence O'Rourke Ltd 2018
The purpose is to widen individual experience, grow knowledge, and bring benefit to others through sharing the results of research.

 

Winner of Architectural Practice of the Year 2018 @ TOR
South Coast Property Awards sponsored by McCarthy and Stone
Projects at Marwell, Farnborough & Chewton Glen secured the award by demonstrating high quality design & service as well as use of BIM & focus on sustainability.

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“Best Use of Information Technology in a Construction Project 2016 (BIM)” for the Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre at the Construction Computing Awards 2016

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Beach Hut (Frozen memories of play) project wins the 'RIBA Wessex Prize 2014'

 

Oxford School of Architecture Winner of ‘The Graphics Prize for the best hand drawing and model’ 2013

 

Oxford School of Architecture Shortlisted for ‘RIBA President's Silver Medal for the best major project design at Part 2’

 

Oxford School of Architecture Shortlisted for the ‘RIBA South Student Award for the highest standard of all-round excellence’

 

Oxford School of Architecture Shortlisted for the ‘Original Field of Architecture for most original design work’

 

Shortlisted for ‘Spratley Studios Prize for the best digital drawing’

 

Shortlisted for ‘Scott Brownrigg Prize for the best perspective (CAD/animation? or hand-drawn) view explaining a project’

 

South of UK practice cube_design have requested to exhibit my work in their ‘love architecture’ show 2013. Which led to a purchase enquiry of my work. 

 

AUCB Undergraduate Architecture Prize.

Terence O'Rourke Commendation 2010 (Endowment Prize).

 

Pioneered as the first Part 1 architecture graduate from AUCB.

 

Received Portchester "School Colours" Award in 2004.

Received Gold colours of excellence in Arts, Sports (Judo Heavyweight Champion & Grand Champion), English/Languages 2004.

Received Portchester School "Senior Artist of the Year" Shield Award 2003.

Received "Special Appreciation" award 2003.

Received "Faculty of Creative & Expressive Arts" award 2003.

 

News Paper featured / University Website / blogs / yearbook featured work.