CV & examples of work
- 1. Curriculum Vitae & Examples of Work Sharon Chai
- 2. CURRICULUM VITAE / EXAMPLES OF WORK / SHARON CHAI2 Name: Sharon Sing Hui Chai Date of Birth: 10 June 1985 Address: 32 Heol Mynydd Bychan Cardiff CF14 4NL Nationality: Malaysian Architects Registration No.: 083190E Email: singhui85@yahoo.co.uk Contact no. : 07516655337 Education & Awards Summary October 2013 - September 2014: ARB/RIBA Part 3 Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Practice University of Bath September 2008 - June 2010 RIBA Part 2 / Masters in Architecture 2.1 (Hons) 2010 Joint award winner of the Nick Terry Urban Design Prize University of Bath September 2004 - June 2008 RIBA Part 1 / Bsc (Hons) General Architecture Studies 2 .1 (Hons) University of Bath September 2002 - April 2004 Cambridge A Levels: Maths (A), Physics (A), Chemistry (A) Taylor’s College, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 1997 to 2001 9 SPM (O-Levels Equivalent): 9 (A) St Teresa’s Secondary School, Malaysia Referee Dyfed Griffiths Director of Studies RIBA Part 3, University of Bath Email: d.griffiths@bath.ac.uk Contact no. : 01225 383185 C u r r i c u l u m V i t a e - P e r s o n a l D e t a i l s Part 3 Experience September 2014 - Gaunt Francis Architect, Cardiff (full time) RIBA Part 3 Architect Projects Include: Bicester Heritage Masterplan: Planning, tender & con- struction information Uxbridge Mixed- used development: Feasibility studies Glasfryn House Extension and Landscaping: Design de- velopment, planning & tender information Gower Cottage: Design & tender information Part 2 Experience September 2012 – August 2014: Gaunt Francis Architects, Cardiff (full time) RIBA Part 2 Architectural Assistant (Post MArch) Projects Include: Bicester Heritage Masterplan: Planning & construction Maughan Library Reception: Outline design, design development, tender information, production informa- tion & post completion Mote Park Phase 3 Retirement Home: Detail design & tender information Broome Hall Artist Studio: Outline design to planning December 2011-August 2012 PRP Architects, London (full time) RIBA Part 2 Architectural Assistant (Post MArch) Projects Include: Ikea Boklok Prototype Housing: Feasibility studies Bedford Riverside Mixed-used Masterplan: Outline de- sign to planning Clayfarm North Extra Care: Design development to planning Shanghai Linhua Theatre School: Feasibility studies February 2011-October 2011 Holder Mathias Architect, Cardiff (full time) RIBA Part 2 Architectural Assistant (Post MArch) Projects include: Centre Parcs Leisure Centre, Woburn: Design develop- ment, detail design & tender information Part 1 Experience April 2007-September 2007 Stubbs Rich Architects, Bath RIBA Part 1 Architectural Assistant (3rd year Part 1) Projects include: Hereford Learning Village: Production Information & construction Porthouse Livework Unit: Outline design & design devel- opment May 2006-July 2006 Jurubina Unireka Architects, Malaysia RIBA Part 1 Architectural Assistant (2nd year Part 1) Projects include: Sapangar Bay Naval Base Masterplan: Outline design &design development St. Annes Church: Outline design & design development Salak Land housing development: Design development to planning Skills Proficiency in Autocad, Sketchup, Indesign, Adobe Pho- toshop and Microsoft Publisher Proficiency in English, Malay Language, & Hokkien. Hobbies Running, dance, music & cooking
- 3. 3CURRICULUM VITAE / EXAMPLES OF WORK / SHARON CHAI Mote Park Phase 3 Retirement Homes, Maidstone Gaunt Francis Architects September 2013– September 2014 Budget: £12 million Completion: June 2015 RIBA Stages: EJK Responsibilities: I have been developing planning drawings in detail for the refurbishment and new built apartments and cottages in preparation for tender under the direction of the project architect. I have been fundamental in developing detail design through drawings of the internal sections and elevations of the units especially for the refurbishment blocks where the existing sections are more complex. I am currently involved in site progress visits for 3a (refurbishment) and design team meetings for 3b(new built) under the supervision of the project architect. K e y e x p e r i e n c e s Bicester Heritage Masterplan, Bicester Gaunt Francis Architects March 2014- Budget: £17 million Completion: - RIBA Stages: CDJK Responsibilities: Under the direction of one of the directors, I have been organising complex planning applications (planning, listed building consent and demolition in a conservation area) for renovation works to several listed buildings. (existing work- shop and main stores) for Phase 2. I am currently involved in the planning applications for various buildings in Phase 3. I have developed detail design for the conversion of work- shop to residential use for a finishes presentation to the cli- ent and for tender. Currently, I am involved in preparing construction drawings for the conversion of the existing main stores to car work- shops and showroom, developing tenant fit-out design for existing buildings and preparing drawings for repair works to existing under the supervision of the project architect. Uxbridge Feasibility Study, uxbridge, London Gaunt Francis Architects June 2015- Budget: £10 million Completion: - RIBA Stages: AB Responsibilities: I have been fundamental in the design of a complex pri- vate rented scheme consisting of 260 private and afford- able 1b and 2b units in Uxbridge, London. The scheme responses to the need for more private rented accommodation in the area and revitalisation of its sur- rounding areas. The retail at ground floor is serviced from the central service yard . On first floor, the residents open onto a landscaped courtyard. A tower and the curved corners become focal points from a far and street level. The scheme is constrained by rights of light restrictions in the area. The scheme is currently awaiting funding and client agree- ment before proceeding to pre planning application and planning stages.
- 4. CURRICULUM VITAE / EXAMPLES OF WORK / SHARON CHAI4 Ikea Boklok, Milton Keynes PRP Architects, London January 2013-April 2013 Budget: - Completion: - RIBA Stages: AB Responsibilities: I was fundamental in developing Ikea's prototype housing for Skanska under the direction of the project architect. Pre- fabrication of building components was the main consid- eration in developing the design of the houses. Bedford Riverside, London PRP Architects, London April 2013-July 2013 Budget: Completion: - RIBA Stages: ABCD Responsibilities: I was fundamental of developing the brief and outline de- sign for planning for mixed-use development in Bedford Riverside. Under the direction of one of the directors in a team of 3, I was responsible for developing the cinema and narrowest mixed-use apartments. Access, circulation, public spaces and visual links from the city to river were fundamental to the design. K e y e x p e r i e n c e s Maughan Library Reception, London Gaunt Francis Architects December 2012-September 2013 Budget: £370k Completion: September 2013 RIBA Stages: ABCDEGL Responsibilities: Maughan Library reception is my part 3 case study where as part of a small team of 3, I was fundamental in develop- ing the outline design for listed building application and detail design for tender and been involved in the post con- tract stages.
- 5. 5CURRICULUM VITAE / EXAMPLES OF WORK / SHARON CHAI The design of a complex private rented scheme con- sisting of 260 private and affordable 1b and 2b units in Uxbridge, London, the scheme responses to the need for more private rented accommodation in the area and revitalisation of its surrounding areas and rights of light constraints. The scheme is currently awaiting funding and client agreement before pro- ceeding to pre planning application and planning stages. E x a m p l e s o f w o r k ( A r c h i t e c t / G a u n t F r a n c i s A r c h i t e c t s ) Uxbridge Feasibility Study
- 6. CURRICULUM VITAE / EXAMPLES OF WORK / SHARON CHAI6 E x a m p l e s o f w o r k ( A r c h i t e c t / G a u n t F r a n c i s A r c h i t e c t s ) The refurbishment of various building types and scales of a former RAF site within a conservation area, Bicester Heritage envisages the change of use of the existing RAF site to a leisure and visitors centre for classic cars. Bicester Heritage involves complex planning applica- tion and phasing of refurbishment works. Bicester Heritage
- 7. 7CURRICULUM VITAE / EXAMPLES OF WORK / SHARON CHAI Spike Island Arts Bridge As part of a group study on Spike Island, a new master plan was developed for the site. Our master plan was subtle in comparison to the other groups, choosing to enhance the characteristics of the site as compared to challenging the character of the site. From the group master planning project, we chose individual ‘mini master plan’ sites for our final year project. I proposed the Spike Island Arts Bridge which consists of the performing arts, retail, dance studios and exhibition space, bridging across the two contrasting water bodies and edges of Spike Island. Based on my analysis of different urban spaces, the permeability of the design was pivotal in creating social and commercial value in the city. Spike Island Arts Bridge Spike Island Arts Bridge: Section through the ‘floating harbour’ edge E x a m p l e s o f w o r k ( R I B A P a r t 2 )
- 8. CURRICULUM VITAE / EXAMPLES OF WORK / SHARON CHAI8 Section through the ‘new cut’ edge Model of Spike Island Arts Bridge E x a m p l e s o f w o r k ( R I B A P a r t 2 )
- 9. 9CURRICULUM VITAE / EXAMPLES OF WORK / SHARON CHAI Spike Island Arts Bridge: Interior view of dance studios Spike Island Arts Bridge: Interior view of atrium space E x a m p l e s o f w o r k - ( R I B A P a r t 2 )