Curriculum Vitae
   
Name:

Steve Russell  B.A. (Hons) M.Arch RIBA
   
Date of Birth: 17th May 1978
   
E-mail:
   

Education:        
           
  University of Nottingham / 2002 - 2003 Masters in Architecture, RIBA Part 3  
  Hulme Upright   Professional Practice Qualification  
  University of Nottingham 2000 - 2002 Diploma in Architecture, RIBA Part 2
  University of Nottingham / 1999 - 2000 RIBA Part 1
  Turner Woolford Sharp Ltd    
  University of Nottingham 1996 - 1999 BA Architecture Degree, Attained 2.1 honours
  Leek High School 1994 - 1996 A-Level: Design and Technology A
  Art and Design A
  Physics B
  1992 - 1994 GCSE: 8 subjects at higher pass level

 
Work Experience:
   
  Hulme Upright Architects, Stoke on Trent (September 2002+) RIBA Part 3
 

After graduating in 2002 from the University of Nottingham, I joined Hulme Upright as a Part II Architectural Assistant before returning to University to take my Part III final professional qualification.

  The large experienced and well established practice in Stoke on Trent has given me the opportunity to work on a variety of different projects ranging from small scale one off house extensions to larger master planning projects in residential, commercial and industrial fields. The work has included new, refurbishment and listed buildings using a number of procurement techniques.
  The practice has trusted me to work unsupervised and enabled me to become part of a close-knit team, giving me increased responsibility and experience in many different areas of architecture, vastly increasing my understanding of the building process.
 

  Antony Birchall Architects, Congleton (8 weeks, Summer 2001)
  A small local practice where I was involved in the detailing of many different small scale projects, house extensions, barn conversions, farm and domestic buildings.
 
  Turner Woolford Sharp Architects Ltd, Birmingham (1 Year, September 1999) RIBA Part 1
  An experienced practice located in the centre of Birmingham where I was closely involved in a range of exciting projects at different stages of production including a conversion of a derelict mill to residential flats in Evesham, a locally listed 1930's art-deco office refurbishment in Birmingham, a retail project for Boots the chemists, a mixed leisure and residential development and a social housing scheme.
  I attended meetings communicating with clients, planners, engineers, contractors, consultants and project managers. The discussions often resulted in my detailing parts of the building for construction.
 

The practice also gave me many positions of responsibility and the opportunity to assist on site visits and view the progression of other design projects both on and off site.

 
  Ryder Ford and Associates Architects and Town Planners, Leek (4 weeks, August 1998)
  A small rural practice where I was given a variety of different tasks including surveying a barn for conversion, writing planning applications, construction detailing a large garage, and writing a cuttings list for a stone mason. I was also given the opportunity to assist on site visits and view the progression of other larger design projects.
 
  Rod Hackney and Associates / John Young Builders, Macclesfield (4 weeks, July 1998)
  Where I worked with a joiner and was involved with various practical tasks in the conservation of a Victorian terraced house in Macclesfield.
 
  Hulme Upright Architects, Leek (1 week, July 1995)
  School work experience prior to Architecture degree.
 
  Creative Business Communications, Graphic Designers, Leek (1 week, November 1993)
  School work experience prior to A-level choice.
 
CAD/IT Skills:
   
  3D studio MAX, VIZ, AutoCAD, Vectorworks, Microstation, ArchiCAD with GDL modelling, FormZ, Artlantis, Premiere, PhotoShop, Illustrator, ImageReady, GoLive, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Flash, Shockwave, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher, Acrobat.
   
Other Achievements:
   
  First prize, Highpoint Office Competition, 2008
  Short listed, Stoke on Trent City Centre Public realm competition, 2007
  Short listed, Reinventing the Bike shed competition, 2006
  Commended, American Institute of Architecture Student Competition, 2002
  ArchiCAD 2000 course at University of Nottingham, 2000
  BSAC Sport diver qualification, 2000 
  First Prize, Nottingham University School of Architecture Design Day Competition, 1998
  First Prize, Young Persons Award for Innovation, 1996
  Personal and Professional Business Awareness course at Pershore Business School, 1996
  Bell Engineering Prize for Technology, 1996
  Leek High School Prize for Physics, 1996
  CRAC Insight into Management course at Keele University, 1995
  Participated in Young Enterprise Scheme at Leek High School, 1995
  City & Guilds - Technological Baccalaureate, 1995
  Full clean UK Driving Licence
 

Activities and Interests:
   
 

I enjoy travelling and have visited New York, Philadelphia, Chicago, Prague, Kefalonia, Amsterdam, Malta, Menorca, Italy and France. I am an active member of the University Sub Aqua Club and have gained the BSAC Sport Diver Qualification through completion of life saving assessments. I enjoy many aspects of my course both academic and social and it has also enabled me to actively pursue my interest in painting, drawing, photography and film making. My other hobbies include skiing, cycling, power kiting and walking.

 
Referees:
     
  Please contact me for a list of referees.
     

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