Ratio conceptual design

CONCEPTUAL DESIGNER, ARCHITECT AND ARTIST

Result orientated senior conceptual designer and architect with strong passion and appreciation for design and detail. Track record of achievement in managing architectural and construction projects from inception to completion, including conceptual, design refining, planning and client/contractor interactions. Background and ability to develop interior spaces well integrated with base building and surroundings. Expertise in corporate, industrial and multifamily residential project management. Offering diverse perspective and innovative solutions that communicate visually: Ability to express ideas through a wide range of media. Innovative professional capable of creating dynamic designs independently and in collaboration with associates and clients.

EDUCATION

University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, SA.
Baccalaureus Architecturae (B.Arch), “A Companion to the Chrysler Building, New York (USA)” Cum Laude, Student of the year, 1997.

EXIBITIONS

• Profile Exhibition, Completion of the Sagrada Familia, NIAE Head office, New York (USA) 1992.
• Profile Exhibition, Crossing the Nile, NIAE, New York (USA) 1993.
• Permanent display, NIAE head office, Manhattan Island, New York (USA).
• Profile Exhibition, Companion to the Chrysler Building, NIAE, New York (USA) 1994.
• Architectural student of the Year Exhibition, Oliewenhuis art gallery, Bloemfontein, SA, 1994.
• Permanent display, University of the Free State.
• Art and architectural exhibition, art gallery, Port Elizabeth, SA, 1997.
• Art Exhibition, The Rose Guest House, Pretoria, Gauteng, SA, 2010.
• Art Exhibition, Lynnwood, Pretoria, SA, 2010.
• Permanent art exhibition, Atlou Art Gallery, Hartebeespoort Dam, SA, 2009 - 2013.
• Permanent art exhibition, Prix Roma Art gallery, Italy, 2011.

AWARDS

• FIRST HONOURABLE MENTION, William van Alen Architect Memorial Fellowship/International Competition. “Completion of the Sagrada Familia, Barcelona, Spain”, 1992, New York (USA).
• Facades Competition. Winner in the Free State region for use of colour in design, 1992.
• First Prize, William van Alen International Student Design Competition. “Bridge over the Nile, Luxor, Thebes, Egypt”, 1993, New York (USA).
• Nominated, Best Student- first South African to win the Van Alen International Competition – SAIA, SA, 1993.
• Hounorable Mention, William van Alen Memorial Fellowship/International Competition. “A Companion to the Chrysler Building, New York, USA”, 1994, New York (USA).
• Corrobrick Student Of The Year Award for “Brilliantly presented exploration of skyscraper aesthetics”. National competition for innovative design. 1994, Pretoria, SA.
• Nominated as: Best Overall Student – First student ever internationally, to get a nomination in the: William van Alen International Competition, for three consecutive years in a row. 1994.
• Single Short Stage Competiotion, Total SA, 3rd place, Slate Architects and Quantity Surveyors, 2016.

Competitions

• Internal Theunissen and Janckowits competitions for best conceptualizing of Port Zimbali, International Coastal Forest Estate, Balito, KZN, SA, 1995.
• Concept of Durban International Airport with VTJ Architects, KZN, SA, 1995.
• Concept of Ndbele Casino, Botswana, 1999.
• Concept of Ngangala Municipality Office Building with Apple and Associates Architects, Middelburg, Mpumalanga, SA, 2003.
• Concept of Gert Sibande Local Municipality Office Building with Apple and Associates Architects, Ermelo, SA, 2009.
• Concept of Bateman’s office block, Johannesburg, Gauteng, SA, 2011.