LAUREN GABBITAS
About
Award-winning architecture graduate, from the Manchester School of Architecture, with the desire and determination to continue discovering greater possibilities towards creative design through the built environment. My architectural practice recognises the existence of creative concept design, with each project having its own individual story, being able to not dismiss the unconventional and, through research and development, cultivate the concept thought into the physical product.
My passion for architecture acknowledges the awareness of the value and beauty of our environment and to be sustainable, not only for the environment, but also socially and economically. Using a combination of architectural, creative design and project management skills, I believe can achieve a space to be both attractive and efficient, ensuring to deliver quality excellence.
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
Past Positions
Stem Architects, August 2017 - September 2018
PART I ARCHITECTURAL ASSISTANT
Team production at a small architecture firm. Communicating with lead architects and designers to deliver projects through different stages of work.
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Producing high-quality 2D and 3D illustrative presentational drawings.
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Identifying and correcting issues found in technical drawings.
SGA Architects, December 2016 - February 2017
RIBA MENTORSHIP SCHEME
Gaining experience of business and project management, in a real life context.
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Introduction to Revit.
Stem Architects, October 2016 - August 2017
ARCHITECTURAL ASSISTANT INTERN
Enthusiastic to gain preliminary physical experience towards professional practice.
Excelling in time management having multiple responsibilities with both academic and professional learning.
AWARDS AND COMPETITIONS
Manchester School of Architecture, June 2020
THE HAYS COLLABORATIVE PRIZE
Awarded with the Hays Collaborative Prize for best collaborative work in professional studies.
Manchester School of Architecture, June 2019
THE BOWN PRIZE
Awarded with the Bown Prize for outstanding design portfolio. The Bown prize is judged by a panel of academics and practising architects helping to acknowledge the best communicated projects.
Women In Property, April 2016
WOMEN IN PROPERTY YORKSHIRE AND NORTH EAT STUDENT AWARDS
Regional finalist at the Women in Property awards. An organisation that believes success and its rewards should be founded on merit and expertise, rather than gender.
University of Lincoln, March 2015
CHARRETTE PROJECT
Pavilion design winner.