ARCHITECT
I was born as Paul, but raised as Ronan. Blessed to have sisters from other misters, as well as brothers from another mother. Keen to learn, explore and travel. I like beautiful things in all their forms. I am working hard at trying to invent a job for myself. That is David Duchovny.
EXPERIENCE
Irish Architecture Foundation
Open House Dublin 2014 Researcher, Co-ordination Team
The Irish Architecture Foundation is the only organisation in Ireland whose core mission is to communicate Architecture to the public. Out of a diverse and far reaching schedule of events Open House Dublin is the largest and most successful of these which opens the doors of some of Dublin's more remarkable buildings to the public. My tasks involved:
- Initiating the processes for the the 2014 programme
- Researching new locations to be included that would suit the theme of 'Learning from Buildings,'
- Visiting new locations to ensure they were of a suitably high quality
- Ensuring building owners, architects and the public enquiries were satisfied
Graduate Architect, May - September 2014, Dublin
Henry J. Lyons is one of the largest and most consistently successful architecture firms in Ireland. During my time here I worked on the Royal College of Surgeons, Symantec's HQ expansion and feasibility studies for hotels and offices.
- 3D models and documentation for client presentations.
- Revit Modelling and Design Development.
- Detailing, Revisions, Construction drawings
Architectural Designer, September 2014 - February 2015, San Francisco
Geizsler Architects is a small architecture firm in the North Beach neighbourhood of San Francisco which focuses on residential architecture and small commercial developments. Most of my time was spent on a small mixed-use building under construction.
- Construction Detailing inc. 3D modelling, Sketches (Response to RFI's)
- Surveying, As-Built Drawings.
- Specifying and scheduling fixtures and hardware
- Full Permit Set Revisions
- Modelling for concept design
- Design Options
Junior Designer, February 2015 - Present, San Francisco
Haas Architects is a young architecture firm south of market in San Francisco. Chris Haas comes from a diverse background of projects ranging from installations, residential to large scale commercial with Herzog & De Meuron. Projects worked on include large-scale concepts for clients developing in Oakland, on-site residential projects, pop-up urban spa project development.
- Feasibility studies, FAR option assessments.
- New project concept development
- Construction detail development
- Interior remodel drawing sets
- As-built surveying and drawings
- Fire permit drawing sets
Skills
Languages
AutoCAD
Revit
SketchUp
Photoshop
Illustrator
InDesign
Model Making
Manual Photography
Digital Photography
Stop Motion
Microsoft Office
Pages
Kerkythea
Video Editing
Adobe Premier Pro
Sony Vegas Pro
Final Cut Pro
English
French
German (Basic)
Portuguese (Beginner)
Co-Founder & Organiser 2014, Ireland
Stew is a network for students, graduates and architectural practitioners to network, skillshare and work together. Founded by myself & Séamus Guidera to harness the energy of architecture graduates when it is most present. A voice for graduates to equip them for the transition between university and workplace. A community where all options are pursued to ensure a diverse and dynamic profession.
Chris Ryan Architects
Graduate Architect: Jan - May 2014, Dublin
- Implementing BIM
- Modelling from scratch through Revit
- Assisting a design that includes renovation, change of use and new construction
- Deepening understanding of the planning process, specifically relating to conservation of structures.
Coady Partnership Architects
Revit based Work Experience: Nov-Dec 2013, Dublin
- Room Layouts for Schools
- Fitting out WC units in Schools
- Reflected Ceiling Plans for Schools
- Floor Finishes in Schools
- Deepened understanding of Part M regulations
RENEW Architecture + Planning
Internship: July-Sept 2012, Shanghai
Involved in facade proposals for a Luxury Hotel to be built in the dramatic Yangshuo Region of China. The Hotel itself integrated with a former sugar factory which had been successfully renovated by RENEW previously. It was essential that ideas were clearly presented so that I could successfully communicate with my colleagues. Working between sketching proposals and developing variations within SketchUp we completed a bamboo facade design and overall site layout which was proposed to the client. The company were generous in their praise of my commitment in working with them. Reference available.
EDUCATION
M.Sc. in International Real Estate and Planning 2016
University College London, Bartlett School of Planning (Expected)
Master of Architecture (M.Arch.) 2013
University College Dublin
Professional Certificate in Revit Architecture 2013
ArcDox (CITA Skillnets)
Erasmus Semester 2012
ENSASE École Nationale Supérieure d'Architecture de Saint Etienne
Bachelor of Architectural Science (B.Sc.) 2011
University College Dublin
Erasmus Semester 2011
Hochschule Darmstadt