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Avery Jiehui Chen
ARB Registered Architect, Design Manager
Summary
Driven architect with a proven track record at Allford Hall Monaghan Morris, advanced quickly to become a Package Lead and Team Lead (specialising in Basement and Plant related coordination, technical design and work packages). Adept in Revit and leading teams to deliver detailed and technical work packages. Experience in working in Design teams of 50 + people, towards the goal of delivering best-in-class, large scale Office-led schemes worth upwards of £300million (Stage 1-4), and urban mass residential housing schemes at Stage 1-4 level, with a focus on sustainable design. Extensive knowledge of planning regulations, Building regulations, and globally recognised Sustainability Assessment methods, having worked with projects that were on track to achieve net zero emissions, as well as the highest NABERS, LEED, BREEAM and WELL ratings. Known for exceptional teamwork and collaboration, not just within the architectural team but also with the wider, diverse design team, collaborating with other consultants to achieve viable, high quality solutions to various project issues.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Architect
Allford Hall Monaghan Morris
09.2019 - 07.2024
- Strong Large scale, High-end Commercial Office-led Building Project Experience, having worked with 2 Commercial Office-led schemes (with budgets upwards of £300 million.
- Design Team’s point of contact with Building control Inspector, well-versed in Building control issues
- Familiar with the UK Building Industry’s standard Sustainability assessment methods, having previously worked with projects that were on track to achieve LEED (GOLD / PLATINUM) ratings, BREEAM (EXCELLENT/ OUTSTANDING) ratings and NABERS 5.5 ratings. This was achieved through cross-functional team collaboration to improve sustainability in the building designs, within the project’s cost constraints.
- Attended, presented at and chaired design cross-functional monthly team meetings, facilitating coordination with structural engineering, MEP, landscape, Cost consultants and project manager to resolve technical and project issues and review project schedules.
- Adept at producing Stage 1 (Conceptual Design) reports, Stage 2-3 Developed Design Work packages (for early stage tendering) and Stage 4 Construction Tender Work Packages
- Stage 2-3 Basement Team Lead (Basement and Plantroom Specialist) and Stage 4 Package Lead ( Well-versed in almost all standard Stage 2-4 Building Element Internal Work Packages, namely General arrangements, concrete elements, thermal, tanking, blockwork, dry-lining, floors, and fire safety packages)
- Maintained quality control standards and procedures for work packages, specifications writing, creating informal, internal team reports and more formal client reports, as well as other documentation.
- Applied problem-solving skills effectively to address unique challenges in the architectural design process, particular with regards to value-engineering and making design more cost-efficient
- Frequent, daily correspondence with various suppliers and contractors to incorporate input into project designs and specifications, ensuring that specifications meet project’s and client’s quality criteria, with respect to BS standards
- Mentored more junior architects and team members on best practices within the field, and reviewed technical drawings developed by others.
- Great Team Player - Upbeat, present, eager to collaborate, share knowledge and to help my fellow team members problem solve, to keep within project delivery times
- Engaged in continuous professional development to stay abreast of emerging trends in architecture and design, particularly with respect to ever-changing Building regulation and British standards.
- Conducted comprehensive site analyses and workshops in tandem with contractor and SE / MEP consultants to reduce and mitigate risks and uncertainties in the project stemming from existing services and issues within the site
- Decent experience with London planning regulations, both with regards to mass residential housing-led schemes and Commercial, office-led schemes. Kept regular correspondence and checkpoint reports to representatives from local authorities
- Value-Engineering experience, working closely with projects cost consultants to create reports proposing solutions to keep project within budget, with minimal / no impact to the project’s business viability or sustainability credentials
Architectural Assistant
Zaha Hadid Architects
09.2016 - 07.2017
- Submitted ideas as part of early stages of design processes for competitions and various bids
- Put together project documents and reports, for delivery / presentations to clients and various stakeholders.
- Experience was predominantly Stage 1 Conceptual Design for various competitions (1 won), and a Stage 2 Developed Design for a High-end Residential Building in Lambeth, London
- Designing with adherence to London and Lambeth-specific Planning regulations and guidelines, as well as an understanding of Section 106 Planning Obligations the scheme needed to fulfil, such as improvements to the public realm and Affordable Housing criteria the scheme needed to fulfil before receiving planning consent
- Enhanced design quality by collaborating with architects on project development and drafting detailed drawings.
- Adept at learning and utilizing advanced software tools such as AutoCAD, Rhino, Microstation, Revit, and SketchUp to deliver project drawings
- Aided in conducting feasibility studies for potential projects, providing valuable input on cost estimates and timelines.
- Adapted quickly to changes in project scope or requirements while maintaining quality and timely delivery of assigned tasks.
- Contributed to a winning bid through effective participation in the preparation of proposals and presentations.
Education
OCC - Real Estate Economics And Finance
London School of Economics
London 04.2001 -
ARB / RIBA Part III - Architecture
Architectural Association School of Architecture
London 04.2001 -
ARB / RIBA Part II - Architecture
Architectural Association School of Architecture
London 04.2001 -
ARB / RIBA Part I - Architecture
Architectural Association School of Architecture
London 04.2001 -
GCE A Levels - Physics, Chemistry, Math, Economics
Hwa Chong Institution Junior College
Singapore 04.2001 -
Skills
Project Planning
Software
Revit
Microstation
Adobe Photoshop/Indesign
Primavera
Microsoft Project
Navisworks
Asite
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Chinese (Mandarin)
Advanced (C1)
Certification
ARB Registered Architect
Projects
Holloway Road Masterplan and Architecture (Stage 5 Currently)
- Mass residential housing scheme offering 985 Homes, £200+ million budget
- BREEAM Excellent, 60% Affordable Housing
- Plot D Designer, (5 Plots Total, A-E)
- Oversaw this project from Stage 1 to Planning Consent at Stage 2
One Waterloo / Elizabeth House (Status TBC)
- Office-led Scheme with Retail at GF, CAT-A Scheme, with CAT-B Lobbies and Receptions
- 155,000 sqm of office space, 31 storey building, £600+ million budget
- Engineering design-led, due to complicated structural interface over existing tube lines
- BREEAM Excellent, Nabers 5.5 Stars
- Part of Team that delivered Stage 2 Planning Amendment to previous consented Scheme
- Stage 3 Developed Design Package Lead
One Waterloo / Elizabeth House (Stage 5 Currently)
- Office-led Scheme with Retail at GF, CAT-A Shell and Core, Scheme, with CAT-B Lobbies and Receptions
- 30,000 sqm of office space, £300+ million budget, 'Best-in-class' Office outside London
- Exemplar in Sustainable design, BREEAM Outstanding, WELL Platinum, Zero Emissions
- Team Lead in Stage 2 Design, achieved Planning Consent
- Team Lead in Stage 3 Developed Design, produced work packages for early stage, PCSA tendering
- Package Lead in Stage 4 Detailed Design, produced work packages for main contract tendering
Timeline
Prince2 Practitioner Project Management
08-2024
Primavera
08-2024
Real Estate Finance and Economics
02-2023
CSCS
02-2023
ARB Registered Architect
06-2021
Architect
Allford Hall Monaghan Morris
09.2019 - 07.2024
Architectural Assistant
Zaha Hadid Architects
09.2016 - 07.2017
OCC - Real Estate Economics And Finance
London School of Economics
04.2001 -
ARB / RIBA Part III - Architecture
Architectural Association School of Architecture
04.2001 -
ARB / RIBA Part II - Architecture
Architectural Association School of Architecture
04.2001 -
ARB / RIBA Part I - Architecture
Architectural Association School of Architecture
04.2001 -
GCE A Levels - Physics, Chemistry, Math, Economics
Hwa Chong Institution Junior College
04.2001 -
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