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Tatum R. Top Designer

Professional Architect with Revit, AutoCAD and Sketchup Experience

Johannesburg, South Africa

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80 / 135,637

Skill pts: 630

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About

Having completed my Bachelors and Master’s Degrees in Architecture (Professional) at the University of The Witwatersrand in 2016, I now have over 5 years’ experience working in the field using a combination of Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD software for technical drawing and combining these with Sketchup, Lumion, Photoshop and InDesign for conceptual development and presentations.

For several years I have been working as a Project Architect at a local architectural firm, where I lead a team responsible for various residential, industrial, and commercial projects. From small-scale interior design jobs of a hundred square meters to significant commercial developments of thousands of square meters, I ensured no design problem was without a solution. While I have enjoyed this role as Project Architect, recently I have been interested in furthering my knowledge and experience by exploring freelance opportunities (both locally and internationally). My years of work thus far, have given me experience in conceptual design, bespoke detailing, and technical resolution. I also have a deep passion for construction, "making" and understanding how things fit together.

I believe great architectural design is fundamentally about story telling. I always aim to design buildings that, when stripped bare of all artifice, have spatial flows that are functional, structures that are beautiful and relationships to their surroundings that are timeless. Along with the above ethos, I apply diligence and attentiveness to every project with which I engage. I am also registered with the South African Council for the Architectural Profession as a Professional Architect. I would love an opportunity to collaborate. I hope to hear from you soon!

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Experience

Founder & Principal Architect Lyve Life · Self-employed Jan 2023 – Present 3 yrs 5 mos Johannesburg, GP, South Africa Having founded Lyve Life Creations, I am currently offering my services on a freelance or per-project basis.
Project Architect Gottsmann Architects · Full-time Feb 2017 – Dec 2022 5 yrs 10 mos Johannesburg, GP, South Africa While working at Gottsmann Architects as a Project Architect for 6 years, I was responsible for seeing various projects through from Inception stages to Close Out. Working at GA gave me the opportunity to re-imagine and refine my design skills and become, not only a better Architect and Consultant, but a better problem solver through innovation and versatility. Some of my key projects in the residential and commercial sector while at GA include:
French Transitional Villa Complex, Zambia: R180mill
Formula K Sports and Business Park: R20mill @ 30 600m²
American Craftsman Ranch, Eye of Africa: R80mill @ 6 500m²
Candidate Architect Refined Existence In Space · Full-time Dec 2013 – Dec 2014 1 yrs Johannesburg, GP, South Africa During my time at R.E.I.S I developed a deep love of construction detailing, bespoke furniture fabrication and interior design. My involvement in design work, project management, material procurement and specification enabled the following key projects to be completed both timeously and with a high degree of technical resolution:

Interior renovation for “The Venue Melrose Arch” R8mill 10 600m²
New house design in Monaghan Farm Eco Estate R15mill 1 000m²
Duty-free retail at Kuwait Oman International Airports - 2 400m²

Education

University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg Masters of Architecture, Architechture 2016 – 2016
University of the Witwatersrand Bachelor of Architectural Studies with Honours, Architechture 2015 – 2015
University of the Witwatersrand Bachelor of Architectural Studies, Architecture , Cum Laude 2011 – 2013 8th Carl & Emily Fuchs Prestige Prize in Architecture Competition (Wits Representative)
Louis Michael Thibult Prize Winner
David Haddon Memorial Prize Winner
Joint Building Contracts Committee BAS Book Prize Winner

Other experience

Guest speaker at Samsung & FWA “Women in the Built Environment” Event In 2022, I was invited to act as a Guest Speaker for an event promoting the role of Women in the Built Environment Industry.

Licenses & Certifications

Professional Architect South African Council for the Architectural Profession Sep 2020 – Present See credential