Background Information

I am a landscape designer who is passionate about making space that engages with a wide range of people. It is my belief that all design should have an environmental and ecological conscience and that design which embraces these things can only be enhanced.

 :  Professional Experience

Ian Turkington Design Studio, Self Employed Landscape Architect – March 2013-Present

Neaves Perry Architects, Part 1 Architectural Assistant – February-August 2011

¨  Education: Currently studying for a Postgraduate diploma in Landscape Architecture at Greenwich University

University of Greenwich, London - Certificate of Landscape Design

2011-2012 Modules included: Design & Communication; Planting Design; Design with Nature; Ecology & Conservation; Hard & Soft Materials; Landscape Digital Design

Newcastle Upon Tyne University - BA (Hons) Architectural Studies

2007-2010 Modules included: History of the Designed Landscape; Architectural Technology; Architectural Design; Environmental Design and Services; Architectural Principles & Theories

Simon Langton Girl’s School, Canterbury

2005/2006 A-Level: Mathematics (A); Biology (A); Design Technology (A)

2004/2005 AS-Level: Chemistry (B)

2002/2004 GCSE: Mathematics (A*); Design Technology (A*); Double Science (AA); English Language (A); English Literature (A); French (A); Geography (A); Art (A); ICT (A)

I  Skills

  Computer Skills

§ Microsoft Office programmes including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and OneNote.

§  Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator and some experience with Premiere

§ AutoCAD 2D & 3D, Google SketchUp with some experience of 3DMax Design Studio 

Landscape Architecture Course Skills:

§  Advanced Planting Design and Planting Design: A clear design methodology was developed using planting design as a focal point. This combined with Plant Identification gave me a broader understanding of plant species and uses. In the latter stages of both projects experience was gained in NBS Specifications (using NBS computer software), Soft works details and Planting Plans (using AutoCAD 2D).

§  Hard and Soft Materials: An appreciation of materials and their construction was developed through hand-drawn Hard Works Detail drawings. Soft materials included Plant Identification (mentioned above) and Basic Horticulture.

§  Theme Project: Quick sketch designs encouraged digital design skills by using AutoCAD to draw plans and sections; using SketchUp to create 3D Models which, were rendered using tools within SketchUp and Photoshop. Photoshop skills were also developed by creating photomontages using a mixture of existing photos, stock photos and modelling elements. An additional element of the module was to prepare and present a seminar on a sustainability issue.

§  Design with Nature: Hand rendering techniques were developed during this module as well as an appreciation of ecology and sylviculture. An understanding of how to undertake Phase 1 Habitat Surveys as well as knowledge of regional and local Biodiversity Action Plans was acquired. An Ecology and Conservation module ran alongside the project work where written communication skills were developed in report writing.

§  Site Design: An extensive amount of site research was undertaken as a group project over a large area of central London. Particular elements of research were assigned to individuals then as a group the information was collated and presented as a booklet. The design project which followed was an individual project that encouraged masterplan and sectional elevation digital rendering skills.

@  Voluntary Work

   Mushroom Works Gallery and Artist Studios, Volunteer – April-June 2010

§  Worked as a part of a team of volunteers as a Gallery/Artist’s Assistant dealing with web promotions and gallery management. Web promotions utilised Social Networking sites, such as Facebook and Twitter, as research and advertising tools. Other tasks included updating the business’ blog, including links to resident artist’s websites. Assisting in the management of the gallery gave experience in administrative tasks such as inventory, filing and data inputting.