London, UK
Part 1 architectural assistants
at Tonkin Liu
Tonkin Liu is looking for Part 1 architectural assistants to join its team in London.
Tonkin Liu, proud recipients of 15 RIBA Awards and the 2018 Stephen Lawrence Prize, is looking for several outstanding and ambitious Part 1 candidates to join its growing studio. Candidates need to be excellent designers and communicators, technically capable, have a keen interest in building innovation and experimentation, and be skilled at analogue, digital and physical prototyping.
We are a London-based architecture studio with a highly acclaimed portfolio of finely crafted buildings, innovative public sculptures and regenerative urban landscapes. Current projects include a landmark 40m tall tower artwork for Manchester city centre, an extension to the Grade II* Listed Lansdowne Club, a conversion of a water tower into a home, a structurally innovative library and dance studio in a remote woodland setting, an exhibition design for the Barbican, a large-scale lighting installation for Weymouth’s iconic promenade, a major to new pavilion in Paddington Basin, and a ‘ground-breaking’ medical device.
Tonkin Liu is a RIBA Practice role model operating at the forefront of both architectural practice and education, committed to fostering a collaborative working environment and supporting future architects.
Required skills:
- high proficiency in 2D and 3D draughtsmanship (Vectorworks and Rhino preferred but not mandatory)
- high proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
- ability to work imaginatively and rigorously, both independently and in a team
- fluency in written and verbal English
How to apply
Please submit a short statement stating reasons for interest in Tonkin Liu, PDF CV, work samples (10mb limit) by clicking the ‘apply button below referencing ‘Part 1 application’
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