Dubai, UAE
Part 2 architectural assistant
at Loci Architecture + Design
Loci Architecture + Design is seeking Part 2 architectural assistants to join its team in Dubai, UAE.
LOCI is an international multidisciplinary practice operating in the fields of contemporary architecture, urban planning, landscape design, interior design and product design.
We have a culturally driven ethos based on the importance of context and the power of the locus to inform our design process and architecture. We promote regional design with a clear and elegant vision of pure, rational form and spatial quality. Within an architectural language, functionality, durability and comfort are prime components that are aesthetic but resist fashion and trends, employing where possible locally sourced and produced natural and environmentally sustainable materials.
Our approach to design starts with delving into the sites historical, cultural, geographical and environmental values to initiate ideas which leads us to new avenues in conceptual explorations. Our aim is to design a project or space which feels like it belongs to the land and speaks to its people without saying a word, while encouraging and reinforcing a regional identity in an increasing global world. We at LOCI use a minimal and pure architectural language that is free from clichéd architectural jargon. We understand the root of regional culture and values; thus, we strive to maintain and reinforce these principles within a modern context.
Your work will cover a multitude of project types, scales and stages, and offer you the opportunity to participate in growing our practice.
Your responsibilities may include:
- responsibility for the design at all stages and construction packages
- preparing, developing and editing, drawings, models, images and other documents relating to the design
- coordinating with the design team to establish and develop building type, style, cost, etc
- coordinating with and reviewing information from the wider design team, engineers, consultants, contractors and client bodies
- preparing design presentations
- construction documentation including detailing, schedules and specifications
- corresponding with contractors and reviewing shop-drawings and submittals
- monitor construction work in progress to ensure compliance with the design
Attributes:
- excellent creative design capabilities demonstrated by a well presented CV and portfolio of work
- strong conceptual design skills
- good BIM experience within practice
- experience working on design-led medium scale residential, commercial or mixed-use projects
- strong graphic communication and presentation skills; InDesign and Photoshop skills essential
- strong computer modelling and visualisation skills in SketchUp, Rhino and Enscape/Lumion
- hand sketching and the ability to produce high quality visualisations an advantage
- good understanding of current UK or equivalent building regulations and technical knowledge
- experience of liaison with other consultants and the wider project and client team
- ability to work collaboratively and efficiently within a multi-disciplinary team
- articulate verbal and written communication
- high levels of team spirit with a collaborative and positive approach
We work collaboratively and openly and are always seeking new challenges and opportunities to create inspirational architecture.
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