Study BArch Year 5 abroad - Application deadline 15 December 2011

Dear student,

You have studied the Architecture BA course at MSA and you are currently in your year out. There are possibilities to go study abroad in the BArch 5, in semester 2 of academic year 2012-13 [Spring]. In order to apply for a worldwide Exchange next academic year, you need to apply this year already. For Erasmus you can still apply later.

We have not heard from you about an interest in such exchange but we do realize that this structure is quite unique [applying while you’re in your year out]. Therefore I still want to give you this last minute opportunity to apply.

The deadline for worldwide exchange is 15 December 2011 – so next week.

If you are sure you’ll be returning to MSA in 2012-13 and that you want to go on exchange, please do get in touch with me so we can still process your application.

This email provides you already with some basic information [see below]: read this carefully as to what are the requirements and how study abroad will affect your studies at the MSA.

Kind regards, Isabelle

isabelle.doucet@manchester.ac.uk

Engage Education

Medium sized Private practise based in London seeks Architectural Assistant to provide support to architectural team, consisting of 10 people. You will be assisting them with producing construction drawings and detailing, sections, layouts, elevations and working drawings.

The successful applicant will have a good Architect Degree or graphic design qualification and will have a good understanding of UK building regulations. You will also be proficient in AutoCad and be motivated to become involved in all aspects of the architectural process.

An excellent opportunity to join a reputable and well established practice.

http://www.cv-library.co.uk/cgi-bin/view-job.cgi?jobref=127255117&s=100226

Harry Dobbs, Part 1

Harry Dobbs Design is a architecture and urban practice based in London. It is currently involved in a series of high profile urban, architectural and product design projects.

Harry Dobbs Design is offering a six month internship for possible subsequent placement in the office. Applicants should have:

• an architectural design background, with a strong interest in urban design
• Vectorworks, Sketchup and good 3D rendering capability
• model making experience
• good organisational and interpersonal skills
• spoken and written English at a professional level

Please send your CV, portfolio and all the material that you consider relevant to recruit@harrydobbs.com (no larger than 7.5MB)

Please specify in the object ”internship from Dezeen”

www.harrydobbs.com

CHBC, Part 1

Architectural Assistant
Warwickshire, Suffolk and Essex, UK

CHBC Architects is a leading architectural practice, with a long history of exciting projects across the UK.

Following an increase in workload, we are currently recruiting to fulfil positions in each of our Warwickshire, Suffolk and Essex offices.

We are seeking Part II/III qualified architects with a minimum of two years office experience. Residential experience is preferred.

A good knowledge of AutoCAD and Photoshop is essential, with Sketchup and InDesign knowledge beneficial.

Candidates should be capable of producing planning drawings with minimal supervision and comfortable working with clients and to strict deadlines.

In return, we offer a pleasant working environment and excellent prospects for the right individual.

Please send your CV with a covering letter to ann.cooper@chbc-architects.co.uk

www.chbc-architects.co.uk

Heatherwick Studios, Part 1

Junior designers and architectural assistants
London, UK

Heatherwick Studio has a number of positions available, lasting from six to twelve months, which are open to designers, makers and Part I architectural assistants who are seeking to gain professional experience.

Candidates should be highly motivated and enthusiastic with excellent communication, numeration and organisational skills; good spoken and written English is essential. Candidates should have excellent CAD, Creative Suite and 3D modelling skills. Languages – particularly Chinese – are an advantage.

To be considered, please send a CV, covering letter and examples of your work in A4 format to:

David Grant
Heatherwick Studio
356-364 Gray’s Inn Road
London
WC1X 8BH

www.heatherwick.com

Meet the Architect: John McAslan + Partners

JOIN US FOR THE FINAL EVENT IN THE MEET THE ARCHITECT SERIES!

Our final event in the series is with John McAslan + Partners, who will be speaking about their 2011 RIBA award-winning Charles Carter Building at Lancaster University. In addition, they will discuss some of the other projects they are working on in Lancaster.

Upon visiting the Charles Carter Building, the judges’ commented:

‘This is architecture that cleverly combines a colonnade, giant orders, deep recesses and flush seamless detail. Externally the single-minded pursuit of the possibilities of contemporary brick technology is complemented internally by exposing the concrete frame. These two materials give the building a sense of grandeur and permanence that is all too rare in educational buildings of today. The use of natural light and ventilation and a generous atrium ensures that this building not only has personality but is robust, flexible and enjoyable.

The building's simple form, material clarity and environmental strategy of thermal mass, natural ventilation and daylight sets a new marker for the University in terms of both making a place, providing space and going easy on the planet.’

Venue: RIBA Hub

Date: Thursday 1 December

Time: 6 – 7.30pm

Tickets: £5, available from the RIBA Hub or by calling the RIBA North West office on 0151 703 0107 or by e-mailing anna.johnson@riba.org

Refreshments and FESTIVE nibbles will be served!

New job in Birmingham (PMT Architects)

Received an email from a member of staff at PMT architects with a potential job offering:

"The firm is in Bristol and there are 15 of us (very young and fun people) but it's part of a larger organisation (10 other offices, we visit other offices for design charettes/lectures etc.) but they give a very good experience, not just door schedules! Working on buildings like, St Pauls, Battersea Power station, Prince Charles' House... Anyway, let me know if you can think of anyone! The Bristol office isn't just heritage work either as each project we work on is at least 50% new too."

http://www.pmt.co.uk/