John Coutinho
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Experience
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Trehearne Architects
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United Kingdom
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Architecture and Planning
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1 - 100 Employee
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Associate
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Aug 2012 - Present
Extensive experience in master-planning and collaborative working with stakeholders and is passionate about design and detailing. Worked extensively across all sectors of the design and construction process and, with over thirteen years of experience, expertise lies in designing high quality residential and commercial projects in the UK and abroad. The majority of work is located in London. Key Projects: 48-49 Pall Mall, London Major redevelopment of an office building (32,000 sqf), to a CAT A standard. Demolition and rebuild behind a partially retained façade. I worked as project leader and in all areas of the design from concept through to completion. I was responsible for: presenting my concepts to the client and coordinating the design, through to working for the contractor in the detailing of the building. Carlow House, London Major refurbishment of an office building (50,000 sqf), to a CAT A standard. Major reconfiguration of the building with a new core with sanitary facilities. I worked as project leader in all areas of the design. I was responsible for the concept design and presentations to the client team and then leading design meetings for design development to tender stage. The client was keen to build the project, however the site was bought for redevelopment under permitted development rights by another developer. Old Woolwich Road, London New build residential scheme; 4 townhouses and 3 apartments within a self-contained block. I ran the project on site as project manager, contract administrator and designer from tender through to completion. Show less
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Darling Associates Architects
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United Kingdom
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Architecture and Planning
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1 - 100 Employee
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Project Leader
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Jan 2011 - Aug 2012
Key Projects: 6 Agar Street, London Major refurbishment of an office building (57,500sqf), to a CAT A standard. Working at all levels to develop the design and coordinate consultant information, from planning through to completion in Aug 2012. I worked as lead designer in coordinating and delivering the project on site for the contractor. 73-75 The Strand, London Refurbishment of an office building (18,000sqf) to a CAT A standard. We retained the existing frame and reconfiguring the core to create a single stair building, adding new facades and a roof extension. I worked as project leader and coordinating the development of the design from the team. Show less
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Broadway Malyan
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United Kingdom
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Architecture and Planning
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300 - 400 Employee
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Architectural Designer
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Aug 2007 - Dec 2010
Key Projects: Obel Tower, Belfast Mixed use development comprised of; 282 homes in a residential tower and a residential urban block, an office building, commercial space at street level and basement parking. The scheme is located in Belfast city centre at Donegall Quay adjacent to the River Lagan. My role involved contract administration in support of the site team. Hinkler Parade, Southampton Mixed use residential led scheme in a suburban area of Southampton. We worked with Hyde Housing in a joint venture proposing 108 homes with retail and community facilities. My role involved; developing the design, typologies for housing and the masterplan and in coordinating the work of the landscape architect and CGI consultant to develop material for the submission bid. Urban/Masterplan Projects: (Concept designs for bids & OJEU tenders) GREATER LONDON: Erith Western Gateway, Royal Gunpowder Mills Waltham Forrest, Wickford Essex Masterplan., Stratford Centre, Custom House Newham. OUTSIDE LONDON: Botany Quarter Tonbridge, Totton Waterside, Plymouth Marine Science Partnership, Hinkler Parade Southampton. Building Projects: (All RIBA work stages – Technician/Designer/Contract Administrator) LONDON: Battersea Reach, Stratford Edge, Stratford Exchange, Network Rail Sites, Royal Mint Street. BELFAST: Obel Tower. DUBAI: Palm Jabel Ali Dubai, Plot 336-222 Sheikh Zayed Road. AZERBAIJAN: Port Baku Tower. Show less
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Pringle Brandon
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10 Bonhill Street
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Architectural Designer
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Sep 2005 - Sep 2005
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MoreySmith
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United Kingdom
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Architecture and Planning
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1 - 100 Employee
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Architectural Designer
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Aug 2005 - Aug 2005
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CB Richard Ellis
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Architectural Designer
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Sep 2001 - Jul 2005
Key Projects: British Telecom, 211 Old Street, London Strip-out and refurbishment of a 15,000 ft2 office floor to consolidation and relocation their staff. I worked on the specification, design (3D Concepts) throughout the contract. Experience gained in design authorship. Improvements could have been made in my technical understanding of consultant designs. Groupama Insurance, Minories, London Merging, relocating and consolidating their London offices into two new buildings, including refurbishing the new office space (CAT B). 42,000ft2 with 8 phased moves over a 20 week period. I worked with the client to develop and manage the phased works. Experience gained in move management. Improvements could have been made in managing the client’s expectations. Jack’s Place, Corbet Place, London. Major Conversion of redundant warehouse buildings, on an island site, into Live/Work and Retail accommodation. 24 live/work units and 5,100m² (55,000 ft2) of retail space. I worked as the projects designer for over two and a half years. Conservation area, demolition and planning applications and consents were made by received by me, as the Employer’s agent. I delivered the design and contract documents with support from my senior surveyor director and project manager Iain Gray. Axa Insurance, Suffolk House, Ipswich Major refurbishment of an office building (50,000sqf) to a CAT A & B standard. Re-cladding the façades and obtaining planning approval. I predominantly worked on the internal refurbishment detail design and (NBS) specification together with the planning application. Show less
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Education
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Kingston University - Company
Post Graduate Diploma Professional Practice, Architecture -
University of Greenwich
Post Graduate Diploma, Architecture -
University of Greenwich
BA Hons, Architecture