JADE LOO
Architectural Graduate // BNE, AU
PROFILE
About Jade
Jade sees architecture and design as vehicles for improving people's lives. No matter the scale of the project, she works hard to ensure each solution devised keeps the individual firmly at the center. She constantly strives to deliver architecture that is both consciously and sensitively approached whilst emulating anthropological visions for sustainable futures.
For more information, get in touch or check out her Architecture Portfolio.
EXPERIENCE
November 2020 - Current
ARCHITECTURAL GRADUATE, AARDVARC ARCHITECTS
Graduate Architect under the Director of Aardvarc, Mick Hellen. My responsibilities include design, drafting, documentation, contract administration, material research, office management, liaising with clients & consultants and all aspects of project procurement for various projects.
March 2018 - October 2018
ARCHITECTURE STUDENT, SONA MENTOR PROGRAM
A mentee under Director of Base Architecture, Chris Kolka. Gained insight into professional practice in Queensland through monthly meetings, learning about design development stages, project management processes, documentation and legislation as well as site visits.
January 2018
ARCHITECTURAL INTERN, ARC PARTNERSHIP KUALA LUMPUR
Intern under ARC Partnerships partner associate, Ar. Loo. Exposed to design development stages of a residential township, aided in preparation of proposal presentation and attended site visits and site meetings.
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November 2016
VOLUNTEER, KATOLEE DESIGN OFFICE
Volunteered in the preparation of an art installation by KatoLee Design Office for the Neue Artisans 4.0 Design Showcase Kuala Lumpur. My involvement in this allowed me to work closely with former associate of Zaha Hadid Architects, Jeffrey Lee, who focuses on parametric and advanced geometry.
Semester 2, 2016 (TULC)
VOLUNTEER, FURRY FARM FRIENDS SELANGOR
Worked in a team to design and build an animal shelter for Sanctuary Manager, Georgie Gisbourne as part of a Sustainable Design Project (Semester 2, TULC). Conducted frequent on-site meetings and discussions with the client, produce construction drawings and proposals, sourced materials and carried out construction of the designed project.
January 2013 - December 2013
+TEAM LEADER, SUPERCAMP MALAYSIA
Worked with a team of facilitators and team leaders in motivational workshops and camps for children and teenagers aged 9-17. Lead groups of youth in workshops and camps that focused on character development, motivating youth to take their productive place as leaders in the global community.
EDUCATION
February 2020 - Current
MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE
Queensland University of Technology
CREATIVE INDUSTRIESÂ SCHOLARSHIP
February 2017 - December 2019 (Completed)
BACHELOR OF DESIGN (HONOURS) IN ARCHITECTURAL STUDIES (MINOR IN CONSTRUCTION)
Queensland University of Technology
CREATIVE INDUSTRIES SCHOLARSHIP
August 2015 - December 2016Â (3 Semesters)
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HONOURS) IN ARCHITECTURE
Taylor's University Lakeside, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
TERTIARY MERIT SCHOLARSHIP
January 2014 - May 2015 (Completed)
CAMBRIDGE A-LEVELS
Methodist College Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, English Literature
REFERENCES
MARK TROTTER
Tutor and Adjunct Professor at QUT
Director at Fulton Trotter Architects and Adjunct Professor at the Queensland University of Technology.
DAVOR MIKULCIC
Tutor at QUT
Dipl. Eng. Arch. (Sarajevo) RAIA, Anzia
Principle Architect at studio MWA lit. & Davor Mikulcic Architect.
DR MIRKO GUARALDA
Tutor and Research Associate at QUT
PhD. (Milan) Polytechnic University, MHEd. (NSW) Macquarie University.
Senior Lecturer & Research Associate with The Centre for Subtropical Design and Urban Informatics Research Lab.
AR. LOO CHEE KEONG
Partner Architect at ARC Partnership and Speaker (KL)
B.Arch University Sains Malaysia
APAM
Speaker: Design Issues in Contemporary Living, Innovation in Housing (KL)
AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
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