2003 – 2006 1998 – 2002 Name: Joseph Conteh Mobile: +44(0)7985255498 Email: litchfi[email protected]Joseph Litchfield Conteh RIBA June 2017 Nationality: British Mobile: +44 (0)79 85255 498 Email: litchfi[email protected]Portfolio: http://bit.ly/JC-worksamples Linkedin Profile: http://uk.linkedin.com/in/josephlitchfield Instagram: Shengemans_Cultural_Lens Twitter: MadeinShenge I am drawn to architecture that hybridises the programme in urban, cultural, and civic buildings – creating new typologies. PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Ambitious and conscientious RIBA chartered Architect, qualified and registered with ARB since 2009. In my architectural career thus far, I have worked for several reputable London based offices including internationally renowned, Eva Jiricna Architects. I’m currently a visiting lecturer at the University of Westminster, while exploring a PhD research of the great Nigerian architect and professor Demas Nwoko’s work. I’m keen to explore opportunities in practice, teaching, researching, writing, and engaging with Africa and the Diaspora on matters relating to culture, rural and urbanism. Previously, I assisted the work of ArchiAfrika in Ghana, on a conservation and heritage guideline for a Tropical Modernist building. In recent years, I’ve managed JU:KO Designs Ltd. is fledging private practice, an exciting design-focussed enterprise, has produced a progressive archive in private residence, national competitions, interiors, hospitality sectors both in East Africa and London. I’ve architectural experiences in residential, commercial, major office refurbishment, mixed-used and retail sectors. My career is richly inspired by Eva Jiricna and Pierre D’Avoine both long-term friends and mentors. Social responsibilities to, ‘pay it forward’, has led to participation in tutorials, interim and final ‘critic’ sessions at the Bartlett and University of Westminster. Additionally, I’ve mentored five people who have successfully completed their RIBA Part 3, becoming qualified architects. I had an intrigue and when the opportunity presented itself, I researched and wrote an architectural piece commissioned online for the Guardian, first-of-its-kind: “Around Africa in 10 Buildings”, directed by Joe Harker during ‘Week in Africa’ series. CONTACT INFORMATION ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS RIBA Part III, Postgraduate Diploma in the Professional Practice of Architecture, University of Westminster, UK. Tutor: Stephen Brookhouse, Case-study Project: Brettenham House, Office Refurbishment RIBA Part II, Postgraduate Diploma in Architecture, University of Westminster, UK. Tutors: Professor Murray Fraser & Jeanne Sillett Major Projects: Ball Factory, London & Petrzalka Pearls, 9 Pavil- ions, Bratislava RIBA Part I, BA (Hons) Degree in Architecture, London South Bank University, UK. Tutors: Nicolas Pople & Steve Bowkett Major Projects: HouseHotel, Brighton; Flowing Estate, Housing, London & Airship Airport, Dungeness, Kent RIBA/ ARB Qualified Merit 2:1 Classification 2007 – 2009 BA(Hons)PgDip(Arch)PgDipPP Entrance view: Brettenham House, 1930 major office refurbishment
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2003 – 2006
1998 – 2002
Name: Joseph Conteh Mobile: +44(0)7985255498 Email: [email protected]
I am drawn to architecture that hybridises the programme in urban, cultural, and civic buildings – creating new typologies.
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARYAmbitious and conscientious RIBA chartered Architect, qualified and registered with ARB since 2009. In my architectural career thus far, I have worked for several reputable London based offices including internationally renowned, Eva Jiricna Architects. I’m currently a visiting lecturer at the University of Westminster, while exploring a PhD research of the great Nigerian architect and professor Demas Nwoko’s work. I’m keen to explore opportunities in practice, teaching, researching, writing, and engaging with Africa and the Diaspora on matters relating to culture, rural and urbanism. Previously, I assisted the work of ArchiAfrika in Ghana, on a conservation and heritage guideline for a Tropical Modernist building. In recent years, I’ve managed JU:KO Designs Ltd. This fledging private practice, an exciting design-focussed enterprise, has produced a progressive archive in private residence, national competitions, interiors, hospitality sectors both in East Africa and London. I’ve architectural experiences in residential, commercial, major office refurbishment, mixed-used and retail sectors. My career is richly inspired by Eva Jiricna and Pierre D’Avoine both long-term friends and mentors. Social responsibilities to, ‘pay it forward’, has led to participation in tutorials, interim and final ‘critic’ sessions at the Bartlett and University of Westminster. Additionally, I’ve mentored five people who have successfully completed their RIBA Part 3, becoming qualified architects. I had an intrigue and when the opportunity presented itself, I researched and wrote an architectural piece commissioned online for the Guardian, first-of-its-kind: “Around Africa in 10 Buildings”, directed by Joe Harker during ‘Week in Africa’ series.
CONTACT INFORMATION
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
RIBA Part III, Postgraduate Diploma in the Professional Practice of Architecture, University of Westminster, UK.Tutor: Stephen Brookhouse, Case-study Project: Brettenham House, Office Refurbishment
RIBA Part II, Postgraduate Diploma in Architecture, University of Westminster, UK.Tutors: Professor Murray Fraser & Jeanne SillettMajor Projects: Ball Factory, London & Petrzalka Pearls, 9 Pavil-ions, Bratislava
RIBA Part I, BA (Hons) Degree in Architecture, London South Bank University, UK.Tutors: Nicolas Pople & Steve BowkettMajor Projects: HouseHotel, Brighton; Flowing Estate, Housing, London & Airship Airport, Dungeness, Kent
RIBA/ ARB Qualified
Merit
2:1 Classification
2007 – 2009
BA(Hons)PgDip(Arch)PgDipPP
Entrance view: Brettenham House, 1930 major office refurbishment
Name: Joseph Conteh Mobile: +44(0)7985255498 Email: [email protected]
Employment Profile 2006 - 2017> SELECTED WORKS
UNIVERSITY OF WESTMINSTER > OGOJIII > London > ARCHIAFRIKA > Accra http://ogojiii.com | Keeping it Modern, The Getty Foundation
2017 > Heritage and Teaching [A]: Lived in Ghana, assisting on a Tropical Modernist buildingI’m currently a visiting lecturer at UOW, teaching materiality to undergraduate students. Prior, to this ap-pointment, I lived for three months in Accra, working on creating a blueprint heritage and conservation guideline for Accra’s Children Library, designed by Richard Nickson and Borys, 1966.
2016 > Writing and Teaching [B]: Ogojiii featured ‘Water efficiency architecture’ article publishedI researched and wrote feature-length articles on ‘Water efficiency architecture’ and Cave_Kenya architects for Ogojiii. Visiting lecturer, part of Peter Silver and Will McLean’s design & technical students surgeries.
FREELANCE CONSULTANT > London > http://bit.ly/AroundAfrica-in-10-buildings
2015 > Architectural Book [C]: Sub Saharan African Architecture Guide – later this yearDebut co-author, extensively researched, wrote and coordinated our resources on the Sierra Leonean chap-ter of this collaborative book. I also wrote ‘Around Africa in 10 Buildings’ for the Guardian online.
FEREDAY POLLARD ARCHITECTS > London > http://www.fereday-pollard.co.uk
2014 > Infrastructure & Sports [D]: Barn Elms Changing Facilities / TTT / Budget £1.6 m, 600 sqmJob architect developed the design outline of a new-build of a Changing Facilities building. Part of a monu-mental infrastructure project being delivered by Thames Tideway Tunnels for London, New RIBA 0 – 3.
JU:KO DESIGNS LIMITED > London > http://bit.ly/JC-worksamples [WORK PORTFOLIO]
2013 > Industrial & Mixed Use [E]: Victorian ‘sidings’, Former Glass Factory – Negotiated with TFLProject architect developed the brief, feasibility and outline design of this intriguing and historic building. Satisfactory outline proposals were produced for the consideration of lease tenancy agreement by TFL.
2011 > 2012 > Private Residence [F]: JacQuest Residence, Fulham, London – Design completedCreation of a blueprint refurbishment for existing private residential projects. Thorough research culminated into the Existing, Proposed and ‘Potential’ packages – collaborated with a filmmaker and fashion designer.
2010 > Public Building [G]: Gentlemen’s Convenience / London – ‘Forgotten Spaces Competition’Open ideas competition entry in 2010 organised by RIBA and Qatair Diar. JU:KO’s first local public exhibi-tion (by invitation) of 8 A1 design drawings sheets post competition entry at Durning Library, Kennington.
JM ARCHITECTS > London > http://www.jmarchitects.net/ > http://www.brettenhamhouse.com/
2009 > Education [H]: Gladesmore Community School / Budget £ 7m – New school entrance Assistant architect developing ‘working drawings’ packages for a new Auditorium and Maths buildings. Designed optional main entrance to the existing proposal in the employer’s requirement – ER, RIBA E – H.
2007 > 2008 > Office [I]: Brettenham House, London / £9.5m, 6,020 sqm – Project completed, 2009 Major remodelling of a 8-storey 1930s office building. Part 3 co-Job Runner, close collaboration with design and construction teams over 18 months, from the enabling works through to post Practical Completion.
LESLIE JONES ARCHITECTS > London > http://www.lesliejones.co.uk
2007 > Mixed-use, New Residential [J]: Phase 1 Southside, London / Budget £ 12 m – Planning 2007Part 2 Architectural Assistant worked on developing outline and detail design packages of 45 residential units over five floors, coordinating closely with design consultants and practice team members, RIBA E – H.
2006 > Sculptural Kiosk [K]: Phase 2 Southside Regeneration, London – Planning Approved in 2007I had autonomy to design a landmark sculptural building in Wandsworth. Developed early conceptual, feasibility work, client engagement and production of drawings and documents for planning submission.
Professional references are available upon request
SOFTWARE SKILLS & INTEREST Proficient in 2 – 3 dimensional drafting using Microstation, Sketchup, Adobe Suite – personally funded a training to operate BIM using Revit. Interest in music, world, Afrobeats, West African greats, Fela Kuti, S.E. Rogie, Salif Keita – visual interests, Instagram (shengemans_cultural_lens), art exhibitions and colonial and post-colonial African cities.
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