Oliver Haigh

Oliver Haigh

Architectural Work Experience Student

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Architect at Ablett Architects

  • Education

    • Stokesley School

      2006 - 2013

      Activities and Societies: String Orchestra (founder and director), Orchestra, String Quartet, Choir, Swing Band, Tennis, Basketball, Cross Country, Fitness, Athletics, Duke of Edinburgh Award A Level: 4 A*-A gradesAS Level: 6 A gradesGCSE: 11 A* grades

    • Newcastle University

      2021 - 2022
      Postgraduate Diploma in Architectural Practice & Management (ARB/RIBA Part 3) Architecture Distinction
    • The University of Edinburgh

      2013 - 2017
      Master of Arts with Honours, Architecture

      Activities and Societies: Symphony Orchestra, Sinfonia, String Orchestra, Chorus, Studio Opera Orchestra, Juggling Society ARB/RIBA Part 1- Fostered a particular interest in Architectural History, consistently choosing elective modules and achieving A grades in this subject area. This led to my later choice of employment within the Conservation Architecture sector.- Achieved an A grade in “Strands of Autonomy in Buckminster Fuller’s Encapsulation Projects” final year dissertation.- Gained experience of non-British architectural and planning conventions and regulations through a study trip and project… Show more ARB/RIBA Part 1- Fostered a particular interest in Architectural History, consistently choosing elective modules and achieving A grades in this subject area. This led to my later choice of employment within the Conservation Architecture sector.- Achieved an A grade in “Strands of Autonomy in Buckminster Fuller’s Encapsulation Projects” final year dissertation.- Gained experience of non-British architectural and planning conventions and regulations through a study trip and project based in Madrid. Show less

    • Leeds Beckett University

      2018 - 2020
      Master of Architecture - MArch Architecture Distinction, Merit in Context, Merit in Technology

      ARB/RIBA Part 2- Nominated for RIBA President’s Silver Medal 2020.- Won the Alisson Memorial Prize 2020.- Attained 70%+ average in all areas of the course.- Utilised hybrid working methods in the development of the final year thesis project, combining physical prototyping, parametric computer prototyping, photography and film.- Taught undergraduate students Adobe software in a paid tutoring role.- Critiqued undergraduate students across all years in multiple interim and… Show more ARB/RIBA Part 2- Nominated for RIBA President’s Silver Medal 2020.- Won the Alisson Memorial Prize 2020.- Attained 70%+ average in all areas of the course.- Utilised hybrid working methods in the development of the final year thesis project, combining physical prototyping, parametric computer prototyping, photography and film.- Taught undergraduate students Adobe software in a paid tutoring role.- Critiqued undergraduate students across all years in multiple interim and final reviews.- Negotiated and acted as a communication channel between staff and fellow students, of particular importance surrounding COVID-19 lockdown issues, in a Course Representative role. Show less

  • Experience

    • SP&Architects

      Apr 2012 - Apr 2012
      Architectural Work Experience Student

      Two periods of work experience:- Learnt the basics of AutoCAD and SketchUp and used these skills to design a 3-bedroom house in 3D model and plan.- Designed a wheelchair accessible apartment within the parameters of Approved Document M.

    • ABLETT ARCHITECTS LIMITED

      Apr 2016 - Aug 2018
      Part 1 Architectural Assistant

      Work in the Conservation Architecture sector:- Worked on the conservation of historical building fabric alongside new contemporary insertions into a variety of Grade I, II* and II listed ecclesiastical and residential buildings.- Produced CAD drawings for planning, tender and construction stages, from site plan scale to detail scales.- Produced physical and computer models, isometric projections and visuals, to convey design concepts to clients and planners.- Liaised with clients, contractors and consultants and attended site visits and meetings, to discuss and aid project decisions. Show less

    • S+SA Architects Ltd

      Jan 2021 - Mar 2024
      • Architect

        Sept 2022 - Mar 2024
      • Part 2 Architectural Assistant

        Jan 2021 - Oct 2022
    • ABLETT ARCHITECTS LIMITED

      Feb 2025 - now
      Architect
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Grade 8 Violin (Distinction)

      ABRSM
      Dec 2011
    • Grade 8 Piano

      ABRSM
      Apr 2011
    • Grade 5 Theory of Music (Distinction)

      ABRSM
      Apr 2008
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Oliver Haigh
      Allison Memorial Prize Leeds School of Architecture Jul 2020
    • Awarded to Oliver Haigh
      RIBA President's Silver Medal Nominee Royal Institute of British Architects Jul 2020
    • Awarded to Oliver Haigh
      Excellence in German Prize Stokesley School May 2013
    • Awarded to Oliver Haigh
      Ruffer Award for Music Stokesley School May 2013
    • Awarded to Oliver Haigh
      Middlesbrough Young Musician of the Year Rotary Club of Middlesbrough May 2012
  • Volunteer Experience

    • String Orchestra Founder and Director

      Issued by Stokesley School on Sept 2010
      Stokesley SchoolAssociated with Oliver Haigh
    • Cub Scout Helper

      Issued by The Scouts on Nov 2011
      The ScoutsAssociated with Oliver Haigh