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Ben Keene

Ben Keene

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Landscape Architect

  • Education

    • Therfield School

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      GCSEs

      12 GCSEs A*-C

    • University of Greenwich

      2019 - 2021
      BA (hons) Landscape Architecture First Class Honours

      A design led approach with strong focus on urban environment and theory.Modules include:Landscape Design, Design Resolution, Landscape Technology, Landscape Dissertation, History and Theory of Architecture & Landscape, Cultural Contexts of Architecture & Landscape.

    • Reigate Sixth Form College

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      A Levels Chemistry, Biology, Fine Art, Extended Project Qualification

    • University of Greenwich

      2022 - 2023
      Master of Arts - MA Landscape Architecture Distinction

      Activities and Societies: MA Landscape Architecture Student Representative A focus on radical practices; how the status quo can be challenged and reimagined through landscape intervention.Modules include:Landscape design, Landscape and Urbanism Theory, Landscape Representation, Professional and Technical Practice.Design projects focus on engaging individuals with landscape by providing both tools and skills to confidently implement changes to their environments. Projects particularly respond to issues of climate change and biodiversity loss… Show more A focus on radical practices; how the status quo can be challenged and reimagined through landscape intervention.Modules include:Landscape design, Landscape and Urbanism Theory, Landscape Representation, Professional and Technical Practice.Design projects focus on engaging individuals with landscape by providing both tools and skills to confidently implement changes to their environments. Projects particularly respond to issues of climate change and biodiversity loss, reflecting my own concerns for sustainable landscape development. Show less

  • Experience

    • Chessington Garden Centre

      Jan 2016 - Jan 2018
      Floor Assistant

    • The Three Lords Pub

      Jan 2019 - Jan 2020
      Bar Staff

    • A Small Studio ltd.

      May 2021 - Jun 2021
      Freelance Designer

      Research and graphic representation for A Small Bat Pack™. A collaborative ecological project focused on elevating urban bat habitat and interconnecting London’s green spaces.

    • Hortus Collective

      May 2021 - May 2021
      Intern Landscape Architect

      Professional experience within a small practice contributing to isometric diagrams and site sections to visualise component arrangements within a courtyard garden.Hands-on experience in plant placement on-site for a residential garden design.

    • Gillespies

      Sept 2021 - Dec 2023
      Graduate Landscape Architect

      Engaged in national and international projects at varying scales. Public realm, new build and retrofit podium design and detailing.Dynamic and collaborative teams honed skills across projects focused at RIBA stages 2 to 4. Enhanced technical and digital competencies with efficient graphic production workflows.Exposure to multiple projects provided strong foundation of practical landscape design and implementation.

    • University of Greenwich

      Nov 2023 - now
      Landscape Representation Tutor

      One-to-one mentoring of Masters students, discussing and advising the direction of their visual communication through a series of speculative proposal renders.

    • Spacehub

      Sept 2024 - now
      Assistant Landscape Architect

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Driver's License

      Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA)
      Apr 2017

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Ben Keene
      LI Awards Student Dissertation Finalist Landscape Institute Sep 2023
    • Awarded to Ben Keene
      The School of Design Award for Best Dissertation BA Landscape Architecture - Jan 2022
    • Awarded to Ben Keene
      The School of Design Award for Outstanding Achievement BA Landscape Architecture - Jan 2022
    • Awarded to Ben Keene
      The School of Design Undergraduate Dissertation Award - Jan 2022
    • Awarded to Ben Keene
      The University of Greenwich Merit Award for Outstanding Achievement - Jan 2022
    • Awarded to Ben Keene
      Experimentation & Communication Award - Dec 2018

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Landscape Student Representative

      Issued by University of Greenwich on Sept 2022
      University of GreenwichAssociated with Ben Keene

    • Young Leader

      Issued by The Scouts on Jan 2014
      The ScoutsAssociated with Ben Keene

    • Volunteer

      Issued by Wilderness Wood on May 2021
      Wilderness WoodAssociated with Ben Keene