Owain Williams

Experience

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  Building Design Partnership

  Sept 2010 - Jan 2011

  Architectural Assistant

  Healthcare sector major projects.

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  Hampson Williams

  Jan 2011 - Aug 2011

  Architectural Assistant

  High value contemporary residential architecture in central London.

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  Pollard Thomas Edwards architects

  Jun 2012 - Jul 2013

  Architectural Assistant
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  Project Orange

  Jul 2013 - Aug 2014

  Architectural Assistant (Part II)

  My primary role was assisting in the production of information for a 230 unit residential project in Canning Town. In addition to producing marketing material and concept design drawings, I assisted in the assembly of a technical design package suitable for tender through design & build procurement.

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  University College London

  Aug 2013 - Aug 2013

  Studio Tutor

  Brief writing, lecturing and design tutoring at the Bartlett Summer School

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  University College London

  Aug 2014 - Aug 2014

  Studio Tutor

  Brief writing, lecturing and design tutorials at the Bartlett Summer School.

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  TDO architecture

  Aug 2014 - Jun 2016

  Leading residential projects, from small works to multi-million pound contracts in Central London. I was responsible for the day to day management of projects, the production of design and construction information, chairing meetings attended by both contractor and client, as well as the administration of building contracts.

  • Project Architect

    Feb 2016 - Jun 2016

  • Architectural Assistant (RIBA Part II)

    Aug 2014 - Jan 2016
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  O W A

  Feb 2016 - now

  Director

  Owain Williams Architects is an RIBA Chartered architectural practice that places importance on the stories of our Clients. We work on varying scales from gardens, homes, historic buildings, to strategic appraisals of larger sites and disused buildings.We work resourcefully to adapt, extend, and remodel buildings to create memorable spaces that stand the test of time.We help our Clients weave their values into the character of the buildings we design for them, with a deep appreciation of identity and a sense of belonging.We place particular importance on creating a collaborative environment which draws outcomes that are a result of people, place and architecture all at once. Show less

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  Publica Associates

  Apr 2016 - Mar 2017

  Urban Designer

  Publica specialises in strategies and design for public space, urban design and masterplanning. I have been responsible for advising major landowners and developers in London, undertaking analysis of existing conditions and projecting proposals as part of comprehensive vision documents.I was responsible for producing design information for one of London’s most important civic spaces – restoring Hanover Square and its surrounding streets, in anticipation of the construction of the new Bond Street crossrail station which will serve the square in 2018.I also undertook a major international housing study, looking globally for international best practice in renewal. I lead the production of analysis drawings, describing the layout, performance and strategies undertaken in leading case studies. Show less

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  London Metropolitan University

  Aug 2019 - now

  Leading a design studio of 2nd and 3rd year BA Architecture students. Cass Projects (The Projects Office) is a supportive, professional environment that provides project management support to live projects and work-related learning experience which is carried out by students as part of their coursework. We also enable students and staff to undertake consultancy commissions and research projects.

  • Studio Tutor

    Sept 2016 - now

  • Head of Projects

    Aug 2019 - Mar 2021