Mark F Grincell

Architectural TechnologistBSc(Hons) Arch.Tech.

PortfolioSelected Works.

From a young age I was submerged in building and construction, my father was a builder in my hometown and I grew up surrounded by the construction sector. I always showed an interest in buildings, construction and especially old buildings from my studies these interests have developed to conceptual design, realistic rendering, and specific detail design.

I was always involved with other aspects in college, wanting to help and improve other people is an ongoing goal of mine and one of my prized attributes. This became clear when i got involved in my Students Union and was elected to the part-time position of Union Rep two years running.

Throughout my education, volunteer work, employment in various feilds and internship, I have learnt to work successfully as part of a team as well as individually while corresponding efficiently and effectively with the customers and management.

I believe that through my extensive and unique experiences I have gained and developed many skills and characteristics that make me a valuable person. I succeed in team environments while maintaining my autonomy, individual development and success working alone.

Kilkenny, IrelandE Mail | markgrincell91@gmail.comMobile | 0872362767LinkedIn |markgrincellWeb |www.

Mark F. Grincell

- Revit Architecture.

- Revit MEP.

- Realistic Rendering.

- Autodesk CAD.

- Advance Research.

- Health and Safety In Construction.

- EcoTech Analysis.

- Technical Detailing.

- Renewable and Sustainable Services

- Building Regulations .(Irish + English)

- Current Law and Legislation. (Irish)

- Health and Safety in Construction.

- Building and Site Surveying.

- Hand Drafting .(Free Hand + Hardline)

- Model Making.

- Adobe Photoshop.

- Adobe InDsesign.

- Adobe Illustrator.

Areas of Skills amd Knowledge.

Education.2011 - 2016

Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Level 8) in Architectural Technology | 2.1Degree Accredited by Royal Institute Of The Architects Of Ireland. (RIAI)Degree Accredited by Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists. (CIAT)

Bachelor of Science (Ordinary) (Level 7) in Architectural Technology| 2.1Degree Accredited by Royal Institute Of The Architects Of Ireland. (RIAI)Degree Accredited by Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists. (CIAT)

Awards and Achievements.

Health and Safety Authority - 2nd Place in Safety in Natural Construction Competition.

Student Mmeber of Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists. (CIAT)

Elected ITC Students Union, Union Rep 2012 -2014 (Part Time Position)

Full Irish Driving Lience.

Volunteer Experience.

IT Carlow Students Union.2011 - 2016

In my third year I ran an election for the part time officer position of Union Rep. This position required representing and training the class reps of the college as well as representing the college as a whole on a national level. I learned a lot in my time in the Students’ Union, organizational, interpersonal, group work, representational, there was also a constant learning.

My biggest achievement in the Students Union was developing the Class Rep Handbook. This manual has all the information, guidance and advice to be a successful class rep and will be used and developed for years to come.

- Team Mangament.

- Highly Self Motivated.

- Adaptive and Flexable.

- Client Focused.

- Willingness to lean.

- Problem Solving Skills.

- Organizational Skills.

- Communication Skills.

Construction Site Laborer | Grincell PropertiesVarious Sites - On Going

With Grincell Properties I worked on various construction sites from small domestic to medium scale buildings, I did maintenance on other building and sites around Kilkenny, under the guidance of various tradesmen. I had experience with all types of work from Brick laying, Carpenters to Electricians. I also worked on restoration jobs while working with Grincell Properties on various building around Kilkenny, this required great vision when I came to construction, and from this I have come to admire old buildings

Work Experience.

Office Assistant | Fran Grincell Properties9 Dean Street, Kilkenny | January 2008 – To Date

Fran Grincell Properties is one of the leading auctioneering office in Kilkenny, Ireland at current. My role in the business varies on what has to be achieved. I do general office work and maintain the office supplies and also manage the websites for the company, I do viewings, and also I would have to maintain some of our rental properties, cleaning and up keep. Due to the amount of one on one time I have with clients and prospective clients I pride myself on my ability to make any client feel comfortable and able to help them with any of the queries or problems.

Key Roles:General office and secretarial work.Dealing with customers and sourcing property information for them.Arranging viewings and showing properties.Maintaining the websites for the company.Organizing signage and advertising.Photographing properties.Drawing existing plans.General maintenance on rental properties.

With Grincell Properties I worked on various construction sites from small domestic to medium scale buildings, I did maintenance on other building and sites around Kilkenny, under the guidance of various tradesmen. I have experience with all types of work from Bricklaying, Carpentry to Electrical Work. I also worked on restoration jobs while working with Grincell Properties on various building around Kilkenny, and from this I have come to admire old buildings

Internship | Team 4 ArchitectenGroningen, Neatherlands | May 2015 – July 2015

As part of the Erasmus program in IT Carlow, I was given the opportunity to partake of an internship in Team 4 Architecten. this was a three-month work placement that placed me in center off this firm.During my internship I was given a vary of opportunities to test and improve the skills I have developed during my degree, some of the skills and characteristics I gained and advanced were, Revit Skills, design skills using Adobe Illustrator and InDesign, experience in office setting, experience dealing with clients, experience in working on a team, gained a confidence in the field of work and a comfort with the pursuit of work abroad.

I did remedial work around the office but worked on mainly on two projects, “The Blackbox” refurbishment project and as well as that a renovation of a terraced dwelling. Outlines are some of the roles I played in the design process.

The Blackbox.Generate the BIM Model for the Firm.Generate GAs.Design the Apartment Layout.Renders and Solar Analysis of Apartments for presentation.Various Design Work for Catalogue.Progress on Branding Advertising.External and internal Advert.Conceptual Designs.

Oudaen Renovation.Generate the BIM Model for the Firm.Generate GAs.Designed Layout for FloorsDesigned New Facades.Presentation Work.

Head Bartender | Billy ByrnesJohns Street, Kilkenny | 2012 - To Date.

Working in the hospitality sector has provide progress my come me with the atmosphere and situations to progress my communication and interaction skills t a high level.

During my time in Billy Byrnes Bar and Guesthouse I have had many roles from having an advisory role In the design and upgrade of the public house, to managing the bar, restaurant and Guesthouse.

Teamwork is an essential part of working in an environment such as hospitality, this would be one of my strongest attributes has been reinforced working here.

References.

Orla Kelly | Architect (Independent).

Mobile | 0872479032EMail | NA.

Dan O’Sullivan | Lecturer, Department of The Built Environment.

Mobile | NA.EMail | Dan.osullivan@itcarlow.ie

Willie Byrne| Owner Billy Byrnes Bar and Guesthouse.

Mobile | 0877748579EMail | NA

MFG Designs | Architectural Design ConsultantTalbots Inch Kilkenny | Current

In my spare time, I provide design advice, proposed construction drawings, Floor plans drawings, realistic renders and some general construction advice. This a self-employed position and is used to try gain as much experience as I can in as many fields as possible.

Portfolio Contents.BSc Architectural Technology - (Level 7)

Barrow Center Educational Extention. (Thesis)The brief given was to design an upgrade proposal for an existing building on the IT Carlow campus. The building is a timber frame portable construction, used as lecture rooms and labs, it also contains offices that are occupied all day. The requirements were to: Ensure compliance with TGD B, TGD M, TGD L. Also had to ensure appropriate design.

ITC Killeshin Building Upgrade. The brief given was to design an upgrade proposal for an existing building on the IT Carlow campus. The building is a timber frame portable construction, used as lecture rooms and labs, it also contains offices that are occupied all day. The requirements were to: Ensure compliance with.TGD B, TGD M, TGD L. Also had to ensure appropriate design

Retail Store Fitout and Joinery. The brief given was to design an upgrade proposal for an existing building. The change of use was to a pubic jewelry shop, ground level and private workshop, basement level. We had to apply knowledge of interior design and as well as that we had to design and model custom interior joinery..The building also had to comply with current building regulation

BSc (Hons) Architechural Technology - (Level 8)

Coolattin Stables Upgrade and Refurbishment.The brief was given to repair and upgrade the existing protected Coolattin Stables building to a change of use, apartments, offices, workshops were part of the requirements as well as meeting current building regulations. Adhering to the current conservation principles was the most important aspect of this upgrade.

BREEAM Post Primary School Design. (Thesis)The brief was given to design a sustainable secondary school in accordance with the BREEAM requirement. This required research into all areas of sustainability materials, products, and construction methods, all to reach the highest standard possible. Also was the challenge of meeting the regulations set out in M, B, K, L and also TGD 21.1 for schools. The in depth design requires examinations of the building zones to ensure class rooms had the required daylight factor and ventilation requirements, in all the building was designed to have total synergy with the environment and meet the height standard of materials sustainability.

HSA 2016 Student Compitition.I alongside two of my teammates, in 4th-year civil engineering entered the annual health and safety competition, the project require in-depth health and safety and prevention analysis as well as the requirement for drawings and posters to be designed.

Team 4 Architecten - (Internship)

The Blackbox Project.As part of the Erasmus program in IT Carlow, I was given the opportunity to partake of an internship in Team 4 Architecten. This was a three-month work placement that placed me in center off this firm. The Blackbox Project required me to: Generate the BIM Model for the Firm. Generate GAs. Design the Apartment Layout. Renders and Solar Analysis of Apartments for presentation. Various Design Work for Catalogue. Progress on Branding Advertising. External and internal Advert. Conceptual Designs.

Oudaen Renovation.As part of the Erasmus program in IT Carlow, I was given the opportunity to partake of an internship in Team 4 Architecten. This was a three-month work placement that placed me in center off this firm. Oudaen Renovation required me to: Generate the BIM Model for the Firm. Generate GAs. Designed Layout for Floors Designed New Facades. Presentation Work.

MFG Designs - (Self Employed)

Freenbooters Afc New Grounds.I was asked to examine the proposed planning for the re-design of my local soccer club in Kilkenny, Freebooters AC as one of the biggest clubs in Kilkenny and the ground are located in Kilkenny city on the gaol road. I developed the outlined planning drawings to incorporate a redesign of the whole grounds as well as a proposed two-story clubhouse. These designs were overlooked by the club chairman, the purpose of the realistic renders were used for, further the planning process, be used to achieve funding, and raise awareness in the club and locality.

Kingspan ZEL Lighting Showroom.The Kingspan Zero Energy Lighting Range was to be introduced by a new modern showroom, this showroom would display the story and producst of this range. I was asked to develope a BIM Model and produce Plans, Elevations, Various 3Ds and realistic renders to display the proposed deisgn.

Misc. Projects.

Barrow Center Educational Extention.The brief given was to design an upgrade proposal for an existing building on the IT Carlow campus. The building is a timber frame portable construction, used as lecture rooms and labs, it also contains offices that are occupied all day. The requirements were to: Ensure compliance with TGD B, TGD M, TGD L. Also had to ensure appropriate design.

ITC Killeshin Building Upgrade. The brief given was to design an upgrade proposal for an existing building on the IT Carlow campus. The building is a timber frame portable construction, used as lecture rooms and labs, it also contains offices that are occupied all day. The.requirements were to: Ensure compliance with TGD B, TGD M, TGD L. Also had to ensure appropriate design

Retail Store Fitout and Joinery. The brief given was to design an upgrade proposal for an existing building. The change of use was to a pubic jewelry shop, ground level and private workshop, basement level. We had to apply knowledge of interior design and as well as that we .had to design and model custom interior joinery

Coolattin Stables Upgrade and Refurbishment.The brief was given to repair and upgrade the existing protected Coolattin Stables building to a change of use, apartments, offices, workshops were part of the requirements as well as meeting current building regulations. Adhering to the current conservation principles was the most important aspect of this upgrade.

BREEAM Post Primary School Design.The brief was given to design a sustainable secondary school in accordance with the BREEAM requirement. This required research into all areas of sustainability materials, products, and construction methods, all to reach the highest standard possible. Also was the challenge of meeting the regulations set out in M, B, K, L and also TGD 21.1 for schools. The in depth design requires examinations of the building zones to ensure class rooms had the required daylight factor and ventilation requirements, in all the building was designed to have total synergy with the environment and meet the height standard

HSA 2016 Student Compitition.I alongside two of my teammates, in 4th-year civil engineering entered the annual health and safety competition, the project require in-depth health and safety and prevention analysis as well as the requirement for drawings and posters to be designed.

The Blackbox Project.As part of the Erasmus program in IT Carlow, I was given the opportunity to partake of an internship in Team 4 Architecten. This was a three-month work placement that placed me in center off this firm. The Blackbox Project required me to: Generate the BIM Model for the Firm. Generate GAs. Design the Apartment Layout. Renders and Solar Analysis of Apartments for presentation. Various Design Work for Catalogue. Progress on Branding Advertising. External and internal Advert. Conceptual Designs.

Oudaen Renovation.As part of the Erasmus program in IT Carlow, I was given the opportunity to partake of an internship in Team 4 Architecten. This was a three-month work placement that placed me in center off this firm. Oudaen Renovation required me to: Generate the BIM Model for the Firm. Generate GAs. Designed Layout for Floors Designed New Facades. Presentation Work.

Freenbooters Afc New Grounds.I was asked to examine the proposed planning for the re-design of my local soccer club in Kilkenny, Freebooters AC as one of the biggest clubs in Kilkenny and the ground are located in Kilkenny city on the gaol road. I developed the outlined planning drawings to incorporate a redesign of the whole grounds as well as a proposed two-story clubhouse. These designs were overlooked by the club chairman, the purpose of the realistic renders were used for, further the planning process, be used to achieve funding, and raise awareness in the club and locality.

Kingspan ZEL Lighting Showroom.The Kingspan Zero Energy Lighting Range was to be introduced by a new modern showroom, this showroom would display the story and producst of this range. I was asked to develope a BIM Model and produce Plans, Elevations, Various 3Ds and realistic renders to display the proposed deisgn.

Miscellaneous Works.