About Me.

Hello! My name is Zara Gravett, a graduate from Nottingham Trent University with a Master of Architecture. I am always seeking to increase my knowledge and understanding of architecture and related subjects, as well as improve my skills in both digital and traditional media. I am currently open to all branches of architecture as long as I am helping to improve the world and the lives of the people in it. It is my belief that this can be achieved through sustainable and ergonomic design, memory, and phenomenology. However, my biggest passion is working with heritage buildings.

Work Experience

July 2024 - Present

Part 2 Architectural Assistant

rg+p
London, UK

While my time at rg+p was brief, I learnt a lot about working on large scale residential projects and how they differ from the smaller scale projects I was working on before.

My skills in Revit vastly improved as it was almost the sole programme I was working on during my time here and through using it as a tool to collaborate with other consultants.

I spent most of my time completing strategy and compliance drawings as well as working with the MEP Consultants to coordinate the building work holes in four blocks.

Unfortunately, changes in the financial environment of the country has meant I was unable to stay in this role, but I will forever be grateful for what I learned from it.

Aug 2021 - Sept 2022

Part 1 Architectural Assistant

DK Architects
Hove, UK

During the 13 months I worked for DK Architects Ltd, I gained a lot of insight into how industry worked and improved my knowledge in all areas, most notably in technical design and building regulations.

As part of my responsibilities, I was the first point of contact for clients, potential clients, planning officers, and other industry professionals. I was also in charge of office organisation, keeping all emails, digital and physical documents, as well as archive documents organised and easy to locate.

During my time here, I also used my knowledge of Microsoft Excel to improve their invoice system to allow them to see outstanding invoices and add/remove clients from the system a lot easier. Using similar mechanics, I was also able to improve their CDM file system to make it easier to produce.

Education

2022 - 2024

MArch
Nottingham Trent University

Course Rep: 2022-2024

I have recently completed my Master of Architecture at NTU alongside some of my fellow alumni. During this course, I have improved my time management skills, allowing me to take on the role of Course Representative as well as partake in extra-curricular activities and societies.

My role as Course Rep has allowed me an insight into the inner workings of how my course is run, as well as allow me to make an impact on it. It has also taught me a lot of responsibility as students use me as their first port of call for any feedback, issues, or information.

2018 - 2021

BArch (Hons)
Nottingham Trent University

2nd Upper Class Degree (Hons)

While studying at NTU, I developed the majority of my skills and knowledge relating to architecture through a series of lectures (both compulsory and optional), projects, and modules.

Some of the modules included: Architecture in Context, where we learnt about the history of architecture and developed our knowledge of different architectural concepts and precedents through essays; Professional Practice, in which we learnt about how an architecture practice works through the development of our own practice and the creation of a Design Tender; and Technology and Environment where we learnt about the technical aspects of building, how building regulations affect design, and sustainable design.