Hi. My name is Tom Corbett.
I'm a 23-year-old creative chap from Kent, now based in Nottingham, obsessed with responsive, responsible design.
I graduated with BArch (Hons) in Architecture from the University of Nottingham in July 2011. After a year as Part 1 Architectural Assitant at Hawkes Architecture Ltd., I have now returned to Nottingham to gain further professional experience.
Architecture is my first love.
Not to get sentimental, but curiousity and wonder caught me on the Hungerford Bridge extension by LDS at 17 years of age, and took me through my A-Levels at The Judd School to earn my place reading Architecture at the University of Nottingham.
Click the arrow on the right to head to a more detailed point in my architectural education.
Following my graduation from the Uni of Nottingham, I proudly spent a year as Part 1 Architectural Assistant at HAWKES Architecture Ltd.
In their own words, " HAWKES Architecture design inspirational sustainable buildings that respond sensitively to the individual needs of every client and every site. " Perhaps their most famous project is the Crossway PassivHaus, featured on Grand Designs and subsequently celebrated as one of Kevin McCloud's 10 Grandest Designs.
Now I'm looking for my next challenge.
If you're here because you've received a copy of my CV, or if you're an East Midlands practice and this site has caught your eye, then don't hesitate to get in touch:
studio@tcorbett.co.uk
I'm experienced in using the latest and best CAD tools available, including:
(Hover your mouse over the above icons, I promise you a good time.)
I'm comfortable and productive in both Windows and OS X environments, and I even manage to keep my desktop tidy most of the time.
But I'm not just about architecture...
...I also found a passion for web design whilst at university.
I have developed it since, and as a self-taught and self-motivated designer/developer, I have been able to welcome new challenges, technologies and ideas in free-lance and personal projects alike.
I am proud of the knowledge and ability I've gained in this field, and would love to hear about creative opportunities within it, from blog redecorating to professional experience.
Check out my web design portfolio in further detail.
I then experimented further...
...in all kinds of visual media.
The above video, Inks, was filmed and edited as a research into the reaction between acrylic inks and water with my good friend Alisdair Gray, and can be seen in full HD on Vimeo.
Above is the proposed cover of Wintermachine's debut album, and just an example of the band artwork projects I've enthusiastically taken part in.
Click the arrow on the right to see more examples of digital media.
Off the drawing board,
my proudest achievement to date is
running the Marathon.
On 22nd April 2012 I ran the Virgin London Marathon - 26.4 gruelling miles around the City - to raise money for and awareness of Diabetes UK. Putting my body on the line was a symbolic thanks to the charity, for being instrumental in keeping it healthy since my diagnosis with Type 1 in Sep 2011 - and thankfully, kind donations made it a financial thank-you present too.
And like every cool arty person, I'm in a cool arty band.
We are ZIGO.
I'm the one at the front of the stage, of course. I'll let the music do the talking beyond that.
Curriculum Vitae (written out neatly)
| Date of Birth | 04/12/1989 |
| EDUCATION | |
|---|---|
| 2008 - 11 | The University of Nottingham RIBA Part I BArch (Hons) Architecture |
| 2001 - 08 | The Judd School, Tonbridge A-Level Mathematics, Physics A Further Maths, D&T B GCSE 6 A*, 3 A, 1 B |
| PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (ARCHITECTURAL) | |
| Oct 2011 - Sep 12 | Hawkes Architecture Ltd. Part I Architectural Assistant |
| Sep 2010 | ADP London Surveying, historical study, CAD application |
| Aug 2010 | Andrew Boakes Associates, Tonbridge Surveying, CAD use & application |
| 2009 - 10 | The Nottingham H.O.U.S.E Project On-site labour, zero-energy housing, communication strategies |
| Jul 2006 | Freeman Ankerman Partnerships, London Surveying, CAD use & application |
| PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (OTHER) | |
| Sep 2011 | The White Hart, Sevenoaks Kitchen porter and bar attendant |
| 2009 - 10 | NG1 Nightclub, Nottingham Bar attendant |
| 2009 - 11 | Brands Hatch Circuit, Longfield Event hospitality |
| 2006 - 08 | Waitrose, Tonbridge Shopfloor assistant |
| 2002 to present | Diabetes UK and subsidiary charities Volunteer work, childrens' support holidays, fundraising |
| REFERENCES | |
| Available upon request |
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