PROFILE
I am a 39 year old motivated, creative person possessing professional experience in the architecture & interior design, photography and graphic design fields. During my studies and my work experience I have developed into an inquisitive and creative person with a passion for functionality, visual communication, social and environmental improvement.
For the past fifteen years key combinations of these skills have led to a number of successfully completed projects and international publications. I believe that my unique skillset and creative approach make me a highly competitive candidate. As an eager, imaginative and pragmatic person, I can make a positive contribution to your team.
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12+ years Architectural Work experience
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14+ years sporadic Architectural Photography experience
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16+ years occasional Graphic Design roles
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Always eager to learn and develop new skills
Growing up and spending my childhood on a farm in South Africa I learned to respect and appreciate nature. My love for our natural ecosystem enhanced while living in and exploring Namibia. I wish to contribute by assisting in developing healthy natural living and working environments by utilising my skills in a challenging new role.
In 2007 while studying architecture I developed an interest and passion for architecture photography which has now grown into a part time career.
In 2010 I graduated from Tshwane University of Technology, a leading South African Architecture Faculty with a bachelor's degree in architecture.
I gained in-office experience during my studies and continued employment afterwards at Schnitter and Company Architects until 2013.
At the end of 2014 I received an opportunity to relocate and work in Windhoek, Namibia. For four and a half years I was employed by Marley Tjitjo Architects Inc, a leading Namibian architectural firm where I gained immeasurable experience in all aspects of architecture. Alongside architecture I further developed my graphic design and photography skills when I was also appointed as the firm's Brand Ambassador and Visual Content Creator in 2017.
Since relocating to Belgium in November 2019 I continued to develop my architecture photography part time. I am currently employed at an architecture firm in Ghent on a 4/5 basis where I gain valuable experience and a proper basis for architecture in Belgium.
In the last two and a half years I have been following dutch language classes up to niveau 5. While my dutch can still improve, I have no problem communicating with colleagues or clients.
This portfolio of work aim to show a glimpse of me as a person and to showcase my creative skill set.
New challenges excite me and I execute assignments with care and perseverance.
EDUCATION
2020
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ARCHITECTURE
NARIC-Vlaanderen Degree Accreditation
Belgium
2005 to 2010
BACCALAUREUS TECHNOLOGIAE - ARCHITECTURE: PROFESSIONAL
TSHWANE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
Pretoria, South Africa
2011
DIPLOMA OF PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY
THE PHOTOGRAPHY INSTITUTE
Online course
2002
CERTIFICATE: BASIC GRAPHIC DESIGN COURSE
KKB DIGITAL MEDIA TRAINING
Randburg, South Africa
SKILLS & EXPERTISE
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CREATIVE THINKER
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CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT
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ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
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INTERIOR DESIGN
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TECHNICAL DRAWINGS
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SITE SUPERVISION
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PROJECT MANAGEMENT
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ARCHITECTURE PHOTOGRAPHY
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NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY
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CORPORATE & BRAND IDENTITY
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VISUAL CONTENT CREATOR
WORK EXPERIENCE
2007 to present
OWNER AND PHOTOGRAPHER
DVH PHOTOGRAPHY
South Africa, Namibia, Belgium
13 years part time experience capturing built projects for architects. A background in architecture fuels my aim to provide clients with images capturing the concept, detail, spirit and context of each project. A number of these projects have been published in internationally renowned publications which include Domus, ArchDaily, La Biennale di Venezia, Archivio del Moderno and Digest of South African Architecture. A love for nature and the outdoors has lead me to explore nature photography while living in Namibia:
• Architecture photography.
• Nature photography.
• A collection of my images can be viewed on my website www.dvhphoto.com.
2017 to 2019
BRAND AMBASSADOR & VISUAL CONTENT CREATOR
MARLEY TJITJO ARCHITECTS INC.
Windhoek, Namibia
When the firm decided to relocate offices I was appointed solely to redesign and implement the firm’s new corporate identity which included the following: New corporate identity, logo design, website design, architecture photography, company profile magazine, new office interior designs, wall art and office stationary (business cards, letterheads, e-mail signatures, drawing title blocks, etc.):
• Design and implementation of new corporate identity and website.
• Design assistance of new office interior.
• Liaising with printing studios and relevant artists ensuring high standards are achieved.
2014 to 2019
SENIOR ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGIST
MARLEY TJITJO ARCHITECTS INC.
Windhoek, Namibia
A multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary established architecture firm focusing on high-end private
residential, small to large scale residential developments, commercial, institutional and industrial projects:
• Turnkey projects - from initial client meetings, concept, management up to project delivery.
• Design and technical documentation of various projects.
• Project management and site supervision.
• Leading the project’s professional team.
• Local authority and estate home owner approvals.
• General office procedures, administration and filing.
2007 to 2013
SENIOR ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGIST
SCHNITTER & COMPANY ARCHITECTS
Pretoria, South Africa
Small-scale established and motivated architecture and interior firm focusing on high-end residential, commercial, retail and industrial projects.
• Design development and full technical documentation of projects.
• Interior and detail design.
• Co-ordination of engineers and other project team professionals drawings.
• Site-visits and supervision.
• Administration, filing, model building, presentations, marketing, consultations, etc.
SOFTWARE
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AUTODESK REVIT
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AUTODESK AUTOCAD
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GOOGLE SKETCHUP
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ADOBE PHOTOSHOP
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ADOBE LIGHTROOM
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MICROSOFT OFFICE
INTERESTS
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NATURE
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PHOTOGRAPHY
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HIKING
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MOUNTAIN BIKING
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TRAVELLING
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EXPLORING
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ADVENTURE
LANGUAGES
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AFRIKAANS
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ENGLISH
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DUTCH