Curricula Vitae
CV 3/6/2006
Personal Details:
Name: Simon Chun Kwan Chui
Email: sckchui@ihug.co.nz
Personal Website: http://sckchui.blogspot.com
Name: Simon Chun Kwan Chui
Email: sckchui@ihug.co.nz
Personal Website: http://sckchui.blogspot.com
Personal Statement:
I am currently in the final year of my professional Bachelor of Architecture degree at the University of Auckland, and I am looking for employment for when I finish my degree. In my architectural education I have spent much time considering the ethics of architecture and the politics of architecture, exploring these subjects through the design of low-cost social housing, a prison facility, a clandestine underwater nuclear reactor (satirical proposal), and others. For my final architecture school design project, I would like to explore the relationship between architecture and all other human endeavours, to identify and, perhaps, to redefine the scope and purpose of architecture in our unending quest to survive and to thrive.
Employment History:
2006-Current
Architectural Computing Teaching Assistant.
School of Architecture and Planning, University of Auckland
In this role, I am mostly involved in informal tutorials with students, teaching practical computing skills and techniques, as well as discussing general concepts and strategies for using the computer effectively. Software covered in the teaching include Macromedia Flash, Adobe Audition, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Autodesk AutoCAD, Autodesk 3D Studio Max, Softimage XSI, Microsoft Office, and others.
2005-Current
Academic Mentor
The Schools Partnership Office, University of Auckland
In this role I help two University scholarship winners in the architecture school maintain a Grade Point Average of 6 or above, which is the condition they must meet in order to continue receiving their scholarship. To this end, I give them general advice on all aspects of their studies, including such things as clarifying their learning objectives and demonstrating techniques for producing high quality work.
2005
Computer Aided Studio Helpdesk
School of Architecture, University of Auckland
The CAS Helpdesk role provides general troubleshooting and advice on the software provided in the Architecture Studios in the School of Architecture. The software includes a range of commercial architectural draughting, 3D modelling, image manipulation, video editing, and presentation packages.
2005
IT Helpdesk
National Institute of Creative Arts and Industries IT, University of Auckland
The IT Helpdesk role provides general troubleshooting for the faculty computer labs, as well as minor routine maintenance on the lab printers.
2004-2005
CAD Operator
Aluminium Systems New Zealand Limited
In this role I was responsible for updating an Export Sales Catalogue of aluminium window and door joinery. The manual was compiled almost entirely in Autodesk AutoCAD, and the work involved reformatting all the pages, as well as drawing installation details for new products and updating some old ones. Especially important was the addition of installation details for concrete buildings to supplement the details for timber framed buildings from the old manual.
2004-2005
Digital Visualisation
Science Intermedia Network Environment (SINE), University of Auckland
Working on the Embodied Time(-) Project with Julainne Sumich, Bruce MacDonald, Kevin Novins, Hsu Han Chiang, Jamie Kydd and James van As, I was tasked with visualising some conceptual processes, as a precursor to the development of a computer simulated environment. This involved 3D modelling and presentation work, using Discreet 3D Studio Max, Adobe After Effects, and Adobe Photoshop.
2002-2003
Architectural Draughting
Heslop Design
Working under the supervision of Bruce Heslop, I was mainly given the task of preparing architectural drawings for various residential projects using VectorWorks. I also assisted with site measurement, and I designed and built the Helsop Design website.
Current Professional Memberships:
New Zealand Institute of Architects: Student member
Academic History:
2005-2006
Bachelor of Architecture (active in programme)
University of Auckland
2002-2004
Bachelor of Architectural Studies
University of Auckland
2001
New Zealand University Bursary: A Bursary, with a Scholarship in English
Pakuranga College, Auckland
Other Interests:
Modos: 06 Collection:
Modos is a yearly publication organised by the final year architecture students at the University of Auckland to showcase our work to the public. This year, 2006, being my final year, I am working with a group of my peers to organise this year’s publication.
WAYD:
WAYD stands for What Are You Doing, and is a periodical created by the architecture students at the University of Auckland as an internal forum for the presentation and discussion of student work. I was involved in the initial conception and the first few issues of the periodical, but I have given the work over to students in the lower years who will continue the work after I leave the school.
Habitat for Humanity Auckland University Chapter:
Another student initiative at the School of Architecture, I assist when the opportunity arises.
I am currently in the final year of my professional Bachelor of Architecture degree at the University of Auckland, and I am looking for employment for when I finish my degree. In my architectural education I have spent much time considering the ethics of architecture and the politics of architecture, exploring these subjects through the design of low-cost social housing, a prison facility, a clandestine underwater nuclear reactor (satirical proposal), and others. For my final architecture school design project, I would like to explore the relationship between architecture and all other human endeavours, to identify and, perhaps, to redefine the scope and purpose of architecture in our unending quest to survive and to thrive.
Employment History:
2006-Current
Architectural Computing Teaching Assistant.
School of Architecture and Planning, University of Auckland
In this role, I am mostly involved in informal tutorials with students, teaching practical computing skills and techniques, as well as discussing general concepts and strategies for using the computer effectively. Software covered in the teaching include Macromedia Flash, Adobe Audition, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Autodesk AutoCAD, Autodesk 3D Studio Max, Softimage XSI, Microsoft Office, and others.
2005-Current
Academic Mentor
The Schools Partnership Office, University of Auckland
In this role I help two University scholarship winners in the architecture school maintain a Grade Point Average of 6 or above, which is the condition they must meet in order to continue receiving their scholarship. To this end, I give them general advice on all aspects of their studies, including such things as clarifying their learning objectives and demonstrating techniques for producing high quality work.
2005
Computer Aided Studio Helpdesk
School of Architecture, University of Auckland
The CAS Helpdesk role provides general troubleshooting and advice on the software provided in the Architecture Studios in the School of Architecture. The software includes a range of commercial architectural draughting, 3D modelling, image manipulation, video editing, and presentation packages.
2005
IT Helpdesk
National Institute of Creative Arts and Industries IT, University of Auckland
The IT Helpdesk role provides general troubleshooting for the faculty computer labs, as well as minor routine maintenance on the lab printers.
2004-2005
CAD Operator
Aluminium Systems New Zealand Limited
In this role I was responsible for updating an Export Sales Catalogue of aluminium window and door joinery. The manual was compiled almost entirely in Autodesk AutoCAD, and the work involved reformatting all the pages, as well as drawing installation details for new products and updating some old ones. Especially important was the addition of installation details for concrete buildings to supplement the details for timber framed buildings from the old manual.
2004-2005
Digital Visualisation
Science Intermedia Network Environment (SINE), University of Auckland
Working on the Embodied Time(-) Project with Julainne Sumich, Bruce MacDonald, Kevin Novins, Hsu Han Chiang, Jamie Kydd and James van As, I was tasked with visualising some conceptual processes, as a precursor to the development of a computer simulated environment. This involved 3D modelling and presentation work, using Discreet 3D Studio Max, Adobe After Effects, and Adobe Photoshop.
2002-2003
Architectural Draughting
Heslop Design
Working under the supervision of Bruce Heslop, I was mainly given the task of preparing architectural drawings for various residential projects using VectorWorks. I also assisted with site measurement, and I designed and built the Helsop Design website.
Current Professional Memberships:
New Zealand Institute of Architects: Student member
Academic History:
2005-2006
Bachelor of Architecture (active in programme)
University of Auckland
2002-2004
Bachelor of Architectural Studies
University of Auckland
2001
New Zealand University Bursary: A Bursary, with a Scholarship in English
Pakuranga College, Auckland
Other Interests:
Modos: 06 Collection:
Modos is a yearly publication organised by the final year architecture students at the University of Auckland to showcase our work to the public. This year, 2006, being my final year, I am working with a group of my peers to organise this year’s publication.
WAYD:
WAYD stands for What Are You Doing, and is a periodical created by the architecture students at the University of Auckland as an internal forum for the presentation and discussion of student work. I was involved in the initial conception and the first few issues of the periodical, but I have given the work over to students in the lower years who will continue the work after I leave the school.
Habitat for Humanity Auckland University Chapter:
Another student initiative at the School of Architecture, I assist when the opportunity arises.
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