2. CURRICULUM VITAE / EXAMPLES OF WORK / SHARON CHAI2
Name: Sharon Sing Hui Chai
Date of Birth: 10 June 1985
Address: 32 Heol Mynydd Bychan Cardiff CF14 4NL
Nationality: Malaysian
Architects Registration No.: 083190E
Email: singhui85@yahoo.co.uk
Contact no. : 07516655337
Education & Awards Summary
October 2013 - September 2014: ARB/RIBA Part 3
Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Practice
University of Bath
September 2008 - June 2010
RIBA Part 2 / Masters in Architecture 2.1 (Hons)
2010 Joint award winner of the Nick Terry Urban Design Prize
University of Bath
September 2004 - June 2008
RIBA Part 1 / Bsc (Hons) General Architecture Studies 2 .1 (Hons)
University of Bath
September 2002 - April 2004
Cambridge A Levels: Maths (A), Physics (A), Chemistry (A)
Taylor’s College, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
1997 to 2001
9 SPM (O-Levels Equivalent): 9 (A)
St Teresa’s Secondary School, Malaysia
Referee
Dyfed Griffiths
Director of Studies RIBA Part 3, University of Bath
Email: d.griffiths@bath.ac.uk
Contact no. : 01225 383185
C u r r i c u l u m V i t a e - P e r s o n a l D e t a i l s
Part 3 Experience
September 2014 -
Gaunt Francis Architect, Cardiff (full time)
RIBA Part 3 Architect
Projects Include:
Bicester Heritage Masterplan: Planning, tender & con-
struction information
Uxbridge Mixed- used development: Feasibility studies
Glasfryn House Extension and Landscaping: Design de-
velopment, planning & tender information
Gower Cottage: Design & tender information
Part 2 Experience
September 2012 – August 2014:
Gaunt Francis Architects, Cardiff (full time)
RIBA Part 2 Architectural Assistant (Post MArch)
Projects Include:
Bicester Heritage Masterplan: Planning & construction
Maughan Library Reception: Outline design, design
development, tender information, production informa-
tion & post completion
Mote Park Phase 3 Retirement Home: Detail design &
tender information
Broome Hall Artist Studio: Outline design to planning
December 2011-August 2012
PRP Architects, London (full time)
RIBA Part 2 Architectural Assistant (Post MArch)
Projects Include:
Ikea Boklok Prototype Housing: Feasibility studies
Bedford Riverside Mixed-used Masterplan: Outline de-
sign to planning
Clayfarm North Extra Care: Design development to
planning
Shanghai Linhua Theatre School: Feasibility studies
February 2011-October 2011
Holder Mathias Architect, Cardiff (full time)
RIBA Part 2 Architectural Assistant (Post MArch)
Projects include:
Centre Parcs Leisure Centre, Woburn: Design develop-
ment, detail design & tender information
Part 1 Experience
April 2007-September 2007
Stubbs Rich Architects, Bath
RIBA Part 1 Architectural Assistant (3rd year Part 1)
Projects include:
Hereford Learning Village: Production Information &
construction
Porthouse Livework Unit: Outline design & design devel-
opment
May 2006-July 2006
Jurubina Unireka Architects, Malaysia
RIBA Part 1 Architectural Assistant (2nd year Part 1)
Projects include:
Sapangar Bay Naval Base Masterplan: Outline design
&design development
St. Annes Church: Outline design & design development
Salak Land housing development: Design development
to planning
Skills
Proficiency in Autocad, Sketchup, Indesign, Adobe Pho-
toshop and Microsoft Publisher
Proficiency in English, Malay Language, & Hokkien.
Hobbies
Running, dance, music & cooking
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Mote Park Phase 3 Retirement Homes, Maidstone
Gaunt Francis Architects
September 2013– September 2014
Budget: £12 million
Completion: June 2015
RIBA Stages: EJK
Responsibilities:
I have been developing planning drawings in detail for the
refurbishment and new built apartments and cottages in
preparation for tender under the direction of the project
architect.
I have been fundamental in developing detail design
through drawings of the internal sections and elevations of
the units especially for the refurbishment blocks where the
existing sections are more complex.
I am currently involved in site progress visits for 3a
(refurbishment) and design team meetings for 3b(new built)
under the supervision of the project architect.
K e y e x p e r i e n c e s
Bicester Heritage Masterplan, Bicester
Gaunt Francis Architects
March 2014-
Budget: £17 million
Completion: -
RIBA Stages: CDJK
Responsibilities:
Under the direction of one of the directors, I have been
organising complex planning applications (planning, listed
building consent and demolition in a conservation area) for
renovation works to several listed buildings. (existing work-
shop and main stores) for Phase 2. I am currently involved in
the planning applications for various buildings in Phase 3.
I have developed detail design for the conversion of work-
shop to residential use for a finishes presentation to the cli-
ent and for tender.
Currently, I am involved in preparing construction drawings
for the conversion of the existing main stores to car work-
shops and showroom, developing tenant fit-out design for
existing buildings and preparing drawings for repair works to
existing under the supervision of the project architect.
Uxbridge Feasibility Study, uxbridge, London
Gaunt Francis Architects
June 2015-
Budget: £10 million
Completion: -
RIBA Stages: AB
Responsibilities:
I have been fundamental in the design of a complex pri-
vate rented scheme consisting of 260 private and afford-
able 1b and 2b units in Uxbridge, London.
The scheme responses to the need for more private rented
accommodation in the area and revitalisation of its sur-
rounding areas.
The retail at ground floor is serviced from the central service
yard . On first floor, the residents open onto a landscaped
courtyard. A tower and the curved corners become focal
points from a far and street level. The scheme is constrained
by rights of light restrictions in the area.
The scheme is currently awaiting funding and client agree-
ment before proceeding to pre planning application and
planning stages.
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Ikea Boklok, Milton Keynes
PRP Architects, London
January 2013-April 2013
Budget: -
Completion: -
RIBA Stages: AB
Responsibilities:
I was fundamental in developing Ikea's prototype housing
for Skanska under the direction of the project architect. Pre-
fabrication of building components was the main consid-
eration in developing the design of the houses.
Bedford Riverside, London
PRP Architects, London
April 2013-July 2013
Budget:
Completion: -
RIBA Stages: ABCD
Responsibilities:
I was fundamental of developing the brief and outline de-
sign for planning for mixed-use development in Bedford
Riverside.
Under the direction of one of the directors in a team of 3, I
was responsible for developing the cinema and narrowest
mixed-use apartments. Access, circulation, public spaces
and visual links from the city to river were fundamental to
the design.
K e y e x p e r i e n c e s
Maughan Library Reception, London
Gaunt Francis Architects
December 2012-September 2013
Budget: £370k
Completion: September 2013
RIBA Stages: ABCDEGL
Responsibilities:
Maughan Library reception is my part 3 case study where
as part of a small team of 3, I was fundamental in develop-
ing the outline design for listed building application and
detail design for tender and been involved in the post con-
tract stages.
5. 5CURRICULUM VITAE / EXAMPLES OF WORK / SHARON CHAI
The design of a complex private rented scheme con-
sisting of 260 private and affordable 1b and 2b units
in Uxbridge, London, the scheme responses to the
need for more private rented accommodation in the
area and revitalisation of its surrounding areas and
rights of light constraints. The scheme is currently
awaiting funding and client agreement before pro-
ceeding to pre planning application and planning
stages.
E x a m p l e s o f w o r k ( A r c h i t e c t / G a u n t F r a n c i s A r c h i t e c t s )
Uxbridge Feasibility Study
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E x a m p l e s o f w o r k ( A r c h i t e c t / G a u n t F r a n c i s A r c h i t e c t s )
The refurbishment of various building types and scales of a former RAF
site within a conservation area, Bicester Heritage envisages the
change of use of the existing RAF site to a leisure and visitors centre
for classic cars. Bicester Heritage involves complex planning applica-
tion and phasing of refurbishment works.
Bicester Heritage
7. 7CURRICULUM VITAE / EXAMPLES OF WORK / SHARON CHAI
Spike Island Arts Bridge
As part of a group study on Spike Island, a
new master plan was developed for the site.
Our master plan was subtle in comparison to
the other groups, choosing to enhance the
characteristics of the site as compared to
challenging the character of the site.
From the group master planning project, we
chose individual ‘mini master plan’ sites for
our final year project. I proposed the Spike
Island Arts Bridge which consists of the
performing arts, retail, dance studios and
exhibition space, bridging across the two
contrasting water bodies and edges of Spike
Island. Based on my analysis of different
urban spaces, the permeability of the design
was pivotal in creating social and
commercial value in the city.
Spike Island Arts Bridge
Spike Island Arts Bridge: Section through the ‘floating harbour’ edge
E x a m p l e s o f w o r k ( R I B A P a r t 2 )
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Section through the ‘new cut’ edge
Model of Spike Island Arts Bridge
E x a m p l e s o f w o r k ( R I B A P a r t 2 )
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Spike Island Arts Bridge: Interior view of dance studios Spike Island Arts Bridge: Interior view of atrium space
E x a m p l e s o f w o r k - ( R I B A P a r t 2 )
