Christopher Ian MacClements
Candidate Architect
Cape Town, South Africa
(+27) 0729390668
www.macclements.com
Architecture | Urban Design | Multidisciplinary Design | Graphic design | Fine Art | Illustration | Graffiti
I am a classically trained and practicing architect who, having completed my studies at the University of Pretoria, spends my days working full-time as an architect and nights pursuing my other creative interests. Outside of architecture, I practice as a multidisciplinary and self-taught artist, graffiti artist, illustrator and creative.
My daily pursuits in architecture, graffiti and the arts have culminated in a multifaceted design approach that draws inspiration from all of my respective fields of interest. Each discipline is seen as a string to my bow – each one is therefore as equally instrumental in hitting the mark and finding my voice as a creative and designer.
I am drawn to collaborative, holistic, and rigorous creatives who are not only pushing themselves but pushing their desired field of creative exploration. And, it is just that – creative exploration and collaboration that inspires my creative journey. Categorically I am seen as a creative and architect but I am someone who is open to all fields of creative engagement.
I am teachable, disciplined, hard-working and ready to learn.
I am a classically trained and practicing architect who, having completed my studies at the University of Pretoria, spends my days working full-time as an architect and nights pursuing my other creative interests. Outside of architecture, I practice as a multidisciplinary and self-taught artist, graffiti artist, illustrator and creative.
My daily pursuits in architecture, graffiti and the arts have culminated in a multifaceted design approach that draws inspiration from all of my respective fields of interest. Each discipline is seen as a string to my bow – each one is therefore as equally instrumental in hitting the mark and finding my voice as a creative and designer.
I am drawn to collaborative, holistic, and rigorous creatives who are not only pushing themselves but pushing their desired field of creative exploration. And, it is just that – creative exploration and collaboration that inspires my creative journey. Categorically I am seen as a creative and architect but I am someone who is open to all fields of creative engagement.
I am teachable, disciplined, hard-working and ready to learn.
Work Experience
University Of Pretoria
Architecture Research Assistant
Architecture Research Assistant at Carin Combrinck, BSc(Arch), M(Prof)
January 2013
- December 2013
South Africa
Dhk Architects
Candidate Architect
I was appointed as a Candidate Architect to work full time on a selection of projects that required design, construction, structural, urban, and heritage sensitive design-based application.
My worked ranged from; fully compiled design, detail construction and structural packages, heritage documentation and council submission packages, and delivering weekly presentation documentation to clients.
Presentation packages included document setup, renderings (hand-drawn and computer generated), and architectural and urban design content graphics explaining key architectural principles and design intents.
Projects and Responsibilities:
1. 19 Loop - full architectural application & heritage submissions.
2. 35 Lower Long - interior design, office layouts and internal renderings.
3. Site B Precinct - full architectural application.
4. Longkloof Precinct - context and urban design.
5. Piazza at Cape Quarter - full architectural application & heritage submissions.
Furthermore, I worked alongside dhk Thinkspace on several canteen designs as a commissioned graffiti artist, and delivered a talk on the importance of public art and street art in cities.
My worked ranged from; fully compiled design, detail construction and structural packages, heritage documentation and council submission packages, and delivering weekly presentation documentation to clients.
Presentation packages included document setup, renderings (hand-drawn and computer generated), and architectural and urban design content graphics explaining key architectural principles and design intents.
Projects and Responsibilities:
1. 19 Loop - full architectural application & heritage submissions.
2. 35 Lower Long - interior design, office layouts and internal renderings.
3. Site B Precinct - full architectural application.
4. Longkloof Precinct - context and urban design.
5. Piazza at Cape Quarter - full architectural application & heritage submissions.
Furthermore, I worked alongside dhk Thinkspace on several canteen designs as a commissioned graffiti artist, and delivered a talk on the importance of public art and street art in cities.
October 2017
- October 2018
South Africa
Mlh Architects
Candidate Architect
- 3D, BIM & Revit expert
- 3D Visualisation expert
- Junior Architect
- 3D Visualisation expert
- Junior Architect
October 2018
- June 2020
South Africa
Education
Pretoria Boys High School
January 2005
- December 2009
Pretoria, South Africa
University Of Pretoria
BSc (Arch) - Architecture
January 2010
- December 2013
South Africa
University Of Pretoria
BArch (Hons) - Architecture
January 2014
- December 2014
Pretoria, South Africa
University Of Pretoria
MArch (Prof) - Architecture
January 2015
- December 2015
Pretoria, South Africa
Languages
English (Native),
Afrikaans (Fluent),
French (Advanced),
Awards
Murray & Roberts
Des Baker Gold Medal Winner
2012
Skills
3dsmax,
AdobeSuite ,
After Effects,
Artlantis,
Autocad,
Enscape,
Illustrator,
Lumion,
Photoshop,
Premiere Pro,
Revit,
Rhino,
Sketchup,
VRay,
Wordpress CMS,
Milestones
- 2010 | Golden Key recipient:
Golden Key International Honour Society.
- 2012 | Des Baker Gold Medal Winner, Cape Town:
Murray & Roberts.
- 2013 | TEDxTalks Guest Speaker, Pretoria:
TEDx.
- 2014 | BSc (Arch) Architecture degree, Pretoria:
University of Pretoria.
- 2014 | Heritage Master Class, Pretoria:
University of Pretoria.
Coordinator: Nicholas Clarke B(Arch), M(Arch) (UP; TU Delft).
Involved: Prof Marieke Kuipers (TU Delft), Prof Job Roos (Braaksma + Roos; TU Delft).
- 2015 | BArch (Hons) Architecture degree, Pretoria:
University of Pretoria.
- 2016 | MArch (Prof) Architecture degree, Pretoria:
University of Pretoria.
- 2016 | Moved to Cape Town
- 2016 | Started working at SAOTA
- 2017 | Started working at dhk Arhitects
- 2018 | Started working at mlh Arhitects & Planners
- 2018 | First Solo Exhibition with Ground Art Caffe, Cape Town
- 2018 | Second Solo Exhibition with Unsung Art, Cape Town
- 2019 | First Group Exhibition with Apex, Cape Town
- 2019 | Third Solo Exhibition with Ground Art Caffe, Cape Town
- 2020 | Design Indaba Emerging Creatives Class of 2020, Cape Town
Golden Key International Honour Society.
- 2012 | Des Baker Gold Medal Winner, Cape Town:
Murray & Roberts.
- 2013 | TEDxTalks Guest Speaker, Pretoria:
TEDx.
- 2014 | BSc (Arch) Architecture degree, Pretoria:
University of Pretoria.
- 2014 | Heritage Master Class, Pretoria:
University of Pretoria.
Coordinator: Nicholas Clarke B(Arch), M(Arch) (UP; TU Delft).
Involved: Prof Marieke Kuipers (TU Delft), Prof Job Roos (Braaksma + Roos; TU Delft).
- 2015 | BArch (Hons) Architecture degree, Pretoria:
University of Pretoria.
- 2016 | MArch (Prof) Architecture degree, Pretoria:
University of Pretoria.
- 2016 | Moved to Cape Town
- 2016 | Started working at SAOTA
- 2017 | Started working at dhk Arhitects
- 2018 | Started working at mlh Arhitects & Planners
- 2018 | First Solo Exhibition with Ground Art Caffe, Cape Town
- 2018 | Second Solo Exhibition with Unsung Art, Cape Town
- 2019 | First Group Exhibition with Apex, Cape Town
- 2019 | Third Solo Exhibition with Ground Art Caffe, Cape Town
- 2020 | Design Indaba Emerging Creatives Class of 2020, Cape Town
Pursuits and Interests
_Film
_Animation
_VFX
_Cinematography
_Compositing
_Web Design
_Urban Design
_Graffiti
_Illustration Design
_Graphic Design
_Data Capturing
_Information Design
_Strategising
_Animation
_VFX
_Cinematography
_Compositing
_Web Design
_Urban Design
_Graffiti
_Illustration Design
_Graphic Design
_Data Capturing
_Information Design
_Strategising
Strengths
_Project Driven
_Detail Driven
_Teachable
_Team Player
_Resourceful
_Resilient
_Work Efficient
_Strong Professional Attitude
_Detail Driven
_Teachable
_Team Player
_Resourceful
_Resilient
_Work Efficient
_Strong Professional Attitude