[...] To my eye, creativity itself is an act of faith. Every time we move onto the page, the stage, the canvas, we are committing an act of faith, and that takes daring. " I don't know what possessed me to try that," we say, and we are telling the truth. Something larger than ourselves - call it grace or inspiration - gave us the courage to become larger ourselves. Isn't that what we're all after? [...]
- Julia Cameron
experience
seele GmbH UK | 2011 - 2013
Project Manager & New Business
Design International | 2010 - 2011
Project Cost Associate
LloydNorthover | 2007 - 2010
Architectural Assistant
Erect Architecture | 2007
Architectural Assistant
education
University of Westminster | 2008 - 2010
MSc Project Management RICS
London Met University | 2005 - 2008
BA (Hons) Architecture RIBA I
Technical University of Berlin | 2003 - 2005
(Vor)Dipl.-Ing. Architecture
I am linda mirtcheva, a project professional who sees architecture and design as a complex discipline of creating, managing and delivering projects. The inspiration of culture, history and social codes of interaction sets the artistic basis, while managing the project under regulatory, cliental and contractual frameworks essentially guarantees project delivery.
Tools
Vectorworks, Adobe Creative Suite Graphics, MS Project, AutoCAD, ArchiCAD
Skills
Languages proficient: German, English, French, Bulgarian
Languages basic/ good: Russian, Italian, Spanish, Turkish
Holds Latin Degree
[2013] Linda managed to understand the core values and operations of the company and reflect those externally to the project team with considerable achievements in project team and design management, contractual reviews, cost applications and change order management, commercial matters and cultural integrity. Linda is a reliable trustworthy and capable individual [...] who has helped to communicate and manage construction projects cross-culturally. She pays very good attention to detail and sets high standard in her organisational and communication skills. Linda welcomes opportunities and meets her deadlines on time.
[2011] As part of our teams of internal cost analysis and quantity survey, Linda has shown great determination and demonstrated to be very organised and skilled. She also got involved in drafting design contracts demonstrating a great level of flexibility within her daily activities. [...] Besides her professional skills I can guarantee that Linda is an extremely honest person. [...]
[2010] At the same time Linda is quick but also careful with a good eye for detail. I found her very reliable and consistent in the quality of her work. […] Finally she has a very pleasant likeable personality and is a good team player and communicator. Importantly, she is comfortable with other consultants and suppliers and most important of all clients, they all liked her and it was never a problem to let her loose on them. […]
[2007] Linda is enthusiastic, keen to learn and reliable. Her engagement and contributions to the studio work were a good example to her colleagues. During the group work she showed leadership as well as negotiating skills. […]
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project management
60 Holborn Viaduct, London UK, 2011 - 2013
Westfield Roof Glass Replacement, London UK, 2012 - 2013
Infiniti Showroom, Birmingham UK, 2009 - 2010
Design Implementation [Abstract]
This dissertation focuses on the application of conventional and customised project management techniques used to implement construction processes within a different project environment. Identifying core criteria of brand development and systemised delivery into different cultural environments is the fundamental approach of discussing project implementation within the European context. The need for standardised systemisation processes is evaluated by investigating shortcomings of bespoke systems in various construction and industrial contexts.
The European automotive industry has been chosen to be an example for international brand creation through project management techniques and does not intend to be generalised in its execution procedures. The research within this industry puts the emphasis on critical success factors of project execution and depicts valuable information and experience from participants of assorted project disciplines.
new business
Principal Place, London UK, 2011
Victoria Circle, London UK, 2011
20 Fenchurch Street, London UK, 2011
- launch slide show (11 slides) >
Poscaenium, City Acadamy
This through school focuses on performing arts and introduces a theatrical method of teaching. The inhabitation of activities is defined by an association scheme of finishes. The defined backstage areas become public to the outside, yet remain private to the inside. (teaching unit: studio 2 | the AOC)
quantity surveying
Rabat Mall, Morocco, 2011
Aksal Office Fit Out, Morocco, 2011
Grand Littoral Marseilles, France, 2010 - 2011
Morocco Mall Landscape, Morocco, 2010 - 2011
Cleopatra Mall, Egypt, 2010 - 2011
Cleopatra Palace & Square, Egypt, 2010
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Hackney Pyle, Nursery
This sculptural approach of a nursery reflects the social density of Hackney’s residential area. Wedges squeezing through the existing have structural multifunctional walls that incorporate services and connective play elements, being accessible from both nursery rooms.
(teaching unit: studio 3 | erect architecture)
architecture & brand design
Lexus Park Lane, London UK, 2010
Infiniti Birmingham, UK, 2009 - 2010
Infiniti Europe, Europe, 2008 - 2010
Lexus Europe, Europe/Russia, 2007 - 2008
Greenway Competition: 2012 Olympics, London UK, 2007
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Limb, School Extension
This school extension has the intention of putting an emphasis on the traditional architecture of a Victorian School by the means of shifting volumes and controlling proportions. The reorganisation of space requires to correspond to educational needs.
(teaching unit: studio 2 | the AOC)
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