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Seah Fern Khoo

Seah Fern Khoo

Sydney

Summary

As an NSW Registered Architect at BVN Architecture, my recent endeavours in the John Hunter Hospital Innovation Precinct and the Griffith University Teaching Space reflect a robust blend of healthcare and educational space planning. The role at Macquarie University sharpened my project reporting abilities, ensuring accurate data visualization and stakeholder engagement for occupancy and vacancy analytics.


My professional journey is marked by a commitment to architectural excellence and an analytic problem-solving approach that consistently meets project milestones. With adept communication skills, I navigate complex workflows and leverage technology to deliver projects that align with strategic visions and operational requirements.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

ARCHITECT

BVN ARCHITECTURE
06.2023 - Current

PROJECTS:

1. John Hunter Hospital Redevelopment

2. Griffith University Gold Coast Campus Teaching and Learning Space.

ROLE DESCRIPTION:

  • Delivery of construction documentation package for clinical areas such as Perioperative Theatres, Neonatal ICU, BOH and refurbishment works.
  • Work collaboratively with both clinical and services team leaders to complete both new built and refurbishment areas
  • Completed RCP coordination and construction documentation package.
  • Intermediate involvement in applying and consolidating data using drofus and Australasian Health Facilities Guidelines (AusHFG).
  • Completed design process with stakeholders and submitted tender documentation for Griffith University Teaching & learning Space.

SOFTWARE:

Revit, Bluebeam, dRofus, Aconex, MS Words, Excel, PowerPoint

SPACE PLANNING DATA COORDINATOR

MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY
09.2022 - 05.2023

PROJECTS:

1. MQ University CAD Standards

2. MQ University Workplace Standards

3. MQ University Archibus Data Inputs (on-going)

4. Data reporting and visualisation presentation of occupancy and vacancy for Faculty of Art and Faculty of Engineering buildings

5. MQ University Campus Map for Marketing

ROLE DESCRIPTION:

  • Plan, update and review drawing for Archibus database with prioritised timeframe given.
  • Develop technical and graphical drawing for data reporting using space database software and data visualisation software.
  • Liaise with multiple stakeholder in Faculty of Art and School of Engineering to complete university occupancy rate data reports.
  • Production and review of campus maps & plans for Signage & Wayfinding. Coordination with internal marketing and external graphic designer team.

SOFTWARE:

AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), Adobe Photoshop, and InDesign and data management software: Archibus.

ARCHITECTURAL GRADUATE

FITZPATRICK + PARTNERS
01.2019 - 01.2022

PROJECTS:

1. Liverpool Hospital and Academic Precinct (LHAP) Early Works and Main Works

2. LHAP Pathology Building

ROLE DESCRIPTION:

  • A team member of 30-people health team (internal + external team)
  • Delivery of 40% documentation package for Design Development, infrastructure and main works with an understanding of the project life cycle and development of documentation programme.
  • Work collaboratively with team leaders and tier 1 contractor to deliver early works user sign-off package.
  • Intermediate involvement in applying and consolidating data using drofus and Australasian Health Facilities Guidelines (AusHFG)
  • Completed BOH mortuary and main kitchen RCP coordination for Early Works package.
  • Assist preparation of SSDA report, staging diagram and facade design finalisation for pathology building DA submission.

SOFTWARE:

ArchiCAD, AutoCAD, Adobe PDF, dRofus, Aconex, MS Words, Excel, PowerPoint

ARCHITECTURAL GRADUATE

BURTENSHAW SCOUFIS ARCHITECTURE + INTERIORS
05.2016 - 12.2018

PROJECTS:

1. UTS New Engineering Research Facility (FEIT)

2. UTS Proto Space Laboratories Fit-out

3. UTS Building 15 Students Start-ups

4. Macquarie Uni. F9A PC2 Animal Holding and Laboratories Fit-out

5. Macquarie Uni. 1 Innovation Road Level 3 IT Office Fit-out

6. UNSW Level 2 Student Hub Fit-out

7. UNSW Level 9 to Level 13 Student Workplace and Library

ROLE DESCRIPTION:

  • 2IC and team member managing concept design, DA, Design Development, and Construction Documentation.
  • Local authorities’ consultation to review planning & development.
  • Liaise with services consultants and material suppliers to resolve technical issues arising during design and construction stages.
  • Attend site meeting and inspection with director and/or senior architects, prepare and issue meeting minutes, assist to respond to site issues after discussion with project.
  • Assisting director to prepare report for tendering assessment, consultant and contractor selection, prepare paperwork for contract selection as contract administrator on behalf of client.

SOFTWARE:

AutoCAD, Vectorworks, 3D Sketchup, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe PDF, Indesign, Photoshop

Architectural Assistant

Surbana Jurong Consultants Pte Ltd
02.2011 - 01.2013

PROJECTS:

1. C.R.E.A.T.E. of National Research Foundation, National University of Singapore

2. Big Box Warehouse Retails

ROLE DESCRIPTION:

  • Collaborate with Perkins + Wills (US) on schematic design master planning of Campus for Research Excellence and Technology Enterprise (C.R.E.A.T.E), supporting the team to complete documentations at various stages.
  • Assisting project architect in materials selection, attending site inspection and site meeting, preparing and distributing meeting minutes site memos.

SOFTWARE:

AutoCAD, Aconex, 3D Sketchup, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Education

M. ARCH - Architecture

UNIVERSITY OF TASMANIA
Launceston, TAS
12-2014

B. ENV. DESIGN - Architecture

UNIVERSITY OF TASMANIA
Launceston, TAS
12-2010

Skills

  • Technical knowledge and detailing
  • Project coordination
  • Fit-out planning / interior design
  • Understanding of regulatory compliances
  • Manual rendering and hand sketches
  • Adobe InDesign & Photoshop
  • dRofus - Data Management
  • Autodesk Revit & BIM 360
  • MS Office Suite
  • Archibus System
  • Bluebeam
  • Aconex - Document Control
  • AutoCAD - 2D Drafting

Certification

  • NSW Architects Registration Board, 11996
  • Malaysia Board of Architects, AG/K 225
  • Driving License, Class C (NSW)
  • WHS General Construction Induction, CGI1447728SEQ01

Languages

English
Full Professional
Chinese
Native or Bilingual
Malay
Professional Working
Japanese
Elementary

TRANSFERABLE SKILLS

  • An attentive listener and team player - able to familiarize the team dynamics quickly and understand that a cohesive relationship is built on transparency and trust between the leaders and team members.
  • A data and figure thinker - able to analyse complex information and improve interaction through data visualisation and mapping methodologies
  • Steady and Assured - able to maintain a positive mindset and clarity of thoughts to inspire confidence in the team members to continue navigate and grow through challenges.

Timeline

ARCHITECT

BVN ARCHITECTURE
06.2023 - Current

SPACE PLANNING DATA COORDINATOR

MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY
09.2022 - 05.2023

ARCHITECTURAL GRADUATE

FITZPATRICK + PARTNERS
01.2019 - 01.2022

ARCHITECTURAL GRADUATE

BURTENSHAW SCOUFIS ARCHITECTURE + INTERIORS
05.2016 - 12.2018

Architectural Assistant

Surbana Jurong Consultants Pte Ltd
02.2011 - 01.2013

M. ARCH - Architecture

UNIVERSITY OF TASMANIA

B. ENV. DESIGN - Architecture

UNIVERSITY OF TASMANIA
Seah Fern Khoo