David Cole

Director of Engineering

United Kingdom22 yrs 6 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Founder of Building Trust International, promoting social change through design.
Extensive experience in large-scale architectural projects across multiple countries.
Expert in urban design and sustainable architecture methodologies.

Stackforce AI infers this person is an experienced architect specializing in urban design and sustainable architecture.

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Skills

Core Skills

Architectural DesignUrban DesignUrban Planning

Other Skills

3D Studio Max3D rendering3D visualizationAdobe Creative SuiteArchiCADArchitectural DrawingsAutoCAD ArchitectureBIMCADComprehensive PlanningConcept DesignConstruction DrawingsDesignDesign ManagementDesign Research

About

David is a founder of Building Trust international (BTi) and a Principal at cole+partners. In each role he works to deliver innovative design solutions to community and client groups. He is guided by the principle that design can be a tool for positive social change. David has helped offer design support to the public, private and charitable sectors resulting in projects from urban scale to affordable housing, schools, health facilities and bespoke one of projects for private clients.

Experience

Aconoɔa

Director

Aug 2020 – Present · 5 yrs 7 mos · Greater London, England, United Kingdom

Cole + partners

Partner

Feb 2020 – Present · 6 yrs 1 mo · Scotland, United Kingdom · Hybrid

Atelier cole

Principal

Jan 2011 – Feb 2020 · 9 yrs 1 mo · Cambodia

www.ateliercole.com

Building trust international

Founder

Sep 2010 – Present · 15 yrs 6 mos · Worldwide

www.buildingtrustinternational.org

Populous

Senior Designer

May 2008 – Sep 2010 · 2 yrs 4 mos · London Area, United Kingdom

Achievements
Working on a variety of large scale stadia and public building projects.
Utilising latest CAD to create tiling scripts for integrated envelope systems.
Working as part of a large team pulling together several building typologies with one common goal.
Key responsibilities
Working with suppliers and contractors to find further cost effective solutions.
Compilation of presentations for clients and contractor group.
3D work and visualizations.

Urban future organization

Designer/ Assistant Lecturer

Jun 2007 – Sep 2009 · 2 yrs 3 mos

Achievements
Working on a variety of competitions at varying scales.
Working on design and on site for residential projects in London, Korea and Sweden.
Designing a Steiner style school in Arequipa, Peru (Stage D.)
Key responsibilities
Teaching assistant & invited critic at the AA and London Metropolitan University.
Detailing packages, and managing site works.
3D work and visualizations.

Transport for london

Senior Designer

Aug 2004 – Jun 2007 · 2 yrs 10 mos · London Area, United Kingdom

Achievements
Writing the business case to take forward contextual urban design analysis on all TfL major projects.
Project managing a range of successful projects within London including the remodelling of Marble Arch, Parliament Sq and Highbury Corner.
Worked towards establishing an in-house team to work on TfL multi-modal based projects.
Key responsibilities
Ensuring consultants meet requirements of TfL/GLA through Spearmint (Prince II) project management structure.
Compile briefs and sit on selection panels for Architecture and Urban design projects.
Delivered a wide range of scheme designs to stage D before appointing private contractors.

Heatherwick studio

Designer

Oct 2003 – Aug 2004 · 10 mos · London Area, United Kingdom

Achievements
A wide range of designs from product and exhibition design to larger scale residential and leisure projects.
Creating concept ideas and working models.
Key responsibilities
Working with mixed use projects comprising of residential, leisure and commercial as well as art projects and landscaping.
Writing briefs and compiling multi media presentations.
Associating and meeting clients, engineers and planners to discuss proposals.