So I've just been through 5 full days of work and so far its been quite interesting. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday were spent getting to know everyone on my floor, getting settled in and setting up my accounts and information needed here. I have 2 mentors who are professional architects in the office and I've made them aware of the type of wrk thatsneeds to b included in my portfolio.
Everyone seems to be very nice here and are always willing to help, which is very useful to me in this position. I am lucky enough to be paired with a UCT student, having just completed his BAS and is just as new to the office as I am. The head of department and head architect is by far the friendliest and most approachable person here. He has already inspired me loads since starting.
My very first project started Thursday with my partner and I having to measure up an existing Heritage building were n extension will be done. if the client approves tthen it will also have to be approved by the heritage office.
Something that has particularly stuck out for me is that many of the employees as well as employers are not aware of the vast amount of work that we were exposed to and the amount that we have covered in first year. Most are under the impression that we have only been exposed to technical drawings as opposed to design at CPUT. I will however try my best to prove that stereotype wrong.
I look forward to the rest of the year and experiences....Later!
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