Thato Ramakgoakgoa
Interior Architect
Centurion
Summary
Highly skilled and innovative Interior Architect with a keen eye for detail and a passion for creating luxurious residential spaces, particularly specializing in the design of bespoke home cinemas and bespoke saunas and steam rooms. With just over two years of hands-on experience in the industry, I bring a unique blend of creativity and technical proficiency to every project I undertake.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Interior / Furniture Revit Modeller
Future Teams
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Crafting bespoke sauna's and steam rooms.
- Import and manipulate existing Revit Models and families to create representative interior models of both sauna and steam rooms.
- Assemble bespoke sauna/steam room furniture and sauna wall-build up for manufacturing.
- Output and provide bill of materials for the in-house design team for manufacturing.
- Import 3-D Model Views into Revit paperspace to produce complete design document.
- Used Revit to manage documentation and create 3-D View for presentations and renders.
Junior Interior Architect
BNC Technology
06.2022 - 03.2024
- Developing Smart Home Automation Systems and designing luxury home cinemas.
- Created technical and detail drawings for manufacturers and shopfitters.
- Developed space planning concepts, color palette selections, and textile presentations.
- Contributed to successful project completion by liaising with vendors and suppliers for timely material deliveries.
- Assisted in the selection of furniture, materials, and finishes for cohesive interior design schemes.
- Conducted site visits to supervise construction progress and verify compliance with design specifications.
- Created detailed 3D models and renderings to effectively present design proposals to clients.
Student Mentor
Tshwane University of Technology
01.2022 - 11.2022
- Assisting 1st, 2nd and 3rd year students with concept development, technical drawing, material selection, presentation methods and 3D modelling.
- Established strong relationships with students, building trust and open communication channels for ongoing support.
- Collaborated with teachers to identify at-risk students and develop interventions for academic success.
- Organized workshops on time management, stress reduction, and other essential skills for academic success.
Architectural Draftsperson
Munyai Drafting Service
11.2015 - 02.2016
- Utilized advanced software such as AutoCAD and Revit to create precise, professional drawings for both residential and commercial projects.
- Determined quality, cost and quantity of required materials and entered figures on materials lists.
- Assisted with site measurements and field observations to ensure accurate representation of existing conditions within drafted plans.
- Ensured compliance with local zoning laws, building codes, and regulations throughout project development stages
- Created, printed, and modified drawings in AutoCAD and Revit.
Education
National Diploma - Interior Design
Tshwane University of Technology
Pretoria 01.2018 - 12.2020
Advanced Diploma - Interior Design
Tshwane University of Technology
Pretoria 01.2022 - 12.2022
Higher Certificate - Architectural Technology
Inscape Education Group
Pretoria 01.2015 - 12.2015
Skills
Material & Finish Selection
CAD Software Proficiency
BIM Modeller
Construction Documentation
3-D Visualization
Revit Family Creation
Space Planning
3-D Visualization
Timeline
Interior / Furniture Revit Modeller
Future Teams
06.2024 - 08.2024
Junior Interior Architect
BNC Technology
06.2022 - 03.2024
Student Mentor
Tshwane University of Technology
01.2022 - 11.2022
Advanced Diploma - Interior Design
Tshwane University of Technology
01.2022 - 12.2022
National Diploma - Interior Design
Tshwane University of Technology
01.2018 - 12.2020
Architectural Draftsperson
Munyai Drafting Service
11.2015 - 02.2016
Higher Certificate - Architectural Technology
Inscape Education Group
01.2015 - 12.2015
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