Part II Architectural Assistant | Marie-Emmanuela Malika Yao

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WORK EXPERIENCE

Architectural Assistant Part I, Article 25, London, UK. Aug 2022-Jun 2023

Supported design of laboratories for The Leprosy Mission (Lele, Nepal).

Contributed to RIBA Stages 2 & 4 (concept + spatial coordination).

Produced drawings (plans/sections/elevations) in AutoCAD; built 3D models in SketchUp.

Attended meetings with client, structural and MEP consultants; built knowledge of UK regulations.

Intern, Koffi & Diabate Group, Abidjan, Ivory Coast Jul 2019-Aug 2019

Contributed to a beach-house concept; introductory work in Revit.

Assisted with research and site visits; summarised findings for a senior architect.

EDUCATION

MArchD Architecture, Oxford Brookes University, Oxford, UK Sep 2023-May 2025

Grade: Merit.

Built a 1:1 timber column (2.5 m) to test structural behaviour, Group work.

Designed, fabricated, and installed a studio timber truss as part of a full-scale group build.

Thesis: community centre reconnecting people with nature via CLT and dappled light.

BA (Hons) Architecture, London South Bank University, London, UK. Sep 2018-May 2021

Grade: Second Class Honours 1st Division.

Acquired foundational knowledge of architectural software, design theory and history.

Designed a range of conceptual projects at different scales.

ACHIEVEMENTS

Nominated for the Hunter Johnston Doric Prize, awarded to the student who contributed most to the life and spirit of the School of Architecture,

Oxford Brookes University —2025

Collaborated on a 1:1 scale mural project, the design was selected to feature on the cover of the school’s correspondence booklet, Ivory Coast —2017

SKILLS

BIM/Modelling: Rhino, SketchUp, Revit

Drafting: AutoCAD

Visualisation: Enscape, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign

Motion/Comms: Animate, MS Word/Excel

Languages: French (native), English (fluent)

CERTIFICATIONS

Revit Introduction to Intermediate 3-Day Course, Classroom. Jun, 2022

Drafting Foundations, LinkedIn Learning, Remote. Oct, 2021

Fundamental Graphic Design, Coursera, Remote. Jul, 2021

Illustrator 2020 Essential Training, LinkedIn Learning, Remote. Apr, 2020

HOBBIES AND INTERESTS

Reading and Independent learning, to expand my knowledge.

Engaged in Art and cultural activities to express my creativity and be inspired by other artists.

Athleticism and Gym to support my discipline and focus, and my commitment to my well-being.