MIKE ELLIS   ARCHITECTURE - CREATIVE DESIGN - FINE ART

GENERAL BACKGROUND

I was born in Johannesburg, South Africa, and aged 9, moved to the UK, acquiring a British Citizenship. Whilst at school, I developed an interest in art and creative design, alongside more technical subjects, and, having spent 9 years studying and gaining work experience, I qualified as an architect in 2020.

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FINE ART

Specialising in both expressive and more formal portraits, I have exhibited work in the Mall Galleries in London, and am a recognised former RBA Scholar.

Gaining inspiration from classical Renaissance artists, I had sought to compose my work with an emphasis on chiaroscuro elements, particularly in my oil paintings.

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ARCHITECTURAL EDUCATION & WORK

Undergraduate:

Architecture & Environmental Design BSc (Hons)

 

Part I Experience:

JEA Architects (Johannesburg, South Africa)

RMA Architects (London, UK)

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Postgraduate:

Master of Architecture (MArch)

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Part II Experience:

SimpsonHaugh & Partners (Manchester, UK)

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Part III:

Advanced Diploma of Professional Practice in Architecture (Part 3).

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Architectural Experience (Qualified):

SimpsonHaugh & Partners (Manchester, UK)

Seven Architects (Manchester, UK)

Gray Puksand (Brisbane, Australia)