S u m m a r yTahj Rosmarin is a graduate of the Bachelor of Architectural Design from the University of Queensland and a current student of the Master of Architecture at the University of Melbourne. Since graduating in 2012, Tahj has gained experience working on a varied collection of design proposals; ranging from small-scale residential projects, to large scale urban design work. Through these experiences Tahj has gained skills and abilities ranging from presentation to working drawings.

E d u c a t i o n a l Q u a l i f i c a t i o n s• 2009 Completed Year 12, Brisbane Grammar School (OP 3)

I thoroughly enjoyed my time at Brisbane Grammar School (2005-2009). I was appointed a Form Senior in Year 12 and played double bass in the Symphony Orchestra and Chamber Strings group. I achieved an OP 3 (Overall Position), allowing me to enter directly into a Bachelor of Architectural Design in 2010.

“Tahj is a thoroughly decent young man who has consistently demonstrated high levels of personal behaviour. He is well mannered, well behaved and reliable. These qualities were recognized in his senior year with Tahj’s appointment to the significant senior leadership role of Year 9 Form Senior.” (Ms E A Holt, Brisbane Grammar School, 2009)

• 2012 Bachelor of Architectural Design, University of Queensland

In 2010, I entered my first year of the Bachelor of Architectural Design course. In the course I have been awarded three Dean’s Commendations of High Achievement and been selected to partake in a UQ Summer Research Scholarship in 2012.

Architectural Design G.P.A (Grade Point Average): 5.7Architectural Technology G.P.A (Grade Point Average): 6Architectural History/Elective G.P.A (Grade Point Average): 5.8

• 2015 (Current) Master of Architecture, University of Melbourne

I am currently studying my Master of Architecture at the University of Melbourne. I will graduate from this degree at the end of 2016.

H o n o u r s / A w a r d s / S c h o l a r s h i p s• 2006-9 Certificate of Merit

During my time at Brisbane Grammar School I was awarded four certificate of merits. These ceritificates are for students within the top 25% of the grade, ensuring my graduating result of an OP 3.

• 2010-12 Dean’s Commendation of Achievement

I have been awarded three Dean’s Commendations in 2011, 2012 and 2013. These awards are presented to students with a GPA of 6 and above.

• 2012 University of Queensland Summer Research Scholarship (Kaijima Lab [Aterlier-Bow Wow] Tsukuba University, Japan)

In 2012, I was selected to partake in a UQ Summer Research Scholarship that took me to Japan in Jan-uary 2013. This scholarship was run in conjunction with UQ and Momoyo Kajima Labratory (Atelier-Bow Wow). Specifically, the oyster farmers of Oshika Peninsula were used as a case study in determining the potential of using tourism as catalyst for sustainable development.

Ta h j R o s m a r i nC u r r i c u l u m V i t a e

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Tahj Rosmar in34 Char lotte StreetCol l ingwood, 3066Victor ia , Austra l ia

(+61) 0421 4400 52tahjrosmarin@gmail.com

White Palace, Jodhpur

Assembly Building, Chandigarh

IIM, Ahmedabad

Humayun’s Tomb, New Delhi

Katsura Imperial Villa, Kyoto

Art Gallery, Tokyo

H o n o u r s / A w a r d s / S c h o l a r s h i p s ( c o n t i n u e d )

• 2014 India Imprint: Auroville

I was an active member of a team made up of students, architects and urban designers led by Pro-fessor Luis Feduchi in Auroville, South India. Commissioned by the Auroville TDC (Town Development Council), Professor Feduchi and this team were responsible for the completion of a Detailed Devel-opment Plan of the Residential Zone, sectors 1 & 2. During my time in Auroville, I was responsible for, partook in and/or completed the following tasks:

• The development and detailing of the proposed ‘Green Corridor’ network for Residential Zone, sectors 1 & 2.

• The development and detailing of proposed ‘Urban Nodes’• The mapping and design of infrastructure related to mobility (cycle paths, walking paths, etc)• Identifying existing building design guidelines that could be legitimised into building by-laws.• A meeting alongside Professor Feduchi and his team and Chief Planner Prashant Hedao, with

esteemed Indian architect Balkrishna Doshi in Ahmedabad on the 3rd of January 2014.

A r c h i t e c t u r a l W o r k E x p e r i e n c e• 2012-14 Parvenu Architectural©: Student Architect

I have worked as an architectural student at parvenu architectural... since April 2013. Since working for the firm, I have made models, compiled tender documents, created design drawings and mod-elled using Archicad and Sketchup.

• 2013 Kevin O’Brien Architects©: Student Architect

I worked at Kevin O’Brien Architects since February 2013. During my time at the firm, I have made models, compiled design concept documents and briefly compiled documentation packages (spefifi-cally joinery details) using Autocad and Sketchup.

• 2014 Luis Feduchi Architect©: Architectural Assistant

I have completed an internship in Auroville, South India under the guise of Professor Luis Feduchi for the Auroville Town Development Council. Alongside a team under Luis’ supervision, we were respon-sible for the output of a Detailed Development Plan for Residential Zone 1 and 2. I hand-sketched, used AutoCad, Photoshop and Illustrator.

• 2014 Archipelago Architects©: Student Architect

I worked at Archipelago Architects from March to June 2014. During this time I helped compile a documentation set for an ongoing project, created concept design models and helped with office tasks. I used Sketchup, MicroStation and Autocad.

• 2013-2015 Kieron Gait Architects©: Student Architect

I worked at Kieron Gait Architects since September 2013 until presently. The work I have mainly been a part of has involved creating presentation models, competition entries, documentation and site visits. I used Sketchup, Archicad, Photoshop and hand-modelling/drawing.

P r o f f e s s i o n a l A c t i v i t i e s• 2012 Architectus: Student Mentorship

I have completed a Mentorship Scheme with the Australian firm Architectus on behalf of the Austra-lian Institute of Architects and SONA. This mentorship was very useful in uncovering what architec-tural practices actually do and how student architects integrate within the workplace.

• 2012 AIA Conference 2012 Volunteer

I volounteered at the Australian Institute of Architects Conference in Brisbane in 2012. Alongside a team of volunteers, we were responsible for the construction of the stage, designed by Brisbane firm PHAB Architects.

Saint Stepehen’s, Budapest

Prague Castle, Prague

Lotus Temple, New Delhi

SBS Tower, Tokyo

Matrimandir, Auroville

Steel House, Yokohama

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P r o f f e s s i o n a l A c t i v i t i e s ( c o n t i n u e d )

• 2013 Bark Architects ‘Floating Land’ Exhibit: Volunteer

I worked as part of a team of students and Bark Lab to create and manufacture elements for Bark Architect’s exhibiton at Floating Land Festival 2013. The entire process was extremely rewarding by allowing me to gain a small understanding of how small practice studios operate.

• 2013 Peter Rich Architect: Drawing Workshop

I was a member of a selective drawing workshop run by South African architect Peter Rich. The workshop was held at the Edge, State Library of Queensland, and focused upon hand-drawing.

• 2014 Tutoring: Queensland University of Technology

I was asked to act as a studio critiquer/adviser for First Year Architectural Design students at the Queensland University of Technology. I found the opportunity a wholly enjoyable and refl ective expe-rience- I felt that it heightened my own awareness of my relation to architectural design.

• 2014 Tutoring: University of Queensland

I acted as a studio critiquer/adviser for Third Year Architectural Design mid-semester critiques at the University of Queensland. The studio, named ‘Residual Operations’ was led by Jonothan Kopinski of ‘Fehlberg Park’ and I-wen Kuo of ‘RIDe’.

Studio Pamphlet: http://issuu.com/fehlbergpark/docs/residualoperationsstudiopamphletStudio Website: http://residualoperations.tumblr.com

C o m p e t i t i o n E n t r i e s• 2012 Superstudio: SONA

w/ James Connor, Thomas Mclaughlin

I participated in SONA Superstudio as part of the University of Queensland. The intensive 24 hour design charette was extremely challenging yet rewarding at the same time.

• 2012 ‘Sukkahville’: Sukkahville w/ Doron Rosmarin

The aim of this open competition was to design a temporary, free-standing Sukkah to be built in Mel Lastman Square in Toronto on the eve of the holiday of Sukkot. Participants were encouraged to re-imagine the traditional notion of Sukkah, with a contemporary design language and approach. The design that resulted attempts to represent the essence of a sukkah as a simple free-standing shelter.

• 2013 Bondi Container-House: AACA w/ Thomas Mclaughlin, Qun Zhang, Estelle Peter

At the end of 2013, Thomas, Qun, Estelle and I entered the AACA Bondi Container House compe-tition. After studying the site and surrounding context, the concept of creating a ‘watch-tower’ or ‘lighthouse’ became a key element of the design. A central courtyard hugged the base of the ‘core’, also connecting major living spaces together.

S k i l l s a n d A b i l i t i e sI am profi cent in Sketchup and Archicad, and competent in Autocad. At current, I am familiarising myself Rhino and Revit.

I am extremely confi dent in using the Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign) and use it most frequently.

I can also use all programs in the Microsoft Offi ce Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel). I am well trained in model making and thoroughly enjoy hand drawing and sketching.

Shinjuku Metro Offi ce, Tokyo

St. Mary’s, Tokyo

Spanish Church, Goa

Neue Gallery, Berlin

Victoria Memorial, Kolkata

Villa Shodhan, Ahmedabad

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R e f e r e e sKieron Gait (Kieron Gait Architects, Director)Email: kieron@kierongait.com.auPhone: +61 401 631 811

Kieron Gait is a registered Architect with fourteen years of professional experience in Australia. He has been involved with a broad range of projects both in previous employment and as principal of Kieron Gait Architects. Typologies range from single residences through resort design to large mixed use development. He has been involved in a number of award winning projects, including Balmoral Residence, winner of the Hayes and Scott award for Small Project Architecture at the 2010 AIA Queensland state awards.

Andrew Wilson (UQ Architecture, Senior Lecturer)Email: a.wilson@uq.edu.auPhone: +61 7 336 54276

Andrew Wilson is an architect and lecturer in the School of Architecture. In 2005 he edited the book Hayes & Scott: post-war houses published by the University of Queensland Press. His research interest lies in local archi-tectural culture of the mid-twentieth century. He is a PhD candidate at the University of Queensland undertaking further research into the local architecture office Hayes & Scott.

Dr. Chris Landorf (Senior UQ Lecturer, Teaching and Learning Director) Email: c.landorf@uq.edu.au Phone: 0438 366 796

Chris Landorf is a Senior Lecturer and registered architect. She holds postgraduate qualifications in business management and facility management and is due to complete a PhD on the sustainable management of complex heritage sites in November 2009. She was awarded a Vice-Chancellor’s Teaching Citation for Outstand-ing Contributions to Student Learning in 2007. Chris has been Chapter President and Council Member of the Australian Institute of Architects, member of the Architects Board of South Australia, Chair of the Association of Architecture Schools of Australasia, and a member of National Course Recognition and Accreditation Panels.

Professor Luis Feduchi(Architect, Former Head of Design UQ Architecture, Centre for Research on Architectural Design) Email: lf@feduchi.net

Luis Feduchi is a practicing architect. His office, founded in Madrid in 1993 and relocated to Berlin in 2006, has won various awards and competitions, such as the design of the Carmen del Negro Historic Archives of Granada, Spain. From 2004 to 2006 he was Coordinator of the Master of Advanced Studies of Architecture of the Terri-tory at the Accademia di architettura in Mendrisio, Switzerland. In 2006 he was appointed Chair of Urban Design at the TU Berlin. Among other academic positions he has been Visiting Professor at Penn Design, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia in 2010 and Roland Rainer Chair for Architectural Research and Design at the Acad-emy of Arts in Vienna in 2011. He was formerly Chair of Architectural Design, Master of Architecture Program Director and Director of ROAD, Centre for Research on Architectural Design, at The University of Queensland.

Golden Lane, Prague

Altes Museum, Berlin

Pompidou Centre, Paris

Patel Stadium, Ahmedabad

Sinking Temple, Varanasi

C o n t a c ttah jrosmar in@gmai l .comt . rosmar in@student .un imelb.edu .au

34 Char lotte StreetCol l ingwood, 3066Victor ia , Austra l ia

M: +61 (0) 421 4400 52

Ryoanji, Kyoto

Kanazawa Castle, Kanazawa

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Centre for Research on Architectural Design | School of Architecture | Zelman Cowen Building

The University of QueenslandBrisbane QLD 4072 Australia

T +61 7 3365 3780F + 61 7 3365 3999

E l.feduchi@uq.edu.auW www.uqroad.com

Centre for Research on Architectural DesignSchool of ArchitectureDirectorProf Luis FeduchiArchitect CSCAE

6 March 2014

To Whom It May Concern;

This letter proves that between the dates of the 28/12/2013 - 28/01/2014, Tahj Rosmarin, was an active member of a team made up of students, architects and urban designers led by Professor Luis Feduchi in Auroville, South India. Commissioned by the Auroville TDC (Town Development Council), Professor Feduchi and this team were responsible for the completion of a Detailed Development Plan of the Residential Zone, sectors 1 & 2.

During his time in Auroville, Tahj was responsible for, partook in and/or completed the following tasks:

• The development and detailing of the proposed ‘Green Corridor’ network for Residential Zone, sectors 1 & 2.

• The development and detailing of proposed ‘Urban Nodes’• Mapping and design of infrastructure related to mobility (cycle paths, walking paths, etc)• Identifying existing building design guidelines that could be legitimised into by-laws.• A meeting alongside Professor Feduchi and his team and Chief Planner Prashant

Hedao, with esteemed Indian architect Balkrishna Doshi in Ahmedabad on the 3rd of January 2014.

As a student Tahj was consistently dependable and diligent in the execution of his work and I have no hesitation in recommending him as he starts his professional career.

I look forward to seeing Tahj develop into a promising architect in the coming future.

Sincerely,

Luis FeduchiArchitect CSCAEDirector of ROAD, Centre for Research on Architectural Design

Team Members: Professor Luis Feduchi (Formerly of University of Queensland), Miguel Ruiz (Architect, Spain), Kaja Delezuch (Architect, Poland), I-Wen Kuo (Graduate Architect, Australia), Jaydn Bowe (Student, University of Queensland, Australia), Namita Nathani (Student, Jawaharlal Nehru Engineering College, India) and Tahj Rosmarin (Student, University of Queensland, Australia)

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A p p e n d i x ( c o n t i n u e d )

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING, ARCHITECTURE AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

DEAN’S COMMENDATION FOR HIGH ACHIEVEMENT

The Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology, has determined that students who demonstrate excellence in academic performance should receive acknowledgment of the achievement.

You are one of a small percentage of full time students in your course who obtained a grade point average of 6.00 or higher in Semester 2, 2010. It is therefore my pleasure to award you a Faculty Commendation for High Achievement. Your academic record will be annotated to show this award.

I congratulate you and wish you well in your future pursuits.

Professor Graham Schaffer Executive Dean

6 December 2010

Centre for Research on Architectural Design | School of Architecture | Zelman Cowen Building

The University of QueenslandBrisbane QLD 4072 Australia

T +61 7 3365 3780F + 61 7 3365 3999

E l.feduchi@uq.edu.auW www.uqroad.com

Centre for Research on Architectural DesignSchool of ArchitectureDirectorProf Luis FeduchiArchitect CSCAE

6 March 2014

To Whom It May Concern;

This letter proves that between the dates of the 28/12/2013 - 28/01/2014, Tahj Rosmarin, was an active member of a team made up of students, architects and urban designers led by Professor Luis Feduchi in Auroville, South India. Commissioned by the Auroville TDC (Town Development Council), Professor Feduchi and this team were responsible for the completion of a Detailed Development Plan of the Residential Zone, sectors 1 & 2.

During his time in Auroville, Tahj was responsible for, partook in and/or completed the following tasks:

• The development and detailing of the proposed ‘Green Corridor’ network for Residential Zone, sectors 1 & 2.

• The development and detailing of proposed ‘Urban Nodes’• Mapping and design of infrastructure related to mobility (cycle paths, walking paths, etc)• Identifying existing building design guidelines that could be legitimised into by-laws.• A meeting alongside Professor Feduchi and his team and Chief Planner Prashant

Hedao, with esteemed Indian architect Balkrishna Doshi in Ahmedabad on the 3rd of January 2014.

As a student Tahj was consistently dependable and diligent in the execution of his work and I have no hesitation in recommending him as he starts his professional career.

I look forward to seeing Tahj develop into a promising architect in the coming future.

Sincerely,

Luis FeduchiArchitect CSCAEDirector of ROAD, Centre for Research on Architectural Design

Team Members: Professor Luis Feduchi (Formerly of University of Queensland), Miguel Ruiz (Architect, Spain), Kaja Delezuch (Architect, Poland), I-Wen Kuo (Graduate Architect, Australia), Jaydn Bowe (Student, University of Queensland, Australia), Namita Nathani (Student, Jawaharlal Nehru Engineering College, India) and Tahj Rosmarin (Student, University of Queensland, Australia)

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