Geoff Mackay

My professional background includes three years as a full-time Architectural Technologist at Studio One Architecture and Design in Sheffield, several years in private practice, and a year in Paris as an architectural assistant at Architecture Studio. Over this time, I developed strong expertise in CAD and gained a deep understanding of how the building industry functions. With this combination of academic achievement, international experience, technical proficiency, and entrepreneurial initiative, I can bring creativity, reliability, and valuable insight to any team or organisation.

Sheffield Hallam University 2008-2009 

MSc in Technical Architecture (Merit) - Dissertation assessed the viability of carbon-fibre reinforced insulated pre-cast concrete panels versus conventional steel, exploring their potential to accelerate housing delivery, improve quality, and reduce emissions by mitigating cold bridging. Course highlights included a ten-day field trip to Hong Kong, where we developed and presented a proposal for a central district site. 

Sheffield Hallam University 2000-2005 

BSc (Hons) Architectural Technology 2:1 - As part of the course’s work experience requirement, I spent a year in Paris working as an architectural assistant at the renowned practice Architecture Studio. During this placement, I contributed to several multimillion-pound residential, commercial, leisure, and mixed-use projects across France, China, and the Middle East. In recognition of my final-year project, I was awarded the Ancon Prize for Technical Excellence in Design.