Ian

5 (13 reviews)

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Number of students Ian has taught since their arrival at Superprof
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Number of students Ian has taught since their arrival at Superprof

5 (13 reviews)

$79/h

Architecture

LSA Grad with 12 years experience in academia + practice in London / Hong Kong.

Architecture

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One of our best tutors. Quality profile, experience in their field, verified qualifications and a great response time. Ian will be happy to arrange your first Architecture lesson.

About Ian

I'm an architectural designer with 7 years of professional experience in London and Hong Kong. I've worked at well-known practices such as Farrells and PDP London and have 3 years of experience as a director of my own small practice. I have four years of tutoring experience at both undergrad and postgraduate levels - many students have become regulars, benefiting from ongoing tutoring throughout their course. I thoroughly enjoy working with students to overcome challenges. Also, through attentively getting to know your interests and ambitions, I take pleasure in helping to build your confidence, develop your skills, and improve your architecture more generally. Software: AutoCAD (2D), Revit, Sketchup, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop Project areas: concept design, drawings and representation, brief writing, sustainable design principles, structural principles, technical detailing, university applications, job applications.

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I thoroughly enjoy helping students to work through challenges and achieve their potential. I offer a friendly, flexible sounding board for improving your project and your confidence in parallel to the usual pressures of your degree course. I'm happy to help university applicants, Part 1 and Part 2 students, and graduates with many aspects of architecture projects and modules, as well as with career guidance. ‍ Specific help with drawings, presentations, and portfolios. ️ General support with design, your critical position and references to relevant precedents. I am particularly familiar with helping with technical modules.

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5 (13 reviews)

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Jemal
- 5
Perfect! Ian is brilliant, a very experienced yet humble individual. Attentive engaging and focus upon the best outcomes. Highly recommend. I shall be seeking his assistance in the future throughout part 2&3
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Jemal

Perfect! Ian is brilliant, a very experienced yet humble individual. Attentive engaging and focus upon the best outcomes. Highly recommend. I shall be seeking his assistance in the future throughout part 2&3
Erick
- 5
Perfect! Really helped a lot to understand my brief and generate ideas for me to write about
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Erick

Perfect! Really helped a lot to understand my brief and generate ideas for me to write about

Ian's response
Erick is a promising student and it was enjoyable to discuss his essay topics.
- Ian's response :
  Erick is a promising student and it was enjoyable to discuss his essay topics.
Lottie
- 5
Perfect! Andrew was so helpful during the initial conversation!
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Lottie

Perfect! Andrew was so helpful during the initial conversation!
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Coll
- 5
Perfect! Fantastic tutor. Very intelligent, clear and well informed. A very positive experience learning with Ian.
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Coll

Perfect! Fantastic tutor. Very intelligent, clear and well informed. A very positive experience learning with Ian.
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Anoud
- 5
Perfect! Ian was a great tutor who helped me a lot with my technical detail drawings. He took time explaining everything clearly. It was an overall very helpful experience.
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Anoud

Perfect! Ian was a great tutor who helped me a lot with my technical detail drawings. He took time explaining everything clearly. It was an overall very helpful experience.

Ian's response
Alanoud is a curious and hard working student. She showed great initiative with her detailing project and developed both her understanding and representation through a serious of productive tutorials.
- Ian's response :
  Alanoud is a curious and hard working student. She showed great initiative with her detailing project and developed both her understanding and representation through a serious of productive tutorials.
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Gaile
- 5
Perfect! Ian has been extremely helpful and responded very quickly to my queries. Ian's revisions were clear and valuable to incorporate into my portfolio. It would certainly be a pleasure to work with him again. Thanks a lot for all your help, Ian!
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Gaile

Perfect! Ian has been extremely helpful and responded very quickly to my queries. Ian's revisions were clear and valuable to incorporate into my portfolio. It would certainly be a pleasure to work with him again. Thanks a lot for all your help, Ian!

Ian's response
An interesting portfolio of work to review, good luck with the submission.
- Ian's response :
  An interesting portfolio of work to review, good luck with the submission.
Rochila
- 5
Perfect! While struggling with detail drawings for an architectural project, Ian was able to assess my work, gain a good level of my understanding, and focus the sessions on the required areas for improvement both on a design and technical level.

He was very professional, yet had a friendly and flexible approach which made me feel at ease to ask questions. I would absolutely recommend his tutoring to my fellow students. These sessions have instilled confidence in my ability and now I feel I’m on the right track with my final year university project work.

A big ‘thank you’, Ian!
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Rochila

Perfect! While struggling with detail drawings for an architectural project, Ian was able to assess my work, gain a good level of my understanding, and focus the sessions on the required areas for improvement both on a design and technical level.

He was very professional, yet had a friendly and flexible approach which made me feel at ease to ask questions. I would absolutely recommend his tutoring to my fellow students. These sessions have instilled confidence in my ability and now I feel I’m on the right track with my final year university project work.

A big ‘thank you’, Ian!
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Alaa
- 5
Perfect! Ian is a professional tutor. The lessons are clear and very productive and he is really nice person
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Alaa

Perfect! Ian is a professional tutor. The lessons are clear and very productive and he is really nice person
Fiona
- 5
Perfect! Perfect. Very supportive and resourceful tutor. Custom help to complete my essay. Many thanks!
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Fiona

Perfect! Perfect. Very supportive and resourceful tutor. Custom help to complete my essay. Many thanks!
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Christopher

I'm a mature student making a career change. Ian has really helped to demystify AutoCad for me. His clear direction and patient coaching has led to several "ah-ha" moments that have enhanced my skills and bolstered my confidence. Highly recommend!
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Christopher
I'm a mature student making a career change. Ian has really helped to demystify AutoCad for me. His clear direction and patient coaching has led to several "ah-ha" moments that have enhanced my skills and bolstered my confidence. Highly recommend!
Georgia

Excellent tutor, very friendly, honest very attentive to helping you improve and installing confidence in myself and my work. I achieved my desired mark with excellent help from Ian
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Georgia
Excellent tutor, very friendly, honest very attentive to helping you improve and installing confidence in myself and my work. I achieved my desired mark with excellent help from Ian
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Jonathan

I think Ian is an outstanding tutor and I can’t recommend him highly enough. He is an extremely pleasant person to work with. He understands architecture inside out; but more than that, he understands what architecture tutors expect from their students and has the ability to explain those expectations to you in clear and simple terms so that you understand them too. He cuts through the confusion. Life at architecture school became so much less stressful and more enjoyable after I enlisted Ian’s help. He gave me a framework through which to approach projects and as a direct result the feedback I received from my tutors changed almost overnight.
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Jonathan
I think Ian is an outstanding tutor and I can’t recommend him highly enough. He is an extremely pleasant person to work with. He understands architecture inside out; but more than that, he understands what architecture tutors expect from their students and has the ability to explain those expectations to you in clear and simple terms so that you understand them too. He cuts through the confusion. Life at architecture school became so much less stressful and more enjoyable after I enlisted Ian’s help. He gave me a framework through which to approach projects and as a direct result the feedback I received from my tutors changed almost overnight.
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Isabelle

I would highly recommend Ian as a tutor. As someone who overcomplicates and gets easily concerned about work, Ian quickly put my mind at ease with his logical and practical approach to solving the problems I presented him with. He suggested simple ways to track progress to ensure completion of certain projects and being incredibly tech savvy, he knew what to do regarding the best programmes and apps to use to do this - which made a really big difference to me and saved a lot of time . He listened and was really enthusiastic but was also realistic and perceptive to draw out my strengths and weaknesses so we knew what was most important to work on. He encouraged a weekly time to check in creating some accountability. A great tutor all around. Would highly recommend.
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Isabelle
I would highly recommend Ian as a tutor. As someone who overcomplicates and gets easily concerned about work, Ian quickly put my mind at ease with his logical and practical approach to solving the problems I presented him with. He suggested simple ways to track progress to ensure completion of certain projects and being incredibly tech savvy, he knew what to do regarding the best programmes and apps to use to do this - which made a really big difference to me and saved a lot of time . He listened and was really enthusiastic but was also realistic and perceptive to draw out my strengths and weaknesses so we knew what was most important to work on. He encouraged a weekly time to check in creating some accountability. A great tutor all around. Would highly recommend.
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1) When did you develop an interest in your chosen field and in private tutoring?
My interest in the built environment started as a teenager. When travelling with my family, my father would always include visits to see interesting architecture. Memorable visits were Ernö Goldfinger's 2 Willow Road, Culloden Battlefield visitor centre by Hoskins Architects and the Guggenheim in Bilbao.
Tell us more about the subject you teach, the topics you like to discuss with students (and possibly those you like a little less).
I enjoy helping students to clarify the narrative of their project and exploring how their design proposals can make a positive contribution to a place. I am quite handy with the various software applications used in architecture school, but with so much educational content easily accessible online, I am reluctant to spend too long on software help.
Did you have any role models; a teacher that inspired you?
At school my design & technology teacher was a great inspiration and during my undergraduate studies the building technology lecturer had a somewhat legendary status - both perhaps inspired my interest in the technical side of architecture.
What do you think are the qualities required to be a good tutor?
Patience, humility, enthusiasm, reliability, clarity.
Provide a valuable anecdote related to your subject or your days at school.
It took me the best part of 5 years - studying undergraduate and work placements in London and Hong Kong - to find the confidence to guard a better work / life balance. Work smart, not hard!
What were the difficulties or challenges you faced or still facing in your subject?
There is a lot to learn, tension between being a generalist and a specialist.
Do you have a particular passion? Is it teaching in general or an element of the subject or something completely different?
I am passionate about the built environment, but I'm increasingly aware that architecture is downstream from higher level political and economic ideas and discussions. Macroeconomics is an emerging interest of mine.
What makes you a Superprof (besides answering this interview questions :-P) ?
My experience, my commitment to helping students build confidence and navigate architecture school with less stress.

LSA Grad with 12 years experience in academia + practice in London / Hong Kong.

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Do you have a particular passion? Is it teaching in general or an element of the subject or something completely different?

What makes you a Superprof (besides answering this interview questions :-P) ?

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