Barker Shorten Architects: Simon Barker


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			Simon Barker RIBA Corporate member RIBA Registered Architect ARB EDUCATION RIBA Part 3: Bartlett School of Architecture, University College London 1991 RIBA Part 2: Diploma in Architecture, Bartlett School of Architecture, University College London 1983 RIBA Part 1: BSc Hons (2:1) in Architecture, Planning, Building and Environmental Studies. Bartlett School of Architecture, University College London 1980 EMPLOYMENT Current - Partner in Barker Shorten Architects, London and Eastbourne. 1983 - 1991 Working in architectural practices, including: RMJM, Nicholas Lacey, Jobst and Hyett, Colqhoun and Miller, CBD. OTHER ACTIVITIES 2005 - 2006 Design Excellence North Kent Design Enabler. 2003 - present Public Art Projects Projects include: 'Art in the Centre'; working on public art strategy for the Queenborough-Rushenden masterplan, 'Four Shores' public art project on the Isle of Sheppey. Current - Creative Partnerships Working in a secondary school with pupils to investigate potential for change and flexibility in learning environments. Current - University of Kent School of Architecture Postgraduate design tutor. 'Shaping Places' Art and Architecture project Working in primary and secondary schools in St Leonards-on-Sea 1991 - 2005 Kent Institute Of Art and Design, Canterbury School Of Architecture Part-time Sessional Design Tutor: 4th Year BArch Course. 2003 - present Building Research Establishment Consultant, delivering low energy building design workshops. 2001 - 2002 RIBA Competitions Brief writer and RIBA assessor for Lochend Butterfly, Edinburgh, Urban Sustainble Community Competition and RIBA Ideas Competition for a Sustainable School. 1985 - 1987 Self-Employed Designer Penguin Books Ltd 50th Anniversary exhibition at the Royal Festival Hall Greater London Council Literature Centre, South Bank.