Nigel dos Santos

Background

About Nigel dos Santos

I'm a Portuguese National who comes from Goa, India. I consider myself as a young architect contributing to a global society. I believe that we as architects have a duty to and also believe in the ability of architecture to facilitate change in a society. I am a dedicated worker in the field of architecture and design, having received my Bachelor’s degree from Manipal University in. I have recently completed my Masters of Architecture at University of Newcastle. I take into consideration not only the views of the users and inhabitants when designing but also the impact I can have on the surrounding environment and context of the project. As such, I advocate for sustainable and efficient construction solutions but also appreciate the role of innovating new sustainable technologies and the value of exploring alternate uses for plastics. Gained 2 years office work experience and 1 year freelance experience in Architectural 3D modeling and drafting, communication and corresponding with vendors and clients, mostly in India. I have also done drafting work and coordinating with vendors for a builder in Sydney. This has given me experience with office environment and decorum including site visits and hands on activity. I am keen to learn new software and technology and look forward to meeting and working with new people.