Simone de Gale
Simone Johanna de Gale (born 25 August 1982, London) is a British architect, artist and inventor. Simone de Gale is the founder and creative director of Simone de Gale Architects.[1]
Biography
A recipient of the Stephen Lawrence Bursary Award in 2008, Simone was one of the first London based beneficiaries to start their own architectural practice.[2] Simone de Gale is most known for participating in the conception of the Hammersmith Flyunder Feasibility project for the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham with CH2M Hill Halcrow.[3][4][5] Simone de Gale is the inventor of a materials processing technique which increases the energy absorption capability of a material when subjected to blast. The patent pending technology has been developed with the support of the UK Ministry of Defence.[6][7] Simone currently lives in London.[8]
Simone trained at the Architectural Association School of Architecture, the University of Westminster and University of East London. She worked with the Westfield Group and RMJM before setting up Simone de Gale Architects in 2009.
Accreditation and Affiliation
- RIBA Secretary of West London Architectural Society 2015[9]
- Carbon Smart Certification 2012
- Best Business for International Trade named Finalist South London Business Awards 2011
- Best New Business named Finalist Croydon Business Awards 2011[10]
- Best Business for International Trade named Finalist Croydon Business Awards 2011
- Stephen Lawrence Charitable Trust Bursary Alumni 2008[2]
External links
- Official Website
- Sky News Interview
- Simone de Gale Artworks
- Blast Absorption Systems Technology Website
- Hammersmith Flyunder Article(subscription required)
References
- ↑ http://www.architectureis.org/2012/09/11/learning-from-others/
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 http://www.stephenlawrence.org.uk/case-studies/simone-de-gale
- ↑ http://www.building.co.uk/richard-rogers-backs-architects-vision-for-a4-flyunder/5054531.article
- ↑ http://www.westlondonlink.com/whoweare.php
- ↑ http://www.lbhf.gov.uk/Directory/News/hammersmith_flyunder.asp
- ↑ http://www.defenceiq.com/amoured-vehicles/articles/a-new-approach-to-armour-is-the-v-shaped-hull-hist/
- ↑ http://www.google.com/patents/EP2480856A1
- ↑ http://www.simonedegale.com
- ↑ http://www.architecture.com/RIBA/Contactus/OurUKoffices/London/LondonBranches.aspx
- ↑ http://www.croydonadvertiser.co.uk/New-starters-lining-awards-glory/story-11366993-detail/story.html