ABOUT ME
Hi there! Thank you for visiting my portfolio website. My name is Tayla Clarke and I'm a practicing Architectural Designer. This website is a curation of my personal design work completed during my studies and competitions I've participated in outside the office. Aside from architecture, another creative passion of mine is photography which I've also included a sample of work on this website.
EXPERIENCE
Cornerstone Architecture (formerly AP Design, April 2026)
Intermediate Architectural Technician | October 2O25 - Present
Architectural Graduate | April 2O21 - October 2O25
- Proficiency with using Autodesk Revit.
- Proficient understanding of NZBC and NZS 3604.
- Regularly completed documentation packages for consent applications and tendering.
- Familiar with carrying out architectural specifications via Masterspec.
- Experienced in working from preliminary design through to documentation phase.
- Familiar with coordination between Engineers and other consultants involved in projects.
- Experience working across residential, educational, commercial, repairs, additions and alteration projects.
- Written and verbal communication with clients, consultants, builders and councils.
- Ability to work well in both independent and collaborative situations.
Sheppard & Rout Architects
Architectural Intern | October 2O2O
- 40hr internship completed as part of my studies.
- Produced and refined an ARCHICAD model of a project at the preliminary design stage.
EDUCATION
Ara Institute of Canterbury
Bachelor of Architectural Studies | Feb 2018 - Nov 2020
- Level 7 Degree Qualification
- 7.833/9.000 GPA
Lincoln High School | Jan 2013 - Nov 2017
- University Entrance
- NCEA level 1 Excellence, NCEA level 2 Excellence, NCEA level 3 Merit
SOFTWARE
- Autodesk Revit
- Archicad
- Sketch up
- Rhinoceros 3D
- Twinmotion
- Enscape 3D
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Microsoft Office Applications
COMPETITIONS & AWARDS
Feb 2023 | Memorial For Witches Competition
Buildner Architecture Competitions
- Shortlisted Project for "Tied in Embrace"
June 2022 | The Marker Design Challenge Competition
Buildner Architecture Competitions
- 2nd Prize Winner for "Portal"
Feb 2022 | The Last Genocide Memorial Competition
Buildner Architecture Competitions
- Shortlisted Project for "In Lasting Light We Remember Them"
