Equinox Architects

Equinox Architects

Ecological Designs for your future

Hanna Katz-Jelfs, of Equinox Architects specialises in New designs, Conversions, Ecological designs and can also provide 3D Visualisation Walkthrough.

Hanna is highly qualified as you can see from her impressive range of qualifications:

DEGREES : 

1991 – BA Hons Architecture RIBA 1
1993 – Post Graduate Diploma RIBA 2
1994 – Professional Practice RIBA 3
2004 – PGCE in Teaching 
2005 – Management Level 4
2006 – ProTrader-Trader’s University   

                             
 ADVANCED  PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

ARB registered Architect
I.C.W. Institute Clerk of Works. F1& 2
HNC Building Construction 
HNC Integrated Studies
HNC Design Procedures 4
HNC Design Technology 4
CAD AutoCAD, 3D Studio MAX,
Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE:

• 2007- 2008     Principal Architect – Equinox Architects
• 2001–2007      Lecturer in CAD – Salisbury College & Bournemouth       University - 3D Modelling & Animation Degree, Self-Employed – Architect/Designer/CAD, Website Management. Meditation Teacher
• 1998 - 2001     Southampton and Winchester City Councils Agency work
• 1996 – 1998     Kalman Katz Architects, Israel 
• 1989 - 1996     Portsmouth City and Dorset Councils agency work
• 1993 – 1994   Broadway Malyan, Architects Southampton
• 1985 – 1989     Plinkee Leaman and Browning - Architects and John Shelbourn Partnership.
• Since September 2006 she has travelled in USA - Utah, San Diego, Spain, Mexico, Costa Rica, Belgium, Czech Republic, Portugal, and Israel, absorbing local architecture and design.

Here is just a small selection of recent projects completed by Hanna:

• Redesigned the new reception at Twinings Andover.
• Redesign of reception area for HPA
• Overseen and checked the smaller including extensions to burial complexes for the Co-op.
• Chapel conversion Near Tisbury for a London Fashion designer and fashion photographer couple. The design was originally for creating an additional mezzanine floor for an office, enabling the large ecclesiastical windows and allow them to return to their full glory.
• Barn conversion near Andover, where an old well that was overfilled and covered up. Converting the barn to habitable space and creating a feature around the well.
• Design of a new 10 apartments for a shop owner near Salisbury.
• Design of a new 2 story extension to accommodate a grand piano and, living room, office and bedroom and en-suite dressing and bathrooms Near Salisbury.
• Carried out surveys on various projects.
  Created many presentation layout alternatives of houses from 1 bedrooms up to 5 bedrooms.
• Provided architectural plans for a manufacturer of specialist walling system.
• Designed and detailed for Planning approval and Building regulations in the South West.
• Designed an ecological centre in the New Forest and with the support of local Agenda 21 and Salisbury District Council.  Hanna has designed various alternatives for possible sites within Salisbury to create an education centre for ecological issues. She has designed the footprint, her group comprising some of her graduates helped survey the site and produce site layout. Hanna was working also on providing a feasibility study and a business plan as the site owner requested.
• Contributed to the councils’ green paper on Sustainability, working with Planning officers.
• In May - June 2007 a design project for a super-yacht floating hotel for a member of the Royal family. Hanna provided the new alternative design of the super yacht and supervised the creation of 3D model and animation presentation of the 7 star floating hotel.
• Hanna designed and built (!) a 50sq.m. Tantric temple in Wiltshire. The temple was designed and built in 6 months, two years ago.

Hanna Katz-Jelfs, as you can see has all the qualifications and experience, not to mention expertise, necessary to provide you with a grand design - whether you are a corporate or private client.

Visit Hanna's website through the links in this article or contact her via the email link or telephone number above.  You will be able to discuss your requirements and thoughts on your design with Hanna who will work closely with you to ensure the best result.

Please mention The Best of Salisbury when contacting Hanna Katz-Jelfs of Equinox Architects