CV - Gavin Lloyd Baker

gavin lloyd baker
Personal Summary
A senior Architect with over 14 years of practical experience, Lloyd is an accomplished Project Architect
with a well rounded knowledge of all aspects of design. He strives to deliver a professional and dependable
service at all times, and likes the individual challenges that each project brings, in developing bespoke, elegant
architectural solutions.
Lloyd entered professional practice in 2000, joining Capita Architecture, where he was responsible for the
design and realisation of a diverse range of projects in both private and public sectors and encompassing
various procurement routes. He worked on many high profile projects, such as Derby and Whiston Hospitals,
the Swansea SA1 Masterplan and the award winning Bindles housing project in Cardiff. In 2007 Lloyd relocated
to the Caribbean where he was Project Architect for four community hospitals in Trinidad and Tobago.
Lloyd is able to manage a team capable of delivering the highest client aspirations. In 2009 he joined the
Special Projects Team of Capita and was a key contributor to several prominent international projects. These
included Bangor Arts Centre, The International School of Luxembourg, a Dance and Music Centre for The
Hague and most notably he was Project Architect for the award winning Sherman Cymru Theatre Project
which was completed in 2012. After the completion of the Sherman, Lloyd relocated to New Zealand where
he joined the multi-award winning Warren and Mahoney Architects where he was Project Architect for
Christchurch Hospital, New Zealand’s biggest ever health building project.
In 2014 Lloyd returned to the UK to work for the award winning Batterham Matthews Design in Bath.
Skills Summary
yy Ability to take responsibility for and manage the successful delivery of projects, including complete Client
and Contractor liaison.
yy Experienced with the public consultation process and is able to deal with a wide range of stakeholders,
ensuring continuous and clear communication to all parties.
yy Capable of leading project teams and providing advice, guidance and direction to all members of the design
team, consultants, specialists, contractors and subcontractors at a project level.
yy Extensive knowledge of current building legislation, construction technology and product development
and the ability to apply this to the design.
yy Ability to programme and monitor resource requirements and fee draw-downs, preparation of resourcing
levels and implementation, balancing and managing people and winning work.
Career History
Education
Capita Architecture • 2000 - 2007
Plymouth School of Architecture • 1997 - 2000
BA (Hons) Architecture (RIBA Part I)
Capita Trinidad • 2007 - 2008
Welsh School of Architecture • 2003 - 2004
BArch (RIBA Part II)
Capita Architecture • 2008 - 2012
Welsh School of Architecture • 2004 - 2006
DipArch (RIBA Part III)
Architect (Assistant ‘00-‘06)
Architect and Contracts Administrator
Architect (Special Projects Team)
Warren and Mahoney • 2012 - 2014
Project Architect
Battherham Matthews • 2014 - 2015
Project Architect
Software Proficiency
Adobe Photoshop 
Adobe InDesign
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Revit Architecture
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Microstation
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Microsoft Project
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Sketchup
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Adobe Illustrator
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NBS Spec Manager
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gavin lloyd baker
Selected Projects
Christchurch Hospital Acute Services Building • 2012 - 2014 • Project Architect / Health Planner
Traditional Contract • $360mNZ / £182m
Warren and Mahoney formed part of the mult-practice team to provide architectural services for the $650 million redevelopment of
Christchurch Hospital, the largest ever health-related building project in New Zealand. The project includes 10 operating theatres,
inpatient beds, a helipad, a new Emergency Department, Assessment Units, and Radiology Department, including services for children.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Project Architect • Health Planner • Client Liaison • User Group Consultation • Preliminary Design • Engineering Coordination
Sherman Theatre Cymru • 2010 - 2012 • Design / Project Architect
Traditional Contract • £6m
The purpose of this project was to re-launch the Sherman, with a distinctive and imaginative architectural presence, reflecting
contemporary approaches to theatre design. The project, involved the modernisation of the public areas, redevelopment of the foyer
areas and the refurbishment of the backstage areas to improve both rehearsal and office space.
Roles and Responsibilities: Project Architect • Lead Designer
• Planning • Building Regulations • Production information • Lead Consultant • Site Supervision
Mynydd Mawr Elderly Care Home • 2009 • Architect
NEC • £6.5m
The £6.5 million development will provide high quality services and care facilities for 65 residents. The care home will also cater for
people with dementia and those who require specialist care associated with their weight. The design intent is for the creation of a
comfortable and homely environment which will also be an asset to the local community.
Roles and Responsibilities: Health Planning • Concept Design • Lead Designer • Planning Application • Detail Design • Project Architect • Site Supervision
Trinidad’s Health Sector Reform • 2007 • Architect / Contract Administrator
Traditional • £7m
The construction of four community health centres, as part of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago Ministry of Health’s Health Sector
Reform Building Programme. The health centres will contain clinical diagnostic, treatment and accident and emergency facilities for
four districts of Trinidad. During this period I was co-located to Port-of-Span, Trinidad.
Roles and Responsibilities: Project Architect • Lead Designer
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Production information
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Contract Administration
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Site Supervision
Whiston Hospital PFI • 2006 - 2007 • Architect / Health Planner
PFI • £600m
The Whiston Hospital project is part of the Government’s PFI programme. The project involves the redevelopment of two major
hospital sites in St Helens and Knowsley. The £600m project is one of the largest healthcare PFI projects ever to be delivered and is the
largest single investment in healthcare in Merseyside since the NHS was formed.
Roles and Responsibilities: Health Planning • Planning Application • Detail Design - Delivery Manager • Production information • Engineering Coordination
Derby City General Hospital • 2001 - 2003 • Architectural Assistant
PFI • £360m
The new Derby City General Hospital project combined the existing services of two hospitals on the site of the old general hospital
and formed part of the Government’s PFI Programme. The project comprised of the demolition of the pre 1970’s facilities and the
redevelopment of a new 1,159-bed acute hospital and specialist care diagnostics centre.
Roles and Responsibilities: Preliminary Design • Detail Design • Production Information • Interior Design • Site Supervision • Design Team Coordination
The Bindles at Cold Knapp • 2000 - 2001 • Architectural Assistant
Design and Build • £0.7m
Contained within a Marine Conservation Area, this scheme involved the demolition of a former public house and the provision of 20
luxury apartments. The site is located adjacent to the Promenade and Marine Lake at The Knap, Barry, with extensive views of the Bristol
Channel. Winner of the 2004 Welsh Housing Design Awards.
Roles and Responsibilities: Planning Approval • Building Regs
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Detail Design
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Production Information
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Contract Administrator
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Site Supervision
Areas of Expertise
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Client Engagement
Concept Design
Programming
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S h e r m a n Cy m r u
The Bindles
St. Helens Hospital
Ty L l e n Cy m r u
Hull Oncology Unit
S h e r m a n Cy m r u
Dance and Music Centre at The Hague
Leonard Residence
Christchurch Hospital