Larona Kaone

An experienced Senior Architectural Technologist with over 8 years of experience in managing architectural projects, from conceptualization to execution. Expertise in producing architectural plans, overseeing site developments, and ensuring project quality control. Proven track record of collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and integrating sustainable design principles into various projects, including schools, residential, commercial, and public infrastructure.

Senior Architectural Technologist - Gamal Rifai Architects - Windhoek, Namibia

(2020 - 2024)

Principal Architectural technologist works.

• Project Management Support: Managed communication, information sharing, and contractual obligations across multiple projects, including the Braunfels Primary School, Tsumeb Industrial Warehouse, and Epukiro Primary School.
• Project Management Support: Coordinated progress meetings, travel arrangements, and minute taking, ensuring that projects met cost, time, and quality assurance benchmarks.
• Project Management Support: Supported the protection of project intents through assertive communication, contributing to smooth project execution.
• Architectural Design and Development Works: Produced architectural plans, details, and elevations for various developments including hospitality spatial design, community open market design, fire stations, residentials, and public schools, ensuring alignment with client expectations and regulatory standards.
• Architectural Design and Development Works: Revised architectural designs, providing necessary updates to ensure quality and project compliance.
• Architectural Design and Development Works: Assisted in the design and development of key projects, such as residential houses, warehouses, and public infrastructure, utilizing sustainable design principles.
• Site Management and Quality Control: Attended site meetings, representing the architectural work to ensure that development aligned with the planned design and adhered to quality standards.
• Site Management and Quality Control: Systematically managed construction plan updates and monitored site production to ensure timely and efficient execution.
• Site Management and Quality Control: Played a critical role in maintaining high construction quality standards across multiple projects.
• Sustainable Design Expertise: Integrated sustainable building practices into project designs, particularly focusing on energy efficiency and climate-responsive features in developments like residential, community markets, and school projects.
• Sustainable Design Expertise: Developed design solutions that addressed local environmental and sustainability concerns, aligning with broader carbon management goals.

Architectural Sales Representative - JS Hardware and Hobby - Windhoek, Namibia

(2017 - 2019)

Principal Architectural Hardware Sales work:

• Sales Consultancy in Architectural Hardware: Provided specialized consultancy on architectural hardware supplies, ironmongery, and mechanical doorware to architectural firms.
• Sales Consultancy in Architectural Hardware: Advised on selecting project hardware, ensuring alignment with architectural design needs and quality standards.
• Sales Consultancy in Architectural Hardware: Offered guidance on hardware supplies during tendering procedures, supporting project teams in acquiring the necessary materials for successful bids.
• Client and Project Support: Worked closely with architectural firms to understand their project requirements, providing tailored solutions to meet specific project demands.
• Client and Project Support: Acted as a liaison between hardware suppliers and architectural teams, ensuring that materials provided met the technical specifications required for construction projects.
• In-store Sales and Tendering: Handled in-store sales, offering expert advice on the selection of architectural hardware products to a variety of customers, including those engaged in large-scale construction projects.
• In-store Sales and Tendering: Participated in tender processes, assisting clients in procuring the right hardware for competitive and compliant project submissions.

Architectural Technologist - Moralo Designs - Gaborone, Botswana

(2019 - 2019)

Junior Architectural technologist works

• Architectural Design and Development: Designed and developed residential and commercial buildings, including a 4-bedroom modern country house in Mokolodi and a maternity clinic in the Borolong Region.
• Architectural Design and Development: Produced architectural drawings and construction plans, ensuring accuracy in design execution and compliance with client specifications.
• Architectural Design and Development: Managed the design of interior spatial arrangements, focusing on functionality, aesthetics, and client needs for both residential and healthcare facilities.
• Project Management and Monitoring: Oversaw construction works for residential renovation projects, ensuring that the execution aligned with the design intent and project cost estimates.
• Project Management and Monitoring: Actively participated in monitoring construction progress, addressing issues on-site and ensuring quality control throughout the project's life cycle.
• Client and Stakeholder Engagement: Worked closely with clients to refine design proposals, ensuring that their visions were accurately translated into practical and innovative architectural solutions.
• Client and Stakeholder Engagement: Managed client communications regarding project updates, construction phases, and cost management, ensuring transparency and client satisfaction.
• Sustainable and Functional Design Solutions: Focused on delivering low-cost, sustainable building designs, particularly in the maternity clinic project, which addressed both budgetary and environmental constraints.
• Sustainable and Functional Design Solutions: Incorporated modern architectural trends into design proposals, combining aesthetic appeal with functionality in diverse projects, from residential houses to clinics.

Architectural Technologist - Gabana Architects - Gaborone, Botswana

(2013 - 2016)

Trainee Architectural Technologist / Architect:

• Architectural Design and Development: Designed and developed architectural solutions for a range of projects, including interior design projects, renovation and extension of residential houses, warehouses, train stations, shopping complexes and schools.
• Architectural Design and Development: Produced client-approved design proposals and municipality-approved architectural drawings, ensuring that designs met regulatory standards and client expectations.
• Architectural Design and Development: Created detailed drawings for complex structural connections, such as the integration of new and existing building components, ensuring seamless design transitions in extensions and renovations.
• Project Management and Construction Monitoring: Assisted in managing and monitoring construction progress, ensuring that projects like the CEO office and library for BITRI, the agricultural warehouse for BAMB and Gaborone Train Station, adhered to quality standards, timelines, and budgets.
• Project Management and Construction Monitoring: Managed construction quality assurance, project finances, and schedules, coordinating effectively with consultants, contractors, and clients to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Interior Design and Space Planning: Developed interior architectural proposals, plans, elevations, and details for various projects, including office spaces, hotels and public buildings.
• Interior Design and Space Planning: Oversaw the design and selection of finishes, furniture, and procurement procedures, ensuring that interior spaces were both functional and aesthetically pleasing.
• Tender and Competition Project Participation: Participated in architectural competition design projects, contributing to the production of architectural proposals that complied with tender requirements.
• Tender and Competition Project Participation: Assisted in the preparation of tender documents, including the coordination of consultant contributions, project budgets, and compliance with submission procedures.
• Sustainable and Functional Design Solutions: Integrated modern and sustainable design principles into architectural projects, focusing on both functionality and aesthetic appeal.
• Sustainable and Functional Design Solutions: Worked on projects such as the Gaborone Train Station Renovation, developing designs that balanced historical preservation with modern functionality and sustainability.

MSc - Project Management - Liverpool John Moore’s University

Honors - Architecture - Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) (2021 - 2021)

Bachelor's - Architecture - Curtin University (2008 - 2013)