.Contacts:             

Email Address: takunda.chimbwa@nust.ac.zw

Professional Qualifications

2021      Registered, Architects’ Council of Zimbabwe (ACZ)

2021       Member, Institute of Architects of Zimbabwe (MIAZ)

Academic Qualifications

Postgraduate Degree 2015

Masters of Architecture Degree.

National University of Science and Technology, ZIMBABWE

Undergraduate Degree 2011

Bachelor of Architectural Studies (BAS) Honors Degree.

National University of Science and Technology, ZIMBABWE

Work Experience

                2012-2016  -  Mthupha Practice Architects (Architect)

                Notable Projects Done:

                Spar Head Office & Distribution Centre Harare 

: Full Scope of Architectural Services

                CID HeadQuarters  Harare 

: Construction Details and Supervision. 

                2016-2019- Apex Design Architect

                CBZ Holdings Head Office- Harare 

: Full Scope of Architectural Services

National University of Science and Technology, ZIMBABWE

                2021 -2022: Temporary Full-Time Lecturer

2022 -Current: Lecturer

2023-Current: NRCU Architect

2021-Current: Board Member on ACZ Board

6. Competences and Skills

• Architectural Design, Working Drawings, Details and Specifications;
• 3D Modelling & Visualization; 
• Project Management & Contract Administration
• Teaching & Mentoring Students
• ArchiCAD 25
• Lumion 10

7. Research Interests: 

• Infection Prevention Control Systems through Design in Hospital Architecture
• Design Lessons to be extracted from Vernacular Architecture (Zimbabwe)
• Contract Management and Administration
• The future of Architects Profession in light of AI

7. Publications: N/A
8. 8. Modules Taught:

• Design Studio V
• Research Supervision
• Introduction to Professional Practice