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About Jonathan Reeves
Architect, Author, Educator & Vectorworks Expert
Training Software / Provider of the Year 2018

About Jonathan Reeves and jra

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Jonathan Reeves (BA (Hons) M Arch Dip Arch) is an architect and author of Innovative Vectorworks BIM,
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My name is Jonathan Reeves and I am an award winning architect offering CAD & BIM sales and training alongside my architectural and visualisation services.

I am an authorised specialist reseller of Vectorworks architectural design software with UK offices in  Loughborough & Devon.  As an experienced professional architect I am able to advise businesses in all industry sectors on Vectorworks & related software
Jonathan Reeves is a experienced, practicing architect, author & professional Vectorworks trainer who has spent the last 20 years at the forefront of digital architecture and worked with and taught  many renowned UK's architects and designers over the years.
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Since completing a Degree, Masters and Diploma at Sheffield University in architecture and computing, Jonathan established his own practice in 2000, and has been combining practice with teaching ever since, and is also one of the UK's most experienced architectural Vectorworks Specialist Resellers of CAD & BIM software in the UK.
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He has witnessed and also played and important role during the developing the transition from CAD to 3D BIM. Having written and presented extensively on this topic for many years, he has a wealth on knowledge on Vectorworks and how best to best teach the skills required to achieve successful outcomes.
Please look at my professional resume of architecture and design work below.  You will see how my expertise puts theory into practice, complementing my teaching skills and enabling you to achieve the best possible outcomes from your purchases and learning.

In addition to the projects listed below I regularly contribute written articles to publications including Building Design and Architects' Journal and have published my own book Innovative Vectorworks BIM.
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We also provide training from our lovely offices Limehurst House in Loughborough. It's really easy to get here from most places and only 1.15 Hrs from London by train & lunch included.

Jonathan Reeves CV and experience

JR Architecture Ltd
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Jonathan Reeves BIM Project Award
Company Director: 2000 to present
  • Professional CAD training and consultancy services in Vectorworks, Artlantis, Cinema 4D, Sketch Up, Photoshop and InDesign.
  • Design, planning applications, building regulations, construction drawings, brochure & website for various practices.
  • Design development and 3D visualisation for various architectural clients.
  • Architectural Tutoring and Lecturing at Bath University, Portsmouth University, City of Bristol College, RIBA
  • Vectorworks Beta Testing and devlopement
  • UK's Premier Twinmotion Specialist Reselller
  • Guest Speaker at Vectorworks Design Summit & UK BIM Camps
Stanisic Turner Architects, Sydney, Australia
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Competition Winner
Consultant Architect and CAD Visualiser: Jan - June 2000
  • Victoria Park, 353 Sustainable residential apartments. CAD Architect, part of small team working on successful competition.
  • Developing site layouts, floor plans, elevations, 3D computer images, and walk/fly-through animations.
  • Producing high quality visuals for design development and marketing of large residential apartment buildings.
  • Training staff to develop better CAD and 3D workflows
Devereux Architects, London, UK
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Competition Bid
Project Architect and Visualiser: Jan - Nov 1999
  • Millennium Dome Legacy Competition. Responsible for producing a 60-page submission document.
  • GP’s Surgery. Project architect for a refurbishment,  job on site.
  • Offices and laboratories for the Institute of Psychiatry. Design architect developing full planning documentation.
  • Computer visualisation, competition bid submissions, presentations, and brochures. Office responsibility for co-ordination.
GPS Architects, London, UK
Self Build Concept
Self Build Concept
Freelance Architect: Nov 1997 - Dec 1998
  • Private residential projects, including extensions, refurbishment and renovations.
  • Office and retail refurbishment and renovation for Sapi, PSION, and Carre Blanc.
  • Architectural surveying and producing existing drawings, assessing client requirements and developing design proposals.
  • Planning applications, 3D visualisations, detailing, specification and construction information.
3d Reid, London, UK
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Award winning
Architectural Assistant: June 1995 - Oct 1997
  • SRP Phase 9. Offices/research building. Responsible for GAs, details and fit out, from inception to completion.
  • Won two competitions that were developed with client and completed within time and budget.
  • Competitions, feasibility, design development, working drawings, 3D computer visualisations.
  • Designed and managed an exhibition for the office reception area.

Awards

2018 Nominated for 3 Construction Industry Computing Awards including Training Provider of the Year
2015 Runner Up for BIM Project of the year at the Construction Industry Computing Awards
Velux “Lifetime” Housing 2000 - Third Prize
RWA Exhibition 2000 - ​Placed
AJ / Velux “Lifetime” Housing 1998 - Commendation
Oasys Design Awards 1998 - Second Prize
Orange Millennium Initiative 1998 - Selected
Oasys Design Awards 1995 - Selected
Oasys Design Awards 1994 - Selected
Infotec Design Ideas 1993 - Selected
Interior Design Competition 1993 - First Prize
Electricity Association Prize 1992 - Winner

Education & Training

Sheffield University 1989-1995 BA Hons, Masters Degree, Diploma
November 1997​Certificate in Professional Practice (RIBA part III)
July 1995  Diploma in Architecture (RIBA part II)
September 1993 ​Masters Degree in Architectural Studies
July 1992 BA Honours in Architectural Studies (RIBA part I)
Wells Blue School 1983-1989 A levels: Design A, Maths B, Physics B 11 'O' levels
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Millennium Bid, Cornwall
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Wood Wharf, London
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Knightstone Island, Weston
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Jonathan Reeves is an award winning architect, author of Innovative Vectorworks BIM and educator of Innovative Vectorworks BIM specialising in professional Vectorworks
Client Testimonials
"Jonathan has exceptional skills and ability in training, computer animation and design visualisation. He has that rare combination of design sensitivity and high technical competency with computer imaging. His visualisations were integral to the refinement and character of the architecture of each project on which he worked. His training and work has set a new graphic standard for the office.” Frank Stanisic - Stanisic Turner 
Architects, Sydney, Australia

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"We were impressed by the 
carefully tailored nature of the workshop sessions and also by Jonathan’s willingness to accommodate the varied skill levels of our team. It was also helpful that the training was provided on-site using live projects for demonstrations and discussion.” 
Nadia Watson, Wiles and Maguire Architects, York
“Thanks for all the very helpful guidance and professional presentation. It certainly already improved my way of working with Vectorworks.” Tomas Gärtner (ARB), Gale & Snowden Architects Ltd, Devon

“Your input has been invaluable in helping us to increase our productivity and working methodology and will inevitably provide significant cost benefits. We certainly felt your architectural background and understanding of professional practice contributed significantly to the relevance of the course.” Ross Edwards RIBA (Director) CAD Architects Limited, Cornwall

Notable Client List

3X Architects
360 Real Estate​
AH3- Austria
Alison Brookes Architects
Alan Joyce Architects​
Andrew Kenyon Architects
Anthony Rickett PartnershipAPG Architects
ARUP
Ash Sakula​ Architects
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Ashworth Parkes Architects
Atelier MB Ltd​
A & Q Partnership​
Axiom Architects​
Balfour Beatty Construction
Barnes and Collie
BARC Architects
​Blakes London
Belderbos Landscapes Limited​
Bisset Adams
Brand Brown and Cole
BPR Architects 
British Waterways
Brod Wight Architects​
Building Research Establishment
CASA Architects
Cazenove Architects
Charles Church
City of Bristol College
Communion Architects​
Cowper Griffith Architects​
Davies Sutton
David Wilson Partnership​
De Rosee & Sa
Design Engine
DesignScape
DO-Architecture
Dransfield Owens de Silvia
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Dyer Grimes Architects
Dyson
Eden Project
FAT 
F A Y E  T O O G O O D
Feilden Clegg Bradley Architects
Ferguson Mann Architects
FPCR Environment & Design
Forge Design Studio
Fruition
Gale & Snowdon Architects​
Gillespie Yunnie Architects
GIAD Architects & Designers
GMC Events  
Hampshire County Architects
Hawkes Edwards & Cave
Heals 
Heat Architecture
Hetreed Ross Architects 
Hogarth Architects
Horsley Huber Architects
Hyde & Hyde Architects
​IWA Architects
James Gorst Architects
Johnston Architecture & Design
John Pardey Architects​
Kinnear Landscape Architects​
Kyle Smart Architects​
Latham Architects
Living Architects​
Louise Crossman Architects
Mador Architects
Magnolia Square
Mathew Wilson Gardens​
MeiLoci Landscape Architects​
Millwood Homes
Milton Architects 
Mole Architects 
Momentum Engineering
MTA Architects​
Naish Waddington 
North Wiltshire District Council 
Monmouthshire Council
O’Leary & Goss Architects
T-Space Architects
PAD Design
Paul Leonard Architects
Perring Architecture and Design
Peregrine Mears​ Architects
Peter Gunning & Partners​
Planit IE​
P Joseph​
Plincke Landscape
Project Logistics​
Quattro Design Architects
R2 Architects​
Ragazzino Architects​
Randell Burton Architects​
RAWLS
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RB Studio Architects
Reg Ellis & Associates 
Richard Pedlar Architects
RIVA Architects​
Robert Gilmour Architects​
Rodney Melville and Partners​
RRA Architects
Rural Design
Sampson Associates
Sarah Wigglesworth Architects​
Saunders Architects
Simple Simon Design
Softroom
SpunGold TV
Squirrel Design
Studio Hagger
Sturgis Associates
T2 Architects 
Taylor Woodrow
Terrence O'Rourke 
Thompson + Baroni Architects​
The Natural History Museum
Thomas Studio
Upchurch Associates
Urban Salon
Urban Initiatives Studio​
Verity and Beverley
Walker Bushe Architects
Westmark Developments
West Waddy ADP
Weston Williamson
Windsor + Leaman Associates 
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