About Me
I'm Alex Valentine Evdokimov, My academic and professional journey has nurtured a strong interest in public infrastructure and cultural architecture, with a focus on the user experience, material expression, and long-term adaptability. In my final year at the AA I explored architecture as a process rather than a product, using timber as both a conceptual and material tool to rethink the suburban house through site-specific interventions that emerged in communication with natural resource flows. As part of this project, I developed a speculative toolkit of construction details using irregular timber components extracted from continuous cover forests in Thetford, for application within standardised housing contexts.
I bring a wide range of professional experience, including my time at Spencer Fung Architects, where I worked at Stage 3 on a spa complex in Australia, producing plans, elevations, and 3D visualisations for both architecture and bespoke furniture. As a freelance designer, I collaborated with the Anglo-Belarusian Society to redevelop a derelict loft into a cultural library and gallery. I produced measured drawings, visuals for funding applications, and provided ongoing consultation during early construction phases. These roles demanded design flexibility as the project evolved alongside various practical constraints, which was a valuable first-hand exercise in remaining adaptable and prioritising effective communication, particularly due to the immediate and practical nature of the responsibilities I took on.
I am proficient in Rhino, V-Ray, Adobe Creative Suite, and hand drawing: the latter of which demonstrates my love of – and dedication to - the close details, coordinating the slow emergence of a broader creative vision. I am especially drawn to practices that embrace adaptive reuse, material character, and thoughtful design processes – qualities I have been drawn to across multiple Sheppard Robson projects I have come across.
Education
- 2018 - 2019 Architectural Association School of Architecture foundation course
foundation
- 2019 - 2022 Architectural Association School of Architecture - Intermediate Programme
BA(Hons) ARB / RIBA Part 1 -Scholarship recipient
- 2023 - 2025 Architectural Association School of Architecture - Dimploma Programme
MArch ARB / RIBA Part 2 - Scholarship recipient
Experience
- 2024 - 2025 Architectural Association - Print centre assistant.
Worked part-time in the university’s print centre, assisting students and staff with print production and troubleshooting. Gained hands-on experience with print equipment and materials, developing an understanding of layout, scale, and presentation in physical formats. Regularly engaged with peers’ work, strengthening my awareness of graphic communication and the transition from digital to printed media.
- 2023 - 2024 Freelance Architect.
Anglo-Belarusian society loft conversion: Appointed to transform a derelict loft into a library and exhibition space. Measured and drafted accurate plans and sections from scratch, eventually being used by the construction team. Acted as a consultant throughout, offering spatial advice while acknowledging structural limitations. Produced visualisations to support funding applications and promote the project.
- 2023 - 2023 Spencer Fung Architects - Architectural Assistant.
Developed spa designs for a hotel project in Australia at Stage 3, producing detailed plans and visuals in response to evolving client feedback. Translated hand-drawn furniture sketches into buildable 2D/3D models for the ‘Twig’ collection. Supported preparation for the Ralph Pucci Gallery exhibition.
- 2020 - 2025 Latvian Embassy.
Provided language support during appointments, ensuring clients clearly understood official documentation and procedures. Acted as a liaison between embassy staff and Latvian-speaking clients, maintaining professionalism and confidentiality at all times.
- 2018 - 2018 Spheron Architects - Shadow placement.
Gained early insight into the workings of a practice during a project deadline phase. Observed meetings, site dynamics, and team workflow.
-2018 - 2018 Construction - Residential construction assistant.
Assisted a local builder on a house extension project, working full-time on site. Gained hands-on experience in foundation pouring, pipe installation, and general construction work. Developed a practical understanding of building processes, site coordination, and material use.
