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Freelance Façade Designer / Senior Architect (Revit) Location: Remote / Hybrid Contract: Freelance Duration: Until End of 2026 We are seeking an experienced Façade Designer, Building Envelope Specialist, or Senior Architect with strong façade package experience to support the technical development of a major education project in Zurich. Working alongside a commercial Design & Build team, you will take an existing Stage 2 façade concept and help develop the package through technical design, coordination, and system selection. Key Responsibilities Review and assess the current façade design, elevations, sections, visualisations, and material proposals. Identify areas requiring further technical development, coordination, or clarification. Evaluate façade and cladding systems, recommending suitable solutions aligned with the architectural vision, programme, and budget. Develop façade grids, panelisation strategies, module sizes, and typical bay arrangements. Rationalise façade layouts while maintaining the architectural intent. Develop key façade details and interfaces, including corners, entrances, parapets, window surrounds, roof interfaces, and material transitions. Advise on buildability, durability, maintenance, and long-term performance. Support material, colour, texture, and finish selection. Provide technical input relating to thermal performance, weatherproofing, airtightness, moisture control, fire performance, acoustics, solar control, and façade robustness. Coordinate façade design with architects, structural engineers, MEP consultants, fire consultants, and sustainability specialists. Attend design workshops and technical coordination meetings. Review and mark up drawings, sketches, and technical information as required. Required Experience Proven experience delivering façade, cladding, or building envelope packages on large-scale projects. Strong understanding of façade systems, panelisation, detailing, and technical coordination. Experience developing projects through RIBA Stages 2-4. Excellent Revit and BIM capability. Experience coordinating with multidisciplinary design teams. Strong knowledge of construction detailing, buildability, and technical design development. Ability to work independently and provide clear technical recommendations. Desirable Experience Education, university, public sector, commercial, mixed-use, or large residential projects. Experience working within Design & Build environments. Knowledge of European façade standards and high-performance building envelopes. Previous experience on international projects. Deliverables Technical review of the existing façade design. Assessment and recommendation of façade system options. Refined façade modules and panelisation principles. Typical façade sections, sketches, and detail development. Material, colour, and finish recommendations. Identification of key technical risks, decisions, and coordination requirements. This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-profile international project and play a key role in shaping the technical delivery of a landmark education development.
Freelance Façade Designer / Senior Architect (Revit) Location: Remote / Hybrid Contract: Freelance Duration: Until End of 2026 We are seeking an experienced Façade Designer, Building Envelope Specialist, or Senior Architect with strong façade package experience to support the technical development of a major education project in Zurich. Working alongside a commercial Design & Build team, you will take an existing Stage 2 façade concept and help develop the package through technical design, coordination, and system selection. Key Responsibilities Review and assess the current façade design, elevations, sections, visualisations, and material proposals. Identify areas requiring further technical development, coordination, or clarification. Evaluate façade and cladding systems, recommending suitable solutions aligned with the architectural vision, programme, and budget. Develop façade grids, panelisation strategies, module sizes, and typical bay arrangements. Rationalise façade layouts while maintaining the architectural intent. Develop key façade details and interfaces, including corners, entrances, parapets, window surrounds, roof interfaces, and material transitions. Advise on buildability, durability, maintenance, and long-term performance. Support material, colour, texture, and finish selection. Provide technical input relating to thermal performance, weatherproofing, airtightness, moisture control, fire performance, acoustics, solar control, and façade robustness. Coordinate façade design with architects, structural engineers, MEP consultants, fire consultants, and sustainability specialists. Attend design workshops and technical coordination meetings. Review and mark up drawings, sketches, and technical information as required. Required Experience Proven experience delivering façade, cladding, or building envelope packages on large-scale projects. Strong understanding of façade systems, panelisation, detailing, and technical coordination. Experience developing projects through RIBA Stages 2-4. Excellent Revit and BIM capability. Experience coordinating with multidisciplinary design teams. Strong knowledge of construction detailing, buildability, and technical design development. Ability to work independently and provide clear technical recommendations. Desirable Experience Education, university, public sector, commercial, mixed-use, or large residential projects. Experience working within Design & Build environments. Knowledge of European façade standards and high-performance building envelopes. Previous experience on international projects. Deliverables Technical review of the existing façade design. Assessment and recommendation of façade system options. Refined façade modules and panelisation principles. Typical façade sections, sketches, and detail development. Material, colour, and finish recommendations. Identification of key technical risks, decisions, and coordination requirements. This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-profile international project and play a key role in shaping the technical delivery of a landmark education development.