Alastair Cross Architect

Current Architectural Marketing Director at - Green Phase Architects, Nottingham

As current Marketing Manager and co-founder at Green Phase Architects, I work closely within a small
design team working on local and national, green retrofitting architectural projects. My role as a fully
qualified RIBA and ARB Architect within GPA, is to both contribute to architectural decisions within the
company and to manage the marketing aspect of the firm. I am still keen student of the Architectural
profession attending various global design and marketing conferences while also working part time at
Nottingham Trent University as a design studio tutor.

Education
University of Bath (MArch) Part 2
School of Architecture and Civil Engineering
September 2017 - 2019
MArch (Hons) Architecture
(Distinction)
Nottingham Trent University (NTU) Part 1
School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment
September 2013 - 2016
BArch (Hons) Architecture
High 2:1 (Hons)
Ravens Wood School
Bromley, BR2 8HP
September 2005 - July 2013
A-Levels
(Design & Technology) Product Design - A, Physics - C, Geography - C
10 GCSEs A* - C
Including A*/A in:
Mathematics, English Literature and Language, Science (Double award), Art & Design,
Design Technology, Geography.

Alastair Matthew Cross

Home Address
195 Litmus Apartments
Huntingdon St,
Nottingham
NG1 3NT
Work Address
52 Seeley House
Malin Hill
NG1 5FQ
Mobile no.
+447710271823
Work no.
+441732413273
alastaircross5@gmail.com
alastair.cross@greenphasearchitects.com

Experience
Green Phase Architects Nottingham
Sep 2022 - Present
Founding Green Phase Architects in September 2022 along with James Harrison, Jamie Davies, Jack
Johnson, Hayley Kershaw, I am currently Architectural Marketing Director of which I work both on design
decisions with the company and strategic PR and communications of the firm. Within Green Phase
Architects we strive to provide green retrofitting of current buildings, working closely with Local
Authorities specifically. As a company we collectively attend architectural and design conferences,
displaying work and networking.
Caro Communications
September 2017 - August 2022
As I undertook my part 2 Architectural Masters at the University of Bath, I joined Caro Communications
part time of which I would then continue full time after finishing my MArch. While at Caro Communications
I worked within the marketing team on architecture, design, retail, culture and property projects
developing and implement strategic communications plans for a range of clients, from industry leaders to
emerging practices, working within a small team to maximise the companies success.
Atelier New York Architecture
August 2016 - August 2017
For my Architectural Assistant placement I worked in a diverse multicultural design team of which range
from modest renovations to high end developments internationally.
While working for Atelier Architecture, my role was to conduct site visits for surveying purposes
and to then prepare architectural plans and tasks to help support the design team. The development of my
CAD skills, practical skills and hands on design ethic were vastly widened while also contributing to
Ateliers portfolio.
Integer Research
July 2014 - December 2014
Spanning a relationship that has lasted over a year, I have frequently returned to Integer to help out within
the London Office.
Whilst working within the company, I was responsible for adding, editing, and the general
maintenance of customer details within the company database, while also keeping to strict company
deadlines and the high professionalism Integer keeps itself to. This involves collaborating within a small
technical team and working on various industry specified programs and Microsoft Office to a high level.

Green Phase Architects

52 Seeley House, Malin Hill
Nottingham
NG1 5FQ
United Kingdom
Caro Communications
13-19 Vine Hill
London EC1R 5DW
United Kingdom

Atelier NY Architecture
21-34 44th Road
LIC
New York 11101
United States of America

Integer Research
Invicta House
108-114 Golden Lane
London, EC1Y 0TL
United Kingdom

Made In Wood Collaboration

Personal Achievements and Skills

Made In Wood Collaborative Project, in partnership with Bergen University - Found at
http://www.boningtongallery.co.uk/exhibitions/made-from-wood
UoB: Architecture Society Representative
Vice-President (2 years)
NTU: Architecture Society Representative
First year representative, Second year Social Secretary, Third year Vice President
Secondary School Awards
Design Technology Achievement Award (Key Stage 3, 4 and 5)
Art and Design Achievement Award (Key Stage 3 and 4)
Skills
CAD
Sketch-up Pro
Vectorworks
AutoCAD
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Microsoft Office
(MacBooks Equivalent)

Manual
High quality model making
Hand sketching
Hand Rendering

Intellectual
Problem solver
Team player
Ambitious
Communicator
Reliable
Dependable

Model Making

Personal Interests
Sports and Physical activity has always been an important aspect of my life, stemming from
my ideology of improving myself day to day, whether it may be intellectually or physically. I
find that being healthy and active creates a creative and energetic lifestyle and work style.
Being involved consistently in the Architecture Committee throughout my time at
Nottingham Trent University has given me practical skills in communicating with like minded
students and lecturers and multiple leadership skills.
Charity work has followed me throughout my secondary school and University life,
by contributing to and organising personal events from my home town. In the past have
organised a cycling event on the Isle of Arran of which raised over 500 for the charity, The
Lullaby Trust.
Travelling has also been a large part of my life as I develop as a young Architect. I
find it fascinating exploring various cultures and styles which have been created throughout
history. Visiting various countries in Europe and others in Africa, the Caribbean and America
has wide my perspective within the world of Architectural design, while also keeping my
appetite for my future as an Architect.

Rendering

References
Jon Raeside

Position: Head of Marketing

Company: Integer Research
Address: Integer, Invicta House, 108-114 Golden Lane, London, EC1Y 0TL
Tel: +4420 7503 1265
E-mail: Jon.Raeside@integer-research.com

Farida Makki

Position: Head of Second year Architecture

Company: Nottingham Trent University NTU
Address: Nottingham, Burton St, Nottingham, NG1 4BU
Tel: 01159418418
E-mail: farida.Makki@ntu.ac.uk

CAD Abilities