Nicole Bapoo-Rodger
12+ years transforming architectural visions into precision technical documentation
Professional Profile
Target-driven, meticulous, and adaptable Architectural Technologist with extensive experience across retail, institutional, healthcare, and residential sectors.
Specialized in BIM coordination, space planning, and delivering both technical accuracy and creative design solutions. I bring a unique combination of artistic sensibility and technical precision to every project.
My expertise spans from initial concept development through to construction documentation and close-out, ensuring seamless project delivery at every stage.
Core Attributes
Technical Expertise
BIM & CAD Software
- Autodesk RevitExpert
- AutoCADExpert
- ArchiCADAdvanced
- SketchUpAdvanced
- VectorworksAdvanced
Visualization & Rendering
- LumionAdvanced
- TwinmotionAdvanced
- PhotoshopAdvanced
- IllustratorAdvanced
- InDesignAdvanced
Core Competencies
- BIM Management & Coordination
- Space Planning & Interior Design
- Technical Drawing & Documentation
- Building Regulations & Compliance
- Client Liaison & Project Coordination
- Point Cloud Integration
- Parametric Family Creation
- Construction Documentation
Professional Timeline
Head of Design
Kohl.Lab
Leading architectural design services across residential, hospitality, commercial, and institutional sectors. Providing comprehensive CAD drafting services to architects, engineers, and consultants.
Senior Architectural Design Lead
Bsense Interior Architecture
Specialized in hospitality sector, managing KFC remodels and converting stores to new brand standards. Maintained Revit family libraries, executed space planning, and ensured regulatory compliance.
Senior Revit Modeler / BIM Technician
BPAS Architects
Managed BIM coordination for educational facilities across South Africa. Conducted clash detection, site measurements, and prepared council submissions for the Curro Independent School Network.
Architectural Draughtsman
VBBA Architects
Created and modified technical drawings in Vectorworks and SketchUp. Collaborated with architects and subcontractors on residential and commercial projects.
Revit Technician
SSH Design (Kuwait)
Produced Revit families for custom medical equipment for the Stem Cell and Umbilical Cord Centre. Designed floor plans, elevations, and 3D perspectives for healthcare facilities.
Architectural Draughtsman
Cape Town Archi Studios
Created as-built documentation for public hospitals, clinics, and mobile school relocation projects.
Architectural Intern
Craig Kaplan & Antonio Zaninovic
Foundation year converting architect sketches into technical drawings using AutoCAD.
Selected Works
QSR Hospitality Design
KFC Store Remodels & New Builds
40+ locations
Luxury Residential
Bel Ombre, House Stander, Beach Road Apartments
Multiple projects
Educational Facilities
Curro Independent School Network
33 schools
Healthcare Facilities
Stem Cell Research Centre, Kuwait
International
Mixed-Use Developments
Sitari Country Estate, Commercial Centers
Multiple developmentsEducation & Qualifications
Architectural Technology
The Academy of Guilds
Graphic Design
Ruth Prowse School of Art
Fine Art
Ruth Prowse School of Art
Architectural Technology
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Let's Collaborate
Available for permanent positions, freelance projects, and professional collaborations. Equipped with all necessary hardware and software for immediate start.
Phone
+27 72 983 8721Location
Durbanville, Cape Town
South Africa
Availability
Immediately
1 week notice period