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Architectural Technologist & BIM Specialist

Nicole Bapoo-Rodger

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A senior architectural professional blending creative vision with technical precision across 180+ projects. From educational campuses to international healthcare centres, every design is rooted in sustainable thinking, intentional space, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.

Location Cape Town, South Africa
Practice Kohl.Lab — Head of Design
Specialisation BIM Coordination, Revit Architecture, Project Management
Education Architectural Technology — CPUT
Fine Art & Graphic Design — Ruth Prowse
Every space tells a story. My role is to ensure that story is told with precision, sustainability, and an unrelenting commitment to the people who will inhabit it.
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Revit & BIM

12 years of Revit modelling, BIM coordination, central model management, parametric family creation, and clash detection across multi-disciplinary teams.

Primary Discipline
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Project Management

Full lifecycle management from inception and concept through design development, documentation, construction coordination, and close-out. Timeline forecasting based on scope and resource analysis.

End-to-End
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Technical Documentation

Producing precise documentation aligned with SANS NBR standards, building codes, and zoning regulations. Council submissions from start to finish with a track record of approvals.

Regulatory Compliance
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Space Planning & Interior

Optimising spatial workflows for retail, hospitality, healthcare, and educational environments. Human-centred design principles applied to enhance operational efficiency and user experience.

Human-Centred
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Point Cloud Integration

Converting 3D LiDAR scan data and point cloud models into accurate BIM models using Autodesk Recap and Leica Cyclone. Precision as-built documentation for renovation projects.

Digital Surveying
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Brand & Retail Design

Enhancing brand identity through strategic layouts, wayfinding, signage, and space configuration aligned with brand standards. 37 QSR franchise stores designed and delivered.

Commercial
Revit Architecture AutoCAD ArchiCAD SketchUp Lumion Twinmotion Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator Adobe InDesign Autodesk Recap Leica Cyclone Vectorworks
Commercial • International 2014–2015

Sheikh Jaber Al Ahmad
Cultural Centre

National landmark comprising four world-class performance venues with Islamic geometric cladding. Design presentations, interior specifications, and hundreds of custom Revit families for one of the largest cultural projects in the Middle East.

Kuwait SSHIC International
Healthcare • International 2014–2015

Salwa Sabah Al Ahmad Al Sabah
Stem Cell & Umbilical Cord Centre

State-of-the-art medical research facility with curtain wall glazing, specialised laboratory environments, and controlled clean-room construction. Full Revit modelling and BIM coordination.

Kuwait SSHIC International
Education • National 2016–2020

Curro Independent School Network
53 Campus Projects

Cooper College, Curro Sports Durbanville, Sitari Country Estate, Somerset West developments, and The Blyde precinct. BIM coordination, clash detection, and SANS NBR compliance across seven provinces.

South Africa — 7 Provinces BPAS Architects
Hospitality • QSR 2020–2022

KFC Africa
37 Store Remodels & New Builds

Full on-site scope management, Revit family libraries, brand-specific design, space planning, and municipal coordination across the Western Cape and national rollout.

Western Cape & National BSENSE Interiors / Rohloff Group
Hospitality • Commercial 2020–2022

JC Le Roux
Wine Estate

Heritage Cape Dutch wine estate in Stellenbosch. Blending traditional architecture with contemporary hospitality requirements. Full on-site scope management, Revit documentation, and municipal coordination.

Stellenbosch, Western Cape BSENSE Interiors
Residential • High-End 2007–2014

Tarrystone Estate
Private Residential Commission

Prestigious private estate featuring thatched-roof pavilions, landscaped terraces, and bespoke finishes. Architectural drafting, site surveying, and tender documentation for this landmark residential commission.

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Craig Kaplan Architects
Multipurpose • International 2022–Present

Al Samaliyah Island
Masterplan Development

Abu Dhabi, UAE Kohl.Lab
Institutional 2022–Present

Stellenbosch University
Campus Facilities

Stellenbosch, South Africa Kohl.Lab
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2022 — Present

Head of Design

Kohl.Lab — Freelance Practice

40 projects across residential, commercial, institutional, and international sectors. Point cloud to BIM conversion, municipal submissions, and full-scope architectural services.

2020 — 2022

Senior Architectural Draftsman / Design Lead

BSENSE Interiors — KFC / Rohloff Group

37 KFC store projects. Full on-site scope management, Revit family libraries, brand-specific design, space planning, and municipal coordination.

2016 — 2020

BIM Technician / Senior Revit Modeler

BPAS Architects

53 projects primarily for Curro Independent School Network across South Africa. BIM coordination, clash detection, council submissions, and SANS NBR compliance.

2015 — 2016

Architectural Draughtsman

Van Biljon Barnardo Architects

33 residential projects. Sketch plan to full building plan conversion, council documentation, and client liaison across the Western Cape.

2014 — 2015

Revit Operator

SSHIC International

10 international projects in Kuwait including the Stem Cell Centre and Cultural Centre. Design presentations, interior design reports, and hundreds of custom Revit families.

2007 — 2014

Early Career

Craig Kaplan Architects • Cape Town Archi Studios

Foundation in architectural drafting, site surveying, AutoCAD technical drawing, tender documentation, and healthcare facility as-builts.

Sectors

Education 53+ projects
Hospitality & Retail 37+ projects
Residential 40+ projects
Healthcare 10+ projects
Commercial 15+ projects
Institutional 10+ projects
International Kuwait • UAE

Let's build
something
remarkable.

Location
Durbanville, Cape Town
South Africa
Availability
Immediate — Remote / Hybrid