Tom Hubbard joined gcp last summer as an architectural technologist experienced in housing, leisure, education, care, refurbishment, and healthcare projects for a range of clients including local authorities, housing and commercial developers.
For over 10 years Tom has been driven by an interest in how buildings are put together and delivering the best technical solutions to provide a high quality outcome for his clients.
Tom has worked for several architecture practices, as well as pursuing other interests which led him to live and work in China teaching English for a year and a half.
Tom has experience working from design conception and planning all the way through to completion and enjoys each stage for its own challenges and processes. He has had experience in a range of architectural practices throughout his career and is comfortable working from small extensions all the way through to large commercial projects.
Since joining gcp, Tom has been involved in producing design and technical information for a community hub in Bristol and has joined teams working on large residential schemes.
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Hi Tom. As it’s your 1-year anniversary at gcp, here are a few questions so we can get to know you a little better. You have an interesting history with gcp, could you tell us a little about that and how it has evolved over the years?
My first ever job in architecture was with gcp, which I started in my first year of Uni back in 2006. I worked one and a half days a week and holidays and it is probably the reason I am still in architecture to this day (curse you all).
Jeremy very kindly offered me this as I mentioned my strong tea making abilities which I am still known for now. (Been a very sad time only making tea for myself every 2 minutes during lockdown).
Jumping forwards 13 years and here I am back at gcp.
Firstly, I was surprised to see just how many faces I still recognised which I think is testament to what a great company gcp are to work for and have been for a long time. With that being said there are good amount of new, young and very talented architects here now and I feel gcp has a very strong team with a fantastic range of experience which I have already learnt so much from.
Personally, when I first started with gcp all those years ago I wasn’t much more than a glorified paper folder and teas maid. I now have the experience and knowledge to hopefully be a worthy member of the team and strive for the excellence expected of me from gcp.
So far, my favourite project I have worked on was a doctors surgery and community hub. Unfortunately, this project didn’t come to fruition but I hope more like this come up in the future.
gcp’s residential sector work and experience is also fantastic and I love being part of building future family homes knowing my work really contributes so positively to our society.
Quite a trip down memory lane! I was brand new back then but am one of those old faces now! So, what’s been the best moment at gcp for you in the last year?
Winning bronze with my team at Go-karting.
And what are you looking forward to in the next one?
I want to become chartered with CIAT this year. The lockdown has taken the wind out of my sails but I hope to achieve this by the end of summer.
Let’s hope the pandemic doesn’t put you behind on that achievement. It’s been a wild and busy few months.
What do you like to do in your spare time, Tom?
Painting, hiking, wild camping, and Kayaking.
And one last thing – always amazes me – tell us something we might not know about you?
I can speak a little German and Madarin.
And there you have it folks! Thanks for your time Tom, hopefully it won’t be too long until you’re making me tea again.
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Keep an eye on our blog for more staff interviews over the coming weeks, the summer is a popular time to join our team!
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