Marcus Hirst
About Marcus Hirst
Marcus Hirst is a Senior Designer at Resi and a Junior iOS Developer at Grip, with a background in architecture and a focus on integrating virtual and augmented reality in design. He co-founded Nihongo No Kai and has developed an iOS app for teaching Japanese Kana.
Work at Resi
Marcus Hirst has been employed at Resi as a Senior Designer since 2019. In this role, he specializes in the London extension residential sector, focusing on planning applications and building regulation drawings. His work contributes to the design and implementation of residential projects, ensuring compliance with local regulations and enhancing the overall quality of residential architecture.
Current Roles and Responsibilities
In addition to his position at Resi, Marcus Hirst serves as a Co-Founder at Nihongo No Kai since 2017. He also works as a Junior iOS Developer at Grip, a role he has held since 2022. His responsibilities in these positions include developing educational applications and contributing to innovative design solutions in architecture.
Education and Expertise
Marcus Hirst studied at Bootham School, where he completed his high school education from 2007 to 2013. He then pursued a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture at The University of Sheffield from 2013 to 2016, followed by a Master of Architecture (RIBA II) at London Metropolitan University from 2018 to 2021. He also participated in a study abroad program at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee from 2014 to 2015. His educational background provides a strong foundation in architectural principles and practices.
Previous Experience
Before his current roles, Marcus Hirst worked as an Architectural Designer at Design Team London from 2017 to 2019. In this capacity, he gained experience in various architectural projects, contributing to design development and project execution in the London area.
Research and Development
Marcus Hirst conducts research on the integration of virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) in architecture. His focus is on visualization and photogrammetry, exploring how these technologies can enhance architectural design and presentation. Additionally, he developed an iOS app aimed at teaching Japanese Kana, which is available on the App Store.