Thomas Grundner BSc

Company: Markus Pernthaler Architekten

I work in: I work in the award-winning Rondo building in Graz surrounded by impressive architecture.

I’ve worked here since: 2014. At the time when I started, I was in the middle of my architecture studies. For that reason, good time management was very important.

Contact: grundner@lignicy.com

Web:

• www.lignicy.com
• www.behance.net/ThomasGrundner

What I do:

Currently, I am the project manager of the multi-layered building complex “E-Campus Graz” with several construction phases. Further projects I’ve worked on in the office are for example “Smart City Graz”, the Science Tower, the new surgery complex of the LKH Graz Hospital and the residential building Vinzensgasse. Additionally, I was involved in numerous competitions over the years.

I also work on sustainable architecture and design on a private basis with my friend Sonya Ivanova, a graduate of the Master’s course in Exhibition Design.

Why i love my job:

The work of an architect can be very fulfilling, especially when the projects are realized in a high quality.

Important skills in my job:

• Project management skills, multi-tasking and soft skills

• Excellent knowledge of building construction and building laws

• Building Information Modeling (BIM)

My biggest accomplishment so far:

I think my greatest success so far is that I have developed both personally and professionally through my daily work with some highly skilled architects. I have also been able to celebrate a few successes in my private life following the publication of my master degree thesis in two specialist magazines, ‘Holzbau Austria’ and ‘Holzkurier’ and the news magazine ‘Profil’.

How I found my current job:

After winning an excellent second place in an international architecture competition for students, I was personally recommended to Markus Pernthaler.

What I learned for this job during my studies:

The wide range of training I received as part of my master’s degree programme in Architecture at FH JOANNEUM gave me insight into the various fields: this was very beneficial for both my professional and private life.

Job prospects in my field:

I think there are many great jobs on offer for ambitious and passionate students.

I am:

• an optimist

• a perfectionist

• someone who supports others in achieving their goals

About my job:

The architecture office creates a stir on a regular basis with its innovative approaches. The projects often involve the use of new and sustainable technologies. For this reason, I am always at the cutting edge of technology and science. The office also has partnerships with some of the most innovative planning engineers in Styria.

It is important for my professional future to work on impressive projects, which is possible at Markus Pernthaler Architekten. My current career goal is to become a project manager for a cleverly devised wood construction project in the next few years.

My appeal to upcoming generations of architects:

In our fast-developing world, we are the generation who needs to take the initiative to ensure sustainable development. Get informed, network and demand that the older generation starts acting!