At Agencement Paul Champs, there's no shortage of talent! It's the turn of Mélanie Kerscaven to tell us about his work with the company over the last 14 years: draughtswoman in the design office.
Could you tell us what it's like to be a designer?
In the design office, we have a number of tasks. Firstly, we draw up the execution plans based on the plans supplied by the interior designer, taking into account the constraints of the site. Then we place the necessary orders, monitor production in the workshop and supervise the installation of the works right through to final delivery.
Watch Mélanie Kerscaven talk about her job.
What skills do you need to do your job?
To do this job, you need to be creative, able to manage several tasks simultaneously, have a lot of patience and know how to adapt to different subjects all the time.
How do you approach the design phase of a project?
The project begins with the quantity surveyor presenting us with the work to be carried out, specifying the budget and deadlines to be met. We then study the specifications and plans supplied by the customer. In general, we go through a phase of creating samples and prototypes for validation by the architect. We then carry out technical research, take measurements and finally draw up the execution plans. Once the plans have been approved by the architect, we place orders for materials and launch production in the workshop. Finally, we monitor installation right through to handover.
What software do you use for your drawings and plans?
We use AutoCAD 2D for the majority of our plans, and for more complex subjects we also use AutoCAD 3D.
Can you tell us about a recent project you're proud of?
The last project that represented a real challenge for us was the production of the mock-up of the Orient Express. This project required us to combine the technicalities of railway standards with top-of-the-range materials.
Thank you Mélanie!