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about.

Master of Architecture

Illinois Institute of Technology - College of Architecture

Awarded in 2021 ∙ Chicago, IL.

Bachelor of Architecture

Kamla Raheja Vidyanidhi Institute for Architecture

Awarded in 2016 ∙ Mumbai, India.

Pursuing a career in architectural design & technology, using iterative tools for experimentation and structural expression. Aiming for LEED AP BD+C, and architectural licensure examinations. Keen interest in cartography, structurally expressive forms and patterns. 

professional experience

Architectural Designer, Endrestudio                                                                     

1.75 years Emeryville, CA | August 2021 - Present


Preparation of structural drawings, architectural drawings, details, computational design, analysis diagrams, finite-element analysis, 3D modeling, rendering, construction administration, reports, research, and detailed documentation. 

Junior Designer, Mobile Offices (MO-OF)                                                                       2 years ∙ Mumbai, India | May 2016 - July 2017; Oct 2018-July 2019                                                                                                                       
Spearheaded design, and construction drawings for multiple projects (Institution & Housing); Project coordination with clients, consultants, and contractors; preparation of documents & electronic correspondence, and preparation of company portfolios for tender bidding. Formulated design for an installation at Kochi-Muziris Biennale 2016. Participated in competition entries for housing and Institution design.

Site Architect, Mobile Offices (MO-OF) 
1 year ∙ School of Planning and Architecture: Vijayawada, India | Aug 2017- Sept 2018


Overview of on-site construction, quality inspection, analyze & address site constraints, preparation of construction drawings, on-site sketches, detailed reports, and documentation. Coordination with client, project management consultants, and contractors on site.

additional experience

Intern, Arete                                                                                                                 1.5 years, Part time ∙ Chicago, IL | Dec 2019 - July 2021                                                   Skillfully worked on site documentation, preparation of designed layouts for kitchen, bathrooms & house interiors (49 Projects). 

Teaching Assistant, IIT-Chicago
Environ & Building Systems, Fall 2020, Spring 2021; 
Urban Ecology, Spring 2020  

Intern, sP+A
2 months ∙ Mumbai, India | December 2015 - Jan 2016 

Worked on documentation of housing typologies of the city of Mumbai, with exhibition & publication of book ‘In the Name of Housing’

Intern, KRVIA 
3 months ∙ Mumbai, India | May 2014 - July 2014 

Published documentation of Kanchendoinga housing typologies called ‘Bayul Demazong’

Volunteering
...And Other Such Stories, Chicago Architectural Biennial, October 2019                                            

Parallel Lines
projects.

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