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Registered Architect , Council of Architecture, India
MS in Interior Design - Pratt Institute

RESUME

WORK PERMIT
Valid work permit in USA.
No sponsorship required.

Education
 

Pratt Institute  
Masters of Science  in Interior Design 
2012 - 2014

 

BMS College of Engineering , Bangalore
Bahchelor of Architecture
2003 - 2008

 

 Software Skills
  • Auto Cadd

  • Revit

  • 3D Max

  • Google sketch up

  • Photoshop

  • InDesign

  • MS Office


 

Work​

Experience​
 

Over 4 years of work experience in hospitality, retail and residential projects as listed below:
 
 
Interior Designer at Glen & Company, NYC                    Nov 2014 - April 2015
 

Edison Ballroom, NYC - Based on the client needs, worked on conceptual & schematic design, design development and space planning. Participated in client meetings and also worked on all the presentation drawings - including inspiration images, rendered plans, elevations and views. Worked on mood boards, material pallet (FF& E) and during this process met many vendors & reps. Worked also on the  plumbing and lighting schedules. 
NYLO Hotel, Nyack - Conceptual design, furniture selection and material specification for restaurants and public spaces in the hotel. Categorizing different room types in the hotel and furniture planning for specific room type. Correction and revisions of construction drawings.
Four Seasons Hotel, Fort Lauderdale- Submitted RFP, which included presentation of design concept and space planning of semi-indoor restaurant-bar located around the swimming pool area. 
 
 
Designer at Rockwell Group, NYC                                        Jun 2014 - Oct 2014
 
Starwood Retail Mall (renovation of 7 malls aross USA) - Performed site analysis and survey, created schematic, conceptual and presentation drawings. Also selected material pallete and produced finish boards for custom furniture.
Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame exhibit, Wisconsin - Created specifications for the fit-out and exhibit display; corrected and updated construction drawings.
Hudson Yards, NYC- Created schematic plans for residential interiors.
 
 
Freelance Architect & Designer, Bangalore                      Jun 2009 - Dec 2015
(ADI studio)                  
 
Worked on project end to end- Concepts, design, presentation & construction drawings, material specification and monitoring execution of the project on site.
Sai Gallerium, Bangalore- 40,000 sqft of prime retail space for store-in-store concepts based display of premium Italian bath and modular kitchens. Worked on multiple exhibit designs for various brands including top Italian & German brands such as Scavolini, Grohe, Vado, Duravit, Cerdomus, Sicis, Graniti Fiandre to name a few over a span of 4 years.
Palm Drive, Bangalore - Architecture & interiors of 6000 sqft large 4-bed contemporary   bungalow designed for a US based client.
 
Junior Architect at Khosla Associates, Bangalore          Jan 2008 - Jun 2009 Headed by Sandeep Khosla, the firm is India’s 10 most innovative architectural and interior design practices. His work has been published in many famous publications including FRAME.
Within 15 years of practice, the firm has won 13 National Design awards for projects related to retail, hospitality, residences and institutional buildings.
 
Key projects worked on:
Hospitality: Shiro( Lounge ), LAP(Lounge), Huvafen Fushi @ Maldives (Spa Resort)         Residential: Cliff house, Reddy House, C Plan house                                    
Institutional: Arts & Media center @ Doon School
 
As part of 3 member team, responsibilities on projects included:
•    Key contributor for conceptualization of architecture and design followed by drafting of client presentations.
•    Produced tender drawings for bidding projects. Developed all detailed construction drawings for contractor.
•    Prepared specification documents for FF&E for hospitality and high end residential     projects and coordinated with respective manufacturers or reps.
•    Managed the project through site visits during execution, coordination with contractors and  consultants and assisted the Principal in client meetings.
 
Awards & Publications
  • RDI (Retail Design Institute) NY Iron Design 2014 -  Design Winner - March 2014

 

 

  • IIID award - Young Interior Designer of the Year Award For the year 2012

 

IIID: Institute of Indian Interior Designers initiated the Awards Programme for Excellence in Interior Design in India which is most recognized  interior design awards in the country since 1996.This award is  Awarded to Young Designers for consistently outstanding portfolio of interior design works. Designer not more than 30 years of age and with not more than 5 years' experience after graduation from IIID recognized design institute.

 

 
Publications :

 

  • Award Winning Indian Interiors  -  December  2013

  • Antaraya - 3rd edition  - June 2013

 

References
At Rockwell Group:                
Irene Vogt: ivogt@rockwellgroup.com                              
Hilli Wuerz: hwuerzt@rockwellgroup.com
 
At Pratt:                
Jon Otis: jotis@pratt.edu                                      
Mary Burke: mburke@pratt.edu  
 
As Freelancer:
Chitra M: chitra@saigallerium.com
Davide Pierfelici: Davide.Pierfelici@scavolini.com
 
At Khosla Associates:
Sandeep Khosla: sandeep@khoslaassociates.com
Amaresh Anand: amaresh@khoslaassociates.com
 
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