Aahana Miller CV

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ABM (Formerly ABM Architects), Mumbai, India, Principal Architect

2018 July - Present

Designing and executing small to large scale architecture and interior projects as well as managing the operations of company to ensure its financial, organizational, and commercial success through continual development and improvement.

BLT Architects, Philadelphia USA, Intern Architect

2017 May - 2017 August

Worked on the 90% Construction Documents set for a Casino in Philadelphia.

WSA, Modern Ruins, New York USA, Intern Architect

2016 June - 2016 August

Developed schematics for multiple architecture and historic preservation projects, including adaptive re-use and restoration of buildings in New York City.

ABM Architects, Mumbai India, Interior Architect

2014 March - 2015 July

Designed and executed designs for commercial and residential spaces, with an emphasis on sustainable design and historic preservation. Co-ordinated with contractors and furniture and lighting consultants for cohesive design documentation.

Somaya & Kalappa Consultants, Mumbai India, Interior Architect

2013 July - 2014 February

Conceptualized and prepared presentations for a range of projects from residential to university campuses.

WORK EXPERIENCE AND INTERNSHIPS

Penn Student Design, Philadelphia USA

Director

March 2017 - March 2018

Creative Operations Manager

March 2016 - March 2017

Liaised with designers to produce creative materials and marketing projects such as flyers, posters and design campaigns.

RISD Office of International Programs, Providence USA

Office Assistant

2010 - 2013

Assisted with data entry, organizational administration and basic graphic design.

SJK Architects, Mumbai, India, Apprentice

2011 July - August

Assisted with furniture design for hospitality projects, specifically for bedrooms and common spaces; also worked on AutoCAD drawings, layouts and renders.

EDUCATION

University of Pennsylvania (PennDesign)

Master of Architecture 2018

Certificate in Historic Preservation

3rd place winner of the Schenk-Woodman Competition

2016 January

Rhode Island School of Design (RISD)

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Interior Architecture 2013

Graduated as an Honors Student

RISD Design Build in Costa Rica

2013 January - February

Kyoto Seika University Study Abroad, Kyoto Japan 2012 Spring

ACCOLADES

Forbes India The Bold Club - The Design Next Gen ’30 under 45’ list 2023

SKILLS

Software: AutoCAD 3D, Revit, Rhino 3D +VRay, Grasshopper, Cinema 4D, Maya, Adobe Creative Suite and Web Design + Coding in CSS and HTML.

Art and Design: Experience with prototyping, 3D printing, laser cutting, model making and basic wood shop tools. Trained in mixed media - acrylic, watercolor, gouache, pencil, charcoal, pen and photography. Also equipped with a broad range of graphic design skills for creating layouts and logos.

DESIGN AND VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES

Kala Ghoda Arts Festival, Mumbai Urban Design & Architecture Curator 2023-24

PennDesign Women in Architecture

Graphics and PR Chair, 2017 - 2018 Subcommittee Member, 2016 - 2017

Rebuilding Philadelphia Volunteer, 2016

Kala Ghoda Arts Festival, Mumbai Volunteer, 2013 October - 2015 February

Designed and built furniture for a homeless shelter in Rhode Island, 2012 September - 2013 March

Constructed a sustainable classroom prototype for rural schools in Costa Rica, 2013 January - February

Assisted with a housing rehabilitation project for tsunami victims in Tohoku Japan, 2012 July

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