Council of Architecture
New Delhi, India
Registration number
CA/2014/62430
Graduation Details Qualification Year of passing College
Bachelor of Architecture Summer 2012 Priyadarshini Institute of Architecture and Design Studies (PIADS) Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
University
Rashtrasant Tukdoji Maharaj Nagpur University (RTMNU) Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
My Ideology Architecture is not just about designing empty boxes. Rather, it gives a person an ability to create and design a space where both living and non-living matter complement each other in every latitude. It is the perfect combination of all the selective elements that blend with the existing natural setup. A space must be designed considering the extremities of the given coordinates and by giving apical importance to the desired functions to be tagged to it. Remember to come up with the best solutions in the world with whatever is available. That’s what Architects are meant for! Career Objective First Written: June 20, 2012 Updated: December 20, 2014
To start every task aspiring to serve the ecosystems in every possible way I can and probably the best possible way. To be a part of the industry where I can contribute towards its goodwill and development as well as enhance my own skills and knowledge in the process. In the meanwhile share and transfer my book of thoughts with my younger counterparts. For me, it is very important to be satisfied with my own work so as to make it acceptable by everyone else in the clan. I have always endeavored to produce something different, thoughtful and above my ability every time. I intend to carry forward the same in future. Total Work Experience Three years and four months (40 months) Over a span of little more than four years, Since the spring of 2010 until late winters of 2015.
Professional Experience Organization/Office
Christopher Charles Benninger Architects Pvt. Ltd., Pune, India, Duration: two years and six months; from August 13, 2012 until February 28, 2015, Since monsoon of 2012 until late winters of 2015.
‘India House’ Working at CCBA and sharing my space with an expert team of professionals in studio has been the biggest learning experience of my career till date. Best thing about the studio is its environment which makes everyone equally responsible and knowledgeable. page 1
Prof. Christopher Charles Benninger (recipient of lifetime achievement by NDTV Architecture and Design Awards 2014) is someone who we know since our first step or say our childhood in Architecture. He makes sure that there is enough scope for study, analysis, research and design. It was a great opportunity for me to combine my ideas with his ideology. I worked for various projects and competitions and was an active part of other studio activities as well. Projects Project name
Seascapes, Harnai, Maharashtra, India, Duration: five months; from October 2014 until February 2015.
Description
Seascapes is a 45 acre vast residential setup located on the slopes of a hill descending towards the Arabian Sea making it one of the best places to rejuvenate our mind and soul in the small fishing town of ‘Harnai’ in Konkan region of Maharashtra. 65 luxurious villas, resorts and much more making it the perfect place for a weekend destination. Villa design comprises of 4 multi-functional modules as per client’s requirement depending upon the access to the house and the sea view. The site is planned in such a way that each of the villas gets the panoramic sea view from each level. Sloping roofs with long overhangs and laterite stone describes the Konkan Architecture in best way.
Facts and figures
Site Area: 45 Acres, House typologies: 2, 3, 4 BHK Villas, Plot sizes: From 400 sq. m. to 1500 sq. m, Amenities: Nature trails, resorts, club house with swimming pool, gymnasium
and children’s play area, butterfly garden, organic farms, welcome centre, green terraces, etc. My scope of work
Master plan of site abiding the local by-laws and constraints, local climate study and analysis, design development of the various typologies of houses, client presentations, drawings for department of town planning, working with timeline, etc.
Project name
Forbes Marshall Greenfield Campus, Chakan, Pune, Maharashtra, India, Duration: two years and one month; from January 2013 until February 2015.
Description
The industrial park at Chakan was designed to be a mirror of what the Forbes Marshall Group stood for. The campus is a “great place to work” that engenders pride and commitment. Spread over fifty acres of land the first phase of the project is composed of two large manufacturing plants supported by linked on office spaces. The boiler workshop is the marquee structure constructed in phase one. Covering a footprint of over one hundred and sixty five thousand square feet and soaring over seventy feet high this space is a cathedral for the manufacturing process. Vendor’s Park is the little sister of Boiler workshop. Following the similar language of a workshop and a connected office space, Vendor’s Park houses various agencies under same roof creating a unique experience in itself. page 2
Facts and figures
Site Area: 49.58 Acres, Awards: Three awards till today as follows: 1.
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My scope of work
2014 Indian Institute of Architects award for excellence in Architecture (Industrial Project Category). 2014 Builder’s Association ‘Well-built structure’ award for the workmanship and quality of construction. 2014 Artists in Concrete Award for Industrial Project.
From concept design until handing over the occupancy certificate to the client, my scope of work includes every Architectural aspect. I was responsible for design of major elements like facades and carving out the best functional spaces. In the process I have briefly carried out the following tasks appropriately. Conceptual design, tender drawings, BOQ’s, timely presentations, reports, coordination with various consulting agencies, follow ups with client, working with the timeline, etc.
Project name
Bajaj Institute of Technology, Wardha, Maharashtra, India, Duration: three months; from October 2012 until December 2012.
Description
This Engineering institute/campus is spread over 36 acres site. It has 5 departments which comprises of 20 classrooms, 38 laboratories, 5 seminar halls, 12 tutorial rooms, faculty offices, student center, administration block, auditorium, library, workshops and other amenities. Courtyards, central library, an Ashoka pillar, water body, statue and workshops are the major landscape and building elements which ties the campus as nodes of an organic structure.
Facts and figures
Site Area: 35.80 Acres, Built up Area: 23, 629 sq. m.
My scope of work
Majorly concept design and tendering process, my scope of work includes various aspects involved in designing. I was responsible for design of various administrative and academic departments, workshop and the library building apart from key facades and transition spaces. In the process I have briefly carried out similar tasks as mentioned above. Competitions
Project name
Al Jamea Tus Saifiyah University, Nairobi, Kenya, Duration: one month; September 2012.
Description
It is a school for religious learning in Nairobi Kenya. The concept was contemporary with references to the Quran incorporated in the spatial layout. Fatemi details were adapted to suit the local conditions. The design integrates the Masjid, Madrasa, Manzil and the Mujtama into a unified spiritual city of learning. Drawing from classical Fatemi urban planning where learning centres were brought within masjids, palaces and shrines. The place of learning, one’s abode and the greater society are conceived as one single spiritual city.
Facts and Figures
Site area: 14 Acres, Built up area: 61, 526 sq. m, Client: Al Jamea Tus Saifiyah, Mumbai, India. page 3
My scope of work
I was given the task of designing the learning centre in the campus; ‘Mahad uz zara’ to be more precise wherein I prepared drawings, views and graphical stories to justify the design. They believe in one on one learning system. The design revolved around a pomegranate tree which is considered to be very auspicious by the community. Flowing water through the spaces gives it a feeling of purity and freshness. Thus giving rise to a perfect space for learning.
Project name
Aga Khan School, Chitravad, Gujarat, India, Duration: one month; August 2012.
Description
It is located in the Saurashtra region of Gujarat. CCBA has won the competition but was put on hold by the Aga Khan Foundation. This would be a prototype for future schools all over India. The vision was to create a school which would respect local climate and materials and ways of teaching and reinterpret them in a modern but contextual design. A central spine connecting various departments and facilities and linking the open dining areas was created. The culmination of this was the knowledge centre. Local features such as covered verandahs, internal courtyards, jaalis and high roofs with vents were incorporated to make the spaces more habitable.
Facts and figures
Site area: 5.24 Acres, Built up area: 6735 sq. m, Client: Aga Khan Foundation.
My scope of work
It was during my early days at CCBA when I was involved in this competition project. I prepared the final presentation along with other graphical work and sketches required for the final proposal. I also prepared a few exploded isometrics for the project. Line function and publication work at CCBA. Architectural Web Uploads was the line functions I was assigned. During the process I communicated with various editors of all the e-platforms to present our work online including ‘Archdaily, World Architecture and Dezeen to name a few. I was an active part of major publication work of the studio including Prof. Christopher’s upcoming book ‘Architecture for Modern India’.
Organization/Office
Mozaic Design, Alto Porvorim, Goa, India, Duration: two months; from June 01, 2012 until July 31, 2012, Late summers of 2012.
Mozaic Design led by Ar. Dean D’Cruz is one of the best architectural and industrial design studios in Goa and the region nearby. It caters to almost every kind of project which makes Mozaic a better place to explore. It has a vast range of projects out of which majority of those are independent high end residences and award winning resorts. My scope of work
My scope of work involved mainly conceptualization and design development for a few projects as mentioned below apart from creating working drawings and detailing part which involved various unconventional materials. It was very challenging and at the same time a good learning experience. Towards the end of my existence at the studio I was involved in a few meetings with clients and consultants. page 4
Projects
Theme Resort, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India, Primary School for Disabled, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India, Private Residence Villa, South Goa, India. Practical experience Organization/Office
Design Transit, Bangalore, India, Duration: six months; from June 01, 2011 until November 30, 2011, Since the monsoon of 2011 until early fall winters of 2011.
My scope of work
I was an active part of the design team and was assigned various tasks and responsibilities in various projects. To name a few; Eagleton Villa, Larsen n Toubro, Careernet, Maruti Suzuki, etc. My scope of work also included preparing a few conceptual design presentations for the client. There are a few projects which were attached to me throughout my internship and I played a very vital role in all.
Projects
Farm House Villa at Eagleton golf village, Bangalore, Karnataka, India. A Spanish style residential villa set amidst an international level golf course in the countryside of Bangalore. Dominated by an extensive use of wrought iron ornamentation and a courtyard pool with a pinch of a rustic look are the key elements in the design to look upon. Larsen n Toubro Corporate office, Bangalore, Karnataka, India. LnT is one of the most respectable brands in the world. This corporate office sits amidst the busiest commercial setup of Bangalore, the M G road along with the newly built metro sector. Scope of work included designing the various floor layouts, preparing detailed drawings, timely follow up with client and consultants and site supervision. This was a turnkey project with a very tight budget and schedule. Organization/Office
Flu Techno Interiors, Bangalore, India, Duration: two months; from May 01, 2010 until June 30, 2010. Summer of 2010
I worked as a design intern at FTI for two months after completing my third year in Architecture where I learnt various aspects of execution of a project, preparing drawings and site supervision. Academic details Certificate / Degree SSC HSSC Bachelor of Architecture
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Total Marks 750 600 2650
Marks Obtained 476 307 1656
Percentage 63.46 51.17 62.49
Positions held First year Seventh semester Ninth semester Tenth semester
5th position in College and RTM Nagpur University, 6th position in College, 3rd position in College and 10th position in RTM Nagpur University, Thesis project recognized amongst top 5 in College and exhibited in a renowned Art gallery in Nagpur.
Academic projects Tenth semester
Thesis Project: Redefining: How We Live, Rehabilitation of Korku tribe of Makhala village in Melghat, Maharashtra.
Aim of this project was to rehabilitate the residents of Makhala village outside Melghat Tiger reserve such that their standard of living is raised and lifestyle is uplifted by providing them adequate facilities and developing a self-sufficient ‘New Makhala Village’ Ninth semester
Case study of SAHRDC, New Delhi designed by Anagram Architects.
Eighth semester
Design of a three star hotel in the old territory of Nagpur, Redesign of gokulpeth market, Nagpur, Understanding the evolution of Ahmedabad through an urban design project ‘Image of the city’, Interior design of a restaurant of a three star hotel and an architect’s office.
Seventh semester
Design of a contemporary art gallery using the concept of minimalism, Design of civic center at one of the major nodes of city, Case study of Barcelona pavilion and art gallery of Alberta to understand the principles of minimalism and modern architecture respectively, Landscape design of an open space abutting college campus.
Sixth semester
Design of a group housing project, Design of aanganwadi at Khajri village near Jabalpur in Madhya Pradesh, Working drawings of a residence (details of toilets, doors, windows, grills, staircase and compound wall).
Fifth semester
Design of a facility center at Nagpur, Design of a highway motel at Nagpur-Jabalpur highway, Working drawings of a residence (submission drawing, detailed floor plans, foundation details, beams, columns, elevations, sections and electrical layout).
Fourth semester
Design of spiritual centre at Auroville near Pondicherry, Design of a club house.
Third semester
Study of spatial organizations namely linear, radial, clustered, central and scattered, Design of an Architects residence and office, Design of a primary school. page 6
First year
Design of a guard house, Design of my dream house, Documentation of my house, Design of a logo for brick manufacturing company.
Academic Competitions Annual NASA Design Competition 2008 (People’s Mall) Shortlisted in top 10 nationwide,
Zonal NASA 2009 (Redesign trophy) Redesign of Chitnavis Wada Won 1st consolation prize,
Axis 2007 (Portable house design) Won 1st consolation prize,
Clay modeling competition 2009 (Redesign of zero milestone) Won 1st consolation.
Academic study tours First Year
Unearthing Ajanta and Ellora, Aurangabad and Paithan, Maharashtra, India.
Second Year
Experiencing the Detroit of India and the spiritual lands of Auroville, Chennai, Pondicherry and Auroville, Tamil Nadu, India.
Third Year
Golds and the blues of India, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer and Udaipur, Rajasthan, India.
Miscellaneous I served as the ‘Unit Secretary’ for National Association of Students of Architecture representing my college (PIADS) during 2009-2010. One of my photographic compositions portraying subject ‘LIFE’ was displayed at the exhibition ‘Alive 6’ organized by ‘Alag Angle’ foundation at Rabindranath Tagore Art Gallery in Nagpur. I was the ‘Editor in Chief’ of Priyadarshini Institute of Architecture and Design Studies for the session 2010-2011. During my tenure as an editor I successfully created the annual college magazine ‘Mélange’ and all the other graphic and media related stuff like certificates, banners, brochures, posters, I cards, etc. During my schooling at St. Xavier’s High School, I have been awarded with various prizes for drawing competitions, handwriting competitions, etc. I also represented Romania as its delegate in the ‘Model United Nations Conference’ held at Ryan International, Delhi in tenth grade. Strengths Hard Working, Meticulousness, Ability to pen down my thoughts perfectly on paper, Ability to accept challenges and adapt to changing environment, Analytical study and research work. page 7
Creative skills As a researcher I was an active part of the studio for doing research and analysis for various projects and competitions. My thesis project was research oriented wherein I visited various villages in the buffer zone of Melghat tiger reserve and carried out the analytical study of a few. I also had to go through various articles and write ups and visit various NGO’s to collect information that form a part of my research work. Apart from this I have been actively participating in various research and study based competitions. I have also helped my seniors in their thesis projects indirectly. As a writer I have helped Prof. Christopher Benninger in compiling various articles and write ups for all the publication work of studio. During my graduation I wrote two plays which were performed at the college annual function. The two plays are as follows: The Mummy returns: This was an epic in itself showcasing a comic conversation between a typical Indian politician, his secretary and an Egyptian mummy who lands mistakenly on the sacred land of Bihar region of India. Pulpy orange roadies: A spoof of the much hyped MTV Roadies with a twist in the tale. I also have enough experience in writing letters to consultants and clients, project reports, minutes of meeting and articles for various magazines. As a teacher Once I took up the challenging task of teaching drawing and enhancing the creativity skills of children of age group 3 to 5 years. I joined an activity centre in Nagpur where I used to take summer classes. As an editor I was one of the key members of the editing team of revised edition of ‘Letters to young Architects’ written by Prof. Christopher Charles Benninger and his upcoming book ‘Architecture for Modern India’. I was the ‘Editor in chief’ of annual college magazine ‘Mélange’ for the session 2010-2011. I served as the ‘advisor’ for the annual college magazine ‘Epistle’ for the session 2011-2012. I was a part of the editing team of the annual college magazine ‘.jpg’ for the session 2009-2010. During my journey as an editor, I learnt various aspects of editing, right from gathering quality information and material for the magazine; deciding the theme, colors, fonts, layout, etc. for a good outcome. I have seen prominent changes in my own way of presentation, design and overall character of my work since I have held this responsibility on my shoulders.
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As a software expert It is very important to know the skills required for creating something extra ordinary by merging the outputs of various available softwares. I intend to do the same by using my skills of using the following softwares: Autodesk AutoCAD, Autodesk Revit Architecture, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Google Sketchup, Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), Windows Live Movie Maker, Corel Draw. Hobbies and Interests ‘Hobby’ is some kind of an activity which I perform passionately in order to relax my inner self which gives me immense joy and pleasure and keeps my love for my interests awakened. My hobbies are my interests which grow and stand tall with me against all odds of life. They will always be a part of me. Travelling: One of my interests lies in exploring the magical world that surrounds me and the envelope which permits me to stay happy and healthy. I love to travel places and learn the local habits. I wish to start a publication based on travelling and exploration which will unfold the untold stories of the world and emphasize the all the sensitive issues of society which need to be focused and restored. I won’t say that photography is my hobby but I like to capture some unique moments in my camera. Expressing: I think this is the best way to explore my inner self and to help everyone get the answer for the question ‘Who am I?’ There are various ways in which one can express. I love to write, I love to sketch, I love to present and I love to perform. Every time I express I wish that it should be better than the last time. Music: I enjoy playing various musical instruments. I have learnt to play guitar and keyboard. I also love to play instruments like mouth organ, flute, etc. Apart from the above I like to play a lot of indoor games and spend time with my loved ones. I love to invest some of my time in social activities. Personal profile Name
Abhishek Soni
Gender
Male
Father’s name Occupation
L/Shri Chandraprakash Soni
Mother’s name Occupation
Mrs. Vijaylaxmi Soni
Worked for PWD as a Civil Engineer
Administrative and Operations Manager
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Date of birth
December 06, 1988
Blood group
O Rh +ve
Nationality
Indian
Marital status
Single
Languages known
English, Hindi, Marathi
Contact Details Permanent postal address
Plot No. 102, Radhakrishna apt., Swawlambi nagar, Nagpur 440022
Present postal address
T 30-2003, Amanora Park Town, Hadapsar, Pune 411028
Phone number
+91 9673822978
Email address
abhishek.c.soni@gmail.com ar.abhishekcsoni@gmail.com
My inner side I was born in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. I lived in New Bombay until I was 7 years old and have spent rest of my life in Nagpur. I belong to a clan where you will find people with varied fields of interests like doctors, engineers, interior designers, psychologists, jewelers, chefs, sportsperson, etc. My father was a civil engineer, my mother works as an administrative manager, my sister is an interior designer and my brother in law is a software engineer. I have always had many choices in front of me. I have borrowed some creativity from one of my very good friend, soul mate and companion. I don’t think anyone can beat her in this genre. My choice of becoming an Architect gains the inspiration from my dad who was an extraordinarily talented civil engineer and my sister who is successful Interior Designer today. “I wish to make them proud one day” Declaration I hereby assure you that the above information is true in all respect. Valid proofs can be shown whenever necessary.
Abhishek Soni Date: March 01, 2015 Place: Pune, Maharashtra, India
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abhishekcsoni Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abhishek.c.soni
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