Amey Kandalgaonkar
MArch Architectural Design, BArch http://issuu.com/ameykandalgaonkar/docs/amey2011
1A, Axminster road, London, United Kingdom, N7 6BL ph: +44(0) 7879 999 523 e-mail: ameykahn@gmail.com
curriculum vitae
Date of Birth: 7th September 1986 Nationality: Indian Visa status- Student Tier 4 (UK)
Career objective
With the desire of an architect and ambition of building high design to create responsible architecture. I want to be a part of a multidisciplinary organisation where I can learn and flourish in both practice and ideology.
Assets
A good leader and team player, good communication skills, ability to take initiative towards new challenges, willing to accept new responsibilities, extra ordinary hand- drawn art skills.
Post Graduation
MArch in Architectural Design with merit, 2010 - 2011 RIBA part II equivalent course, The Bartlett Faculty of Built Environment, UCL
Dissertation subject
Anomalous Islands - Investigating anarchic landscapes in an ecological context. http://issuu.com/ameykandalgaonkar/docs/anomalous_islandsport
Graduation
Bachelor of Architecture, August 2004 - April 2009 First class with honours, Sir J. J. College of Architecture, Mumbai University, India
Dissertation subject
A proposed extension to Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Mumbai City Museum http://issuu.com/ameykandalgaonkar/docs/barch_dissertation
Chair held
Representative of National Association of Students of Architecture for institute, 2006-07
Employment history Firm
Planet 3 Studios Architecture pvt. ltd., Mumbai, India www.planet3studios.com
Position
Project Architect, April 2009 - August 2010
The Bartlett
UCL
Sir J. J. planet 3 studios architecture
Selected work experience Position Trainee Architect, December 2008 - April 2009 Project
Vidyalankar Institute of Technology - X Block Mumbai, India
Responsibility
-Participated in development of interior design concept and program allocation -Drafting of interior construction details, assistance in construction monitoring
Position
Project Architect, May 2009 - August 2010
Project 1
Vidyalankar School of Business, Mumbai, India
Project 2
Karnala Panoramic Resort, Mumbai, India
Responsibility
-Carrying out detailed discussion with clients and understanding the requirements of project -Coordinating detailed site survey and understanding of local byelaws -Development of initial design ideas and planning of institute -Preparation of detailed architectural drawings, 3D visuals for better comprehension of design and marketing of the project. -Appointment of MEP, facade and structural consultants. Short listing of main contractors in coordination with client and project management team. -Coordinating team of three architects to prepare detailed construction drawings for municipal approval.
Research work
Coordinated a team of 25 students for analysis, measured drawings and photo documentation of a courtyard house in western India - a Palace of King of Bhor. Bhor was a small state in Bombay Presidency of British India. The palace was built in 1869 with a synergy of Indian vernacular and European Renaissance Architectural style. (November - December 2006) http://issuu.com/ameykandalgaonkar/docs/bhor_palace
Publications
Cover page photograph of ‘Indian Architect and Builder’ national magazine. (August 08 issue) Photographs of Chandigarh Capitol Complex, Institutions and housing typologies, ‘Indian Architect and Builder’ magazine. (August 08 issue) http://issuu.com/ameykandalgaonkar/docs/iab_aug08
Academic and extra curricular activities
Coordinated a 25 students team for analysis, interviews and photo documentation of Dharavi informal settlement. The team consisted architecture students of TU Delft Netherlands and Sir J. J. College Mumbai. (March 2008) Exhibition of Architectural photographs in Claude Batley Exhibition hall, Sir J. J. College of Architecture, Mumbai. (December 2007) Exhibition of water colour paintings in Nehru Centre Art Gallery, Mumbai. (November 2005) ‘Transport for Mumbai’ - a short documentary film, screening at annual Parhelion Festival of Sir J. J. College of Architecture. (Feb 2005) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wrv_anlsFBA
Awards and Merits
President of India Award- ‘Bal Shree Honour 1999’ . Felicitated by first lady of India Mrs. Usha Narayanan for excellence in the field of Creative Arts at President’s Palace, New Delhi Shankar’s International Drawing competition, Silver medal 2000
Software skills
Drafting: Video Editing: AutoCAD (advanced) Adobe Premier Pro CS5.5 Microstation (learning) 3D Modelling and Render: Rhinoceros 4 (advanced) Google Sketchup 8 (expert) V-Ray render for Rhino and Sketchup (advanced)
Referees
Dr. Shaun Murray PhD MArch BA ARB Architect and Principal of Eniatype Editor of Design Ecologies Journal email: shaun@eniatype.com
Graphic Design: Adobe Photoshop CS5.5 (expert) Adobe InDesign CS 5.5 (advanced) Adobe Lightroom
Santha Gour Mattoo, Director, Planet 3 Studios architecture pvt. ltd. email: santha@planet3studios.com ph: +91 9821434631
Anomalous Islands_MArch AD_UCL
Anomalous Islands_MArch AD_UCL
Anomalous Islands_MArch AD_UCL
J & K Tourist XCentre_Planet Vidyalankar Block_Planet33Studios Studios
Karnala Panoramic Resort_Planet 3 Studios
J & K Tourist Centre_Planet 3 Studios
eVOLO Skyscraper Competition_Planet 3 Studios
Photography
http://issuu.com/ameykandalgaonkar/docs/amey_photos_2011