email : arpit.balhara@gmail.com
ph.no : +1 (314) 724 - 3500
5010 , Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA, USA, 22304
Arpit Balhara Objective An inquisitive designer with leadership qualities and comprehensive multidisciplinary skill set, capable of flexible and parallel thinking on programmatic, spatial and technical issues to generate creative solutions at various scales in diverse built environment typologies through hard work and collaboration supported by 9 years of global work experience. Looking forward to opportunities for working in a design oriented, collaborative environment with focus on human centeric sustainable design.
Experience
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May 2016 - Present
Cox Graae + Spack Architects Project Architect
Washington DC, USA
◦◦Represented Firm in Project meetings with client and contractors on daily basis. ◦◦Resolved complex issues on site by maintaining on site presence during construction phases. ◦◦Managed construction administration efforts on the site. ◦◦Reviewed shop drawings and responded to RFIs from site. ◦◦Lead production of schematic design, design development and construction documents. ◦◦Coordinated and reviewed consultant documents for accuracy and quality control ◦◦Assisted Principal Architect in developing solutions to complex technical problems. ◦◦Formulated design options for concept and schematic design phase. ◦◦Supported the marketing efforts for winning new projects. ◦◦Responsible for developing BIM procedures and workflow.
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Jan 2014 - April 2016
BNIM Architects Urban Designer / Project Designer
Kansas City, USA
◦◦Developed transit oriented development guidelines for new urban transit systems. ◦◦Generated design development and construction documents for complex landscape projects in Revit. ◦◦Coordinated and reviewed consultant drawings for compliance with design intent and building codes. ◦◦Assisted in masterplanning of net zero, low impact and sustainable developments. ◦◦Developed form based codes for prospective urban developments and city. ◦◦Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams in developing proposals for design competitions. ◦◦Executed zoning, land use and urban design evaluations to identify potential development sites. ◦◦Project designer for architectural projects with focus on transition spaces between architecture and landscape. ◦◦Developed workflows for urban and landscape projects in BIM softwares using Revit and Dynamo. ◦◦Performed site analysis and developed concept design options for marketing efforts.
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March 2012 - Jan 2014
Ismael Leyva Architects Job Captain
New York, NY, USA
◦◦Prepared and generated construction drawings and documents. ◦◦Coordinated and resolved complex issues between architectural and consultant designs. ◦◦Researched and assisted Project manager in developing design solutions. ◦◦Ensured compliance to zoning laws, building codes, architectural guidelines and standards. ◦◦Developed BIM(revit) workflows for office.
architecture
urban design
masterplanning
email : arpit.balhara@gmail.com
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ph.no : +1 (314) 724 - 3500
5010 , Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA, USA, 22304
May 2008 - July 2010
Abhimanyu Dalal Architects Architect / Urban Designer
New Delhi, India
◦◦Generated urban design reports for masterplanning and conservation of Historic urban cores and corridors. ◦◦Assisted Principal as project lead on design of 1500 unit multi-family high rise residential development. ◦◦Developed masterplan options for mixed use greenfield developments. ◦◦Managed planning, design and construction of luxurious single family houses. ◦◦Coordinated and resolved issues between architecture and consultant drawings. ◦◦Assisted in design development of 500 bed hospital.
Selected Projects • Eaton Elementary School
Design proposal for winning entry for DC public school design competition
• West Education Campus
Net-zero Design proposal for DC public school design competition
• Norwood School
26000 sqft, 25 million $, Addition and renovation to a private school
• Orr / Boone Elementary School
77000 sqft, 55 million $, New public elementary school for 350 children.
• Hearst Park and Pool
10000 sqft , 3.5 million $, New public swimming pool, new building and park.
• Norwood Elementary School
25000 sqft, 25 million $, New addition to existing elementary school.
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John F Kennedy Center Expansion
65000 sqft, 115 million $, New addition to prestigious performing arts center.
Kansas City Transit Oriented Guidelines
City wide development regulations for future developments along public transit.
Paragon Star Mixed Use Development
130 acres mixed use community design and development guidelines.
Thunder Valley Community Development 34 acres, Net zero, Mixed use residential development masterplan and design. 3rd & Grand Development Guidelines
300000 sqft, New transit oriented mixed use development in downtown center.
Hunter Point South - Parcel A
650 unit, 33 story multifamily affordable housing with 20000 sqft retail space.
Hunter Point South - Parcel B
250 unit, 29 story multifamily affordable housing with 10000 sqft retail space.
281 West Street
220 unit, 12 story multifamily luxurious condominuims with community spaces.
261 Hudson Street
150 unit, 10 story multifamily luxurious condominuims with community spaces.
140 West Street
162 unit, 40 story renovated multifamily luxurious condominium development.
Shantigram Housing Development
580 acre, 1750 unit, New development with high rise and low rise buildings.
• Chandni Chowk Redevelopment
Redevelopment of 1 mile long, historic street in heart of old delhi.
Education
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St. Louis, MO
Washington University in St. Louis Master of Urban Design
Aug. 2010 - Dec. 2011
New Delhi, India
School of Planning and Architecture Bachelor of Architecture
Aug. 2003 - May 2008
Software Skills Autodesk Revit, Autocad, Archicad, Adobe Creative Suite, ArcGIS, Dynamo, Grasshopper 3D, Python, Rhino 3D, SketchUp, Microsoft Office
architecture
urban design
masterplanning