DHANYA PRAVIN PODUVAL
RESUME
Apartment 601, Building 12, Chembur Kanishka C.H.S, Shell Colony, Chembur, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India 400071 +91 - 9969948325 022 - 25222138 poduval.dhanya@yahoo.com
Objective An Architect with immense enthusiasm in the design and analysis of public environments, I am inclined towards people oriented planning. With keen interest in the informal sector, I aim to understand urbanization and policy impacts on the society. Following a graduate degree in Architecture and a stint in professional work, I am actively seeking an oppurtunity to pursue a Post Graduate Degree, advancing my understanding with a professional outlook, polish my skills and grow.
Education Pillai College Of Architecture, New Panvel •5th Year(Passed with First Class) Ranked 3rd at College level in class of 97 •4th Year(Passed with First Class) Ranked 9th at College level in class of 100 •3rd Year(Passed with Pass Class) •2nd Year(Passed with First Class) Ranked 10th at College level in class of 88 •1st Year(Passed with First Class) Ranked 9th at College level in class of 80 S.I.W.S, Mumbai. •H.S.C(Passed with First Class)
University of Mumbai 2015-2016
St. Anthony Girls' High School, Mumbai. •S.S.C(Passed with Distinction)
State Board of Maharashtra 2009
State Board of Maharashtra 2011
Academic Progress •Charles Correa Gold Medal - Undergraduate Thesis seleccted among the 8 Shortlisted Entries with participants from 2015 & 2016, conducted by the UDRI. •NIASA Award for Excellence in Architectural Thesis- Undergraduate Thesis seleccted among the 10 Shortlisted Entries in the zone with participants from 2015 & 2016, conducted by the COA. •Minal Panchal Award - Undergraduate Thesis nominated from college level with participants from 2015 & 2016, conducted by the Minal Panchal Trust. •Exhibited Entry: Thesis exhibited amongst 7 other entries at the Rampart Gallery,Mumbai as a part of the State of Architecture event conducted in collaboration with the UDRI. •Participant Entry, INSDAG- The participant entry focused on Innovation in Steel Design, conducted by the Steel Authority of India. •Participant Entry, WISE- The entry nominated from the college level on Inclusive Design For the Elderly conducted by the Commonwealth Association of Architects.
2016 2016 2016 2016 2014 2012
Organizational Progress •Thesis Presenter, PiCA, Panvel. Presented and discussed the undergraduate thesis with the final year students as a part of their coursework. •Panelist, Pathways to SDG6: Macro to Micro Perspectives, Conference conducted by the United Nations University - MERIT, Delhi. Member of the team which presented a design for a toilet model on ecological sanitation in the Tsunami hit areas in rural India. Responsibilities included: 1. Active involvement in the Design process 2. Vendor Co-ordination 3. Assist in presentation drawings •Project Architect, STaND Design, Mumbai. As a team member of STaND, undertaken projects involved Interior Design, Exhibition Design and Urban Design. Responsibilities include: 1. Involvement in the Design process 2. Vendor Co-ordination 3. Working and Presentation drawings 4. Site Visits- Site Co-Ordination •Trainee Architect, Vivek Shankar Design Partnership, Bangalore. Responsibilities undertaken while training at the studio as a part of the curriculum are Vendor Co-ordination,Working and Presentation drawings •Featured Cover Photograph (Rural Streetscape) - Tekton Teckton is a scholarly journal for Architecture, Urban Design & Planning. •Conceptualizer- Founder, Design Concerns, Mumbai Design Concerns is a workshop platform introducing design to children in Schools. Responsibilities include, Conceptualization, Oraganizing workshop, Co-Ordination at workshops conducted in the city. •Summer Intern, D.I.G Architects, Mumbai. As an intern, scope included material pallating, sourcing reference images and understanding drawings and design discussions. •Editorial Board, VOX, PiCAgram, The Welfarer Researched, ceated, screened and sorted content for the above mentioned are Annual and Bi- Annual College Publications
Interests
Skills
Policy Frameworks Planning People Oriented Design User & Culture Studies Architectural Documentation & Data Analysis
Digital Graphics Digital Modelling Hands On Soft Skills
2017 2016
2016 -Present
2015-2016 2015 2013 - Present
2013 2009 - 2015
Auto Cad, Adobe Photpshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator Trimble Sketchup Hand Drafting, Sketching, Model Making Thermocol, File Card, Foam Board Self Starter, Leadership, Communication, Teamwork
References 1. Name: Dr. Arif Merchant , Principal , HOD , Pillai College Of Architecture, Panvel, Maharashtra Address : Mahatma Education Society's, Pillai College of Architecture, Plot no10, Sector 16, New Panvel - 400206 E– Mail : merchant@mes.ac.in 2. Name : Ar. Smita Dalvi, Founding Faculty, Asst. Professor, Pillai College Of Architecture, Panvel Address : Mahatma Education Society's, Pillai College of Architecture, Plot no10, Sector 16, New Panvel - 400206 E– Mail : smita.dalvi@gmail.com