project management
design
pre-design
MELANIE PHILOMENA D’SOUZA
practice management
Architecture student and aspiring public interest designer with a passion for closely working with planners and engineers on an urban scale I enjoy immersing myself in well thought-out design and writing projects while I maintain my eye for detail and capitalise on team strengths.
EDUCATION Approved IDP Experience progress as of Jan 2016 = 27 %
RECORD HOLDER
The University of Kansas, USA M.Arch (Professional), Honors (Expected 2017) Certifications in Service Learning, Global Awareness, Research Experience and Arts Engagement
ABILITIES AutoCAD Revit Sketchup Illustrator InDesign Photoshop Excel Model Craft
RESEARCH INTERESTS 2015 2015
2014
Colonial Architecture Islamic architectural façades Social impact and wellness design Upcycling
1995
RELEVANT COURSEWORK
Born (1995) Mumbai (INDIA) A passion for urbanism and fast-growing cities A love for colonial and vernacular architecture alike student at the University of Kansas 2012-17 Architectural Aide, KU Design and Construction Management, Lawrence, KS (USA) 2015-Present cost estimation site observation and surveying code compliance construction documents
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GLOBAL WORK FOOTPRINT
Architectural Intern, Property Design, ATKINS Dubai (UAE) June-August 2015 schematic design materiality study construction documents fire policy drawings fire strategy masterplan review zoning regulations
Architectural History Building Systems and Technology Historic Preservation Programming Design Islamic Architecture Healthcare Design
ACHIEVEMENTS Construction Documents Technical Writing Engineering Graphics Human Geography Accounting Freehand Drawing
KU-IIE Tuition Waiver International Education Kansas 2012-16
Paretsky Creativity Award 2015 KU HONORS PROGRAM
Most Innovative Solution WATER CHARRETTE 2014, 2015
CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT
International Student Ambassador Raised (1995-2012) Architectural Intern, Architecture and Masterplanning, ATKINS Muscat (OMAN) June-August 2014 masterplan review stakeholder management detailed design bid document preparation marketing brochures resource forecasting
Public Speaking Freehand Blogging/Writing Recruitment Event Planning British English French Hindi
2012
2013
Honors Opportunity Award USGBC SPRING GREENING New Orleans 2015
Brosseau Creativity Award 2015 SPENCER MUSEUM OF ART
Nunemaker Patio Design Contest 2015 KU HONORS PROGRAM
Outreach Chair, Alpha Sigma Kappa Sorority for Women in Technical Studies KU Architecture Student Advisory Board Honors Officer Event Co-ordinator, USGBC-KU Chapter
2014
2015
KU Student Housing- Scholarship Halls- Vice President, Sustainability and Orientation Chair Phi Beta Delta Honors Society Member
2016
2017
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