Payal Jain Project Lead Architect
Contact Address Kalpataru Horizon, Worli, Near Doordarshan, Mumbai, India, 400018
Professional Summary
Phone +91-9920902918
I am an Architect with over 5 years of experience in the public and private sectors. This has helped me develop a structured approach towards design processes which enables me to deal with large-scale projects efficiently while remaining detail-oriented. I also have a keen interest in environmentally conscious building design, construction techniques, and materials which enable me to stay eager to learn. I possess a strong ability to multi-task while remaining highly organized and systematic. I aspire to lead building multiple Institutional projects that are responsive to their local context and climate
E-mail payalarjain@gmail.com
Skills Hand Drafting, Sketching, Painting, Model making, Measure Drawings, Carpentry
Work History 2019-10Current
Project Lead Architect SJK Architects, Mumbai, Maharashtra (Multidisciplinary practice) Team of 25-30 pax. Worked under the guidance of the Firm Partner, while leading a team of 2-3 Juniors through the stages of Concept Development (incorporating the client brief & presenting alternatives to them), Site study & Climate Analysis before proceeding to preparation of Approval, tender & Working drawings of the building & its detail elements. Dealt with a multitude of consultants to integrate Services seamlessly into the conceived design within a time frame. Jali House, Nagpur, Maharashtra, 2400sq.m, ₹45 crores, for a leading Industrialist – Key achievements: • Was instrumental in developing the climate-responsive strategies (the wooden Jali’s) forming the language of the building, inspired by the local Wada’s of Nagpur. • Developed phase-wise divisions of the new structure and demolition of the old to facilitate rehabilitating the clients within the same plot without disruptions • Responded to incorporate changes in the Client brief of additional floors & Solar requirements mid-construction while staying true to the concept, language & form of the building. • Created a database of vendors/ products suited to the project Synergy Factory Extension, Karur, Tamil Nadu, 3000sq.m • Conceptualization and preparation of approval drawings for the factory annex along with proposing repairs to the existing Vaults Publications Team Lead for ACEDGE- Insights on Collaboration, DSGN- Dasavatara, Domus & Unbuilt
2019-072020-01
Interior Designer Self-employed, Mumbai, Maharashtra for a high rise residence in Oberoi Esquire, Mumbai
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Software AutoCAD & Vectorworks Very Good Revit, Adobe - Photoshop, Indesign, Illustrator, Sketchup, Rhino & M.S.Office Good
Languages English, Hindi, Marathi Very Good
Additional Appearing for IGBC & LEED GA in March 22 Completed the Islamic Aesthetics course at the Jnanapravaha, Mumbai
2017-082019-10
Accomplishments
Junior Architect UCJ Architecture & Environment, Mumbai, Maharashtra (Specialised in Institutional Projects)
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Team of 15-20 pax. Worked under the guidance of the Principal Architect to resolve Tender & Working drawing stage details for Façade treatments, Claddings, Structural elements, and corresponding fenestrations Ravindra Bhavan Auditorium, Canacona, Goa, 7000sq.m - (800 seat) • Oversaw Site execution, Construction drawings & scheduling through interactions with various consultants. 3D renders were created to resolve design details with consultants Tirupati Balaji College, Panthawada, Gujarat, 5000sq.m – Preparation of detail Working drawings Tender drawings & 3D Renders for Fire Station (Bicholim 1800sq.m), Fish Market (Bicholim 2400sq.m) & High School (Panthawada 3500sq.m) Competitions • Won the State Memorial Project (Goa), for Manohar Parrikar • Shortlisted in the top 3 finalists for State Secretariat (Telangana), • Shortlisted in the top 5 finalists for Vidhan Bhavan Annex (Bhopal)
2016-062016-09
Intern Somaya & Kalappa Consultants, Mumbai, Maharashtra (Multidisciplinary practice) Team of 50-60 pax. TCS IT Campus, Indore, 1,29,000sq.m • Detailed drawings for Walkways & Utility-Block Bungalow, Chandigarh, 1,100sq.m • Concept design stage drawings & Renders
2015-072015-08
Workshop Teaching Assistant KRVIA, Mumbai, Maharashtra
2014-052014-06
Intern Vikas Dilawari Architects, Mumbai, Maharashtra (Conservation) Worked on As-Built drawings for several heritage projects in the fort precinct, Mumbai
Education 2013-112013-12 2011-062016-11
Exchange Programme
Selected among the top 10 students for workshops at the Sichuan University of Fine Arts - Chongqing, China
B.Arch: Architecture
Kamla Raheja Vidyanidhi Institute For Architecture - Mumbai Project Management Elective
2009-062011-06
I.B Diploma B.D.Somani International School – Mumbai
1998-062009-03
ICSE Villa Theresa High School - Mumbai
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KRVIA Publication - MIDC Ecologies Shortlisted in works displayed Upgrading Guming Village China Competition Awarded Best Curated project for the exhibit at "Breaking the edge", Shanghai Conducted Origami workshop, KRVIA
Hobbies Piano, Reading, Classical dance