Work Experience
Jan 2023 – April 2024
Research Assistant (Full Time)
Prof Christian Martin Gaenshirt
PoliMi – Politecnico di Milano, Milano, Italy
Recent Graduate
Khadar Nawaz Khan Road - Design strategies for a pedestrian friendly market street in Chennai, India. This project starts with research and to have a detail study on market streets of Chennai. Aims to reimagine Khadar Nawaz khan Road as a safer, more inclusive, and socially vibrant space, leveraging its unique position and significance within Chennai’s market street culture. However, the market street is packed with vehicular traffic during the day and becomes congested at night, making them both hecticandovercrowded.Directlyquestioningthe safetyofvulnerableusersoftheroad, pedestrians:erodingthepotential foran enriching experience fortheusersand vibrant publiclifeinakeycommercialdistrict.Hencelongingforitspotentialasathrivingurban space in the heart of the city. Utilizing software tools like CAD and QGIS, by conducted detailed urban design and mobility analyses to inform my proposals. This project also explores the integration of public bus transportation improvements and aligns with government schemes aimed at urban development. In conclusion, Khadar Nawaz khan Road exemplifies Chennai’s evolving market street culture, and this research aims to address its specific challenges while contributing to the broader transformation of market streets in Chennai.
Aug 2022 – Jan 2023
Architectural Intern (Full Time)
Henkel AG & Co, Dusseldorf, Germany
Voluntary Internship
Masterplan Henkel Headquarter, Dusseldorf - This project involved in the masterplan project in Düsseldorf. Major responsibilities have encompassed the integration and design of new buildings within the urban fabric, ensuring they harmonize with the existing cityscape while enhancing its architectural character, coordinating with structural engineers and otherspecialists to ensure project integration.
Paris & Budapest Building - Henkel in this project we developed comprehensive architectural drawings tailored for on-site implementation, ensuring precision and clarity for construction execution. Also issued and disseminated detailed construction documents to project teams, facilitating seamless communication and workflow. We involve in the collaborative design processes with multidisciplinary teams has enriched the project's creative direction, fostering innovative solutions.
Dec 2021 – Aug 2022
Research Intern (Part Time)
Prof Gaia Caramellino – “Post-War Middle-Class Housing” PoliMi – Politecnico di Milano, Milano, Italy
Curriculum Internship
Post-WarMiddle-Class Housing, Milan -The researchaimstoinvestigate inthe middleclass in Europe between the 1950s and the 1970s and is framed within the European project “MCMH-EU. By proposing a multidisciplinary approach that cross diverse research fields (architecture, planning, urban studies, preservation, social sciences, interior design, anthropology…) the project addresses diverse moments of the production of post-warhousing complexes.
Software Skills
Autodesk CAD
Google Sketchup
Autodesk Revit
Rhinoceros
Grasshopper
Adobe Photoshop
May 2019 – Sep 2020
Junior Architect (Full Time)
Cutting Edge Architects, Bangalore, India
Recent Graduate
Ravi Residence, Bangalore - This amazing residential project, starting from the initial excavation stage, where I oversaw site preparation. Includes responsibilities like marking on-site layouts, which involved precision in translating design plans into realworld applications. Also helping the crucial role in making major design decisions, collaborating closely with the architectural team to refine spatial arrangements and optimize living spaces forfunctionality and aesthetics.
Nelamangala Dairy Farm, Bangalore - This project is a small villa and an office space proposal inside the farm house. Developing plans according to the client meetings in regular intervals. Organizing the whole process in the site and deliver the required drawings. Also Involved me in arranging material and samples for different projects at different stages.
Oct 2017 – Sep 2018
Architectural Intern (Full Time)
White Shadows Design Studio, Bangalore, India
4th Year Bachelors
Anand & Sudha Bangalow, Bangalore - This residential project had major re-novation and also designing major spacesin thehouse. Makingmeasure drawing of the existing rooms, trying to make design options forthe client.Also making intense detail drawing for the bedroomsand Toilet layouts.
Phoenix Apartments, Mandri Square, Bangalore - This project involved in the Units designoptionsinsidethecomplex.Dealingwithestimateandbillofquantitywithsenior architect and accountant. Also rendering of the basic building modules options in Sketchup V-ray.
May 2017 – Sep 2018
Architectural Intern (Full Time)
Space Developers, Pune, India
4th Year Bachelors
Radha Community Hall, Pune - This project starts with working on Approving the drawings from the municipality of Pune. Having regular visits to the office solve the majorFSIandregulationsfortheproject.Alsopreparingthe3Dmodelsandgivingthem the idea of the project before the project starts on site.
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Lumion
QGIS & Python
Test Fit
NavisWorks
Research Topics
2023 - 2024
Khadar Nawaz Khan Road - Design strategies for a pedestrian friendly market street in Chennai.
Guide : Prof Christian Martin Gaenshirt
DAStU - Department of Architecture and Urban Studies
PoliMi - Politecnico di Milano, Milano, Italy
2021 - 2022
Post War Middle-class Housing Research
Guide : Prof Gaia Caramellino
DAStU - Department of Architecture and Urban Studies
PoliMi - Politecnico di Milano, Milano, Italy
Independent Architectural Practice
2023
Krishna Corrugating Industries, Sivakasi, India. Design + Consultancy
2022
S.K Ayanar Nadar Thirumana Mahal, Rajapalayam, India. Design + Consultancy
2022
A.M.Muthusamy Nadar Marriage Hall, Srivilliputhur, India. Design + Consultancy
Symposium Organized and Co-Organized
2019
AASA (Host)
Adhiyamaan Architecture Student Association Department of Architecture
Adhiyamaan College of Engineering, Hosur, India
2018
Ityuta 18 #Muranmei (Executive Committee)
National Level Architecture Symposium Department of Architecture
Adhiyamaan College of Engineering, Hosur, India
2016
Ityuta 16 #idamporulaeval (Magazine Co-ordinator)
National Level Architecture Symposium Department of Architecture
Adhiyamaan College of Engineering, Hosur, India
Exhibition & Conferences
2024
Design Week Milano
Norman Foater Foundation and Tecno – Cosmos
Mutina - Elements for landscape by Nathalie Du Pasquier
Exhibition Milano
2023
Designing Liveable Streets: The way Forward ITDP (Institute for Transportation and Development Policy) Online Webinar
2023
Venice Architecture Biennale
Curated by Lesley Looko The Laboratory of the Future
Exhibition Venice
2023
Design Week Milano
Samuele Montorfano and iginio massari vring the BIGNE to life
3D – Printed pure plants by External Reference + LamaQuina Exhibition Milano
2021
Venice Architecture Biennale
Curated by Hashim Sarkis How will we live together?
Exhibition Venice
Workshops
2023
GIS for the quantitative and qualitative landscape analysis
Assisted by Prof. Alessandra Pandolfi
QGIS – Using historic maps, Map projections, Digital Cartography
2022
Casina San’Ambrogio 2031 [on site]
Assisted by Prof.GraziaConcilio, Prof.Gian Luca Mazza Communityengagement and innovative solutions in publicspaces,Milano
2021
AUD Academy Workshop [Online]
Assisted by Sreyash Dasgupta, Debayan Chatterjiee, Sudeshna Sen Urban Renewal Initiative in Kolkata, India
2018
Laurie Baker Centre for Habitat studies [on site]
National Association of Students of Architecture, Kerala, India
2017
Traffic Study & Analysis [on site]
59th Annual NASA Convention at PoornimaUniversity, Jaipur,India
2015
Transportation Unit [on site]
57thAnnual NASA Convention MARG Institute of Design and architecture, Chennai, India
Certificates & License
COA Registered Architect
Council of Architecture – India Issued Dec 2019 -- Credential ID CA/2019/116477
ASHRAE Registration
Ashrae Bangalore Chapter Issued Sep 2022 -- Credential ID 8454849
The Institution of Engineers (India)
Architectural Engineering Division Madurai Chapter Issued Dec 2019 – AM1908521
