CURRICULUM VITAE
Tuli Bhattacharjee
Computational Designer & Researcher | Experience Design
Strategist | Architect
D.O.B. 28.08.1996, 26+ yrs, female
Phone: +1 8622129707
Email: tuli@umich.edu, bhattacharjee.tuli.1996@gmail.com
Address: 40 Tansy Ct, Bedminster, NJ - 07921, U.S.A.
Education
Graduate
Undergraduate
Background
As a Computational Designer with a background in Architecture, Design Strategy, and Fabrication, my work follows a multidisciplinary approach. My interest lies in bridging the gap between tangible (Physical Space, Materials, Form) and intangible (Experiences, Behavior) at the intersection of Material Explorations, Spatial and Human-Centered Design.
Taubman College, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, Ann-Arbor, Michigan, U.S.A.
M.S. (Master of Science in Architecture Design & Research) in Digital & Material Technologies (GPA - 4/4)
Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology (M.A.N.I.T.), Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India
B. Arch (Bachelors of Architecture) (GPA - 9.07/10)
Professional Experience and Achievements
Computational Design
Ann-Arbor | Research Fellowship | Previously Junior Architect at FivD
- 1st Prize, Computational Design Hackathon organized by HMC Architects, LA, CA, US (Team): Created a Web Socket bridge between different opensource ML Algorithms to train sketch-drawings, sounds, emotions for different interactive results - Geometry Creation, Environmental Analysis and Databases in Grasshopper-Rhino Interface
- Worked in Python, Processing for Design Tools Development using Grasshopper-Rhino Interface
- Worked in Unity for an Augmented Reality research project and a Design Fabrication project for a public space Installation with Prof. Jonathan Rule
- Work in Progress Research Paper titled ‘Magnifying Rhythm in Material Systems: Creating Multi-Sensory Spaces for Children with Heightened Environmental Awareness for Enhancing their Motor Functions’ based on Capstone Project Installation done at a specialized learning center for children with autism in Ann-Arbor, with Prof. Sean Ahlquist
Gensler, Bangalore | Junior Design Strategist
- Workplace Design Test-fitting: Direct interaction with client to generate floor-plans based on workstation and headcount Optimization
- Evidence Based, User Oriented Design: Conducted Focus Group sessions, Surveys and Time Utilization Studies in an office to Generate Behavioral Heat Maps
- Data Driven Generative Design: Used a Gensler made tool which allows to Program Relations, logics and area allotted between different spaces to Generate multiple Stacking Options in a building floor wise
- Worked in Workplace, R&D Facility Strategy, Post-Occupancy Evaluation and Behavioral Change Management
2022-2023
2014-2019
January, 2021 - April, 2023
Architecture
Gensler, Bangalore | Technical Designer
- Construction Drawings
- Led a whole workplace project from 3D Conceptualization and Visualization to Design Development stage directly under the guidance of Design Director. Managed On-Site Coordination, Material Bill of Quantities, vendor meetings and a 4 people core team
- Facade Design in accordance with fire safety standards
- Cross-Cultural Team Work: Worked closely with New York, Dallas, Tokyo, Shanghai and Bangkok branches
March - November 2020
July, 2019 - February, 2020
Heritage Documentation
Gensler Design Awards Nominee | Gensler, Bangalore | Intern
- Part of the Team nominated for the Gensler Design Awards for Creative
Material Use in workplace interior design: built project category
- Material and Mill-work Fabrication Studies: Visiting vendors, creating material schedules, attending on-site material mock-ups and formulating furniture mill-work detail drawings
Kiron Designer Consultancy Firm, Guwahati, India | Intern
- Designing residential projects and formulating approval drawings
1st Prize (Team) | INTACH - Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage | Royal Gates Documentation | Student Documenter
- Documentation of Old Royal Gates in Bhopal, India and formulation of an Adaptive Reuse Proposal
Academic Awards and Activities
Academic Distinctions
Master of Science in Architecture Citizenship Award
- Awarded for balancing technical and social (human-centric) aspects in the masters’ projects
Rackham Graduate Student Research Grant Awardee (Masters)
- Received for Final Semester Capstone Research Proposal titled ‘Magnifying Rhythm in Material Systems: Creating Multi-Sensory Spaces’
70% Scholarship Tuition Waiver Award (Masters)
- Tuition waived for the masters course based on applicant profile
Masters Application Portfolio selected as a Template (Masters)
- To showcase work to future applicants applying to the University of Michigan
B. Arch Department Gold Medal
- Achieved 1st Rank in overall performance in undergraduate studies
December, 2018 - May, 2019
Competitions and Exhibitions
Exhibition | Vigyan Mela - Science Fair, Bhopal, India | Team
- Sheets presented on Geodesic Dome Design and Fabrication
Regional Participant | Transparence 12.0 Competition | Team
- Healing and Sensory Design - Designing a Mother and Child Welfare Centre at Rajarhat, Kolkata, India
Exhibition | NASA - Reubens’ Trophy
- Sheets presented on Wood Construction
Top 20 | Annual NASA Design Competition | Team
- Rehabilitation Design
Conferences and Workshops Attended
Conferences
ACADIA Conference & Workshop | In-Person | Workshop Participant in the workshop conducted by Cesar Fragachan and Tim Fu (From Zaha Hadid Architects Computational Design Group, London)
ECBC Conference Workshop, Council of Architecture (COA) | Online | Participant
2 Industry Leader Round-tables - Post-Covid Scenarios, Gensler | Online | Selected Co-Moderator and Note Taker
December, 2016January, 2017
December, 2017January, 2018
Masters Convocation, 2023 February, 2023
June, 2022 - April, 2023
May, 2022
16th Convocation, 2019
8th Semester, 2018
7th Semester, 2017
4th Semester, 2016
3rd Semester, 2015
October, 2022
May, 2021
May, 2020
Workshops
3 Day Workshop on Hypar, McNeel Hops and Autodesk Generative Design, HMC Architects, LA, CA, United States | Online | Participant
October, 2021
Relevant Skills
Language Skills
Bengali (Native)
English Hindi
6 Week Rhino and Grasshopper Summer School, Gensler | Online | Participant
1 Week Contemporary Trends in Interior Design Workshop, MANIT, Bhopal, India | In-Person Event | Volunteer and Organizer
June -
8th Semester, 2018
Gensler Task-force Team | Selected Member | Conducting work from home surveys and interpreting cross country guidelines to prepare a postcovid back to work scenario
Design Purpose Team, Gensler | Selected Member and Co-Organizer | Organizing workshops across various project teams to inculcate efficient designer-client interactions, design thinking and creative brainstorming before deadlines
Design Conversations Group, Gensler | Volunteer | Arranging for various guest speakers to talk during happy hour sessions; Interviews conducted for a survey documentary regarding mobility issues in Bangalore, India
Technical Skills
Data Analysis Tableau
Drafting AutoCAD
3D Modeling and Simulation
Sketchup
Rhinoceros
Grasshopper
Galapagos
Wallacei
Kangaroo
Ladybug Tools
Millipede
Firefly
Compas
Rhinovault
Autodesk Flow Design
Geodesica
Formfinder
Unity
Zappar
Plastic SCM
Maya
BIM Revit
ArchiCAD
Rendering
Enscape
Keyshot
Lumion
V-Ray
Coding
Python
Rhinoscript
C# Processing and p5js
KRL(KUKA Robot Language)
Graphics
Adobe Creative Suite Canva
Fabrication
CNC Cutting, Routing & Knitting Mastercam
Waterjet
Kuka Robots (3-Axis & 6-Axis)