Architectural Designer

• Mar 2022 - Present

Architectural Designer

• Dec 2021 - Feb 2022

Designer

• Aug 2021 - Nov 2021

Architectural Designer

• Dec 2020 - Aug 2021

Worked on schematic design, concept and design development, and client presentations, drafting comprehensive drawing sets from concept through construction. 3D scanning using Matterport and Leica; point cloud modeling; BIM modeling and architectural visualizations to develop all aspects of design using Revit, Dynamo, and AutoCAD. Worked on schematic design, concept and design development, and client presentations, drafting comprehensive drawing sets from concept through construction. 3D scanning using Matterport and Leica; point cloud modeling; BIM modeling and architectural visualizations to develop all aspects of design using Revit, Dynamo, and AutoCAD.

Urban Design Intern

• Jun 2020 - May 2021

Tested multi-objective urban design tools (such as Delve, SpacemakerAI, and Grasshopper- Wallacei) that empower community members to visualize and analyze projects and make data backed choices that further public health, resilience, and equity. Performed need analysis by leading community engagement workshops; and incorporated the resulting concepts into the proposal for Western Queens Community Land Trust. Researched design strategies to decarbonize construction using Cross Laminated Timber. Show less

Architect

• Jul 2017 - Apr 2019

Started an architecture practice focused on local ethos and environment with 10 completed projects and 15 proposals; worked with 25 clients and 40 vendors. Key projects: Orbit Park (47,000sqft), a community park designed to augment interaction and self-sufficiency for the neighborhood; Singhvi Office (5,900sqft), envisioned using local materials, styles and craftsmanship. Managed a team of 4 with project budgets ranging from $40,000 to $217,000 to provide end-to-end architecture services including schematic design development, construction documents, assistance with contractor bid management and construction administration. Collaborated with local Jodhpur stone craftsmen and artisans for climate-responsive and contextual designs. Show less

Architect

• Jul 2016 - Jul 2017

Enhanced understanding of climate responsive, sustainable, contextual and vernacular architecture. Key projects: Revived ancient stepwells; redeveloped Umaid Udyan, a public park (1,403,344sqft), which included altering structures that previously housed a zoo through adaptive reuse, maintaining its historicity. Led concept development and design of 18 projects; examples include an 18,500sqft museum, 917,700sqft affordable housing units, a 377,006sqft hotel, a 24,000sqft temple, a 134,500sqft hospital and 2,565,900sqft urban planning projects in India and USA with budgets ranging from $60,000 to $17 million. Also worked on 8 facade designs with the local Jodhpur sandstone and prepared construction drawings for 12 projects. Managed 30 vendors, oversaw 8 constructions sites and developed and maintained client relationships. Managed projects aimed at the revival of 6 ancient stepwells enabling conservation and rejuvenation of heritage, water storage and cultural landscapes. Undertook an in-depth study of the global water crisis and traditional water conservation techniques in 4 countries to explore the possibility of replicating them in other similar climatic regions. Show less

Intern

• Jan 2015 - Jun 2015

Key projects include: Aerocity, New Delhi (6,526,000sqft), an urban streetscape design near the New Delhi airport; Sai University Campus, Bhubaneswar (137,000sqft), an international university. Conceptualized, designed and prepared construction documents for 2 urban and 4 architecture projects in 3 states, including university campuses, hotels, restaurants, and luxury residences. Collaborated with team members, clients and technical consultants, actively led meetings and managed and negotiated with vendors. Show less