Rajan Karmacharya
Senior Project Architect at Meticulous Design + Architecture (MD+A)- Claim this Profile
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English Full professional proficiency
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Newari Elementary proficiency
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Nepali Native or bilingual proficiency
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Japanese Elementary proficiency
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Urdu Limited working proficiency
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Credentials
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Registered Architect
Texas Board of Architectural ExaminersJan, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
NCARB Certification
National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB)May, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
AIA
The American Institute of Architects (AIA)Apr, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Registered Architect
Louisiana State Board of Architectural ExaminersApr, 2022- Nov, 2024
Experience
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METICULOUS Design + Architecture (MD+A)
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United States
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Architecture and Planning
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Project Architect
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Jul 2022 - Present
◦ Developing and/or generating conceptual design solutions. ◦ Creating design presentation drawings and related documents. ◦ Producing design phase deliverables. ◦ Preparing submission materials for local authorities. ◦ Supporting the team in addressing construction phase inquiries and design clarifications. ◦ Evaluating the project's technical aspects and providing feedback to project leaders. ◦ Mentoring and supervising junior design staff. ◦ Contributing to the improvement of technical standards. ◦ Creating project design concepts, schematics, drawings, and specifications. ◦ Developing visual materials for presentations, client meetings, and business development proposals. ◦ Managing projects across various time zones and cultures. ◦ Overseeing remote team management and coordination. ◦ Developing and maintaining precise 3D BIM models for architectural projects using software such as Autodesk Revit, and ensuring the models are up-to-date and coordinated throughout the project. ◦ Collaborating with architects, engineers, consultants, and contractors to facilitate the smooth integration of BIM processes and address any discrepancies or conflicts within the models. ◦ Ensuring quality control by reviewing and validating BIM models, drawings, and other project deliverables for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to BIM standards and project requirements. Show less
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Fusion Architects, APC
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United States
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Architecture and Planning
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1 - 100 Employee
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Project Architect
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Apr 2022 - Jun 2022
◦ Overseeing full set of Contract Documents◦ Develop construction documents, wall assembly drawings, and building envelope details◦ Modeling of Structural and Architectural/Structural integrated designs in Revit◦ Manage the implementation of supporting software applications for BIM and project delivery◦ Assist in the development of Revit templates and families library in close collaboration with others team members◦ Prepare BIM models and structural drawings for internal review and external submission◦ Produce detailed drawings for bids, tender and construction ◦ Update models and plans with drawing revisions◦ Coordinate services between structural and architectural layouts◦ Collaborate with external consultants in structural and MEP engineering Show less
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Architectural Designer
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Jun 2017 - Apr 2022
◦ Worked closely with the Principal Architect to develop construction documents, wall assembly drawings, schematic diagrams, and building envelope details (which included window and door systems, waterproofing, and weatherization)◦ Coordinated with external consultants in structural and MEP engineering in preparing bid documents◦ Developed construction diagrams to effectively communicate construction sequencing for successful integration of building envelope components and building systems in the field◦ Collaborated with architects, engineers, and vendors to determine best practices for achieving effective weatherization, resilient design, and high thermal performance of the building system◦ Produced drawings to communicate the design intent◦ Measured and analyzed existing spaces to create as built BIM models for renovation projects◦ Produced plans, 3D models, detailed BIM models from scratch◦ Prepared full set Construction Documents◦ Juggled multiple responsibilities, projects and deadlines simultaneously Show less
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Studio 2.0
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Nepal
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Construction
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1 - 100 Employee
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Co-Founder
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Sep 2018 - Jan 2022
◦ Ensured that all projects are subjected to a thorough QA/QC review process ◦ Played a key role in the regional business development plan ◦ Gained intimate knowledge of a client's needs, interests and hot-topics ◦ Organized RFQ responses and project interview presentations to articulate a customized message that will best position for a successful bid ◦ Promoted a support structure to further develop the abilities of the staff ◦ Was responsible for overseeing the recruitment of new staff and established a plan of action to attract new talented staff ◦ Ensured that the staff participated in on-going project management and project delivery training programs that were available ◦ Built an office that is conducive to the design team to promote team communication, delegation, accountability and efficiency ◦ Was responsible for managing the financial performance of the office with respect to staffing, projections and profitability ◦ Was a key contributor in continually refining and implementing the strategic plan of the company ◦ Participated in strategic sessions to establish a plan for expansion of the company Show less
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Louisiana State University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Research Assistant
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Aug 2015 - May 2017
◦ Collaborated with various teams such as researchers and designers to refine and execute the vision of the project ◦ Developed deep technical knowledge in areas outside my realm of expertise to understand other teams’ design constraints and crafted creative visual solutions or effectively communicated complex information through infographics ◦ Provided creative direction to other designers in the team ◦ Managed and evolved the CSS branding elements across a range of media channels ◦ Communicated in a collaborative team environment and seeked optimum solutions with other team members ◦ Collaborated with researchers, engineers, architects and designers on creating infographics for presentations and research publications ◦ Designed logos and graphics for Louisiana Resiliency Assistance Program (LRAP) website Show less
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DNA Workshop
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United States
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Architecture and Planning
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1 - 100 Employee
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Architectural Intern
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May 2016 - Aug 2016
◦ Assisted in CNC milling caseworks and assembled it in the inhouse fabrication workshop ◦ Measuring and analyzing existing spaces to create as built BIM model for renovation projects ◦ Assisted in CNC milling caseworks and assembled it in the inhouse fabrication workshop ◦ Measuring and analyzing existing spaces to create as built BIM model for renovation projects
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Adobe And Bamboo Research Institute
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Kathmandu, Nepal
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Volunteer Architect (Emergency Management)
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May 2015 - Jul 2015
◦ Prepared architectural design drawings for earthquake emergency (temporary and permanent) shelters ◦ Performed site supervisions ◦ Prepared architectural design drawings for earthquake emergency (temporary and permanent) shelters ◦ Performed site supervisions
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MAP
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United States
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Architecture and Planning
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1 - 100 Employee
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Junior Associate Architect
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Oct 2014 - May 2015
◦ Worked closely with senior leadership on the architectural design of hospitality projects ◦ Create as built BIM models for renovation projects ◦ Created detailed BIM models using Revit from scratch to produce full set of Construction Documents ◦ Worked closely with senior leadership on the architectural design of hospitality projects ◦ Create as built BIM models for renovation projects ◦ Created detailed BIM models using Revit from scratch to produce full set of Construction Documents
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Coleman Partners Architects, LLC
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United States
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Architecture and Planning
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1 - 100 Employee
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Intern Architect
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Jul 2013 - Apr 2014
◦ Worked closely with the Project Architects on the architectural design projects ◦ Created detailed BIM models from old construction documents for renovation projects ◦ Preparing full set Construction Documents from BIM models ◦ Modeled of Structural and Architectural/Structural integrated designs in Revit ◦ Worked closely with the Project Architects on the architectural design projects ◦ Created detailed BIM models from old construction documents for renovation projects ◦ Preparing full set Construction Documents from BIM models ◦ Modeled of Structural and Architectural/Structural integrated designs in Revit
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Education
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2015 - 2017
Louisiana State University
Master of Architecture (M.Arch.), Architecture -
2008 - 2013
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Architectural Studies
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