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Shivani Bhalla

Rhode Island School Of Design , Assoc. IIA
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O  B  J  E  C  T  I  V  E

"To gain first hand experience of integrating the academic discipline of architectural design with creative imagination for a Holistic approach to shape the built environment."


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Todd Jersey Architecture Inc.

Project Captain | International Collaboration with SDB Consultants

January 2018 – Present

Berkeley, California

http://www.toddjerseyarchitecture.com

Experience as the project captain for a mixed use development in Berkeley for a Beijing based development company. New and innovative material research and design coordination experience. Additional experience in managing the whole project and conducting team meetings with the principal architect. Exposure to the permitting and approval process with the city of Berkeley. New softwares and collaboration tools like BIM 360, Archicad, Revit Live and VR for international collaboration.

SDB Consultants

Senior Architect | Junior Partner

March 2011 – June 2012 (1 year 4 months) | September 2014 – Present

New Delhi Area, India

http://www.sdbconsultants.com

Experience being part of a design team working on the office redesign project for the United Nations office, All India Management Office, New Delhi. Part of the core design team & all client meetings for an upcoming I.T Park & residential development project. Previously part of the design and project management team for the Redesign & Renovation of the American Embassy School & Ford Foundation Headquarters, New Delhi. Produced detail drawings, concept sketches, schematic 3D renders and Presentation drawings. Experience with Onsite execution, concept to built realization and Project Management.

 

SK+I Architecture

Architectural Designer

September 2013 – August 2014  (1 year) 

Washington D.C. Metro Area,USA

http://www.skiarch.com

Gained work experience in DD, SD, CD & CA stages of a project. Part of the design team for mixed use residential projects in Washington DC & Boston. Prepared concept packages, client presentations, working drawings, details,material boards and 3D views. Additional experience with On-site work management and material research and study.

  

Rhode Island School of Design

Teaching Assistant

February 2013 – June 2013 (5 months) 

Providence, RI, USA

http://www.risd.edu

Teaching assistant for the Interior Architecture department elective subject 'Investigating Interiority' , Spring 2013. Assisted the renowned professor Eduardo Benamor Duarte with preparation of class lectures, class assignment preparation and student work evaluation.

  

Hyperion Design & Development, LLC

Design Intern

January 2013 – February 2013 (2 months)

Boston, MA,USA

http://www.hyperiondevgroup.com

Part of the design team responsible for the conceptualization of the proposal for a 12 acre undeveloped property in Maine to a Beach home resort and Spa facility. Conceived the Design concept & fabricated working drawings based on material study.

 

Jasbir Sawhney & Associates

Architect

August 2010 – March 2011 (8 months)

New Delhi Area, India

http://www.jasbirsawhney.com

Worked on the Skating Rink, Mussoorie Renovation Project and two distinct Residential projects from the conceptual design up to the tender stage. Experience with Client Meetings, Contractors and Product manufacturers.

 

Raj Rewal Associates

Design Intern

July 2009 – December 2009 (6 months)

New Delhi area, India

http://www.rajrewal.in

In charge of the publication department at the firm and conducted a series of interviews with Mr. Rewal himself, which were published in the Architecture & Design magazine (a well published journal in India).

 

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Rhode Island School of Design

Post Professional Master's degree, Architecture/ Interior Architecture & Adaptive Reuse

First Division

2012 – 2013

Providence, RI, USA

www.risd.edu

Fellowship, Masters in Interior Architecture and Adaptive Reuse candidate at the school. Selected for a gallery Exhibition for work presented in the Boston Society for Architects, Fall 2012. Part of a design build installation, Spring 2013 which was widely published and exhibited in New York and the AIA headquarters in Washington D.C

 

Danish Institute of Study Abroad

Master's degree, Interior Architecture

First Division

Summer 2012

Copenhagen, Denmark

Graduated with (A-) grade from the Summer Studio in Interior Architecture concentrated on Adaptive Reuse.Travelled to Sweden, Finland & Denmark to study design.

 

Sushant school of Art & Architecture

Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.), Architecture

First Division

2005 – 2010

New Delhi Area, India

Bachelor’s in Architecture (First division) Architectural Design major with theory subjects including  History, Building construction, Structures, Urban Design, Housing, Arbitration, Thesis & Professional Practice.

 

S  K  I  L  L  S

ARCHITECTURAL- Concept design & development, hand drawing, sketching, research, computer drawing,  knowledge of  material study & fabrication, documentation, ideation, presentation drawings, on site management, & client communication/ presentations.

SOFTWARES –   Revit, Revit Live, AutoCAD, BIM, Rhino, Lumion 3D, Google Sketch up, V-ray, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office. 

PERSONAL – Resourcefulness, Management, Leadership, Creative visualization ,Team Player, Social, Efficient, Innovative, Ambitious, Trustworthy, Public Speaking, Problem Solving.