SUMMARY
Creative, articulate, accomplished designer, architect, photographer, digital artist and teacher. Twenty-one years of architectural experience with international, award winning firms, in a diverse range of building types. Design specialization in architecture of the work-place. Committed to provide leadership in a firm dedicated to innovation and excellence in design. Excellent mentor and team leader. Passionate commitment to innovation in green architecture. MA in Architecture (USA), BSc in philosophy & Art History (USA). Licensed to practice architecture with Registration in Washington, USA. Adjunct faculty: Corcoran School of Art and Design, affiliated to the Corcoran Museum. Washington DC 2006-2007. LEED certification pending.
SKILLS
DESIGN
Committed to creating architecture that is intelligent, exuberant and a source of delight. Proven history of delivering finished work with strong conceptual base, as well as a thorough understanding of a clients business needs. Inspiring team leader and mentor able to harness creative energy of entire project team. Committed to making both users and clients an integral part of the design process. Accomplished in diverse graphic presentation techniques, spanning manual and digital technologies: pencil & ink, watercolor, conte-crayon, Photoshop, illustrator & In-design. Proficient at 3D computer modeling, Form-Z, Sketch-up.
COMMUNICATION
Superior verbal, graphic, and written communication skills. Accomplished public speaker. Excellent freehand sketching skills. Proven ability to visualize complex information and communicate design concepts to diverse groups. Passionate about the necessity of clear, frequent and open communication for successful design.
MANAGEMENT
Competent project manager, with proven track record of managing diverse design and consultant teams to meet challenging project budgets and schedules. Leadership in managing expectations of all stakeholders, clients and users through the design process.
COORDINATION
Proven history of finished work in diverse locations, municipalities. personally responsible for understanding local conditions and codes, including Manhattan, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Boston, Pittsburgh, Eugene, Seattle, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai. Experienced in managing design with multiple international design consultants, Ellerbe Beckett, Perkins& Will.
Experienced in coordination of design with specialty consultants including, LEED, Acoustic, lighting, graphic/signage, structural, curtain wall & landscape architects. Extensive onsite construction administration experience.
DETAILING
Proven record of work with firms known for an uncompromising attention to architectural and interior detailing. Extensive Hands on experience in studio and onsite detailing of diverse and innovative building systems, Including fine cabinetry, aluminum curtain wall, pre-cast concrete, drywall, Metal panel and steel frame construction. Experienced in Autocadd and Microstation. Trained in Revit.
