CURRICULUM VITAE

Ar.Girish Pillai – RIBA, Intl. Assoc. AIA, UPDA

International Chartered Architect

B Arch (1st class with honours)

RIBA - 20009890 (Royal Institute of British Architects) Intl. Assoc. AIA - 38310271 (American Institute of Architects) IIA - CA/2010/49576 (Indian Institute of Architects) UPDA – Qatar

Mail - ad01ur@r.postjobfree.com tel - +974-******** DOB: 17-02-1982

Age: 40 yrs.

Work experience: 7 yrs. – INDIA/UAE

8 yrs – QATAR

Total experience – 15 yrs

OBJECTIVE: To attain a professional excellence in the field of Design and Construction Management through innovative and creative Architecture and Interiors, and with result-oriented approaches, skills, innovations, self-motivation and confidence. PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION:

* RIBA (International Chartered Architect)

* AIA (Assoc. American Institute of Architects)

* UPDA qualified – Urban Planning and Development Authority of Qatar

* COA – Council of Architects - India

OVERVIEW OF CERTIFICATES OVERVIEW OF CERTIFICATES: Architectural competitions

1. Bronze award winner – 2016/17 @ A DESIGN AWARDS – ITALY (Architecture & Structure Design Category)

2. Runner up - BEST YOUNG ARCHITECT – MIDDLEEAST ARCHITECTS AWARD – 08’

(for Space world Arabia) (SPACE INVESTMENT CO. LLC.) 3. Certificate of excellence in topping the final year arch. – 05 4. Pedilite award for excellence in architecture-05-06 5. 3rd IAHH–(international association of humane habitat)-05 international student design competition. (2nd prize+ scroll of honor)

6. Represented as the Best student of the year for (PEATA) - practicing architects and town planners association- 04-05

7. National student award competition for best innovative use of steel in architecture 02-03.

(2nd prize+ scroll of honor)

8. 1st IAHH-03 international student’s design competition (participation certificate) COMPUTER SOFTWARES:

1. Revit Architecture 3d + 2d 2019

2. 3DStudio Max 2019

AutoCAD 2020

4. Sketch Up 2019

5. Adobe Photoshop CS6

8. Lumion

9. Microsoft office

OVERVIEW AND EXPERIENCE:

1. NEXTONICA ARCHITECTS & INTERIORS– QATAR (June 2019- Present) As a Sr.Project Architect Ref-Shk Jassim H Al Thani (Owner) 1. Al Sakhama private mansion – Design & Supervision – ongoing (21mill QAR) 2. Retaj Al Rayyan hotel renovation (360 room) – Consultant & Supervision - completed 2022 (13mill QAR)

3. Hungry Hippo Restaurants (4nos) – Design & Build – completed 2022(2.2mill QAR) 4. Retaj Café Outlets (4nos)– Design & Build – completed 2022 (1.5mill QAR) 5. Qatar scouts and guides library project – Design & Build – completed 2020 (1.25mill QAR)

6. Adore Saloon – Design & Build – completed 2020 (1.5mill QAR) 1. Al Sakhama private mansion –

• BUA 5525 sq.m. Nextonica Architects was awarded the project to Design, Consult & Supervise.

• Complete turnkey solution provided to client with negotiations with all vendors to provide the best materials in affordable rates.

• Conceptualized the project with direct contact with client.

• Working with various disciplines like civil, mep and finishing contractors to streamline the project and complete in allotted time frame.

• Liaising with client representatives, material suppliers and other technical consultants.

• Attending in weekly progress, technical and coordination meetings.

• Deeply involved with design development stage to finalize the concepts until GFC.

• Selection of materials for the project as per the concept and vision

• Providing alternatives and solutions to the client.

• Savings in budget with alternative materials in construction. 2. Retaj Al Rayyan hotel renovation –

• 360 bed hotel renovation with additional fine dine restaurant extension to the hotel.

• Complete approvals from local municipality and civil defense with completion certificate.

• Attend meetings with ASHGHAL for proposal presentation and approvals.

• Preparation of boq and specifications

• Design and 3d perspective renders for the project

• Comparative analysis of quotes and awarding the tender

• Providing interior and architecture drawing packages for renovation

• Selection of materials and furniture selection

• Inspection of works with snag and desnag reports

• Preparation of minutes of meetings and attending weekly site visits 2. CHAPMAN TAYLOR ARCHITECTS – London / Delhi (June 2017- May 2019) As a Sr. Project Architect Ref-Sapna Kumar (Director) Design Development:

1. M3M One – Mixed use Development (Asia Pacific Award Winner 18/19)

(completed 2022) (110mill $)

2. Aurobindo Office tower – Hyderabad/India (Asia Pacific Award Winner 18/19) 3. Safdarjung Railway Station Redevelopment – Delhi/India 4. Aurobindo Mixed Use – Hyderabad/India

5. Athena office tower – Gurgoan/India (Asia Pacific Award Winner 18/19) 1. M3M ONE (international financial center) –

• Approx. 18 hectares (4.6 acres) of premium site

• An approx. 93,000 sq mtr.(million sq.ft) of project out of which around 13,935sq mtr.

(15 lac sq. ft.) is premium retail

• Conceptualized the project with project head and client to create an international standard financial mixed used center Creating architecture packages for various construction phases LOD 300. Deeply involved with design development stage to finalize the concepts until GFC.

• Site coordination and project management scope undertaken

• Working on revit architecture and creating a BIM platform for the projects.

• Liaising with client representatives, material suppliers and other technical consultants.

• Attending in weekly progress, technical and coordination meetings. 3. EHAF – ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS - Doha (Jan 2014- Feb 2017) As a Sr. Design Architect Ref-Hazem Ahmed (HOD)

Design Competitions:

1. Mixed Use – Q ship project - 45 flrs/358,000sq.m.(final stage design competition) 6. Lusail Residential tower - 24flrs/20,160sq.m.(winner design competition) - awarded 7. Commercial 053 (Qatar) – 44 flrs/175,000sq.m. (final stage design competition) 8. Lusail Res 024(Qatar) - 31flrs (competition selected) (construction stage) - awarded 9. Automobile showrooms - (winner design competition) - awarded 10. Lusail Com 031(Qatar) - awarded - 35flrs (competition selected) (construction stage) 11. Mix 11 tower - Lusial(Qatar) - 35flrs (competition selected) (construction stage) 12. Ministry of Interior Qatar – cyber security building (30,000sq.m- (winner design competition) – awarded (construction stage)

13. Lusail Com 018 (Qatar) - 40 flrs .(winner design competition) (design development) 14. Lusail Com 006(Qatar) - 32 flrs (competition selected) (construction stage) 15. Lusail Mix 034(Qatar) - 35 flrs (competition submission) 16. Katara serviced hotels - (Qatar) (competition submission) 17. Entertainment city - (Qatar) (competition submission) 18. Internal security center(Qatar) - winner cash reward 5000$ Design Development:

a. Residential tower -024 - ( residential + amenities ) under construction

* Concepts awarded

* design development and production drwgs

* complete project development on revit 2014.

*area and schedule calculations.

* FAR and leasable space calculations.

*coordinate with MEP and Structural team

*create work sets for different technical departments.

*coordinate and overlook the work progress

*conduct technical meetings to address issues.

*prepare high level presentations

*ensure international design codes are applied

*use various sustainable and green energy principals to production drwgs b. Mix 011 - Mixed used tower (hotel+resident apartments+serviced apartments+banquet+amenities+restaurants) under construction

* Concepts awarded

*design development and production drwgs

* complete project development on revit 2014.

*area and schedule calculations.

* FAR and leasable space calculations

*coordinate with MEP and Structural team

*create worksets for different technical departments.

*coordinate and over look the work progress

*conduct technical meetings to address issues.

*prepare high level presentations

*ensure international design codes are applied

*use various sustainable and green energy principals to production drwgs c. Commercial tower 031 - (retail+commercial) under construction

* Concepts awarded

*design development and production drwgs

* complete project development on revit 2014.

*area and schedule calculations.

* FAR and leasable space calculations

*coordinate with MEP and Structural team

*create work sets for different technical departments.

*coordinate and overlook the work progress

*conduct technical meetings to address issues.

*prepare high level presentations

*ensure international design codes are applied

*use various sustainable and green energy principals to production drwgs d. Ministry of Interior – Cyber Security Center complete

* Concepts awarded

*design development and production drwgs

* complete project development on revit 2014.

*area and schedule calculations.

* FAR and leasable space calculations

*coordinate with MEP and Structural team

*create worksets for different technical departments.

*coordinate and over look the work progress

*conduct technical meetings to address issues.

*prepare high level presentations

*ensure international design codes are applied

*use various sustainable and green energy principals to production drwgs 4. SPACE INVESTMENT CO. LLC.-DUBAI (July 2008- Dec 2013) As a Design Architect / Project Manager Ref-Ghazi Al Ibrahim (Chairman) a. Project: SPACE WORLD ARABIA – EDUTAINMENT and SPACE CENTER

(45acres of mixed use themed masterplan development with 4 star hotel with 100 rooms, shopping arcades, 50 room accommodation, recreational spaces and a science center) location – Dxb-UAE under construction

joint venture with USSRC+NASA

(3.25 million sq.ft.) 140 $ million

Design/Project architect

Master planning/Design

Conceptual Drawings

CPM, PM

Travel and research – Space Camp - U.S.A (Alabama+Florida)

Design Development

Project planning

Budget planning

pre and post project phase

Short listing of contractors and consultants

Coordination with all technical consultants

negotiations and legal contracting.

Overview on boq’s, specs and finishes.

day to day working on the site.

project management and managerial duties.

Working Drawings.

3D views and 3D modelling of project.

Review all Working Drawings (GFC) and coordination with local consultants

Attend all regular site visits and site meetings

3D views and 3D modeling of project.

b. Project: SPACE WORLD INDIA – EDUTAINMENT and SPACE CENTER

(65acres of mixed use themed masterplan development with 3 star hotel, shopping arcades, housing, recreational spaces and a science center) completed project 2014 location – Lavasa-INDIA

joint venture with USSRC+NASA

(2million sq.ft.) 150 $ million

Design / Project architect

Master planning and Architectural designs

Conceptual Drawings with Innovative Green design principles.

CPM, PM

Travel and research – Space Camp - U.S.A (Alabama+Florida)

Design Development

Project planning

Budget planning

pre and post project phase

Short listing of local contractors and consultants

Coordination with all technical consultants

Negotiations and legal contracting.

Review all boq’s and specifications

Project management and managerial duties.

Review all Working Drawings (GFC) and coordination with local consultants

Attend all regular site visits and site meetings

3D views and 3D modeling of project.

c. Project: ASTRO COMPLEX – COMM.+RESIDENTIAL BLDG location - KSA ( Dammam) completed project 2014

(420,000 sq.ft.) 11 $ million

Project Manager

CPM, PM

shortlist contractors suitable for the project

Tender comparative / negotiations

coordination with consultants

coordination with contractors

handling a team for GFC drwgs

material and supply selection

quality check and billing

checking and modification of drwgs according to site conditions.

preparation of specification for finishing items

procurement of interior items from various parts of the world

Project Handover

5. KANN FINCH ARCHITECTS – DUBAI (Consultant) (Feb 2007- Mar 2008) As an Architect Ref.- Bob Nation (Director)

completed project 2011

a. Project: FUJAIRAH RESORT – (hospitality project with 200 room luxury hotel, 150 duplex apartments and banquet hall)

location – Fujairah - UAE

Architect

Design Development

Working Drawings.

3D views and 3D modeling of project.

Presentations

b. Project: JEBEL ALI PALM – (mixed use masterplan with 6 residential towers and 2 luxury hotels)

Location – Dxb - UAE

Architect

Design Development

Working Drawings.

3D views and 3D modeling of project.

Presentations

c. Project: Meydan Apartment Tower (Luxury apartments) 40storeys location – Dxb- U.A.E.

Architect

Schematic and Design Development

Working Drawings.

3D views and 3D modeling of project.

Presentations

d. Project: Mina al Arab (220 hectares of mixed use development with 13themed resorts and 3000 residences)

location – Rak- U.A.E.

Architect

Schematic and Design Development

Working Drawings.

3D views and 3D modeling of project.

Presentations

6. LANDMARK GULF GROUP- DUBAI ( Consultant ) (Jan 2006 - Jan2007) As an Architect Ref.- Richard Welchman (General Manager) a. Project: Happy feet – Luxury Department store (1.2million sq.ft of high end department store with luxury retail, perfumes, gourmet and entertainment) location – Dxb- UAE

Assistant to the General Manager.

Conceptual Drawings

Schematic Designs and Space planning

Integration with the design brief

case study and site visit to Harrods Department store, Selfridges and Peter Jones -London

case study and site visit to Printemps Department store - Paris

Travel and research (London+Paris+Lebanon)

Design Development

3D views and 3D modelling of project.

Presentations to clients

b. Project: Oasis Center – Department store (1million sq.ft of mid end retail project) location – Dxb- UAE completed project 2007

Assistant to the General Manager.

Conceptual Drawings and Interior detailing

Schematic Designs and Space planning for coffee shops, toilets, common service areas

3D views and 3D modelling of project.

7. VKV Architects – MUMBAI (Consultant) (Jan 2004 –Jan 2006) Ref. – Ar. Vivek Varma (Principal Architect)

a. Project: North Town Mall, Mumbai - (1 million sq.ft.) under construction

(Retail development with over 200 shops and entertainment, 12screen multiplex and 5star hotel complex)

Architect

Conceptual Drawings and Sketching

Design Development

Specifications and Quantities.

Area statements

Coordination with all technical consultants

Site visit and inspection

Coordination with Project Manager and Site Engineers

Working Drawings + GFC

Presentation for competition bid

3D views and 3D modeling of project.

b. Project: WISDOM CITY, Abu dhabi

(Mixed Use master plan development proposal to Abu Dhabi government)

Architect.

Conceptual Drawings.

Design Development

Drafting & Drawing.

Presentation for competition bid

3D views and 3D modeling of project.

c. Project: GATEWAY MALL, New Mumbai (Retail development of 2million sq.ft.)

Architect.

Conceptual Drawings.

Design Development

Drafting & Drawing.

Working Drawings.

Presentation for competition bid

3D views and 3D modeling of project.

d. Project: JALAN MASTERPLAN, Mumbai

(A cohesive development in the dilapidated mill area. A shopping mall, hotel, banquet center and offices)

Architect.

Conceptual Drawings.

Design Development

Drafting & Drawing.

Working Drawings.

Presentation for competition bid

3D views and 3D modeling of project.

e. Project: River Side Mall, Lucknow (Retail development of 1.2million sq.ft.)

Architect.

Conceptual Drawings.

Design Development

Drafting & Drawing.

Presentation for competition bid

3D views and 3D Modeling of project.

f. Project: Lucknow Multiplex, Lucknow. ( Design Competition )

Architect.

Conceptual Drawings.

Design Development

Drafting & Drawing.

Working Drawings

3D views and 3D modeling of project.

* Copies of certificates of my qualifications and experiences mentioned above are available upon requirement.

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