Design Development, Construction Drawings, Critical Thinking
Resume:
DESIGNER RESEARCHER
SURAJ
BHANDARI.
********.*********@*****.***
linkedin.com/in/bhandarisuraj1997/
www.surajbhandari.com
PROFILE.
A self-motivated individual, proficient at developing sustainable design solutions. Passionate about architectural history & theory, humanities, urban design, research, philosophy, structural innovation, and alternative construction materials & technology. Possesses an inquisitive mind with critical thinking ability, strong observational & analytical skills, a sincere and diligent work ethic. Holds an ability to grasp new software workflows with ease and integrates them with technical expertise. Takes initiative and can function efficiently with minimal oversight. Believes architecture to be an entity that not only inhabits conversations, but the one to begin and participates in them.
EXPERIENCE.
GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANT UTSA
CENTER OF CULTURAL SUSTAINABILITY August 2022 - Present
Drawing production and field assessment for Historic Structure Report on Mission San José, an integral part of UNESCO World Heritage Site in San Antonio
Conducted field survey and documentation for Cliff Palace in Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado
Led measured drawing efforts for oldest African American congregation structure in San Antonio, TX using photogrammetry and point cloud technology
ASSOCIATE ARCHITECT Licensed Architect with Council of Architecture, India ECOUR STUDIO June 2019 - July 2023
Lead consultant on a government civic building for Facade Design and corrective planning
Managed master-planning and lead designer on over 10 projects of various typologies
Created a standard practice management workflow and construction drawing standards for office
Managed hiring and training process of 5 architectural interns
Co-led execution of 2 interior projects along with site supervision responsibilities ARCHITECTURAL INTERN Academic Internship for University of Pune, India DESIGN WORKSHOP ARCHITECTS May 2018 - Nov 2018
Led master-planning, construction drawings, technical communication, and assisted in client presentations for a 41 acre residential school with Olympic standard sports facilities inclusive of 21 building blocks
Created site grading quantity estimation for earthwork contract using Revit, Site Designer Tool plug-in
Led research efforts for a seminar presentation with principal architect including 15 different projects
Prepared design development drawings, tender documents, and BOQ for multiple residential and hospitality projects
EGO OF AN ARCHITECT BOOK
A personal curiosity and reflection led to studying how inspirations, influences, biases, and ego translate into the built environments that we live in today and its implications on the future of society and architecture.
STRUCTURE AS AN INSTRUMENT OF SPACE MAKING BOOK
Documentation of life & works of Ar. Shabbir Unwala PUBLICATIONS.
August 2022 - Ongoing
June 2020 - Ongoing
MIT India Initiative 2020 Public Spaces Track
Parametric Design Essentials by rat[LAB], Mumbai
The Power of Design Concepts by Dr. Aseem Inam, Kardiff University Ferrocement Workshop by Ar. Rajdutta Dewang
Mud Construction Workshop by Ar. Darshan Joshi
January 2020
June 2018
July 2017
January 2017
December 2014
WORKSHOPS & CONFERENCES.
MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE GPA 4.00
School of Planning and Architecture, University of Texas at San Antonio BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURE First Class with Distinction Brick School of Architecture, Savitribai Phule Pune University (formerly University of Pune) Design Thesis
Research Essay
Research Grant
Redevelopment of an Urban Square, A Case of Old Mondha, Nanded Contribution of non-Indian Architects to Modern Indian Architecture Affordable Construction Practices in Eastern Vidarbha
2019
2016
2015
Specialization Certificate in High Design Performance and Sustainability Specialization Certificate in Historic Preservation EDUCATION.
May 2024
August 2023
August 2020
July 2020
August 2015
Henry Adams Second Year Graduate Award UTSA SA+P San Antonio Conservation Society Eleanor Freeborn Bennett Educational Scholarship Gene George Endowed Architecture Scholarship
Design for Living (IAAC) Honorable Mention
SMEF’s Research Grant 2015-16 (Field Research)
COMPETITIONS & AWARDS.
August 2022 - May 2024
July 2014 - October 2019
INTERESTS.
Reading
Philosophy
Photography
Stone Carving
History
Chess
Environment
Badminton
Cricket
RESEARCH INTERESTS.
Design Theory
Urban Design
History of Architecture
Non-conventional Materials
Objective Philosophy
LANGUAGES.
English
Hindi
Marathi
Marwari
Sanskrit
Fluent
Fluent
Fluent
Native
Basic
SKILLS.
PROFESSIONAL
Research & Analysis
Critical Thinking
Concept Development
Design Development
Construction Drawings
Master Planning
Architectural Detailing
Structural Innovation
Design Research
TECHNICAL
Microsoft Office
Autodesk AutoCAD
Autodesk Revit
Adobe Suite
Twinmotion
Lumion
Rhino & Grasshopper
Reality Capture
Vectorworks
Blender
MATLAB
Adv
Adv
Adv
Adv
Adv
Adv
Inter
Inter
Basic
Basic
Basic
Rome
Udaipur
Ahmedabad
Pondicherry
Nanded
STUDY TOURS.
2023
2019
2018
2017
2016
EGO OF AN ARCHITECT
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