Interior Designer Junior Architect
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DIVYA SHAH
Job Application for Junior Architect / Junior Interior Designer Position
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/ar-divya-shah-2ba937205 Portfolio
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Recommendation Letters
DIVYA SHAH
266 Washington Avenue, Apt F2, Brooklyn, NY 11205 +1-571-***-**** adz60c@r.postjobfree.com/adz60c@r.postjobfree.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/ar-divya-shah-2ba937205
Portfolio: https://www.behance.net/divyashah17
Respected Ma’am/Sir,
I am excited to apply for the Junior Architect/Junior Interior Designer Position at your esteemed firm. I have had a year’s worth of professional experience in both Architecture and Interiors since graduating from Pratt Institute’s Architecture program in 2022, in addition to my internships over five years of college during summer and winter breaks. I am eager to contribute my experience, skills and knowledge to your esteemed firm. Through my academic career, I have developed my design and technical abilities through a variety of studio projects and coursework. Additionally, I am skilled in using software such as Rhino, AutoCAD, Photoshop, and Illustrator. I have also collaborated with classmates on group projects, which helped me cultivate strong communication and teamwork skills. Beyond my academic experience, I have participated in extracurricular activities on campus, such as tutoring students at the Learning/Access Centre for software on the Pratt Campus. I have provided specialized support for disabled students and mentored one student per semester. I was also a keynote speaker at the student success seminar for four consecutive years and worked as a teaching assistant for my professor and previous employer, Jacob Beck. Since graduating in May 2022, I worked at JBA Collective in New York City and undertook freelance projects, ranging from luxury residences and restoration projects to school renovations. These experiences have broadened my understanding of architecture and its impact on society. The foundation of my knowledge has been strengthened by my internships in India at Studio Mumbai Architects by Bijoy Jain. Besides architecture and interior design I had the opportunity to participate in a variety of projects here, including competitions, furniture design, exhibitions and preparing materials for publications. I am passionate about creating thoughtful and innovative, yet simplistic designs that meet both the functional and aesthetic needs of clients. I believe that my education and experiences have prepared me well for a position in your firm. Thank you for considering my application. I am eager to contribute my skills and knowledge to your team. Sincerely,
Divya Shah
DIVYA SHAH
266 Washington Avenue, Apt F2, Brooklyn, NY 11205 +1-571-***-**** adz60c@r.postjobfree.com/adz60c@r.postjobfree.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/ar-divya-shah-2ba937205
Portfolio: https://www.behance.net/divyashah17
VISA STATUS
Green Card (Permanent resident of New York); Citizenship of India EDUCATION
- Bachelors of Architecture (B.Arch) with a Minor in Sustainability Studies from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York (August 2017- May 2022)
- International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme July 2015- May 2017 at Jamnabai Narsee International School
- Cambridge IGCSE until May 2015 at Jamnabai Narsee International School ACADEMIC AWARDS
- Graduated from Pratt Institute with Highest Honors May 2022
- Architecture Merit Scholarship recipient Fall 2017- end of Spring 2022
- President’s List (GPA 3.6 to 4.0) Fall 2018, Spring 2019, Summer 2020, Fall 2020, Spring 2021, Fall 2021
- Dean's List (GPA 3.0 to 3.6) Fall 2017, Spring 2018, Fall 2019, Spring 2022
- Pratt Undergraduate Archives Spring 2019
CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT at Pratt Institute
- Teaching Assistant for Technics and Design Fall 2018- end of Spring 2022
- Student Representative Fall 2018 - end of Spring 2019
- Peer Advisor and Peer Tutor at the Learning/Access Centre Fall 2018 - end of Spring 2022
(Tutoring for students all across the campus, specifically special needs students. Subjects - Design, Representation, Technics, History, Writing, Painting, Sustainability classes and software specific tutoring for Rhino & Photoshop.)
- Mentoring/ Copilots Program Fall 2019- end of Spring 2022
- Student Success Seminar Speaker in Fall 2019, Fall 2020 & Fall 2021
- Guiding new students during orientation about Disability Support on the Pratt Campus
- Treasurer of the South Asian Students Association Fall 2021- end of Spring 2022
(Organized and budgeted for cultural events on campus)
- Student Worker of the Year 2022 Nominee
SKILLS
Softwares:
Rhino
AutoCad
Photoshop
Illustrator
Procreate
Enscape
Microsoft Word,
Powerpoint & Excel
Fabrication:
3D Printing
Model Making
Laser Cutting
Woodshop Work
Languages: (Fluent)
English
Hindi
Gujarati
Marathi
WORK EXPERIENCE
Freelance Architecture Projects
● Casa Lee Residential Project in Tayrona, Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Colombia January 2019- February 2023
- Site Analysis
- Designed architecture, structure and details for the 3500 sq ft/ 2 floor space
- Designed a bridge to get to the site
- 3D Visualization
- Construction Documentation
- Interviewing and bidding with contractors
- Coordination with the contractor during construction
● Bageechi Surana Haveli Conservation, Restoration and Adaptive Reuse Project in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India August 2022- January 2023
- Site Analysis of the 200 year old building
- Researched the historic context of the building
- Measure Drawings
- Schematic Designing for two different Programmatic Proposals
- Meetings with Restoration Experts and Structural Consultants
- 3D Visualization
- Lighting Design
● Godin Farmhouse Residential Project in Chiplun, Maharashtra, India January 2023- July 2023
- Site Analysis
- Schematic Designing
- Design Development
- 3D Visualization
- Bidding with contractor
- Construction Documentation
● Trilok School Relocation Project in Brooklyn, New York, USA October 2022- Discontinued
- Interior Layout Design
- Plan reusing furniture from the previous location (measured)
- 3D Visualization
Freelance Interior Design Project
● Shah Residence Partial Renovation and Styling Project in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India 2021
- Creating a Color Palette and Mood Board
- Revamping existing heirloom furniture
- Furniture Design for new pieces to match the existing heirloom furniture
- Supervising the Fabrication Process of new furniture
- Supervising civil work
- Sourcing lights, wallpapers, and Soft Furnishings such as curtains and bedding
- Customizing carved wooden accent pieces
- Making Paintings to display in the apartment
Junior Architect Position
● JBA Collective in Manhattan, New York June 2022- February 2023
- Construction Documentation for several ongoing residential projects
- Designing Details
- Designing Furniture
- Material Selection
- Selecting kitchen and bathroom fittings and appliances (specifications)
- Site Survey, Analysis and Measure Drawings
- Schematic Design Proposals for a building lobby
- Lighting Proposals
- 3D Visualization
- Presentation Boards
- Diagrams for website and competition purposes
Internships
● Studio Mumbai Architects by Bijoy Jain in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India Winter 2017, Summer 2018, Winter 2018, Summer 2019, Winter 2019, Summer 2020, Winter 2020, Summer 2021, Winter 2021
Architecture & Interior Projects
- 3D Visualization
- Lead and gathered data points for the renovation of parts of the Parel Animal Hospital
- Conducted site analysis, documentation and data collection for multiple projects
- Updated detail/specification drawings for Neela House in Jaipur, an initiative for artisans by the Lady Bamford Foundation
- Produced physical models and landscape collages using photoshop to serve as a background
- Put together process booklets for multiple architectural projects
- Conducted an extensive botany research and presented site specific catalogs for plants
- Planned a Color Palette for the LOG building in Onomichi, Japan
- Collated materials for architecture competitions
- Planned and gathered soft furnishings for interior projects
- Supervised the execution of interior details on site
- Hand Rendered line drawings on canvases
Furniture
- 3D Visualization
- Designed furniture, made detail drawings and supervised and documented the fabrication process
- Collaborated with 4 architects on a furniture design project for Hermes
- Crafted lamps by hand using Japanese Washi Paper Exhibitions
- Prepared a production process booklet and pricing chart for the Maniera Furniture Exhibition
- Created presentation options for the Venice Biennale Exhibition
- Lead the thematic ideation and selection of exhibition pieces for an exhibition at Chemould Art Gallery
Publications
- Photographed projects for Architectural Digest publishings
- Planned write-ups and cleaned up drawings for the El Croquis Magazine
● DWG Architecture and Interior Design in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India Summer 2014, Summer 2015, Summer 2016
- Took charge of arranging client meetings
- Communication with vendors
- Designed Situ Cement Benches for private gardens
- Implemented a new organization method for the material catalog library ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
- IGCSE 10th Grade English Teacher at Trilok (private school in Brooklyn, New York) Spring 2022
- Art4All preparing Indian students going abroad to study design PASSIONS
Painting, Reading, Literature, Botany, Cooking & Baking, Singing, Dancing, Traveling, Animal Activism, Feminism
20th August, 2019
Letter of Recommendation
To whom it may concern,
I am pleased to provide a recommendation letter for Divya Shah, an architectural intern who has worked with us, during the following periods:
• 11th June, 2018 – 3rd August, 2018
• 24th December, 2018 – 21st January, 2019
• 17th June, 2019 – 20th August, 2019
During her time at the studio, Divya has proven to be diligent and hard- working and has engaged in diverse activities as listed below:
• Maniera Furniture Production Booklet
• The Bai Sakarbai Dinshaw Petit Hospital for Animals, Mumbai
- Site studies and analysis,
- Booklet – Photography, Before/ After Image Editing,
- Collection of project requirements and data from clients, hospital managers, etc.,
- Active participant in project meetings.
It has been a pleasure to have Divya’s energy and presence at the studio. She brings a lightness to her work and is committed and open to learning. I look forward to having Divya return and participate in the Studio. In the interim we wish her the best and hope for her timely return. Bijoy Jain
Principal Architect
Studio Mumbai Architects
March 2, 2022
To Whom It May Concern,
I am writing this letter on behalf Divya Shah. I was Divya’s supervisor at the Pratt Institute Learning/Access Center, where she worked as a Peer Advisor for four years. In her role as Peer Advisor, Divya worked as a student mentor that provided academic coaching and subject tutoring to other students. She assisted in creating a welcoming and supportive atmosphere for all students, including students with disabilities. Additionally, Divya contributed to the administrative functions of the department, including filing, copying, answering phones and emails, and scheduling appointments. She also assisted with exam proctoring. Divya was truly helpful and committed to all aspects of her role as a Peer Advisor. Divya consistently demonstrated her commitment to helping other students. She always tried to be flexible, available and accommodating to student requests. Divya shared strategies to help students overcome challenges and develop the tools needed for academic success. Divya also participated as a panelist in academic success workshops, where she provided helpful strategies and insight on time management and study skills. Divya also provided invaluable subject tutoring in architecture.
Divya demonstrated her ability to work independently and in groups, and helped contribute ideas to the programs in our department. As her supervisor, I was impressed with Divya’s level of commitment to her students and to the Learning/Access Center. Divya was a pleasure to work with and was a great addition to our team.
Sincerely,
Heather Shpiro, PhD
Associate Director, Learning/Access Center (L/AC)
PRATT INSTITUTE
200 Willoughby Avenue
t: 718-***-**** adz60c@r.postjobfree.com
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