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ALKA RANI

Architect (CA/2016/79132)
Ghaziabad

Summary

Architectural professional with over 10 years of experience across residential and group housing developments, urban and rural planning, research and development of innovative building materials, and net-zero energy building design studies. Possesses extensive experience working with central government organizations and multidisciplinary teams, delivering technically sound and research-driven architectural solutions. Currently serving as Senior Architect Manager at RITES Limited, Gurugram, leading architectural planning, coordination, and execution for complex projects.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Language

Work History

Manager (Architect)

RITES LIMITED
12.2025 - Current
  • Involved in architectural planning and preparation of rush management plans for Indian Railway Stations in accordance with safety and operational guidelines.

BIM Architect

The BIM Engineers
08.2024 - 11.2025
  • Developed customized Revit content libraries to support specific project requirements more efficiently.

Senior Architect

Acro Ventures Pvt. Ltd.
03.2023 - 07.2024
  • Mentored and guided junior architects, fostering a collaborative work culture and supporting ongoing professional development.

Project Associate-II

CSIR- Central Building Research Institute at IIT Roorkee
01.2022 - 02.2023
  • Played a key role in the conceptual planning and design of Net Zero Energy Buildings for India’s composite climate zone, with a strong focus on sustainable and energy-efficient design strategies.
  • Conducted building envelope performance and thermal insulation studies for walls and ceilings in compliance with ECBC standards.
  • Developed architectural drawings and high-quality 3D visualizations, and supported research documentation and publication activities.

Key Project:

  • Net Zero Energy Building Design for India – India–UK Collaborative Project

Jr. Architect

V.R.D Consultants
01.2019 - 12.2022
  • Prepared comprehensive working drawings for residential projects, including floor plans, elevations, sections, and detailed toilet and kitchen drawings for projects in Nainital.
  • Contributed to the conceptual planning and design of energy-efficient buildings, considering site context and climatic conditions.

Key Projects:

  • Secondary School, Nainital
  • Group Housing Project, Lohaghat, Champawat

Project Assistant-I

CSIR-Central Building Research Institute at IIT roorkee Uttrakhand
06.2016 - 12.2018
  • Involved in architectural planning and preparation of rush management plans for Indian Railway Stations in accordance with safety and operational guidelines.
  • dentified development gaps and growth potential in rural clusters related to connectivity, basic amenities, livelihoods, and public services.

Key Projects:

  • Rurban Cluster Development Action Plan – Dehradun & Haridwar
  • Taj Mahal Retrofitting Study
  • Rashtrapati Bhavan – 3D Modeling

Assistant Architect

P.R Associate
07.2015 - 03.2016
  • Worked on residential villas, houses, and group housing projects, preparing architectural working drawings, electrical and plumbing drawings, and 3D models.
  • Contributed to key projects including S.K. Nagar Residence (Noida), Vedantam Minarette (Indirapuram, Ghaziabad), and VVIP Groul Housing (Ghaziabad).

Education

Bachelor of Architecture -

Apeejay School of Architecture And Planning
Greater Noida
04.2001 -

Senior Secondary School -

The National Institute of Open Schooling
04.2001 -

Secondary School -

CBSE
05-2007

Skills

    Autodesk Revit

Timeline

Manager (Architect)

RITES LIMITED
12.2025 - Current

BIM Architect

The BIM Engineers
08.2024 - 11.2025

Senior Architect

Acro Ventures Pvt. Ltd.
03.2023 - 07.2024

Project Associate-II

CSIR- Central Building Research Institute at IIT Roorkee
01.2022 - 02.2023

Jr. Architect

V.R.D Consultants
01.2019 - 12.2022

Project Assistant-I

CSIR-Central Building Research Institute at IIT roorkee Uttrakhand
06.2016 - 12.2018

Assistant Architect

P.R Associate
07.2015 - 03.2016

Bachelor of Architecture -

Apeejay School of Architecture And Planning
04.2001 -

Senior Secondary School -

The National Institute of Open Schooling
04.2001 -

Secondary School -

CBSE
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