Hi, I’m
Parvathi Padmakumar
Architect || Interior Designer
Glasgow
Summary
Experienced for about 4 years as an Architect / Interior Designer - in Architectural, Interior, Landscape and Sustainable designing which includes preparation of concept designs, master planning, architectural drawings, site analysis, estimation, documentation, client interaction, FF&E selection and site coordination
Handled over 16 projects which included residential, hospitality and commercial projects.
Overview
6
years of professional experience
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Big Pitcher, Indiranagar & SarjapurBengaluru
Architect
05.2022 - 10.2022
Job overview
- Pub Interior Design - Three different spaces in the same building space - Rooftop Restobar, Dance floor studio and RestoPub in the groundfloor , all with unique designs and same brand.
- Devised overall strategy for documentation and identified as-built designs and final building information models (BIM).
- Researched zoning laws and building codes to verify conformance with regulatory agencies.
FreelanceBengaluru
Architect
06.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Holiday Home, Bangalore ( Current Status : Under Construction) Designed with an earthy palette, this 6000 sqft house is a foray into spatial design through architecture, interiors and landscape
- Sizzle Evergreen, Bangalore - Villa project - Designed 12 independent and unique 3bhk houses without the interiors.(Current Status : Under Construction)
- The Mudhouse - Marayoor, India - Phase II (Current Status : Completed ) - Extension of the existing space with tree house, common areas and landscape master plan development.
- Kaasa Kitchen, Fortkochi, India - Restaurant Interiors (Current Status : Completed) A visually-stimulating, nature-inspired and minimalistic space .
Total environment, Shibanee & Kamal ArchitectsBangalore
Architect
10.2016 - 12.2018
Job overview
- Designing and customization of each apartment units and villa interiors and terrace gardens- which included preparation of concept designs as per the client’s requirement, landscape design, drafting working drawings and site co-ordination
- Maintained quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements, illustrations and documentation.
- Led team of Architects, Technicians and Interns throughout contract document phases of Interior projects
- Organised specification set- up and drawing coordination, research and use of best practice documents
- Created professional, to-scale sketches to communicate and clarify special requirements.
The Mudhouse - MarayoorMunnar
Architect
07.2016 - 10.2016
Job overview
- Consulted with clients to determine functional and spatial requirements of new structure.
- Designed individual cottages, kitchen area as well as the masterplan. Landscaping creating common spaces and around every cottages.
- Reviewed contractor proposals to determine favorable partnerships for on-time and under-budget project completion.
D’insignia Architects and InteriorsBangalore
Intern
05.2014 - 11.2014
Job overview
- Assisted Chief architect in both the site management and development of a concept drawings
- Coordinated review of contractors schedules and submission of shop drawings and samples
- Discussed design specifications and procedures with project manager, engineering team and construction manager.
- Completed research, compiled data and assisted in timely reporting.
Education
University of LincolnUnited Kingdom
Master of Arts from Interior Architecture And Design
01.2019 - 05.2020
University Overview
- Thesis & Research- Adaptive reuse of Historic buildings to make it self sustaining through conservation principles.
- Principles from Altering Architecture and Imaginal strategies were the base for refurbishment of interior spaces.
- Minor project which explored the scope on retail design spaces
Kerala University, College of Engineering TvmIndia
Bachelor of Architecture from Architecture
09.2011 - 07.2016
University Overview
- Thesis Project : Green Abode - A comprehensive Integrated Sustainable Tourism Hub, using socio-cultural and environmental parameters.
- Dissertation : Restoration of Fresco Art in India- a study based on fresco arts in Rajastan and its restoration works
Skills
AutoCAD
Autodesk Revit
Sketchup
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Indesign
V-Ray
Lumion
Illustrator
Accomplishments
- Qualified IGBC-Indian Green Building Council exam (in 2018) with score of 93/120
- Qualified Common Entrance Exam for Design (CEED) for Master of Design(MDes) and PhD Programmes 2016 with rank 117
- Completed Vasthu Sastra Course- Kaanipayur Narayanan Namboothiri, 2016
- Bamboo’tecture - hands on training on bamboo structures by Laurie baker centre (LBC), 2016
- Rank 15 for Architectural Entrance Examination through NATA
- Qualified Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering(GATE) 2017 with rank 197
- Fresco Art Restoration work in Shekhawati,Rajastan, 2014
- Brick masonry by Ar.Derham Groves, 2011
Timeline
Architect
Big Pitcher, Indiranagar & Sarjapur
05.2022 - 10.2022
Architect
Freelance
06.2020 - Current
University of Lincoln
Master of Arts from Interior Architecture And Design
01.2019 - 05.2020
Architect
Total environment, Shibanee & Kamal Architects
10.2016 - 12.2018
Architect
The Mudhouse - Marayoor
07.2016 - 10.2016
Intern
D’insignia Architects and Interiors
05.2014 - 11.2014
Kerala University, College of Engineering Tvm
Bachelor of Architecture from Architecture
09.2011 - 07.2016