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Parvathi Padmakumar

Architect || Interior Designer
Glasgow
Parvathi Padmakumar

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 & Sarjapur
Bengaluru

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.

Freelance
Bengaluru

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 Architects
Bangalore

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 - Marayoor
Munnar

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 Interiors
Bangalore

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 Lincoln
United 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 Tvm
India

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

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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
Parvathi PadmakumarArchitect || Interior Designer