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Sada Shiva Shafi Gurrapu
Architect
Warangal
Summary
I am an architect with four and a half years of experience delivering projects across residential, commercial, retail, hospitality, and interior design from concept to execution. I take ownership of the design process, leading ideas through development, documentation and onsite execution while coordinating across teams and stakeholders. My approach combines strong technical focus on sustainable design and construction with parametric thinking. I am now looking to step into a lead design role where I can drive design direction, lead multidisciplinary teams and contribute to large scale and design oriented projects.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Freelance Architect
Self-employed
08.2024 - Current
- Delivering end-to-end architectural services for residential, interior, office, and retail projects. Managing design, documentation, and onsite execution independently.
- Producing design development drawings, working drawings, and GFC documentation. Coordinating with clients, consultants, contractors, and vendors across all stages. Overseeing site activities to ensure design compliance and quality standards.
- Contributed to the Detail Project Report (DPR) for government-commissioned Heritage Park and mobility planning works at an ASI-designated site, integrating conservation guidelines with contemporary public realm design.
- Maintained strong communication with clients throughout the design process to ensure alignment between their vision and the final product.
- Researched materials to determine appropriate selection for projects.
Project Architect
Srushti Architects & Interiors
06.2023 - 07.2024
- Led Design development and facade design for multi-scale projects spanning residential, commercial and institutional typologies.
- Prepared GFC drawings and comprehensive construction documentation, ensuring accuracy across structural, MEP and finish coordination.
- Supervised and mentored a team of junior architects, reviewing drawings and ensuring design intent was maintained through execution.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of building codes and regulations, ensuring compliance in all projects.
- Conducted site visits to monitor progress, identify potential issues, and recommend corrective actions when necessary.
Junior Architect
Srushti Architects & Interiors
06.2021 - 05.2023
- Prepared construction drawings across all design stages under senior architect supervision.
- Supported interior design development, space planning, material selection coordination and finish detailing.
- Participated in site visits to develop a practical understanding of execution processes and construction sequencing.
Intern Architect
Studio DRA
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Assisted in working drawings for high-rise residential projects and worked on 3D development of Airport landscape and interior design.
- Assisted with preparing the BOQ for an institutional building and helped develop concepts for a commercial project in Nepal.
- Developed 3D renderings and presentation materials for client meetings, aiding in the visualization of proposed designs.
- Supported senior architects in schematic design phase, refining ideas through sketches and digital models.
Education
Bachelor of Architecture - B.Arch.
School of Planning and Architecture
New Delhi05-2021
Skills
Architectural Design Development
Team Leadership
Statutory Approvals
Client & Consultant Management
Project planning
Construction Documentation (GFC/WD)
Site Coordination & supervision
Facade Design
Sustainable Design Strategies
Parametric Design
Material Coordination
Detail Project Report (DPR)
Heritage & Public Realm Projects
Interior design
Architectural visualization
Building code compliance
Software
Sketchup
Enscape
Lumion
Indesign
MS office
Revit
Rhino & Grasshopper
D5 render
Canva
Certification
Council of Architecture (COA)-Registered Architect
Accomplishments
- Managed full construction documentation for a 60,000 sqft residential project, coordinating Structural and MEP.
- Delivered a 4,000 sqft duplex building End to end from concept through interiors and site handover as a sole architect.
- Contributed to government commissioned DPRs for an ASI heritage park and mobility planning works.
- Supervised and mentored junior architect team while simultaneously managing consultant coordination and Statutory approval workflows.
Research & Publications
Adaptive Thermal comfort in Residential Buildings, India
Research Publication, Dec 2020.
- Comparative study across five climate zones, identifying climate responsive passive design strategies and thermal comfort interventions specific to each zone.
Urban fabric of Shahpur Jaat, New Delhi.
Research Publication, Dec 2019.
- Analysed land use, socio-economic functioning and infrastructure systems, including waste management, sewage networks and public amenities of the urban village.
Interests
Architectural Sketching, Snooker, Badminton
Timeline
Freelance Architect
Self-employed
08.2024 - Current
Project Architect
Srushti Architects & Interiors
06.2023 - 07.2024
Junior Architect
Srushti Architects & Interiors
06.2021 - 05.2023
Intern Architect
Studio DRA
01.2020 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Architecture - B.Arch.
School of Planning and Architecture