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Aditi Padhi

Aditi Padhi

New Orleans, LA, US

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Work Details

PROFILE
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• Masters in Architecture, Tulane School of Architecture, New Orleans, USA
• An Architect with experience in several international design and multi-disciplinary firms.
• Lifetime Member - Council of Architecture, India (No. CA/2003/32529).
• Bachelor of Architecture, Sushant School of Art and Architecture, New Delhi, India
• Expertise in Auto CAD, Revit Adobe Suite, SKETCH-UP and MS Office. Some exposure to, Microstation and MS project.
• Employed for 8 years, and for three years in Singapore.
• Self motivated and good Team Leader.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
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DIMTS Pvt. Ltd. India, New Delhi, India
Deputy Manager (Architecture)                                                                          08/09 – 08/11
                                                                 
Redevelopment of ISBT’s at Anand Vihar, Sarai Kale Khan and Kashmiri Gate, New Delhi, India:
• As Team Leader and coordinator overseeing all technical consultants.
• Approvals from government agencies: Delhi developmental Authority (UTTIPEC), PWD, Railways, DUAC (Urban arts commission), DPCC (Pollution Board) and EIA from SEACC.
• Asia Dev. Bank and Planning Board presentation for loan sanction.
• Preparation and compilation of proposals with presentations, drawings, and reports
• Tender and Coordination drawings with (all consultants and stakeholders )
Proposed Bus Rapid Transit- Operaration and Data Centre, Multi Modal Transit Facilities, New Delhi, India:
• Concept and development, presentation, co-ordination and execution of the proposal for state of the art command centre facility. From Concept to completion.
• Design ,Drawing, Presentations, Tender, GFC drawings, site works and installations.
• Proposed Motor Licensing Offices and Visitor Access Control Office and perimeter at HQ for Transport Department, New Delhi, India:
• Concept and Design development, presentation, co-ordination and execution of the proposal for state facilities. From Concept to completion.
• Design,Drawing, Presentations, Tender, GFC drawings, site works and installations.
Existing and Proposed BRT Corridors – Terminal/ Interchange Design, Streetscaping/Pavement  design, New Delhi, India:
• Concept and Design development, presentation, co-ordination and execution of the proposal for state facilities. From Concept to completion.
• Concept and Design development, presentation, co-ordination and execution of the proposal for aesthetic rendering of the traffic islands near BRT shelters.
• Design, Drawing, Presentations, site execution.
Proposed NDMC 3 nos. Foot Over Bridges’s at New Delhi, India:
• As team member for the design/co-ordination and execution  with the consultants & contractors
• Design, Drawing, Presentations.
Proposed for Streetscaping Project for Common Wealth Games(CWG),New Delhi, India:
• As team member the analysis and design of evaluation parameters for RFP etc
• Progress Report, Evaluation parameter guide and street furniture drawing evaluation.
SAA Architects Pte. Ltd., Singapore
Executive Architect                                                                                            12/07 –12/08
Proposed addition of a 38 storey tower block with 1 basement to existing 60 storey OUB Centre, amalgamation of service road & addition of 2-storey viewing gallery & dining to roof & removal of 49th storey roof slab at existing 60 storey OUB Centre building at no. 1 Raffles Place (downtown core planning area), SINGAPORE:
The following summarizes the development proposal:
• Demolition of existing Annex Podium, Pedestrian Overhead Bridge and erection of a new 38-Storey Office Tower (Tower 2) with 1 Basement.
• Expunction and amalgamation of existing part access road,  which will be converted to an office lobby at  Tower 2. Provision of blast-protected tunnel lining over realigned local access road.
• Conversion of existing Mechanical floors at 61st, 62nd floors, & Roof Tower-1 to a 2-Storey Restaurant with Viewing Gallery at rooftop. 
• Provision of additional GFA/ office space at Tower 2 based on maximum Art and Lighting Incentives entitlement (2%) & DC rate at the material time of PP (Provisional Permission). GFA ‘recovered’ from removal of existing roof slab at 49th storey tower 1 is used for Tower2.
• The proposal will aim to fulfill the Green-Mark gold plus accreditation, as well as the CONQUAS.
Responsibilities:
• Leading a team of five as the project architect.
• Analysis of site & requirements as well as Authority (government agencies) requirements.
• Preparation/ compilation of design proposals with presentation drawings, tender and construction phase one and phase two drawings with Material specification.
• Co-ordination with consultants (structural, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, lighting, art, arboriculture, blast consultancy, green building consultancy.)
• Submission to authority using the E-cornet system, followed by analysis, application of building codes, postulates/rules and written direction of: URA (Urban redevelopment Authority), LTA (Land Transport Authority), SLA (State Land authority), BCA (building and Construction Authority), SCDF (Singapore civil defense force) for fire fighting and lift codes as well as AMSL/ building height issues, CBPU (Public utilities), NEA (national environment agency).
• Cost Analysis and Call for Tenders for various packages followed by recommendation to clients.
Deliverables:
• Authority Matters and submissions:
• Provision of blast-protected tunnel, re-alignment of land and other matters with LTA and SLA.
• Submissions for PP (provisional permission) to Govt. Agency-URA and coordination with authorities to receive grant of PP. Also submission to URA for the art and lighting incentives.
• Submission LTA rail and Road to receive PP. Special emphasis has been given to handicap access and access to public transport facilities.
• Submission to SCDF for the waiver on the building height as well as for fire services (FSSD).
• Co-ordination and resolving party wall, building edge and related fire fighting issues, with neighbor Sinsov as also site boundary and road reserve/widening issues with SLA.
• Call for tender for Lighting design, Art consultant, arborist, interior design, blast consultant, Green Scheme consultant as well as Main Contractor. Client recommendation reports followed.
• Co-ordination through schematic stage, tender stage 1&2 till construction phase with main contractor, sub-contractors and various consultants.
• Presentation as well as chaired co-ordination meetings when required.
Parsons Brinkerhoff Pte. Ltd., Singapore
Design Architect                                                                                          03/06 –12/07
International Competition for National Art Gallery, proposed at the site of City Hall and Former Supreme Court, Singapore (The Architectural Competition held in May, 2007 to refurbish the Old City Hall and Former Supreme Court into the new National Art Gallery.)
• Contributed to the concept of ,3D Visualisation,developing conceptual sketches,plan, sections ,writeup, Research and Presentation.
• Participated in final submission.
Feasibility study for Proposed Condominium at Dakota Crescent,  Singapore :
• Development of schematic plans and sections for presentation to client.
Boutique Hotel and Residential Project at Pudu Road, KualaLumpur, Malaysia:
A prominently located project in the busiest commercial district of KL.
• Development of schematic site plans for the Hotel and the apartment for presentation to client.
Proposed Erection Of 5-Storey- 35 Units Apartment With Attic And Swimming Pool At Lot 3315t & 3316a (Sl), Mk22 At 30 & 32 Yio Chu Kang Road, SINGAPORE:
• Developing schematic plans, elevations and sections for presentation to client.
• Tender Drawings and good for construction drawings of the same.
Proposed Marina Coastal Expressway Ventilation Buildings,  Singapore :
The Pre-Qualification presentation and the Transport Authority Steering Committee Presentation.
• Assisted developing schematic plans and sections for presentation to LTA (Land Transport Authority) (Pre-Planning Permission (PP), Stage 2 (Post-PP), and the DAP)
• To review the detailed architectural design of the  individual  buildings in relation to the detailed building layout, functional requirements, environmental response, as well as the appropriate use  of  building materials, finishes, detailing and external lighting.
Condominium at No. 12 Sea View Avenue, Colombo, SRILANKA:
Unique location and a very tight site determined the design of this condominium. Economic feasibility as well as Srilankan design standards made this a creative project.
• Designed and handled submission packages for conceptual design and presentation.


Rajinder Kumar & Associates. New Delhi, India.
Architect                                                                                              01/05 –12/05
Reliance India Limited, Delhi, INDIA:
This prominent business house’s corporate establishment is located in the center of the nation’s Capital New Delhi at the famous Old Ranjit Hotel.
• Facade installation, glazing design and detail and Lift Design of the building
• Co –ordination with structural consultants in Dubai and assisted in Landscape design
• Tender Drawings and good for construction drawings of the same.

Echlon Building, Gurgaon, India:
This corporate office of about 40,000 sq. ft. is designed to be Iconic yet simple. The basic concept is to green and free the ground floor and maintain all usable spaces on the top floors.
• Design alternatives and presentation material based on client inputs
• Drawings: Presentation Drawings and area calculations and comparisons.

ITC- Gardenia, Bangalore, INDIA:
This Grand Five Star Hotel designed with innovative facilities for the ITC group is a class apart in luxury and comfort. With international consultants from UK and Singapore on the design team this Hotel is one of its kind in the nation.
• Tender and submission drawings, area calculations and inputs for the Fire tender
• Coordination with Interior Designers Francesca Basu Associates (UK), T.I.D.(Singapore) and Fire and Lift Consultants
• Drawings: Excavation Tender Drawings and area calculations and Submission drawings for fire safety.

Hotel ISTA, Vasant Kunj and Motia Khan, INDIA:
These design proposals were unique because of their flexibility of form and functions.
• Proposal and Presentation drawings and area calculations and comparisons.

Hotel IBIS at Mumbai, INDIA:
Located in the business capital, this design caters to the elite of the business world. The innovative use of contemporary parking solutions in this design is unique here.
• Design Development, Feasibility and Parking management followed by Submission drawings.
• Drawings: Handled the complete set of submission drawings.


Prof. Sarat Chandra Das and Associates, India.
Architectural Internship                                                                                      Before 2003
North South University Dhaka, Bangladesh: Good for construction drawings and details for Art and architecture studio, comprising of plans, elevations, sections, layouts, mezzanine and connecting bridge details and roof details.

Parsons Brinkerhoff Pte. Ltd., Singapore
Design  Architectural Asst.                                                                                              03/06 – 12/07                                                                  
Ascott Citadine’s, City Garden Shenzhen, CHINA:ID Design
• Assisted developing schematic plans and sections for presentation to LTA (Land Transport Authority) (Pre-Planning Permission (PP), Stage 2 (Post-PP), and the DAP)
• To review the detailed architectural design of the  individual  buildings in relation to the detailed building layout, functional requirements, environmental response, as well as the appropriate use  of  building materials, finishes, detailing and external lighting.
• Drawings: Participated in submissions
Ascott Citadine’s, Central Plaza Guangzhou, CHINA: ID Design
• Assisted developing schematic plans and sections for presentation to LTA (Land Transport Authority) (Pre-Planning Permission (PP), Stage 2 (Post-PP), and the DAP)
• To review the detailed architectural design of the  individual  buildings in relation to the detailed building layout, functional requirements, environmental response, as well as the appropriate use  of  building materials, finishes, detailing and external lighting.
• Drawings and participated in submissions
NUS MEI Office-  Proposed renovation addition & alteration works to Off. Unit #03-10, #04-26&27 at existing research Verizon business buildingSingapore


TransAsia Infrastructure (India) Private Limited, India
(Conglomerate of - Consulting Engineering Services (India) Pvt. Ltd, Parsons Brinckerhoff  Infrastructure Development Company Inc. (PBIDC), Pacific Alliance International LLC)
Associate                                                                 07/03 – 07/04                                                                  
Renovation of Hotel Imphal, Manipur, INDIA:
A financial feasibility project for National (NBCC). The project required a multi-disciplinary team to work together to organize the financial feasibility, site development, plumbing, electrical, architectural and interior renovation of the existing building. It required detailed Drawings, interior layouts and landscaping and estimation.
• Interior Layouts of 7 rooms
• Assisted in Landscaping of the site Plan

 
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Status: Built
Location: Asia