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Priya Chawla

Priya Chawla

Irvine, CA, US

 

About 

Design! There has never been an easier way of expressing creativity. Design creates a universal visual language that is understood globally. With the simplest arrangement of a point, line & plane, one can create worlds of fantasy & desire. And my success lies in transforming imagination into reality and overcoming the challenges that lie in this process.

Elsewhere:

Employment 

Steven Langford Architects, Irvine, CA, US, Lead Interior Designer

Design restaurant and hospitality environments that express brand identity and bring personality to a business through strong concepts, use of design, finishes, fixtures, lighting, color and seamless communication between them. Translate conceptual vision into feasible design schemes. Collaborate with Architects, Lighting Designers and Food Service Consultants by providing strong partnership and team support. Prepare 3D views, renderings & material boards to communicate design. Create FFE packages along with detailed construction documents and submittals. Review shop drawings and millwork packages for accuracy and value engineering. Review bids and manage budget and expense control. Establish strong relationships with sub contractors & industry vendors; and maintain solid knowledge of latest material resources and trends.

Key projects: Marriott Restaurant, Bar and Buffet at Irvine Spectrum and Marriott Roof Top Bar and Lounge; Marriott Marketplace at Anaheim, Slice Pizza at Marriott Anaheim, Pizza 90 stores at West Hollywood and Sherman Oaks. Crew Coffee at Lido House Hotel at Newport Beach, EMC Seafood & Rawbar at DelAmo Fashion Mall, Brodard Restaurant and Bar at Fountain Valley
Specialties:
.Restaurant & Bar Design
.Retail Store Design
.Creative Concept Development
.Space Planning and Strategic Layout
.Design Development and Construction Documents
.Code Compliance
.Design and Construction Details
.Millwork / Casework Details
.Custom Fixture Design
.FFE Specification, Procurement, Excellent knowledge of Material Resources and Vendors
.Advanced CAD Skills and 3D software, Adobe applications and MS Suite
.Excellent Verbal and Written Communication
.Furniture/Furnishings, Light & Art Sourcing
.Budget & Expense control/Value Engineering
.Sustainable Design Practices
.Client Presentations

Jul 2015 - current
 

Design Tec, Inc., Newport Beach, CA, US, Job Captain

Senior Living Homes Including Living Areas, Dining Restaurant, Bistro, Theater Room, Library and Public spaces:
Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Detailing, CAD Documentation, Code Compliance.

Model Homes and Club Houses:
Technical design knowledge and project coordination during all phases of a project life cycle.
CAD Management pertaining to Architectural drawings and High quality Construction Documents
Extensive experience in Design development, Design details, Interior Architecture
Mill-work and custom design details
Working seamlessly with Project managers, FFE department, internal and Architectural firms
Team building, motivation and excellent communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills

Apr 2015 - Sep 2015
 

Synthesis Design Consultants, New Delhi, India, Interior Designer

Developed brand identity and strategic design concepts for various retail clients by creating store environments that are impactful and allow consumer to take along a positive shopping experience

Responsibilities included:
Project Research & Programming
Prepared Schematic Designs, Conceptual plans
Color and Material Boards
Graphic presentation of projects
Assisted in planning and execution of visual elements, fixtures and finishes for retail accounts

Jan 2000 - Jan 2004
 

Education 

West Valley College, Saratoga, CA, US, Bachelors, Interior Design

Space Planning
Lighting Design
Color Application
Fixture Design
Art and Architecture
Graphic design
Interior Construction and Building Systems
Business Law and Professional Practice
History of Furniture and Interiors
Design of Historic Interiors and Preservation
Design Detailing
Sustainable Design Practices

Jan 2007 - Jan 2009
 

Awards 

*Awarded NKBA Ron Hernlund Scholarship award 2009, 1st Place

2009
 

*Won West Valley College Scholarship 2009 on the basis of Leadership and Community Service., 1st Place

2008
 

*Won Second Place WVCIDC 2007 scholarship on the basis of Design portfolio and student work., 1st Place

2007
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills