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Bhavana Balasubramaian

Bhavana Balasubramaian

Philadelphia, PA, US

 
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About 

I am a graduate from the University of Pennsylvania; I specialize in Advanced architectural design, including digital fabrication. I have a keen interest in the intersection between technology, design and materiality. I believe in the power of team and collaborative work and hope to see more of the same in the field of architecture 

Employment 

School Of Design, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, US, Teaching and Research Assistant

Teaching Assistant :
ARCH703- MSD-AAD Studio - Ar. Fabian Llonch- proposing an alternative aesthetic for the post digital world
ARCH 741Design Innovation - Ar. Ali Rahim -Using AI to challenge designers to move beyond familiar aesthetics
ARCH705- MSD-AAD Studio- Ar. Jeremy Edmiston -Large scale detail leading to a building design
ARCH733- New Materials and Methods - Prof. Laia Mogas Sodevila- Exploring innovative materials and
fabrication systems
ARCH 747- Robotic Fabrication - Alicia Nahmad Vazquez- exploring robotic Fabrication techniques

Reasearch Assistant
Dumo Lab- Research on a project exploring potential of food waste in the design and construction industries.

Sep 2023 - current
 

Education 

University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, US, Masters, MSD-AAD

Focused on innovative design strategies and fabrication with an understanding of contemporary aesthetic theory. The course equips one with skills in research, design and advanced fabrication techniques through various courses

Sep 2022 - Aug 2023
 

Awards 

Advanced Architectural Deisgn- Design Excellence, 2nd Place

Given in consideration of work produced during the course of study, CGPA and overall performance

2024