My name is Gauri Chalke, and I am writing to apply for a position as a fresher architect. I graduated from the University of Mumbai in 2019 with my bachelor's in architecture of 5 years, pursuing my master's at the Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, after gaining two years of experience in Mumbai. I will graduate with my master's degree in Architecture in May 2023.
Being in an architectural school with an intense course allowed me to develop my ability to handle problems within a limited time frame and under pressure.
I am highly motivated with a strong ambition and very loyal to the work and course of architecture. Passionate to learn, who is willing to spend time on research, and open to new ideas. I have a positive outlook and always learn from past experiences to improve for the future.
I am proficient in Revit, BIM 360, AutoCAD, Vector works, Adobe Photoshop, Twin Motion, Lumion, Bluebeam, Adobe In design, and Microsoft office. I also have experience in the field, working at my current firm at GMC and my previous firm, IMK Architects in India, assisting senior architects in Design Development, Construction Documents, Render finished products, and more. I aim to achieve an Architecture license in Unites states of America and am actively pursuing it.
The diversity of projects and the work principles in professional practice would broaden my knowledge in the field. The experience gained at the firm would be a key catalyst in my journey toward becoming a renowned architect. I am confident that, given the opportunity, I will sharpen my skills, nurture my talent, and enhance my knowledge to contribute to the company's growth and my personal growth as an architect.
IHR Architecture, Durham, NC, US, Architectural Designer
Researched the design technicalities and produced construction documents for Linac room in Duke Cancer Center.
• Produced construction documents in collaboration with Starbucks for their new café in Duke Hospital.
• Conducted Site visits to analyze existing conditions and design a new HVAC system and ceilings for Duke Clinic
• Attending CEUs to understand the current product market and expanding my knowledge in terms of materials and Installation details.
Prepared comprehensive construction documents including detailed drawings, specifications, and material schedules.
Collaborated with engineers and contractors to ensure accuracy and feasibility of the proposed design.
Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT), Chicago, IL, US, Graduate Teaching Assistant
Teaching Assistant for Professor Andrew Tinucci and Brian Foote for Subject Professional Practice.
Goodwyn, Mills & Cawood, Nashville, TN, US, Architectural Intern
As an architectural intern, my responsibilities were to assist senior architects and project managers with Design Development, Construction Documents on Revit and Revit BIM 360, and rendering the final design images on lumion, photoshop and twin motion. Collects data and gathers information, performs standard computation and
analysis. Coordinated with engineering consultants on assigned projects, Prepared meeting agendas and document meeting notes, Reviewed shop drawings for conformance with construction documents, also went on
Occasional site visits to projects during the construction phase to monitor construction progress.
Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT), Chicago, IL, US, Graduate Teaching Assistant
Teaching Assistant for Professor Michael Gilhouse in the model shop to assist students with model making. Assisting the students in using laser cutting, CNC, and 3d printing machines.
Self Employed, Mumbai , Architect
Principal Architect designer for the following projects:
Interior Project
Residential Luxury Interior Project of a 3.5 Bedroom apt
Furniture and Set Design
An Award display and Stage setup for Maratha Mandal Organisation
Interior Project
Residential Interior project of a 1 bedroom apt
Renovation Project
Retrofitting Exterior Architectural elements and renovation of the interior spaces of a two-story bungalow against the rural background of Ratnagiri
IMK Architects, Mumbai , Architectural Intern
As an Intern, I got the opportunity to work with one of the design teams of the firm. The team was working on one of the leading institutes that is the Symbiosis institute in Pune. I was working on a hospital project on campus. some of my duties were to prepare the GFCs for the site, Visit the site for overlooking the progress of construction and inform the team about the changes required, Make tender drawings, Meet with vendors for material selection, and also design various spaces such as the entrances, Lobbies and waiting areas of the institute.
Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT), Chicago, IL, US, MArch, M.Arch Advanced Standing
The Master of Architecture curriculum is centered on design studios led by prominent architects. Each offers a distinctive learning environment in which students sharpen their capacity to think critically, experiment speculatively, and make architecture ambitiously.
Lokmanya Tilak Institute Of Architecture And Design Studies, Mumbai, IN, BArch, Bachelors of Architecture
AIA chicago architecture awards, Honorable Mention
I feel super thrilled to announce that recently we received an Honorable Mention for our Studio Project : ARANYA at the Chicago Architecture Center.
It was a Linked Hybrids Studio at the IIT College of Architecture for the Proposal of a New Aviary and a Conservation Center at Lincoln Park, Chicago.
