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Harpreet Kaur

Harpreet Kaur

Edmonton, AB, CA

 
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About 

Highly organized and self-motivated Designer with 10 years of progressive experience. Extremely competent in delivering conceptual design at an urban scale and developing strong 3D spatial design and graphic representations. Possess strong interpersonal and articulation skills to effectively communicate with the consultants, clients, contractors, city, community, and various stakeholders. Registered with AAA (The Alberta Association of Architects) and aspiring to be registered as an Architect in Canada

Employment 

Rootstock Architecture, Edmonton, AB, CA, Intern Architect

• Worked with principle on-site planning, schematic design, conceptual design, massing and feasibility studies, design development, material exploration, architectural façade design, and creation of presentation packages.
• Coordinated projects and clients in addition to creating permit and construction documents.
• Reviewed code and drawings for compliance and coordinating with consultants.

Oct 2021 - Sep 2022
 

Krahn Group of comapnies, Edmonton, AB, CA, Architectural Technologist

• Analyze building codes, site requirements, and other technical documents and reports
• Assess what surveys are required before commencement of work and ensure such surveys are undertaken and results fed into the project.
• Facilitate design process and coordinate with other in-house design disciplines.
• Liaise with approving authorities when producing documentation for regulatory approval.
• Contribute to planning applications and other regulatory application procedures.
• Perform documentation and presentation work, including 3D modeling, illustrative plans, diagrams, spreadsheets, scale comparisons, and visualizations
• Work harmoniously in the team environment, practicing open communication, a participative approach to work, and commitment to projects

Jan 2017 - Aug 2021
 

Vicky Homes, Edmonton, AB, CA, Drawing Consultant

• Prepare design documentation for single-family developments
• Take hand-drawn plans and use AutoCAD to create presentable and accurate plans for clients.
• Create Blacklines and Construction Drawings in AutoCAD.
• Develop 2D and 3D-colored renderings, using Revit, SketchUp, and Photoshop for clients and presentations.

May 2016 - Dec 2016
 

Eco design architect, Edmonton, AB, CA, CONSULTANT ARCHITECT

• Managing junior staff performing design and planning work.
• Mentoring junior design staff.
• Managing project budgets and schedules.
• Assists in the preparation of information and drawings for analyses and reports, including conceptual design documents.
• Developing design sketches, renderings, models, and graphics for presentation materials.

Mar 2012 - Jan 2016
 

Education 

Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, IN, MArch, Masters of Architecture

Aug 2012 - May 2014
 

University School of Architecture and Planning, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi, IN, BArch, Bachelors of Architecture

Sep 2005 - May 2010
 

Skills