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Hitakshi Agrawal

Hitakshi Agrawal

New York, NY, US

 
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About 

Hitakshi Agrawal is an Architect, born and raised in Mumbai, India. Currently residing in New York City, pursuing Masters in Urban and Regional Design with an interest in ecology and transit infrastructure. She has been a part of multiple international workshops based on urbanism. Driven by an holistic approach, wherein good ideas are paired with multidisciplinary research and collaborative design she intends to help build a better and inclusive environment.

Employment 

SOUR Studio, New York, NY, US, Architecture Intern

•Conducted research and analysis of morphology, context, culture, history, and natural conditions at various scales, including city, neighborhood, and building levels with data mapping.
•Utilized research findings to inform design decisions and conceptualization
•Collaborated with teams to gather feedback and refine designs based on discussions
•Demonstrated proficiency in translating conceptual ideas into visual representations

Jun 2023 - current
 

MA | Morris Adjmi Architects, New York, NY, US, Architecture and Urban Planning Intern

•Involvement in neighborhood-scale urban and street design strategies, master plans and planning
•Worked on multi-modal transportation projects, including bicycle and pedestrian planning
•Conducted traffic studies and parking studies
•Experienced in zoning analysis and building code reviews for New York City and multiple cities in Florida
•Skilled in producing technical drawings using Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino, Etc
•Developed building massing iterations for various cities based on zoning and building codes
•Skilled in data analysis using Excel for mixed-use commercial and multi-family projects
•Engaged in a pro-bono project with Design Advocates, conducting research and analytical studies of streets in the historic district of New York

Feb 2023 - May 2023
 

Education 

New York Institute of Technology (NYIT), New York, NY, US, Masters, Masters of Science in Architecture, Urban and Regional Design

Sep 2021 - Dec 2022
 

Awards 

Deans Award for Academic Excellence, Award

2023
 

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