Archinect
Monik Jayantilal Gada

Monik Jayantilal Gada

Ann Arbor, MI, US

 
View Portfolio

About 

A professional, innovative, and dynamic Architect who has a creative approach to efficient design and a high degree of professional competence. I have a history of working on all stages of projects from inception to completion. I am seeking a challenging opportunity to manage and lead large projects where my advanced skills, education, extensive training, and experience can be fully utilized.

Employment 

Mobile offices, Mumbai, IN, Junior Architect

SELECTED PROJECTS:
RELIANCE HEALTH SOLUTIONS MULTI-SPECIALTY HOSPITAL, NAVI MUMBAI
> A 2,65,000 sq.ft.; 300 Bed Multi-specialty hospital in Navi Mumbai.
- Assist in preparing final detail finishes drawings for the final stage of project
completion.
- Review on-site construction and prepare the as-built set for municipal approvals.

VEERMATA JIJABAI TECHNOLOGICAL INSTITUTE BOYS HOSTEL, MUMBAI
> A 90,000 sq.ft.; student housing hostel, currently under construction in Mumbai.
- Carry out 3D and 2D designs as required.
- Review existing and prepare new working drawings required for construction.
- Prepare interior layouts, furniture design, and drawings for approvals.
- Attend meetings with MEP consultants and assist the design team with approval drawing preparation.

BOMBAY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, MUMBAI
> Promoted as Lead Architect for restoration and refurbishment project of a 40,000 sq.ft. $1.8 million heritage residential and school building in Mumbai.
> The project was awarded Runner-up for Zone Z2 at the IIID Awards 2019, under the category of Institutional and Public Spaces.
- Lead design, planning, and construction at the site. Prepared layouts, drawings, 3D designs, and preliminary sketches.
- Participate in the development of specifications, policies, guidelines, and procedures with the school administration, M.E.P, and structural consultants.
- Provide clear and unambiguous direction to members of the project team.
- Liaising with sub-contractors to ensure compliance with order documentation.
- Visit and review site to ensure that applicable codes, standards, and procedures are followed and the quality is satisfactory.

Sep 2017 - Apr 2019
 

Urban Studio India, Mumbai, IN, Internship (unpaid)

SELECTED PROJECTS:
PALLADIUM DESIGN BAR, CHENNAI
> Converting a 2,600 sq.ft. commercial store into a bar in Palladium mall, Chennai.
- Research and development of new composite material for high sound absorption.
- Design of ceiling installation comprising of 21-kilometer long steel cables and a
central chandelier comprising of 7000 plumb bobs that vibrate in different patterns at different frequencies of sound.

LOGITECH PARK ROOFTOP CAFE, MUMBAI
> Design a 11,600 sq.ft. cafe on the rooftop of an existing commercial office building in Mumbai. Construction currently awaiting municipal approvals.
- Prepare layout design, 3d model, execution drawings, bills of quantity.
- Attend client meetings and assist the structural design team for approval drawing preparation.

AVADH UTOPIA RESTAURANT, SURAT
> Renovating a 2,600 sq.ft. restaurant as per client brief in Surat.
- Lead design, 3D parametric model, and preliminary sketches.
- Provide clear and unambiguous direction for the construction of arches as per the design to members of the construction team on site.

Feb 2017 - Jun 2017
 

Education 

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, US, Masters, M.S. Digital and Material Technologies

Masters of Science in Architecture concentrating Digital and Material Technologies from Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, University of Michigan
GPA: 3.916/4.0

Jan 2019 - Dec 2020
 

SVKM’s NMIMS Balwant Sheth School of Architecture (BSSA), Mumbai, IN, Bachelors, Bachelors of Architecture

Bachelors of Architecture 5-Year course from Balwant Sheth School of Architecture, NMIMS, Mumbai, India
GPA: 3.39/4.0

Jun 2012 - May 2017
 

Awards 

Student Research Grant, Grant

Student Research Grant from Rackham Graduate School

2020
 

Merit-Based Scholarship, Scholarship

Awarded Merit-Based Scholarship From Taubman College of
Architecture and Urban planning, University of Michigan.

2019
 

Areas of Specialization