Hi,
My name is Palak,
I am a Designer based in the United States and also a registered architect, licensed to practice in India. My recent accomplishment as a Masters's in Architecture graduate from the University of Virginia has successfully shaped my professional endeavors. I am currently a professional working as an Architectural Designer in Los Angeles. Previously, I have also worked in New York as well as completed my bachelor's in architecture from Sir JJ College of Architecture which enabled me to have worked internationally exploring a diverse range of global built practices.
I am open to exploring different opportunities, that challenge me within the complex realm of Architecture and am willing to relocate if the right opportunity finds me. My most vital assets are my diverse educational background, a wide range of digital and conceptual skills, and professional construction experience.
My core interests lie in experimenting with different sustainable practices and vernacular-built forms. On a personal level, I share a deep love for the mountains, which explains my crazy avidness for exploring the Himalayas. As an avid thinker, I try to amalgamate my vivid imagination and love for nature on the drawing desk.
World Architecture Community, Country Editor
Proactively curating creative content & interviews in the discipline of design & arts.
Mentoring & reviewing works of fellow country reporters prior to live publication.
Shouldering outreach and networking with the design community for fresh ideas and content fit for the publication readers.
HLW International, Los Angeles, CA, US, Designer
Co-designed & developed architecture from concept for a manifold of
commercial, adaptive reuse & re-positioning projects while keeping in line
with the project scope.
Co-ordinated, created, and consolidated preliminary designs for a range of
professional competitions.
Spearheaded mentorship initiative at HLW, by organizing as well as hosting
a firm-wide externship program in affiliation with various universities.
World Architecture Community, Design Journalist
Architectural Journalist, content writer, and country reporter for USA as well as a curator for a diverse range of interviews with global architects.
VMDO Architects, Charlottesville, VA, US, Extern
Participated in Teamwork, Conceptual design and produced preliminary iterations for an upcoming public recreation project.
Ranjit Sinh Associates, Mumbai, IN, Junior Architect
Chief Designer for Architectural projects. Supervising on-site developments communicating with consultants and performing as an active link between clients.
University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, US, MArch, Architecture
Masters in Architecture
Sir JJ College of Architecture (NAAC Accreditation A+), Mumbai, IN, BArch, Architecture
Bachelor of Architecture
