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Prachi Sugandhi

Prachi Sugandhi

Tempe Camp, AZ, US

 
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About 

Travelling has pulled me beyond my limitations, bringing out the best in me along with creating a passion for architecture. I believe that the buildings are not just a piece of carved stone, but every building conveys its own tale. I wish to give back to the world meaningful spaces through architecture.

I am an Experienced Architectural Designer with a demonstrated history of working in the multi-family projects and commercial sectors of the design industry. Skilled in AutoCAD, Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, and SketchUp.

Expertise: Architecture and Planning, Interior Design, Urban Design, Graphic Design, Space Programming, Creative Design Thinking, and Research.

Employment 

Optima, Scottsdale, AZ, US, Architect Intern

 Actively involved in various phases of an architectural project Optima Kierland – schematic design, construction documents, construction administration, and finishes.
 Prepared BIM Modelling/Revit drawings of floor plans, interior elevations, sections, reflected ceiling plan and construction drawings.
 Assist in the coordination of design plans with other disciplines like electrical, plumbing, fire protection, lighting, and landscape design.
 Performed various duties as deemed necessary by the supervision.
 Assisted project manager by preparing construction documents, processing plan review submittals to the city and addressing contractor and client’s comments.
 Coordinated design development with building code requirements keeping in mind consultants, contactors, and development partners.
 Developed the list of finishes/material details for each apartment on Fohlio for the bidding and site construction.
 Set up and maintained files, and worksheets. Uploaded them on Procore for construction managers on site.
 Managed multiple deadlines and priorities.
 Coordinated building systems.
 Attended coordination and clash detection meetings.
 Exposed to various processes of construction on site during fieldwork.

May 2019 - May 2020
 

Location Interiors and Design (p) Ltd, Hyderabad, IN, Junior Architect

 Mapped and illustrated existing site conditions.
 Developed conceptual plans for site layout, planning, and grading.
 Produce schematic and working drawings for residential, commercial, recreational, and industrial projects including the production of specifications and construction details using CAD.
 Attended client meetings to review plan development.
 Lead the construction on site resolving and analyzing issues, studying materials, and managing on site laborers.
 Assembled documentation into a presentation format utilizing Power-point and Adobe Creative Suite.

Jul 2017 - Jul 2018
 

Blackink, Surat, IN, Architect Intern

 Generated drawings of planned developments using Computer Aided Design.
 Drafted detailed information on design, structural specifications, and materials.
 Assimilated design changes into the design documentation.
 Prepared 3D model for high-rise commercial and multi-family projects using SketchUp.

Sep 2016 - May 2017
 

Education 

Arizona State University, Tempe Camp, AZ, US, MArch, Masters in Architecture

Aug 2018 - May 2020
 

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