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Akash Chougula

Akash Chougula

Brooklyn, NY, US

 

About 

Currently working as a Designer in New York City with a strong background in human-centered design approach and skills to execute it into experiential spaces. I believe in creating architectural experiences which will help engage people with their surroundings in their daily lives. This architecture will enhance their well-being and restore nature to its full capabilities, a culturally awakened architecture.

Employment 

Max Parangi Architects, White Plains, NY, US, Junior Architect

+ Drafted complete Construction Documents for a residence renovation at Edgewater, NJ.
+ Created drawings of existing conditions and documented As-Built for both renovations and repurpose projects in NY.
+ Assisted Principal Architect for Design Discussion on multi-family housing in White Plains, NY.
+ Assisted Project Manager in preparing a bid document for office space in Farmington, CT.
+ Performed research for specifications, materials & building codes.

Aug 2021 - Jun 2022
 

Enso Architects, Bengaluru, IN, Junior Architect

+ Contributed to a variety of residence & commercial projects in both SD and DD, through 3D models, physical model making, and technical drawings.
+ Coordinated floor layouts with MEP consultants and contractors on site.
+ Assisted Project Manager with site reports, cost estimates, and schedules.

Aug 2016 - Jul 2018
 

Studio WhiteScape, Bengaluru, IN, Architectural Intern

+ Collaborated in the preparation of models, drawings, and boards for multiple client
interviews, two of which were awarded to the studio.
+ Used SketchUp and VRay to render photorealistic visualizations for client
presentation and marketing purposes.

Aug 2015 - May 2016
 

Education 

North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, US, MArch, Master of Architecture

Aug 2019 - May 2021
 

KLS's Gogte Institute of Technology, Belgaum, IN, BArch, Bachelors of Architecture

Aug 2011 - May 2016
 

Awards 

15 Minute City, Honorable Mention

International Urban Design Competition 2021

2021
 

The Dharavi Project, 1st Place

International Architectural Competition 2021

2021
 

Indian Architects & Builders Young Designer’s Residential Category Award, 1st Place

Member of Design Team for the Project “Musings of light & Shadow”.

2017
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills