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Apoorva Tadimalla

Apoorva Tadimalla

Chicago

 
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About 

Apoorva Tadimalla is an Architectural Designer with over seven years of experience across a diverse range of projects, including hospitality, residential, commercial, and public infrastructure. Skilled in BIM, Revit, AutoCAD, and other industry tools, Apoorva specializes in design development, project coordination, and team leadership, ensuring smooth project execution from concept to completion. With experience in construction administration, Apoorva brings a comprehensive approach to every project she works on. Currently pursuing licensure, Apoorva is committed to delivering thoughtful, innovative design solutions tailored to meet client needs.

Employment 

Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture, Chicago, IL, US, ARCHITECT/ DESIGNER

• Actively involved in the design concept phase of a highly-confidential large scale master plan project in Dubai.
• Responsible for programming and analysis, space planning, and design for Innovation Hub offices as part of the large-scale project.

Jul 2024 - current
 

STL Architects, Chicago, IL, US, PROJECT COORDINATOR

• Construction Administration from the start of construction to project close out, answering everyday RFI and Submittal responses.
• Working with and reporting to Technical Director to define and develop building systems, determining project’s overall regulatory paths, code matrices, and ensuring technical quality.
• Performing due diligence tasks, day-to-day internal and consultant project coordination, developing technical details, attending and organizing project meetings, performing QA/QC on contract drawing sets.
• Technical Coordinator for overseeing project team in the production of construction Documents Sets and managing BIM360.

Mar 2023 - May 2024
 

Solomon Cordwell Buenz, Chicago, IL, US, DESIGNER TECHNICAL - LEVEL 3

• Implemented zoning, building code, accessibility regulations, and other regulatory requirements as they relate to the project.
• Experience in all phases of project including programming / conceptual design, SD, DD, and CDs in complex high-rise residential, mixed-used, and hospitality projects.
• Contributed in peer review sessions and disseminated information to the project team.
• Exhibited a working understanding of the Owner / Architect agreement, project schedules, and project budget parameters.
• Proficient in unit designing, vertical circulation, accessibility, facade design and materiality.

Jan 2022 - Mar 2023
 

Studio A+H, Brooklyn, NY, US, Project Architect

• Lead Project Architect for multiple projects, working on construction documents and administration phases, applying local standard codes, and preparing client presentations.
• Maintaining project schedules, deadlines, and progress to meet client and contractor needs.
• Job site supervision in both regularly scheduled / adhoc meetings as needed.
• Secondary roles in various projects in the feasibility study and planning phases.
• Ensured team enthusiasm by leading and contributing to project objectives.

Mar 2021 - Jan 2022
 

Jonathan Schloss Architect, New York, NY, US, Architectural Designer

• Working closely with the Principal Architect and various consultants to develop 2D plans and 3D photo realistic visualizations.
• Participated in all phases of design and construction on multiple projects.
• Developed schematic design options from survey to meet client specifications.
• Performed research on building codes, materials, and specifications.

May 2020 - Mar 2021
 

Nelligan White Architects, New York, NY, US, Designer

• Simultaneously worked on small and medium scale projects, primarily on public schools and public housing, forming relationships and coordinating design decisions with consultants, engineers and contractors.
• Developed a public school on BIM Revit software and conducted analysis for multiple studies.
• Worked as a team on design collaboration for documents, construction administration, performing site observation of mock-ups.
• Attending progress meetings, answering RFIs, reviewing submittal, and generating field reports.

Oct 2019 - Jun 2020
 

Circular, Brooklyn, NY, US, Junior Designer

• Assisted in the schematic design and renovation with concept diagrams,
construction drawings, 3D modeling for public buildings and residential
design.

Aug 2019 - Oct 2019
 

Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY, US, Fabrications Lab Monitor

• Trained to operate TAZ 6 3D printers for initial prototyping
• Perform all 3D scanning and 3D printing duties

Aug 2018 - May 2019
 

Freelance Architect & Interior Designer, Hyderabad, IN, Freelance Architect & Interior Designer

• Complete interiors of a 4200sft movie production house office.
• Parking layout of an apartment – 50 flats.
• 4 BHK independent villa floor plans in Kochi.
• 3 BHK apartment interiors.
• G+1 storey elevation design.
• Graphic design for wedding and invitation cards.

Jul 2016 - Mar 2018
 

FHD Group, Hyderabad, IN, Junior Architect

My responsibilities included:
• Involve in design development conceptual drawings.
• Produce construction documents for luxury residential and commercial buildings.
• Learnt and produced the entire Revit model of a high-rise building within a span of 6 months.
• Coordinated with the structural and MEP consultants and participated in regular meetings with the design team.
• Direct interaction with the clients to develop design concepts.
• Created mock-up visualizations of project models for elevation designs.
• Completed an entire set of interior working drawings of a 4000sft villa community.
• Supervised 2 interns in creating schematic drawings.

Jun 2016 - Sep 2017
 

FHD Group, Hyderabad, IN, Architectural Intern

As an Architectural intern, my role in FHD involved:
• Design development of various large scale and small scale projects including Villas, Clubhouses, Cafeteria, and Factory.
• Presentation drawings.
• Working drawings.
• Worked directly under the design directors of the firm on a redesign project for Reliance Industries.
• Worked on multiple software to meet the project and client requirements.

Jan 2016 - Apr 2016
 

NA ARCHITECTS, Bangalore City, IN, Architectural Intern

I have worked as an Architectural design intern at nA Architects, a leading Architecture and Interior Design firm based in India and Dubai. My key contributions included:
• Design development of various Residential and Health-care projects.
• Client engagement during the process of design and construction.
• Involvement with structural team for Residential projects.
• Involved in developing the construction drawings for the respective projects.
• Check on the ongoing site works.

Sep 2015 - Dec 2015
 

Education 

Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY, US, MArch, Master of Science in Architecture

May 2018 - May 2019
 

Vaishnavi School of Architecture and Planning, Hyderabad, IN, BArch, Bachelor of Architecture

Sep 2011 - May 2016
 

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