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Dheeraj Bajaj

Dheeraj Bajaj

New York, NY, US

 
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About 

I am a graduate in Architecture from Pratt Institute, New York with interest in drawing, photography, illustration, graphic and industrial design. passion and mere interest in the field of design drive me to explore and learn on daily basis. I am a research oriented designer and feel confident in approaching, engaging and resolving problems in professional and timely manner.

Employment 

Urban Architectural Initiatives, RA, PC, New York, NY, US, Junior Architect

Part of the core team, working on various social housing projects funded by the state. Involved in all phases from Conceptual to construction admin. Currently working on Senior multi-family unit and a Veteran/disability multi-family unit in New York.

Sep 2017 - current
 

ORE Architecture + Technology, Brooklyn, NY, US, Architectural Intern

Worked on GrowNYC FoodHub distribution center, Gowanus redevelopment plan strategies, Gallery Renovation - lighting design, spatial reconfigurations and shop drawings. Handled - design research, schematics, development, 3D renders, 3D modeling and construction sets with a great professional team.

Jan 2017 - May 2017
 

Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY, US, Ceramics Technician

Responsible for - Making clay, glazes, firing the kilns, using the machinery required, cleaning up the ceramics studios and assisting the professors and the students in the studio environment when necessary.

Aug 2016 - Nov 2016
 

Private Client, Gurgaon, India, Architectural Designer

Re-designed a private existing residence in Gurgaon, Haryana, India. Responsible for making the design decisions - exterior, interior. Also gave innovative suggestions on saving the square footage and using cheap sustainable measures.

Aug 2016 - Sep 2016
 

Style Inked, Bangalore City, IN, Graphic Designer

Worked under Manvi Gandotra - Leading Fashion Blogger, Candid Wedding, Food Photographer and an entrepreneur in India. Instrumental in branding of Style Inked, Fashion Blog.

Jul 2015 - Sep 2015
 

Miscellaneous Projects LLC, New York, NY, US, Architectural Intern

Concordia Lighthouse Competition, Site - Concordia, Italy. Worked on Site Analysis, Research, Schematic Design, Design Development, Drawing and 3D production of the Lighthouse.

May 2015 - Aug 2015
 

Neena Singla & Co, New Delhi, IN, Architectural Intern

Worked on 3D Models and 2D drawings for multiple residential projects in India under the architect.

Jun 2015 - Jul 2015
 

Education 

Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY, US, BArch, Architect

COURSES TAKEN AT PRATT INSTITUTE
· Design 101, 102, 201, 202, 301, 302, 401, 402, 403, 501, 502
· Representation I, II and III
· Technics
· English I and II
· Architectural History I, II, III and IV
· World Civilization I and II
· Structures- Physics and Chemistry, Statics, Steel and Concrete
· Building Environment, Services
· Materials, Assemblies and Professional Practices
· Publication (Illustration)
· Indian Cinema (Film)
- Drawing III, Drawing thesis
- Publication, Illustration
- Ceramics I,II
- Creative Writing I, II, III
- Drawing freehand, perception
- Urban studies, Urban genetics
- Roman architecture and Form, Rome as Spectacle
- Intro to Acting

Aug 2012 - May 2017
 

Awards 

Dean's List Honors - 2013-2017 (4 years), Honorable Mention

2017
 

Study Abroad Semester - Rome (2016), Other

2016
 

Founding President of SASA (South Asian Student Association), Other

2015
 

Crecendo Black and White Photography, 1st Place

2012
 

State Level Badminton, High School, Other

2011
 

Black Belt in Karate, 1st Place

2011
 

District Level Field Hockey, High School, Other

2011
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills