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Karishma K

Karishma K

Vilnius, LT

 
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About 

As a licensed architect certified by the Indian Council of Architects, I bring a wealth of experience in steering the successful execution of residential projects in Chennai and Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India. My expertise spans the entire project lifecycle, from turnkey individual homes to meticulous site management, drawing compilation, and client consultations.

Key Highlights:

🏡 Residential Expertise: Spearheading comprehensive residential projects, I've honed my skills in overseeing all facets of design and execution, ensuring seamless project delivery.

🤝 Effective Collaboration: I excel in project coordination, playing a pivotal role in recruiting and managing dynamic teams to efficiently distribute site and architectural responsibilities.

🍽️ Commercial Aesthetics: In Chennai, I contributed to the design and execution of a renowned restaurant chain, showcasing proficiency in interior design, detailing, and elevation design.

✈️ International Exposure: Elevating my experience in Lithuania, I extended my capabilities to develop interior design concepts, furniture designs, and exterior elevation designs for an international restaurant chain.

📐 Regulatory Acumen: Exposure to Lithuanian building and area regulations equipped me to craft spatial proposals for commercial complexes and spa retreats.

Professional Strengths:

🔧 Project Management Mastery: Adept at managing project flows, timelines, and deliverables to ensure successful outcomes.

🤹‍♂️ Team Leadership: A proven leader in supporting and managing teams, fostering collaborative environments among like-minded professionals.

Personal Aspiration:

🌟 Future Endeavor: Enthusiastically aspiring to contribute my skills to a project involving historical restoration. I am passionate about preserving the cultural heritage through meticulous architectural interventions.

I love crafting spaces that tell unique stories, blending creativity with meticulous project management. Let's connect and explore opportunities to collaborate on transformative architectural endeavors.

Elsewhere:

Employment 

UAB Kelprojektas, Vilnius, LT, Architect

Architect/BIM consultant
Cross border collaboration with swedish company (Tyrens). Terrain and 3D BIM modelling for commercial, hospitality projects.

Projects : Vårdcentral (Hospital unit for the elderly), supermarket and park and play project which combines utility with commercial spaces.

Apr 2023 - current
 

AEXN Architects, Vilnius, LT, Interior designer, Architect

Architect/Interior designer
International commercial project design, interior detailing and overall management, competition entries, and cityscape 3d modelling.

Introduction to Lithuanian residential construction policies.

Jul 2021 - Mar 2023
 

JRD Realtors, Coimbatore, IN, Architect/Designer

Residential project architect.

Overall project management, recruitment assistant, design consultant, and client advisor.

Coordinated onsite activities, preparation of project management and task flows for onsite project realisation. Realistic 3d modelling and rendering, interior detailing as per client request.

Dec 2018 - Jul 2019
 

Isometrix Architects and Interior designers, Chennai, IN, Junior Architect

Conceptual design for residential and small-scale commercial projects. Introduction to management of small-scale commercial projects.

Projects : Turnkey homes (construction and interior of residential projects), Residential restoration projects, chain of restaurants interior design and elevation design, chain of coffe-shops (interior and elevation design)

Dec 2016 - Jan 2018
 

Tapasya Design Studio, Pondicherry, IN, Trainee Architect (Intern)

Preparation of overall drawings and detailed drawings for projects in the coastal region of Tamilnadu (the coast of the bay of Bengal)

Construction techniques unique to the region - use of earth building, mud blocks, exposed brickwork, pitch tile roofing and madras terrace roofing.

Product designing for custom design requirements.Hands-on workshop activities - pottery, woodwork and photography.

Jun 2014 - Dec 2014
 

Education 

Kaunas University of Technology (KTU), Kaunas, LT, Masters, MA-Architecture

Biophilic design principles and application in control of urban sprawl (Master Thesis)
Environmental Impact Assessment
Methods of Heritage Management
Protection of Cultural Heritage
Urban Sociology
Architectural Renovation methods
Digital Sustainable Design Methods
Economics and Management of Construction Processes
Urban Theoretical Studies
Use of BIM software (revit)

Sep 2019 - Jun 2021
 

Anna University, Chennai, IN, BArch, B.Arch

Vernacular Architecture
Energy Efficient Architecture
Urban Housing
Earthquake Resistant Architecture
Architectural Conservation
Art appreciation
Architectural visualization concepts
Architectural/construction detail
Concepts of landscape architecture
Building technology
BIM modelling

Sep 2011 - Jun 2016
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills