Hello! I'm Kaustubh Kulkarni, a,k,a Sylvan. An artist and designer turned architect, I am passionate about creating meaningful and responsible spaces. My academic journey along with four years of experience in the US and India have positioned me to contribute as an early professional.
I excel at creating thoughtful design concepts and leveraging design technologies. My sociable nature has been known to lighten the workplace and enable a collaborative atmosphere, my tech savvy approach has made client’s lives easier and my sustainable design ability helps buildings smile.
I am excited to be the candidate you are looking for and welcome an opportunity to discuss how my passion and skills could synergize with your studio and it’s culture.
The Verse, Berkeley, CA, US, Environment Design Fellowship (Part-Time)
• Primary responsibility: Designing and developing digital architecture and environment design.
• Created virtual architecture and experiences enabling virtual mental healthcare through the Walk XR and Karma projects.
• Tasks include concept development, architectural design, 3D modeling, visualization, and creative collaboration, narrative/visual storytelling.
• Demonstrated strong proficiency in Rhino, Unreal Engine, Twinmotion, and Adobe Creative Suite.
Elizabeth Kennedy Landscape Architect, PLLC, New York, USA, 3D Visualization Specialist (Contract)
• Developed 3D models and assets, visuals, and renderings for environment and landscape design.
• Projects: ‘The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum - Bezos Learning Center in Washington, D.C. and the historic Inwood Sacred Site in New York.
• Demonstrated strong proficiency in Rhino, Revit, Enscape, and Lumion.
Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc), Los Angeles, CA, US, Teaching & Research Assistant
• As a research assistant to Masha Hupalo, developed concepts, physical models, designs, and narratives for A.R.Rehman Film City.
• As a teaching assistant to Herwig Baumgartner’s architecture design studio, guided and supported graduate students regarding design, feasibility, materials, and physical models.
• Conducted design and software tutorials for Revit, Rhino, Blender, and Unreal Engine.
CanvasBorn Design Studio, Bangalore, India, Licensed Architect and Co-Founder
• First entrepreneurial experience - Engaged with all aspects of architectural design, detailing, presentation, billing, and construction.
• Secured and designed architectural, interior design, and visual design projects across various typologies under the guidance of senior collaborators.
• Project typologies spanned 5 residences, 3 retail and commercial projects, 2 entertainment zones, 2 universities, 1 spiritual campus, and 4 mixed-use campuses.
• Leveraged software proficiencies such as Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino, SketchUp, Lumion, MS Office, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Engaged with client-facing roles, and collaborative efforts with various professionals - Ranging from senior architects to MEP consultants, engineers and contractors.
RC Architecture Pvt. Ltd,, Bangalore, India, Intern Architectural Designer
• Supported the design of architecture for various typologies including corporate offices, commercial spaces, government buildings, hospitality, and museums.
• Participated in concept development, 3D and physical model making, drawing production, visualization and presentation for influential, sustainable and creative architecture.
• Showcased strong design and collaboration ability backed by proficiency with industry tools like Rhino, SketchUp, AutoCAD, Enscape, Lumion, and Adobe Suite.
Cadence Architects, Bangalore, India, Intern Architectural Designer
• Supported the design of architecture for various typologies including corporate offices, commercial spaces, government buildings, hospitality, and museums.
• Participated in concept development, 3D and physical model making, drawing production, visualization and presentation for influential, sustainable and creative architecture.
• Showcased strong design and collaboration ability backed by proficiency with industry tools like Rhino, SketchUp, AutoCAD, Enscape, Lumion, and Adobe Suite.
Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc), Los Angeles, USA, MArch, Master of Architecture 02
• Graduated with a 3.87 GPA from SCI-Arc, globally acclaimed for its avant-garde architectural education. Specialized in design+build strategies, cutting-edge
technology, future-focused philosophy, and user-centric spatial experiences.
• Recognized as student winner for visual excellence by Architizer A+ Vision Awards for Bloom, an industrial design project about geoengineering and climate fiction.
• Thesis project, Echovista exploring the architecture of virtual healthcare celebrated and published by SCI-Arc and Study International.
BMS school of architecture, Bangalore, India , BArch, Bachelor of Architecture
• Developed a strong foundation in spatial design principles, and professional practice. Active co-curricular participant in event coordination and cultural projects.
• Thesis project for a museum celebrating astrophysics and space exploration nominated for NIASA, a national award for excellence in architecture design.
YAC Art museum design - Finalist Mention, Honorable Mention
Project : Art Museum architectural design concept in Rushan, China
Team : 5 members
Role : Concept design, 3D Visualization, Design drawings and Presentation
Architizer A+ Vision Awards 2023 - Student Winner for Artistic Vision, 1st Place
Project : Climate fiction based on geoengineering and large scale infrastructure. Presented through architectural & urban design, and film.
Team : 3 members
Role : Concept design, 3D Visualization & animation, Design drawings and Presentation, Video editing
Taj Amity Pavillion by ArchDias 2018 - Honorable Mention, Honorable Mention
Project : Pavilion and memorial design project
Team : 2 members
Role (Lead designer) : Concept design, 3D Visualization, Design drawings and Presentation
Herman Miller's Most Livable Office Space Awards, 2018 - 3rd Place, 3rd Place
Project : Corporate interior design project
Project owned by RC architecture pvt ltd
Role : 3D Visualization, Design drawings and Presentation
Aquatecture by Volume Zero - Special Mention, Honorable Mention
Project : Sea steading project to combat rising sea levels and land loss
Team : 2 members
Role (Lead designer) : Concept design, 3D Visualization, Design drawings and Presentation
Black Taj Competiton by Unfuze 2017 -, Honorable Mention
Project : Concept design project for a museum and urban center
Project owned by Cadence Architects
Role : Concept Design, 3D Visualization, Design drawings and Presentation
