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Somansh Arora

Somansh Arora

Los Angeles, CA, US

 

About 

Somansh Arora is an architectural designer based in Los Angeles, California.

A graduate from the Southern California Institute of Architecture, he has worked previously with architectural firms, design offices, and start-ups. In undergrad, he studied architecture from Sushant School of Art & Architecture in India and has since then traveled to work in India, Oman, and the United States.  He believes in a logical approach towards architecture design and derives form through the use of the latest advancements in architecture technologies.

Employment 

M-Rad Inc., Los Angeles, CA, US, Architectural Intern

Projects: 3d Printed Concrete House, Multi-dwelling Affordable Housing
Responsibilities: Concept design, Schematic design, 3d modeling, Rendering, Presentations & Graphics

Oct 2015 - Nov 2015
 

Design & Architecture Studio, New Delhi, IN, Architect/ Designer

Projects: Pedestrian bridge in Delhi, Food Kiosk, Hotel at Phagwara
Responsibilities: Concept designs,3d modeling, Rendering, Interiors

Jan 2014 - Jul 2014
 

Arcop Associates Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, IN, Junior Architect/ Designer

Projects: Sultan Qaboos Youth Complex in Salalah, Khoula Hospital in Muscat
Responsibilities: Preparation of DD's and CD's, Material selection, Coordination with Structural, Plumbing and Mechanical consultants
Competitions: French school in Muscat, American British Academy in Muscat
Responsibilities: Concept design, Presentation

Sep 2012 - Sep 2013
 

Sushant School of Art and Architecture, Gurgaon, IN, Research assistant

Helped in preparing a comprehensive City Development Plan of Madhya Pradesh.
Responsibilities: Preparation of a detailed report on Urban villages, interaction with
residents, surveys, sketching layouts, master planning

Aug 2011 - Dec 2011
 

Fabinteriors, New Delhi, IN, Architectural Intern

Projects: Motel at Ayanagar, Pathways School in Noida
Responsibilities: Design development, preparation of construction documents, site visits and coordination with structural consultants

Aug 2010 - Dec 2010
 

Education 

Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc), Los Angeles, CA, US, Masters, Emerging Systems, Technologies and media (ESTm)

Aug 2014 - Aug 2015
 

Sushant School of Art and Architecture, Gurgaon, IN, BArch, Architecture

Aug 2007 - Jul 2012
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills