Hi there,
I'm Palak, a Designer, and registered architect licensed to practice in India, currently based in North America. My journey includes earning a master's in Architecture from the widely recognized University of Virginia. Besides my formal education background, I've had the privilege of working in architectural hubs like Los Angeles and New York, leveraging my diverse educational background from fine institutions like Sir JJ College of Architecture.
I am open to exploring different opportunities, that challenge me within the complex realm of Architecture and am willing to relocate if the right opportunity finds me. My most vital assets are my diverse educational background, a wide range of digital and conceptual skills, and professional construction experience. My Key Qualifications Include:
My core interests lie in experimenting with different sustainable practices and vernacular-built forms. I share a deep love for the mountains, which explains my crazy avidness for exploring the Himalayas. As an avid thinker, I try to amalgamate my vivid imagination and love for nature on the drawing desk.
World Architecture Community, Country Editor
Proactively curating creative content & interviews in the discipline of design & arts.
Mentoring & reviewing works of fellow country reporters prior to live publication.
Shouldering outreach and networking with the design community for fresh ideas and content fit for the publication readers.
HLW International, Los Angeles, CA, US, Designer
Co-designed & developed architecture from concept for a manifold of
commercial, adaptive reuse & re-positioning projects while keeping in line
with the project scope.
Co-ordinated, created, and consolidated preliminary designs for a range of
professional competitions.
Spearheaded mentorship initiative at HLW, by organizing as well as hosting
a firm-wide externship program in affiliation with various universities.
World Architecture Community, Design Journalist
Architectural Journalist, content writer, and country reporter for USA as well as a curator for a diverse range of interviews with global architects.
VMDO Architects, Charlottesville, VA, US, Extern
Participated in Teamwork, Conceptual design and produced preliminary iterations for an upcoming public recreation project.
Ranjit Sinh Associates, Mumbai, IN, Junior Architect
Chief Designer for Architectural projects. Supervising on-site developments communicating with consultants and performing as an active link between clients.
University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, US, MArch, Architecture
Masters in Architecture
Sir JJ College of Architecture (NAAC Accreditation A+), Mumbai, IN, BArch, Architecture
Bachelor of Architecture