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Dharti Dalal

Dharti Dalal

London, GB

 
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About 

Passionate interior architect with a master's degree and 2 years of UK and international industry experience in hospitality, commercial, and luxury residential projects.

As a junior interior architect, I successfully managed multiple projects in parallel and collaborated with professionals, particularly in remote settings. It has accustomed me to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. These experiences will help me maintain a client-centric experience focusing on functional designs. Based on these experiences, I am a good fit for this position as I possess the following skills:

Project Management: I undertook a franchise retail project in Wembley Park which involved following brand guidelines to provide technical drawings under CDM regulations to realisation within 6 weeks. It involved managing professionals such as local council including building regulation approvals, M&E and lighting consultants. I assisted in selecting materials, finishes, and furnishings that adhered to health and safety guidelines. To ensure the project's completion, I made regular site visits to assess progress, address any issues, and guarantee that the design intent was realized within the given timeline.

Detail Oriented: I completed a project for Yokogawa Electric Corporation, a Japanese multinational company that wanted to establish its HQ in India in 2023. The brief was to convert two residential apartments, a building floor to an open design commercial space. I collaborated with engineers to understand the structural aspects of the site to design a space reflecting the company’s culture and value to provide flexible and collaborative areas that can be easily reconfigured to suit changing business needs.

Restoration Knowledge: I have acquired significant restoration knowledge through a concept development project for a Grade 1 shell unit in Nottingham, UK. This entailed spatial planning of a galleria featuring an artist workspace and roastery on different mezzanine levels. The project required extensive regulations-market research and the application of construction techniques to ensure that the proposed space did not compromise the integrity of the existing listed building.

Currently,t I am developing showhome concepts for luxury residential real estate properties based in Sussex. I am proficient in key industry softwares such as AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, V-ray, Adobe Suite, and 3ds Max. Along with designing I also possess administrative experience which can be beneficial to understand an all-inclusive perspective to a job role

Elsewhere:

Employment 

Supra Design UK, London, Junior Interior Designer

-Generate design concepts, 2D and 3D technical drawings and presentations using -AutoCAD and Sketchup as per lead interior architect designer or client feedback.
-Create mood boards, working drawings and tender/ quotes for retail and franchise brands
-Liaise and work alongside industry professionals i.e. M&E, council, suppliers, etc for quotes and project management.
-Contribute to meetings, presentations and site visits

Jul 2023 - current
 

Evolution Architects, Vadodara, IN, JR. ARCHITECT AND INTERIOR DESIGNER

-Developed the FF&E, full concept design, development, and realisation via design intent drawings for the government-affiliated retreat resort for the Indian Army, Statue of Unity
-Completed the design of a $1M interior architectural-led housing scheme from concept development through construction administration located
in the heart of Vadodara city
-Conceptualised design and 3d visualised a mixed-use food and cultural centre for BRG Group, including technical design and material selection intent package
-Designed exterior facades of commercial and residential projects by analysing natural elements and current trends
-Successfully designed and implemented various themes for home environments and lifestyles, factoring in lighting, use of space, structural modifications furnishing, art and colour schemes.

Apr 2019 - Mar 2020
 

Studio Imagine, Vadodara, IN, INTERIOR DESIGNER - ASSISTANT

-Compiled a database of over 500 images on the latest design trends in home décor for the design team to use as inspiration for upcoming projects
-Affiliated with suppliers and representatives to collect materials, finishes, furniture schedules and drawing issue sheets
-Collaborated with a team of designers to produce sketches, 3D models, and computer-aided visuals for high-end residential projects
-Assisted senior designers in spatial planning, zoning, and designing of a commercial project
-Oversaw site visits and assignment of tasks to construction
labourers.

Dec 2018 - Feb 2019
 

Education 

The Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, Masters, MA Interior Architecture and Design

Jan 2021 - Feb 2022
 

The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, India, Vadodara , Bachelors, B.Sc. Honors Interior Design

Jan 2016 - Dec 2019
 

Areas of Specialization