I am Bhakti Shah, completed my Bachelor's in Architecture ( 5years accredited degree) from India & currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Architecture (accredited by NAAB) in Southern Illinois University, Carbondale IL. I have completed my coursework & am working on my thesis which is expected to be finished in couple of months. I am eligible to work in United States and looking for an opportunity of Internship or full time position in the field of Architecture. I have my previous work experience in Architectural, Interior & Landscape projects.
I am seeking a opportunity to contribute as a designer, in a team environment that is challenging, innovative and which will help me further to succeed in the field of architecture and design.
Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Graduate Research Assistant
To assist professor to search material for writing grants.
Vikas & Nilima Bhosekar Associates, Pune, India, Architectural Intern
To work on design Development and prepare execution drawings of landscape designs of single/multi family housings &township projects.
Metaphors - Ar. Amla Seth, Pune, India, Architectural Intern
Job responsibilities included with preparation of design drawings, working on schematic designs, construction drawings, constructing documents, detailing of services, presentations drawings for residential housing and township projects. Also to prepare furniture drawings, coordinating with project architect & project manager of interior design projects of residential bungalows and corporate offices. To assist design team with working on selection of materials, finishes and communicating with project coordinators and onsite workers. Also, preparation of presentation drawings, design development of landscaping projects of multi-family housing.
Southern Illinois University Carbondale, MArch, Master's Program
I am enrolled for the Master's degree program (accredited by NAAB) in Southern Illinois University, Carbondale. It was a designed program with graduate courses such as Regional Architectural Studio, Architectural Visualization I, Architectural Design Studio, Architectural Systems & Environments, Professional Practice I & II, History of Non Western Architecture, Research Methods & Programming & Graduate Thesis.
I have received full Tuition waiver for my Graduate studies & had research assistantship for 9-months.
I have 4.0GPA. The international learning exposure at SIUC & work culture in my previous firms enhanced my abilities & crossover skills.
Marathwada Mitramandal's College of Architecture (MMCA), Pune, India, BArch, 5 year - Bachelor's degree program
It was 5 years of accredited degree program affiliated with University of Pune, India.