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Nithish Monson

Nithish Monson

Des Plaines, IL, US

 

About 

I am a recent graduate from the Indian Institute of Technology(IIT) ,Roorkee, looking for an entry level architect position in a creative and Innovative Design Studio.  

         I am very aspiring and ambitious in my design approach. My design process begins by questioning the relevance of the conventions and experimenting with novel solutions.

        I believe i can contribute positively to the firms i work with.  Given my previous internship experiences( 6 internship in Germany, US, India) , my understanding of practical applications of architecture have matured considerably. 

          Although i am a citizen of India, i am a US Greencard holder which enables me to work in the US. I am currently in Colorado doing an internship.

Employment 

Bercovitz Design, Telluride, CO, US, Architectural Intern

-Design Development
-Construction Drawings Development
-3d modeling
-Site Visits
-Office Coordination

Jun 2013 - current
 

KTA architects, Bangalore City, IN, Architectural Intern

Involved in various works like the Mundenvelli slum redevelopment project, various residential projects, ranni retirement home project, kadavanthra housing project, Banglore international school of performing arts project(bispa) etc

- Initial analysis like site study, feasibilty report, project brief
- conceptual design development
- Construction Drawings
- Client interaction and meetings.
- 3d modelling

Feb 2013 - May 2013
 

LGA Architecture, Inc., Las Vegas, NV, US, Architectural Intern

Was involved in projects like Kyle canyon visitors center (U.S forest service), Garside Pool, Discovery Childrens museum.

-conceptual Designing
-Design Development
-contract document production,
-marketing,
-proposal writing
-shop drawing review
-project administration.

May 2012 - Jul 2012
 

RHODE KELLERMANN WAWROWSKY, DUSSELDORF ,GERMANY, Internship

Was involved in projects like Grossrau Office Renovation, Berlin; Housing Project, Mulheim; Shopping complex, Hannover etc;
Was mainly involved in
-Development of measure drawn drawings of the existing building for Grossrau office project.
-Conceptual planning and modelling of housing project in mulheim.
-Design and Drawing development.
-3d modelling
-Site visits for various projects
-Participation in the kick of meeting for an urban planning competition.

May 2011 - Jul 2011
 

ISSACS ASSOCIATES ARCHITECTS, LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY, USA, correspondence project

The internship was a correspondence project on developing a zero energy office building prototype for northern hemisphere.
Duties included
- Research
- Prototype design development
- Drawings production and detailing

Jun 2010 - Aug 2010
 

K.C george and associates, kochi, India, intern

Jun 2009 - Jul 2009
 

Education 

Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee, IN, BArch, B.Arch

Aug 2008 - current
 

Awards 

Evolo Skyscraper Design Competition (2012):, Other

Designed an International Transit Terminal (ITT)
The design was among the entries selected for publication in the evolo brochure.

2012
 

Research Paper in SASBE 2012(smart and sustainable built environment), Other

Research Paper titled " Understanding the need for a universal rating system for the assessment of smart building" presented in SASBE 2012 conference in Sao Paulo,Brazil and later published in SASBE Journal.

2012
 

Smart CIties: Smart Transport, 3rd Place

Proposal of a 3 dimensional transportation system.

2011
 

Transparence, Honorable Mention

Usage of four dimensional architecture in housing to create a futuristic prototype.

2011
 

Furnizyne: Furniture design competition, 1st Place

Integration of ‘traditional drafting table & computers’ using projectors.

2011
 

Bathadorn: Bathroom Design Competition, 3rd Place

Integration of multiple themes of natural, traditional and urban within a bathroom unit.

2011
 

IGBC Green Design Competition, Honorable Mention

Adaptive Reuse of a factory in lucknow, as a juvenile home.

2011
 

Red Alert : Disaster Relief Design, 2nd Place

Design of emergency relief pods, using bamboo.

2011
 

NASA validation, Other

For Serving As The Unit Secretary Of IIT Roorkee At The National Association Of Students Of
Architecture(nasa) During The Term 2010-11.NASA is one the largest architecture student
body in Asia. Every member college is represented at the national level by its Unit Secretary.

2010
 

ANDC 2010, 1st Place

Design of a Utopian city.

2010
 

Louis I khan Trophy, Honorable Mention

Documentation of the historical settlement of Siddpur, Gujarat

2009
 

YUVARATNA AWARDS, 2nd Place

Designed a knowledge media center using organic inspiration.

2009
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills