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Richa Maru

Richa Maru

Champaign, IL, US

 
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About 

I am a Graduate student at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, pursuing a master’s degree in Architecture with a concentration in Building Performance and will graduate in May of 2023.

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Employment 

Fabrication Shops at Illinois School of Architecture, Champaign, IL, US, Fabrication Tech

Working on shop projects with various equipments such as laser cutter, 3D printer, CNC, Vacuum former and other woodworking tools at the shop. Assisting students while using the equipments.

Jan 2022 - current
 

Horizon Architects, Mumbai, India, Junior Architect

Worked through schematic design, design development, and construction documentation for slum rehabilitation. Worked through construction documentation and on site coordination for a commercial project.

Sep 2020 - Jun 2021
 

Vihang Group of Companies, Thane, India, Project Architect

Worked through site acquisition, program development, conceptual design development, and technical drawings. I was involved in getting approvals from the commissioner, local statutory authorities, and local communities.

Jan 2019 - Jun 2021
 

Sumit Dodhia & Associates | Heights Media, Thane, India, Architecture Consultant

Designed and presented architectural site planning ideas to the client. Prepared construction documentation for structural system of the hoarding on mall facade for immediate execution.

Nov 2018 - Jan 2019
 

Prashant Sutaria Architects, Mumbai, India, Architecture Intern

Worked on construction documentation and on site coordination for a mixed use building. Worked through design development phases for a residential project. Worked on concept design development for raw housing scheme.

Dec 2016 - Mar 2017
 

Education 

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, IL, US, MArch, Master of Architecture

Jan 2022 - current
 

Padmashree Dr. D. Y. Patil College Of Architecture, Navi Mumbai, BArch, Bachelor of Architecture

Aug 2013 - Apr 2018
 

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