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Ridhima Chhibber

Ridhima Chhibber

New York City, NY, US

 

About 

I am passionate about choreographing experiences in a space. I believe it is the transforming experiences of the visitors that make our design a memory for the visitors to connect, to relate and to remember it by. A saying I identify with is "The journey is the destination". I have always tried to implement experiences along with functionality in my designs and through formal dynamics while pursuing Architecture.

I also believe that the journey to the destination is equally important as the destination itself. Functionality and pragmatism is achieved through inspiration from innovation and creativity.

Employment 

M Moser Associates, New York, NY, US, Junior Designer

Currently working on Design Development and Construction Documents on Revit, 2015 for LinkedIn Office in the iconic Empire State Building, NY, US. The project consists of open office space and food services showing a dynamic mix of corporate interiors and hospitality in a project.

Jul 2016 - Nov 2016
 

M Moser Associates, New York, NY, US, Design Intern

Involved in presentation drawings and FF&E for BNP Paribas, NY, LINKED-IN, NY and conceptual and design development for UFH, Shanghai and Puxi. Also, worked on the test fits for PIVOTAL, DC and Atlanta.
- design proposal for the play area influenced the client about experiential moments in healthcare project thus achieving a experiential design, now in phase of execution.
- the presentation drawings and the choice of materials helped enhance the discussions with the clients.

Sep 2015 - May 2016
 

Architecture Discipline, New Delhi, IN, Architect

Involved in the design process and working drawings for NEELSUTRA, a fashion store, SINGH and CHOPRA RESIDENCE.
– the eye for proportions and patterns enhanced the look and feel of design and are reflected in the finished residence.
– the working drawings were used on site for coordination and by the subcontractors for the MEP services.
– learned various aspects of detailing a building, macro to micro level.
– learned the minimalist design and was a part of the team during the execution, including site visits and coordination with MEP engineers and site engineer.

Aug 2013 - Jun 2014
 

Design & Development Pvt India Ltd., New Delhi, IN, Intern

Worked on presentation and working drawings of CLUB PANACHE, HOTEL CROWN PLAZA and OXYGEN
– learned to detail curves in a building and the working drawings were further used for site coordination.
– learned to make presentation drawings, which were used for the client discussions.

Jul 2010 - Dec 2010
 

Ashutosh Narain Associates, Noida, IN, Summer Intern

Gained experience in office environment, behavioral work and exposure to working drawings and job sites. Job sites such as Guess, Accessorize, Nautica.
– learned about fixtures used in retails and its construction. Designed and detailed the fixtures as per need of the store which was further developed into working drawings
used for the construction.

May 2009 - Aug 2009
 

Education 

Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY, US, Masters, Interior Design

Major focus on experiential design and conceptual as well as pragmatic development of the concept and space.

Aug 2014 - May 2016
 

Danish Institute for Study Abroad (DIS), Copenhagen, DK, Furniture Design

Design & build a chair, based on the precedence of Scandinavian design principals and techniques.

Jun 2015 - Aug 2015
 

Apeejay Institute of Technology, School of Architecture & Planning, Gr. Noida, BArch, Architecture

Knowledge about Architecture, Planning, Construction, components of a building and their details.

Aug 2008 - Jun 2013
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills