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Ruchi Dattani

Ruchi Dattani

New York, NY, US

 
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About 

I believe in the power of Architectural design. It drives my passion and commitment to the profession. I am a hard worker, a fast learner and constantly curious about Architecture, Urbanism, Politics and Psychology. I love collaboration and giving back to my community via volunteering.

Employment 

Ross Barney Architects, Chicago, IL, US, Project Designer

Public Projects: O’Hare Airport Satellites, Frontier Master Plan, Vanderbilt Housing competition

Responsibilities:
1. Led design studies for several components such as guardrail, ceilings and access corridors, generated renders to study all aspects of the space
2. Investigated opportunities for Value Engineering within the project
3. Studied 100 acre site to understand client FAR needs and proposed a plan to maximize the development value
4. Created design guidelines for large sites
5. Organized Holiday Party, Lunch & Learns and Ping Pong tournament

Aug 2021 - Jul 2023
 

Studio Link-Arc, LLC, New York, NY, US, Designer

Public Projects: Luhu Cultural Center, Competitions

Responsibilities:
1. Co-led Revit BIM modelling of 76,890 m² LUHU project with a 5 person team
2. Developed material matrix for facade studies
3. Designed and presented strategy for public and private spaces based on case-studies; generated diagrams based on design intent
4. Led 3D modeling studies
5. Built detailed physical models to study the space

Aug 2019 - Dec 2020
 

Gensler, Morristown, NJ, US, Technical Designer

Commercial Projects: Retail rollout for Citi Bank

Responsibilities:
1. Coordinated fast paced plans and material selections
2. Produced drawing sets for design development and construction documents coordinated with consultants, fabricators, regulatory agencies and spec writers to meet project objectives
3. Led client presentation design

Feb 2017 - Jul 2017
 

Rotwein+Blake Associated Architects, Livingston, NJ, US, Project Designer

Commercial/Public Projects: Interior fit out for Mack Cali offices, Ohr HaTorah Synagogue

Responsibilities:
1. Produced as-built drawings
2. Design development drawings and construction documents with Interior Design Director
3. Generated test fits and program allocation studies
4. Modelled projects in BIM Revit
5. Produced photo-realistic renders for client presentations

Apr 2015 - Jan 2017
 

Parette Somjen Architects, Rockaway, NJ, US, Job Captain

Public Projects: Renovations for Public Schools in Morris County and Ocean County

Responsibilities:
1. Led renovation on a ceiling replacement project from Design Development
through Construction Administration, produced as-built drawings
2. Conducted code research and produced drawings from Design Development to Construction Documents
3. Assisted Project Manager with bid openings and construction meetings; conducted field observations
4. Reviewed RFIs, submittals and change orders; screened close-out documents

Jun 2013 - Apr 2015
 

Education 

Yale University, New Haven, CT, US, MArch, Master of Architecture I

Sep 2017 - Dec 2020
 

New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) and Rutgers University, Newark, NJ, US, Bachelors, Architecture Major

Sep 2009 - Dec 2013
 

Awards 

Dean's Merit Scholarship at Yale, Scholarship

Awarded by the Dean to an incoming student for the entire term of education based on Merit

2017
 

Council of Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat: Venice Towers Competition, 1st Place

Organized by Venice Architectural Association, the workshop promoted by the CTUBH and supported by SOM, Pomeroy Studio and VOA Associates.

Based on this inputs and working in small groups the students have developed projects and designs considering also the opportunity of a radical change in the surroundings of the building, with the creation of transport infrastructure, parks and other public functions both on land and in the lagoon, taking into account the integration and the relationship between the "tall buildings" and the historical and cultural center of the city.

The workshop was an opportunity for the students to get closer to the world of design of "tall buildings" and complex works, but also to study the peculiar and unique urban history of the city of Venice through in-depth researches and insights.

2014
 

Masonry Design Competition, 1st Place

Every year, more than 100 students from New Jersey Institute of Technology’s College of Architecture and Design come together to compete in Masonry Contractors of New Jersey’s annual Masonry Design/Build Competition. Established in 2003, the team-spirited competition tasks NJIT architecture students with researching a project site and then building a masonry mock-up based on a critical element of their design.

2013
 

Omicron Delta Kappa Honor Society, Award

Recognize individuals who consistently achieve high standards of excellence. Campus leaders today, community leaders tomorrow. Membership in the Omicron Delta Kappa Society is regarded as an honor in the tradition of Phi Kappa Phi, Phi Beta Kappa and Tau Beta Pi.

2013
 

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