Gaargi Kulkarni

• Conducted arts and culture research in Bonanza, Park City, Utah, for a 5-acre site (Sundance Film Festival )
• Involved in the redesign and strategic development of suburban office spaces in Alpharetta, Atlanta, encompassing a vast 722-acre office park with 42 offices, emphasizing economic development.
• Actively engaged in the comprehensive plan development for Kansas City Kansas.

• Conducted a benefit-cost analysis to bolster grant applications for New Orleans International Airport, securing $39.3 million in grants.
• Produced ridership estimates for the Amtrak railway line. (80 mile)
• Led Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) master planning and re-zoning analysis for a 600,000 sq ft project

• Conducted a feasibility study for the 80-mile Baton Rouge to New Orleans Amtrak route.
• Executed a dwell time survey for New Orleans International Airport's Terminal 2.
• Conducted preliminary research and analysis for a Transit Oriented Development project at the airport.
• Completed a comprehensive socio-economic study for the City of Kenner.

• Instructed and facilitated Design Thinking and Human-Centered Design course DTX 495 at Carle Illinois College of Medicine. (40 students)
• Developed a curriculum for park redevelopment in collaboration with Urbana Park District, catering to K12 students.
• Brought new perspectives to classroom discussions with materials found during independent research.

Founded a multi-disciplinary "Think Tank" with a core mission of advancing architectural concepts, urban design principles, and exploring intangible aspects through collaborative workshops spanning diverse disciplines.

• Fostered collaborative partnerships and knowledge exchange with NUS School in Singapore, involving 20 students, to focus on urban design strategies and insights.
• Collaborated with design professionals in Sri Lanka, engaging 25 students, to promote cross-cultural exchange and develop innovative ideas in the field of architecture and urban design.
• Forged collaborative ties with stakeholders in Fort Kochin, India, engaging 40 students, to facilitate the exchange of ideas in urban design.

• Led a non-profit initiative in Whitefield, Bangalore, focused on urban sustainability.
• Established an Urban Living Lab to drive innovative solutions for active transportation.
• Spearheaded a pilot Bicycle Infrastructure Project aimed at improving urban mobility.
• Conducted comprehensive audits and measurements to assess existing infrastructure.
• Orchestrated public outreach efforts to engage the community in project development.
• Designed a bike route, integrating community input for a more inclusive solution.

• Reviewed technical drawings.
• Researched materials to determine appropriate selection for projects.
• Communicated with vendors and contractors to incorporate input into project designs.

• Verified construction documentation to meet client requirements and vision.
• Performed complex architectural and design assignments, applying innovative architectural design concepts and advanced professional knowledge.