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HELLY KAMDAR

New York,NJ

Summary

Ambitious Architectural Designer committed to high quality design and development of sustainable and energy efficient buildings and public spaces. Specialized in space planning and determining data management. Gathers and defines design and technical specifications and enforces adherence to meet client needs.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Entry-Level Architectural Designer

SRA Architecture + Engineering
07.2023 - Current
  • Led and covered the entire project lifecycle, conducting existing surveys and crafting proposals in compliance with building codes and zoning laws
  • Elevated project excellence by crafting schematic designs, site analysis and exterior material chart for high-end residential projects by working with the project team
  • Led educational and hospitality projects by collaborating with cross-functional teams, including engineers and clients to translate design into structures and planning into drawings including floor plans, elevations, 3D perspective views
  • Created energy analysis, climate charts for site analysis using ladybug and geco as plugins in grasshopper for 2 major healthcare projects along with calculating PHPP (Passive house Planning Package) as a tool to successfully make the project more efficient
  • Independently developed small-scope ADA upgrade project for a major commercial center, working with supervisor to take care of design creativity at the same time through all design stages and gaining experience with ADA codes and ramp design
  • Reviewed drawings, mockups, materials, finish samples, and process submittals & RFIs during construction resulting in a quick evaluation process with a keen eye for detail
  • Leveraged the capabilities of Revit 3D and Rhino to develop curtain walls, schedules and conceptual model for hospitality projects proposals along with integration of sustainability principles
  • Designed numerous drawings for bid set for subcontracts with consultants between SD to CD phase, taking care of design options for functional educational projects using Procore.

Architectural Intern

HM White
06.2022 - 12.2022
  • Assisted in two major rooftop landscape projects in Brooklyn and produced SD and CD design phase drawings from initial specifications to exterior elevations
  • Played a pivotal role in orchestrating the landscape bridge design to connect two high-rise structures and successfully carved a pathway atop a meandering creek
  • Led design discussions, idea generation, and presentation drawings for clients, noting their requests and sending them project updates
  • Worked closely with team members to create 3D building elements and visualizations for client presentations with expected communication skills and time constraints
  • Attended project-related meetings regarding design modifications, construction updates, and verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients
  • Played a pivotal role in material selection processes, aligning choices with project requirements and aesthetic goals
  • Utilized a combination of Rhino3D, Lumion, and Adobe Photoshop to enhance final renderings by improving their visual appeal and presentation.

Junior Architectural Designer

Design Studio
11.2020 - 06.2021
  • Administered the details of 2 healthcare projects including building specifications and dimensions, assisted with initial project research and outlining project schedules and tasks
  • Created proposals and construction documents for 6 small-scale projects before the construction process began to ensure projects follow legal specifications which increased 40% productivity
  • Designed and drafted building drawings for 3 mixed-use projects and 2 weekend homes
  • Attended all team meetings to resolve technical and project issues, coordinate with team members, and review project schedules
  • Maintained quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements, illustrations, and documentation
  • Communicated with vendors and contractors to incorporate input into project designs
  • Conducted market research and user analysis with the team, focusing on recycled material application and modular design for multi-functional outdoor communal space
  • Adapted design solutions to align with deadlines for multiple projects and delivered strong proposals for SD phase for the team representatives.

Architectural Intern

AndBlack
01.2019 - 04.2019
  • Drafted building and site plans for 1 large-scale residential project and coordinated with the client and head architect for ensuring primary interior design elements and presentation drawings
  • Refined conceptual designs into detailed plans by creating floor plans, elevations, and section drawings
  • Designed custom furniture adapting to floor space, by working closely with multiple furniture vendors
  • Designed electrical layout for a commercial gallery by considering task lighting and ambient lighting
  • Attended all team meetings to resolve space requirement issues, coordinating with team members, and review project time schedule under the supervision of Senior Architect
  • Assisted in creating conceptual site suitability based on topography, zoning, and access to utilities for community residences.

Education

Masters of Science in Architecture -

The City College of New York (CUNY)
Manhattan, New York
06.2023

Bachelor of Architecture -

Parul University
Vadodara, India
06.2020

Skills

  • Adobe Creative Suite - Photoshop, Indesign, Illustrator
  • Microsoft- Word, PowerPoint, Excel
  • Rendering- VRay,Lumion, Enscape
  • 3D Modeling and Drafting- AutoCad2D, Revit3D, Rhino3D, Grasshopper, SketchUp 3D, Blender

Workshop Exhibits Competitions

  • Recipient of CCNY Graduate Research Symposium 2023.
  • Recipient of Spitzer Changemaker Award 2022.
  • Shortlisted group entry at Virtual Exhibit of Fluidic Entities, Futurly Space in 2020.
  • Competition entry for Art Ade UNYT art gallery, Montpellier, France in 2020.
  • Designed 3D stage visualizations for 2017 TedX Event at Vadodara.
  • Participated at Bamboo Joinery and Mud construction workshop at Auroville, India in 2016.

Additionals

  • Associate Member of AIA New York (American Institute of Architects)
  • National Council of Architectural Registration Board Certification (Present)
  • Licensed Indian Architect (Registered under Council of Architecture India)

Timeline

Entry-Level Architectural Designer

SRA Architecture + Engineering
07.2023 - Current

Architectural Intern

HM White
06.2022 - 12.2022

Junior Architectural Designer

Design Studio
11.2020 - 06.2021

Architectural Intern

AndBlack
01.2019 - 04.2019

Masters of Science in Architecture -

The City College of New York (CUNY)

Bachelor of Architecture -

Parul University

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