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Ishan Rakshit

Sacramento,CA

Summary

An Architectural Designer with the capability to solve technical and design problems utilizing established standards. Pursuing a position in an esteemed organization as a qualified individual with an understanding of design, space planning, construction and project execution.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Designer

LDA Partners
Sacramento, CA
07.2021 - Current
  • Working on various project phases, such as conceptual design, schematic design, construction drawings, and construction evaluation.
  • Working on developing 3-dimensional models and construction drawings on various software, such as Revit, SketchUp, Rhino, AutoCAD, Adobe Suite, etc.
  • Collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team to work on commercial, civic, educational, and residential projects.
  • Worked on RFPs and competitions on tight schedules.
  • Collaboration and discussions with the leadership to develop project solutions, designs, and construction documents for the project.
  • Coordinate with consultants, general contractors, and construction managers through OACs and regular meetings.
  • Performed 3D site scans to obtain details on the existing conditions of the site.
  • Working on producing 3D photo-realistic renders and virtual reality models on Lumion and Twinmotion in order to provide clients and owners with an immersive experience.
  • Responsible for making 3D-printed models for project presentations.
  • Responded to RFIs, submittals, and ASIs to ensure a smooth construction schedule.
  • Select material finishes for a project to match the client's requests. Also. Make decisions on interior finishes and materials in order to match the project's aesthetics and provide weather protection.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to tight deadlines.

Research Assistant

University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL
03.2020 - 05.2021
  • Created workflows to convert site date to point clouds scans which can be interacted with through various VR systems.
  • Prepared design models and presentations for various competition projects.
  • Put together content for a publication on urban research.

Architectural Intern

Lamar Johnson Collaborative
Chicago, IL
06.2020 - 08.2020
  • Drafted detailed drawings of structures, specifying dimensions and materials needed.
  • Created professional, to-scale sketches to communicate and clarify special requirements.
  • Created conceptual design options for community design projects.
  • Researched and presented on defining an updated urban system for a post-covid city.

Architectural Intern

HCP Design, Planning & Management
Ahmedabad, India
06.2018 - 05.2019
  • Used Autocad to complete construction documents.
  • Prepared building specifications based on local regulations and codes.
  • Maintained and organized blueprint files.
  • Drafted detailed drawings of structures, specifying dimensions and materials needed.
  • Took accurate site measurements to support building planning stages.
  • Created oral and written presentations for project designs and proposals.
  • Completed formal design intent and construction documentation.
  • Fostered and maintained collaborative professional working relationship with project leadership team and client.

Education

Master of Architecture -

University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL
05.2021

Bachelor of Architecture -

Manipal School of Architecture & Planning
Manipal, India
11.2019

Bachelor of Architecture - Study Abroad

Deakin University Waterfront Campus
Geelong, Australia

Skills

  • Revit
  • Rhino
  • Autocad
  • Sketchup
  • Procore
  • Photoshop
  • Illustrator
  • Indesign
  • Lumion
  • Twinmotion
  • Client presentations
  • Design collaboration

Certification

  • LEED GA
  • Licensed Architect in India
  • Associate AIA
  • WELL AP

Languages

Accomplishments

  • Graduate Excellence Award, UIUC.
  • Student Choice Award, UIUC
  • NIASA thesis awards project selection, India-south zone, MSAP

Timeline

Designer

LDA Partners
07.2021 - Current

Architectural Intern

Lamar Johnson Collaborative
06.2020 - 08.2020

Research Assistant

University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
03.2020 - 05.2021

Architectural Intern

HCP Design, Planning & Management
06.2018 - 05.2019

Master of Architecture -

University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign

Bachelor of Architecture -

Manipal School of Architecture & Planning

Bachelor of Architecture - Study Abroad

Deakin University Waterfront Campus

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