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AAKHILA ASHRAF
ARCHITECT
Dubai
Summary
A mid-level, highly motivated architect with experience in preparing complete architecture designs of residential and commercial buildings. The great interest in design of conscious spaces more connected to people. Strong interest in personal growth and relationship, with the ability to work easily in a team and to face different situations efficiently and creatively.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Freelance Architect
Freelance
KERALA
03.2021 - Current
- Verified construction documentation to meet client requirements and vision.
- Performed architectural and design assignments, applying innovative architectural design concepts and advanced professional knowledge.
- Attended team meetings to resolve technical and project issues and review project schedules.
- Filed construction permits to receive approval from local municipalities.
- Produced detailed drawings and specifications used by contractors and engineers to build projects.
- Refined conceptual designs into detailed plans by adding floor plans, elevations and section drawings.
Junior Interior Architect
Unit7 Interiors
Dubai
07.2019 - 03.2021
- Small architectural practice for a prestigious project, Children interactive Gallery, Expo 2020
- Assisted in senior architect in creating design detail and shop drawing for the project
- Involved in material procurement and mood board making
- Generating and fixing details according to the site conditions.
- Consulted with clients to determine architectural preference to meet overall design goals.
- Specified appropriate products and materials to meet project objectives and design scheme.
Junior Architect
Sukudass Architects
Kochi
01.2018 - 07.2018
- Worked in residential and commercial renovation project
- Prepared conceptual drawings, conceptual layouts and presentation for the clients using Autocad and photoshop
- Visited site and prepared site reports in Microsoft word for the clients
- Involved procurement of materials
- Prepared quantity estimation and bill of quantities in Microsoft excel for the clients
- Prepared conceptual 3D model for the projects using sketchup and Lumion.
- Managed projects from concept through delivery.
- Created, printed and modified drawings in AutoCAD and Revit.
- Communicated with vendors and contractors to incorporate input into project designs.
- Designed and drafted project blueprints.
Interior Architect
Creative Wardrobes India Pvt Ltd
Cochin
08.2016 - 10.2017
- Designed floor plans, elevations, 3D perspective views and material boards for review and presentation.
- Preparing estimation and bill of quantities
- Preparing shop drawing for factory work
- Learned the details of interior hardware’s, its vendors and main distributors.
- Learned the details of the modular furniture and modular kitchen
- Learned about the fixing details of different accessories and materials in modular kitchen
- Developed key client relationships, providing design solutions that met needs and budgets without compromising quality or design intent.
- Specified appropriate products and materials to meet project objectives and design scheme.
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.
- Monitored orders, client requests and construction crews closely throughout redesign process, enabling delivery of high-quality final designs.
Trainee Architect
Sukudass Architect
Kochi
06.2014 - 12.2014
- Consulted with clients to determine functional and spatial requirements of new structure.
- Created, printed and modified drawings in AutoCAD and Revit.
- Attended team meetings to resolve technical and project issues and review project schedules.
- Conducted pre-planning studies for new construction and renovations to buildings and facilities that included specialized functions.
- Researched materials to determine appropriate selection for projects.
- Verified construction documentation to meet client requirements and vision.
- Researched zoning laws and building codes to verify conformance with regulatory agencies.
Education
High School -
Chinmaya Vidyalaya
Tripunithura, India 06.2009 - 03.2011
Bachelors in Architecture -
MES School of Architecture
Kuttippuram, Kerala 08.2011 - 07.2016
Skills
Technical Architecture Design
Motivated self-starter
Material application knowledge
Time management
Design development
Strong verbal and written communicator
Freehand sketching
Project Management, Project Coordination
Site Planning
Certification
Revit Architecture
Software
REVIT
SKETCHUP
LUMION
Navisworks
Adobe Photoshop
Affiliations
- Society of Engineers, Dubai
- Revit Architecture
- BIM Manager
Additional Information
UAE driving license holder
Timeline
Freelance Architect
Freelance
03.2021 - Current
Junior Interior Architect
Unit7 Interiors
07.2019 - 03.2021
Junior Architect
Sukudass Architects
01.2018 - 07.2018
Interior Architect
Creative Wardrobes India Pvt Ltd
08.2016 - 10.2017
Trainee Architect
Sukudass Architect
06.2014 - 12.2014
Bachelors in Architecture -
MES School of Architecture
08.2011 - 07.2016
High School -
Chinmaya Vidyalaya
06.2009 - 03.2011