Hi, I’m
Abhin Raj Nj
Dubai,UAE
Summary
Architect and Interior Design professional with 8+ years of experience across residential design, full-home planning, custom interior solutions, architectural detailing, 3D visualisation, material coordination, site measurements, and execution support in the UAE and India. Experienced in developing residential layouts and detailed packages for kitchens, wardrobes, walk-in closets, vanities, TV units, joinery interfaces, finishes, and other customized elements. Skilled in translating client requirements into practical concepts, AutoCAD drawings, shop-drawing inputs, SketchUp/Lumion visualisations, BOQ/QTO support, material selections, and site-ready coordination. Strong ability to work with clients, suppliers, production teams, installers, contractors, and MEP trades while balancing aesthetics, functionality, budget, manufacturing constraints, and project timelines.
Overview
8
years of professional experience
Work history
Grand Gover Horticulture Co. L.L.CDubai
Architect | Interior / External Works & Technical Coordination
2024.06 - 2026.06 (2 education.years_Label)
Job overview
- Coordinated client, consultant, contractor, supplier, and specialist inputs for customized architectural, interior-interface, external-works, and green-wall packages from design review through installation and handover.
- Prepared and reviewed plans, elevations, sections, setting-out information, details, material schedules, technical submittals, and supplier/shop-drawing inputs to support accurate execution.
- Conducted site inspections and measurement verification, identified dimensional or material conflicts, and coordinated corrective details before fabrication or installation stages.
- Reviewed material samples, finishes, colours, specialist components, technical data, and supplier proposals for compliance with design intent, quality expectations, site conditions, and maintenance requirements.
- Coordinated architectural finishes and interfaces with MEP, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, structural, landscape, and specialist systems to reduce clashes and installation rework.
- Supported BOQ/QTO preparation, material estimation, procurement follow-up, variation identification, snagging, defect closure, and handover documentation across active projects.
KC Engineering & DesignDubai
Architect | Project & Technical Coordinator
2022.01 - 2023.12 (1 education.year_Label & 11 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Developed residential, hospitality, and commercial concepts, space plans, presentation packages, interior/exterior design studies, 3D models, and coordinated technical drawings from brief through site support.
- Prepared AutoCAD plans, elevations, sections, reflected-ceiling and finish coordination information, detailed drawings, joinery-related details, authority-ready sets, and construction packages.
- Produced SketchUp, Lumion, V-Ray, Rhino 7, Grasshopper, and Photoshop outputs to communicate space planning, materials, furniture placement, storage solutions, and design intent to clients and project teams.
- Coordinated MEP, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, structural, interior, landscape, supplier, and contractor inputs to resolve clashes and maintain practical dimensions and service access.
- Supported material and finish selection, supplier evaluation, shop-drawing review, BOQ/QTO inputs, technical clarifications, drawing revisions, and construction-stage execution decisions.
- Maintained drawing registers, submittal logs, revision histories, consultant comments, transmittals, and issue trackers for controlled delivery across concurrent projects.
Jaleel Associates
Junior Architect | Residential Interior & Site Coordination
2018.01 - 2021.12 (3 education.years_Label & 11 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Supported residential, villa, commercial, and hospitality projects through client briefing, space planning, architectural design, interior detailing, working drawings, site coordination, and handover.
- Prepared AutoCAD plans, elevations, sections, kitchen and toilet details, wardrobes and joinery details, furniture layouts, schedules, stair details, and coordinated execution drawings.
- Coordinated material and finish selections, site measurements, vendor details, carpentry/joinery inputs, MEP interfaces, and contractor queries to improve fabrication and installation accuracy.
- Conducted site visits, progress checks, workmanship observations, snagging, rectification follow-up, and client/contractor coordination for residential and interior-related works.
Education
Anna UniversityChennai, India
Bachelor of Architecture
2012.01 - 1 2017
University overview
- Member - Society of Engineers UAE (71971/2023)
- Registered Architect - Council of Architecture, India (CA/2019/114470)
- UAE Driving License (No. 1410970)
Skills
- Client requirement gathering, residential space planning, concept development, and full-home customization support
- Kitchen cabinet, wardrobe, walk-in closet, vanity, TV-unit, storage, and custom joinery coordination
- 2D layouts, elevations, sections, detailed drawings, joinery/shop-drawing inputs, and 3D visualisation
- Site visits, accurate measurements, design verification, installation coordination, and snagging follow-up
- Material, finish, colour, laminate, hardware, accessory, and supplier-selection coordination
- BOQ/QTO preparation support, cost awareness, procurement follow-up, and multi-project coordination
- Residential Space Planning
- Kitchen Cabinet & Wardrobe Coordination
- Custom Joinery & Storage Solutions
- Walk-in Closets, Vanities & TV Units
- Client Briefing & Design Presentation
- 2D Drawings, Elevations & Details
- Shop-Drawing / Production Inputs
- Site Measurements & Installation Coordination
- Materials, Finishes, Colours & Hardware
- BOQ, QTO & Procurement Support
- Supplier / Production Team Coordination
- MEP & Service Interface Coordination
- QA/QC, Snagging & Handover
- Multi-project Tracking & Documentation
- AutoCAD, SketchUp, Lumion, V-Ray
- Rhino 7, Grasshopper, Photoshop, MS Office
RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Residential & Villa Customization Projects: Space planning, kitchen/toilet detailing, wardrobe and joinery coordination, material/finish selection, 3D presentation, working drawings, site measurements, contractor coordination, snagging, and handover support., Aspect Towers - Interior Works: Site monitoring, technical coordination, material coordination, specialist interface resolution, finishing follow-up, and execution support for interior works., Business Bay Executive Towers: Architectural and interior-interface coordination, drawing review, maintenance/execution support, consultant/contractor follow-up, material coordination, and technical documentation., Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR): Technical supervision, execution follow-up, site coordination, quality monitoring, finish/interface observations, and documentation support for a major mixed-use development., Hospitality & Commercial Design Projects: Concept design, space planning, material palettes, furniture and storage coordination, 3D visualisation, detailed drawings, technical clarifications, and site implementation support.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Current Location: Dubai, UAE | Availability: Immediate | Nationality: Indian | English: Fluent
Timeline
Architect | Interior / External Works & Technical Coordination
Grand Gover Horticulture Co. L.L.C
2024.06 - 2026.06 (2 education.years_Label)
Architect | Project & Technical Coordinator
KC Engineering & Design
2022.01 - 2023.12 (1 education.year_Label & 11 education.months_Label)
Junior Architect | Residential Interior & Site Coordination
Jaleel Associates
2018.01 - 2021.12 (3 education.years_Label & 11 education.months_Label)
Anna University
Bachelor of Architecture
2012.01 - 1 2017