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Danish Navodia, Building Architect

Danish Navodia

Building Architect·Vexus Interiors LLC

United Arab Emirates

Bachelor's degree, Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.)

Work experience

Total years of experience: 16 years, 8 months

Building Architect

August 2020 - Present

Vexus Interiors LLC

Dubai, United Arab Emirates Hybrid

August 2020 - Present

Conceptualizing, Sketching, Drawing-up design plans, implementing, and managing architectural design (Villa
projects, Showrooms, Warehouses), Interior design, Home automation, Smart Lighting solutions,
Landscaping & Swimming pool projects from conceptualization to completion. Applied artistic expertise &
technical skills to create freehand sketches & colour architectural presentations, renderings & site plans.
Undertake design project from concept to completion.

Determine & understand the client’s project goals, requirements, schedule & design objectives.

Create ‘mood boards’ to sample the design vision. Conceptualizing Design Schemes, Mood Boards and compiling
finishes boards including color and finishes selections within the allocated budget. Produce “sample” and
“mood products”.

Specify materials and furnishings, such as lighting, furniture, wall finishes, flooring, and plumbing fixtures.

Meeting Clients and Presenting. Interpret and translate customer needs into rough plans.

Manipulate material specification & project cost according to the budget. Create a timeline for processing
Architectural Designs, Interior design, landscaping & swimming pool designs along with the project estimation.

Measuring of sites and transposing measurements onto AutoCAD/Archicad.

Space Planning & Optimization - Consider how space will be used and how people will move through the space. Utilize computer applications in the design process & to prepare final plans.

Interpret and translate client’s needs into rough plans.

Sketch preliminary design plans, including electrical layouts.

Negotiate project fees on behalf of the company.

Set project completion schedules & timelines for a project.

Research for the correct raw materials and products to use in the project.

Source the raw materials and products. Meeting Suppliers and understanding product info.

Place orders for the materials and products.

Site visits, completing snag list of defect items on sites.

Sourcing and placing of objects art on site.

Work closely with other consultants, site engineers & supervisors and sub-constructors.

Oversee the installation of the design elements.

Research and follow industry changes, evolutions, and best practices.

Adhere to deadlines and key deliverables.

Furniture Specification Documents, Drawings & Compiling Budgets.

Choosing Loose Finishes and Coupling Sample Boards.

Prepared working set drawings, specifications & Tender package documents.

Completing Construction Drawings and Supporting Documents in accordance with appointed registered
Architectural consultants.

Completing Shopfitting Sketches and Final Shop Drawings.

Research and follow industry changes, evolutions and best practices for racking projects.

Bid on new projects.

Visit after the project to ensure that the client is satisfied.

Company industry:
Architecture

Architect

September 2019 - April 2020

Interspace Interior Design - Architecture - Interiors Bespoke

Dubai, United Arab Emirates Hybrid

September 2019 - April 2020

 Leading in designing & development of Architectural designs (Villas) & Interior Designs on project to project
basis.
Create ‘mood boards’ to sample your design vision.
Prepared working set drawings, specifications & Tender package documents.
Applied artistic expertise & technical skills to create freehand sketches & coloured architectural presentations,
renderings & site plans.
Utilize computer applications in the design process.
Adhere to deadlines and key deliverables.
Choosing Loose Finishes and Coupling Sample Boards.
Completing Construction Drawings and Supporting Documents in accordance with appointed registered
Architectural consultants.
Completing Architectural Working Drawings, Shopfitting Sketches and Final Shop Drawings.
Conceptualizing Architectural & Interior Design Schemes, Mood Boards, compiling finishes boards including color
and finishes selections as per standards.
Furniture Specification as per standards.
Furniture Specification Documents & Drawings.
Space Planning.
Understand project requirements and schedule during the “brief”.
Interpret and translate customer needs into rough plans.
Consider how space will be used and how people will move through the space.
Determine the client’s goals and requirements of the project.
Prepare final plans, using computer applications.
Sketch preliminary design plans, including electrical layouts & M.E.P. (Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing)
drawings.
Specify materials and furnishings, such as lighting, furniture, wall finishes, flooring, and plumbing fixtures.

Company industry:
Architecture

chief architect

October 2012 - September 2019

Sheetala Infrastructure Consultancy Pvt. Ltd.

Pune, India

October 2012 - September 2019

As a Chief Architect
· Spearheading in designing, manufacturing and development of a contemporary style of building construction and architecture called P.E.B. (Pre-Engineered Buildings) and Space frames
· Collaborating with Structural Consultants and Certified Fabricator in order to understand the grid system theoretically and practically
· Effectively involving in sanctioning of projects as per M.I.D.C. (Maharashtra Industrial Development
Corporation), P.M.C. (Pune Municipal Corporation), P.M.R.D.A. (Pune Metropolitan Region Development
Authority), Town Planning and other Government Bye-Laws
· Articulate in research and development to design Jet Blast Deflector for aircraft. Ongoing Research and
development on Acoustical Panelled walls for an Aircraft service centre
· Liaising as a Project Management Consultant to guide existing societies to revive their infrastructure and
Quality of life with Reconstruction, Redevelopment in accordance with bye-laws of Maharashtra Society
Welfare Act
· Preparing a detail feasibility report in terms of salable areas and constructible areas, the following report
evaluates the commercial aspects in the construction industry for Builders/Contractors

Company industry:
Civil Engineering
Job role:
Architecture

assistant architect

July 2009 - September 2012

Yusuf Bengali Architect & Designer

Pune, India

July 2009 - September 2012

As an Assistant Junior Architect
· Developed preliminary designs for residential, commercial, industrial & public spaces
· Prepared working set drawings, submission drawings, specifications & construction documents
· Applied artistic expertise & technical skills to create on-site freehand sketches & colour architectural presentations, renderings & site plans
· Collaborated with client to develop requirements
· Researched bye-laws & obtained required permits
· Created detailed designs, drawings, specifications, estimates, negotiated & administered vendor contracts

Company industry:
Architecture
Job role:
Architecture

Education

University of Pune, Allana College of Architecture, Azam Campus, Pune

May 2010

May 2010

Bachelor's degree, Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.)

India

GPA (percentage): 59%

GPA (percentage): 59%

During my 5 years of Architecture Course, I was progressing with my design and building technology skills. Ismaili Community centre (Jamatkhana), Residential scheme for IT professionals etc. are some list of project assignments were completed in the last 2 years of the course. With my progress report, I was appointed as a CR (Class Representative) and NATA (National Association of Students of Architecture) in charge of the college. Being, sporty in nature, I was also appointed as a SPORTS HEAD of the college. In the Last year of the course, I was accepted as an intern by a very known and a senior architect, Yusuf Bengali, where I experienced design principals and bye-laws to follow for a project on case to case basis.
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Skills

Architectural Design
Expert
Architectural Design
Expert
Project Management
Expert
Project Management
Expert
Design Specifications
Expert
Design Specifications
Expert
AutoCAD 2D
Expert
AutoCAD 2D
Expert
Architecture
Expert
Architecture
Expert
Construction Documentations & Management
Expert
Construction Documentations & Management
Expert
Architectural Design
Expert
Architectural Design
Expert
Quality Control
Expert
Quality Control
Expert
Graphic Presentations & Layout
Expert
Graphic Presentations & Layout
Expert
Site Planning & Management
Expert
Site Planning & Management
Expert
develop presentations
Expert
develop presentations
Expert
rendering
Expert
rendering
Expert
on-site execution
Expert
on-site execution
Expert
planning
Expert
planning
Expert
designing
Expert
designing
Expert
evaluating
Expert
evaluating
Expert
Multitasking
Expert
Multitasking
Expert
Abvent Artlantis
Expert
Abvent Artlantis
Expert
tendering
Expert
tendering
Expert
Team Management
Expert
Team Management
Expert
preparing specifications
Expert
preparing specifications
Expert
Autodesk Autocad
Expert
Autodesk Autocad
Expert
3-D illustrations
Expert
3-D illustrations
Expert
Contract Management
Expert
Contract Management
Expert
construction methods
Expert
construction methods
Expert
Project Implementation
Expert
Project Implementation
Expert
delivery partners and colleagues
Expert
delivery partners and colleagues
Expert
Progress Monitoring
Expert
Progress Monitoring
Expert
Civil Engineering
Expert
Civil Engineering
Expert
Estimation & Quantity Surveying
Expert
Estimation & Quantity Surveying
Expert
Construction
Expert
Construction
Expert
Architectural presentations
Expert
Architectural presentations
Expert
Health & Safety
Expert
Health & Safety
Expert
Graphisoft Archicad
Expert
Graphisoft Archicad
Expert
project planning
Expert
project planning
Expert
Research and Development
Expert
Research and Development
Expert
cost / benefits analysis
Expert
cost / benefits analysis
Expert
Efficient in creativity
Expert
Efficient in creativity
Expert
ability to establish
Expert
ability to establish
Expert
Administration
Expert
Administration
Expert
P.E.B. (Pre-Engineered Buildings)
Expert
P.E.B. (Pre-Engineered Buildings)
Expert
Artistic expertise
Expert
Artistic expertise
Expert
prepare detailed architectural drawings
Expert
prepare detailed architectural drawings
Expert
project management
Expert
project management
Expert
Outspoken and an effective communicator
Expert
Outspoken and an effective communicator
Expert
Proficient in English
Expert
Proficient in English
Expert
sanctioning
Expert
sanctioning
Expert
Redevelopment
Expert
Redevelopment
Expert
project estimates
Expert
project estimates
Expert
procurement
Expert
procurement
Expert
cost control
Expert
cost control
Expert
contract administration
Expert
contract administration
Expert
Steel Structures
Expert
Steel Structures
Expert
Project Management Consultant
Expert
Project Management Consultant
Expert
Design Development
Expert
Design Development
Expert
Working drawings
Expert
Working drawings
Expert
Site and Layout plans
Expert
Site and Layout plans
Expert
quality management
Expert
quality management
Expert
maintain and develop effective working relationships
Expert
maintain and develop effective working relationships
Expert
operational teams
Expert
operational teams
Expert
site management
Expert
site management
Expert
quantity survey
Expert
quantity survey
Expert
project coordination
Expert
project coordination
Expert
Quality Assurance
Expert
Quality Assurance
Expert
Safety Inspections
Expert
Safety Inspections
Expert
Space frames
Expert
Space frames
Expert
Liasoning
Expert
Liasoning
Expert
Feasibility assessment
Expert
Feasibility assessment
Expert
Technical skills
Expert
Technical skills
Expert
efficient in supporting multiple priorities
Expert
efficient in supporting multiple priorities
Expert
RCC Structures
Expert
RCC Structures
Expert
Resource Estimation
Expert
Resource Estimation
Expert
Data Entry
Expert
Data Entry
Expert
Freehand sketches
Expert
Freehand sketches
Expert
Proficient in Hindi
Expert
Proficient in Hindi
Expert
Specifications
Expert
Specifications
Expert
Construction drawings and documents
Expert
Construction drawings and documents
Expert
Sanctioning and submission drawings
Expert
Sanctioning and submission drawings
Expert
Obtaining permits and NOC's
Expert
Obtaining permits and NOC's
Expert
Reconstruction
Expert
Reconstruction
Expert
Project Scheduling
Expert
Project Scheduling
Expert
Negotiation
Expert
Negotiation
Expert
Autodesk Revit
Beginner
Autodesk Revit
Beginner

Social profiles

Languages

English
Expert
Hindi
Native Speaker
Marathi
Expert
Gujarati
Intermediate

Memberships

Council of Architecture, New-Delhi, India

Registered Architect

November 2011

Pune Municipal Corporation

Registered Architect

November 2012

The Council for Pune, His Highness Prince Agakhan Shia Imami Ismaili Council for India

Core Council Member

March 2009

Training and Certifications

Certifications
IELTS
Certificate of Registration

Hobbies

  • Play Sports like cricket, football, Listen to music, dance, read
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