Gayathri Swaminathan

Design and deliver bespoke kitchen, bedroom, and trade interiors for residential clients, managing the full process from initial consultation through to final installation
Delivered over £970K in kitchen, bedroom, and trade projects to date, including £700K in 2024 alone, through client-led design and tailored spatial solutions
Translate client briefs into detailed joinery specifications, elevations, and technical drawings, ensuring designs are both aesthetically refined and buildable
Collaborate directly with clients to balance functional requirements (storage, layout, utility zoning) with material and finish selections including bespoke solutions like angled wardrobes for non-standard loft spaces and pull-out corner storage systems
Manage project budgets from £6, 000 to £45, 000+, coordinating specification, sign-off, and delivery timelines with clients and the installation team

Deliver end-to-end freelance interior design projects across residential and commercial sectors in India and the UK, managing concept development through completion alongside full-time roles and postgraduate study
India: Design and deliver residential interior projects; as a COA-registered Architect, directly coordinate on-site execution with fitters, carpenters, and site managers bridging design intent and construction delivery without reliance on a third-party contractor
UK: Delivered complete interior design for 2 independent restaurant fit-outs, covering concept design, space planning, material and furniture procurement, and full FF&E sourcing managing projects independently from brief to handover
Operate as sole point of contact across both markets, managing client relationships, budgets, and vendor coordination without in-house studio support

Worked across both architecture and interior design scopes, delivering residential and mixed-use projects from concept through technical documentation
Led interior design and space planning for residential projects, including full electrical layouts, staircase and joinery detailing, and coordinated material and finish specification
Contributed to architectural design and technical drawings for multi-storey residential developments, including sectional elevations, plumbing and electrical coordination, and detailed construction drawings
Produced master plans, elevations, and detailed sections bridging architectural intent with interior execution ensuring design consistency from structure through to finished interior
Collaborated with clients and consultants to balance architectural constraints (structure, services, regulations) with interior functionality and aesthetics

Assisted senior architects with design development and documentation across residential and commercial architectural projects
Supported preparation of working drawings, including plans, elevations, and sections, under supervision of project architects
Contributed to site measurement, drawing coordination, and basic material and specification research for ongoing projects
Gained foundational exposure to architectural workflow from concept sketches through to construction documentation and to coordination between design and site teams
Developed early proficiency in architectural drafting software and presentation techniques through hands-on project involvement

Supported design development for large-scale commercial and workplace interior projects, working under senior designers on zoning, layout, and detailing
Contributed to reception and lobby design for corporate office projects, including joinery detailing, material specification, and mock-up visualization for client presentations
Assisted in producing technical drawings and detailed construction documentation, including elevations, sections, and joinery details for commercial fit-outs
Supported space planning and zoning studies for large office floor plates, balancing collaborative work areas with circulation and spatial hierarchy
Gained early exposure to end-to-end commercial interior workflow from concept mock-ups through to construction-ready detailed drawings