Karan Sancheti

karan sancheti 26, Deepak Building, Worli Hill Road, Worli, Mumbai-400 018 | - | - Objective To recognize opportunities and resolve complex situations via methodical and grounded solutions to create futuristic innovative experiences for the user that creates a meaningful impact on all living forms through all the skills that I have and aim to acquire. Portfolio http://dropr.com/embed/slideshow/Jn9Fh/+?1 Education NMIMS University, Balwant Sheth School of Architecture Bachelor of Architecture GPA 2.88/4 Major: Architectural Design Mumbai, India August 2015 Skills Adobe Suite, Autodesk Autocad, Google Sketchup, V-ray, Kerkythea, Rhinoceros, Microsoft Office. Sketching and drafting, Rendering in pencil, ink and watercolor. Hand and machine modelling. Experience Language Architecture Body Mumbai, India Project Architect October 2015- October 2016 - Facilitated design presentations and secured the company with a new project in the residential sector. Led a team of junior and intern architects for the execution of construction drawings for a residential project in Lonavala, India. - Developed architectural layouts, design concepts and construction drawings, reviewed and coordinated technical drawings with consultants for initiating on-site construction for a residential project in Lonavala, India. - Developed, reviewed and coordinated construction drawings with contractors and structural engineer for a residential project in Mulshi, India. - Designed interior layouts, design concepts and construction drawings, for all site based co-ordination towards the execution for the interiors of a residential project in Mumbai, India. Junior Architect May 2015- September 2015 - Directed all site based co-ordinations and drawings towards final execution for the interiors of a commercial project in Mumbai, India. Intern Architect March 2015- April 2015 - Developed architectural concepts and issued technical drawings for its execution for projects in commercial and residential sectors. Aniruddh Photo Company Mumbai, India Assistant Photographer January 2016- January 2017 - Organized and executed photoshoots for interior, architecture and real estate projects. - Post-production and editing of photos for print and billboard advertising. Leadership and Honors far(M)ore: http://www.projectpage.info/uyf-farmore/info Mumbai, India Research & Design Associate August 2013- January 2015 - far(M)ore won a total grant of $15000 from the United Nations Habitat Youth Fund in association with Narotam Sekhsaria Foundation. Additional grant achieved from the Adobe Foundation. - Organized and led community awareness drives, coordinated with municipal authorities, NGO’s. - Conducted extensive research and experimentation on techniques of farming. - Designed and built prototypes in the machine shop. - Built an offsite mock-up of a slum roof for prototype testing. - Installed working prototypes on the roof of a community gym and a children’s nursery school on site. Others - Mobile application development, in the fitness and lifestyle sector. June 2016 - Ongoing - Designed and built an installation in a joint design workshop with GSAPP (Columbia University). March 2014 - Special mention awarded at the ‘Urban Innovation Challenge’ by Muncipalika 2013. October 2013 - Presented with ‘People’s choice award’ for ‘Rethinking Kala Nagar Junction Competition’. September 2013 - Participated and exhibited at the Kalaghoda Art Festival 2013 in Mumbai. February 2013 - Represented our college at the ‘Aga Khan Building and Planning Services-India’ workshop December 2012 for ‘Design as a Catalyst for Social Change’ on ‘Collaborative Strategies for Policy Development’.