ABOUT ME
Prashanti Pathak
Nationality: Nepalese Date of birth: 30/10/1999 Gender: Female
Phone number: (+977) 9840450114
Email address: prashantipathak123@gmail.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prashantidesigns/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prashanti-pathak-337894217/
Home: Checkpost-7 , Thankot, 44600 Kathmandu (Nepal)
Architect with an undergraduate degree. My focus is on creating solutions that not only enrich the environment but also coexist harmoniously with it. Having a strong background in research and concept generation skills, I am eager to design eco-friendly and impactful projects. I aspire to contribute to a future where sustainability and thoughtful urban planning guide every project.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Interior designer
Nikita Goyal Designs [ 01/09/2023 – 30/06/2024 ]
City: Kathmandu | Country: Nepal
•Assisted senior designer in developing concepts, creating layouts, and preparing presentations, including sketches, mood boards, and 3D visualizations for two apartments in Sukedhara.
•Researched and selected appropriate materials, furniture, and finishes to align with project specifications and client expectations.
•Prepared detailed drawings, including floor plans, furniture details, electrical, sanitary, civil drawings and sectional elevations, to support project execution.
•Conducted site visits to take measurements, monitor progress, and ensure adherence to design plans.
Architectural designer
Archyatra Studio [ 20/07/2022 – 15/03/2023 ]
City: Kathmandu | Country: Nepal
•Collaborated with senior architect on developing concepts, schematic design and development of the final cafe cum apartment design through 3D visualizations and drawings done in SketchUp and AutoCAD.
•Conducted site visits to track minimal land intervention, validate green design implementation, and address any design challenges that arise.
•Documented the work in proper format with visualisations, concept and renders, for the future prospect of works and presenting the final design to the client.
Architectural intern
Adobe and Bamboo Research Initiative (ABARI) [ 15/05/2021 – 27/10/2021 ]
City: Kathmandu | Country: Nepal
•Gained hands-on experience with various natural building materials, including Bamboo, Rammed earth, Wattle and daub. Acquired knowledge of their fabrication processes, application in architectural design, and an understanding of their advantages and limitations.
•Contributed to the development of architectural designs of a retreat centre project at Pharping by drafting and preparing detailed architectural drawings and renders using AutoCAD, SketchUp and Lumion.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
BACHELORS DEGREE IN ARCHITECTURE
Institite of Engineering, Thapathali Campus, Tribhuwan University [ 2017 – 2023 ]
City: Kathmandu | Country: Nepal | Field(s) of study: Engineering, manufacturing and construction | Final grade: 76.46 % |
Thesis: Reimagining Public Library
INTERMEDIATE IN SCIENCE (+2)
Bernhardt College [ 2015 – 2017 ]
Address: Balkhu, Kathmandu (Nepal) | Final grade: 77 %
PROJECTS
[ 2024 ]
CIties4Women: inclusive and Climate Resilient Urbanisation in Nepal: International Urban design competition Collaborati on with a landscape architect and colleauge for a thoughtfully designed community park
[ 2022 – Current ]
Green Tara Premises at Nagarkot, Nepal Collaboration with a senior architect on creating a sustainable studio cafe cum apartment at Nagarkot with seating space indoors and outdoors.
[ 2023 ]
Tiny house at Budhanilkantha, Nepal Collaboration with a colleague on creating a comfortable and cosy apartment which can be rented as an airbnb later
[ 2023 ]
Re-imagining Public Library- As a Third place at Thapathali, Nepal Thesis on an advanced form of public library that approaches the challenges of digital culture and fosters community interaction, integrated with natural recreational spaces for improved knowledge absorption.
[ 08/08/2022 ]
Narasimha Chowk conservation project, Design studio VII Carried the conservation of Narasimha Chowk, adjoining property to Naradevi Temple which lies in dilapidated state. The architectural elements of the Naradevi Chowk displays the traditional sacred arts of Nepal in an illustrious architectural setting.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Mother tongue(s): Nepali
Other language(s): English
LISTENING C2 READING C2 WRITING C1
SPOKEN PRODUCTION C1 SPOKEN INTERACTION C1
Levels: A1 and A2: Basic user; B1 and B2: Independent user; C1 and C2: Proficient user
DIGITAL SKILLS
Lumion Render and Video Animation/ Enscape 3d (Advanced User)/ Microsoft Powerpoint/ Microsoft Office/ SketchUP (3D modelling)/ V ray/ Adobe illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop/ AutoCAD: Intermediate VOLUNTEERING
[ 2023 ] Thapathali Engineering College
UTSARGA expo Design Team: Assisted as a sub-leader in the design and creation of various promotional posters for the exhibition.
Project Team: Organized and curated projects for display in the Architecture Department.
[ 2020 ]
Tiny House on wheels Volunteered in the conceptualization and design of a 2m x 2m mobile house, focusing on innovative space utilization and portability.
[ 2019 ]
JIGYASA Architectural Expo Class leader for the Spatial team.
