aarefapalgharwala@gmail.com
Education
Master of Architecture (Structural Concentration)
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Bachelors of Science in Architectural Studies (BSAS)
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Work Experience & Workshop
CTA Architects P.C
New York, New York
May 2017
May 2014
Tech 2
Nov. 2022 - Current
• Worked on creating Facade Inspection & Safety Program (FISP) reports for Department of Building (DOB)
Developed exterior restoration drawings in Vectorworks.
• Prepared document related to Construction Administration (Meeting Minutes, Agendas, Bulletins, Change orders)
• Performed Construction Administrative task for restoration projects. Preparing forms and documents needed for Landmark Preservation Committee and DOB Now filing.
• Authorized to be on Suspended and Supported Scaffolds for assessing building facade and exterior conditions. Visiting site for field verifications and assessing existing conditions.
• Meeting and Co-ordinating drawings with consultants.
FGM Architects
Oakbrook, Illinois
Worked on Construction Documents for PK-12 and Municipal (Police Stations) project types.
• Worked on school master planning projects.
• Managed CA for 4 Middle School Gymnasium and Student Center additions. Worked on 3D scanning for schools, along with 360 Photography.
• Visiting site for field verifications and assessing existing conditions.
• Meeting and Co-ordinating drawings with Consultants and Engineers. Part of Architecture Software and Processes Committee (ASAP) (1.5yr).
• Organized firm wide Lunch and Learns (2.5 yrs).
Bancroft Architects + Engineers
Elk Grove Village, Illinois
Preparing CAD drawings and set up drawing sheets for Construction Documents.
• Editing Specification. Meeting COR for project development. Setting up meeting minutes.
• Site visit for field verifications.
Daniel P. Coffey Associates
Chicago, Illinois
• Created design drawings in Revit and used 3Ds Max for rendering.
International Design Workshop Volterra
Volterra, Italy
Associate Aug. 2017 - Sept. 2022
Architectural Intern
Dec. 2014 - Jan. 2017
Architectural Intern
Aug. 2014 - Nov. 2014
Study Abroad
July 2016 - Aug. 2016
• 10 day workshop to enhance the existing entry gates of the walled city. Students from different universities worked in teams of 4 to design a new solution to improve the gates.
• Explored the history and the importance of the gate.
Awards & Leadership
2nd Place - Design Excellence in Architecture
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Student Ambassador
College of DuPage, Illinois
Skills & Language
Wood Working | Model Making | 3D Scanner | 360 Camera Programs:
Dec. 2017
Aug. 2009 - Aug. 2010
Sketch UP | Sefaira | Enscape | Bluebeam | Newforma | Auto Cad | Revit | Vectorworks | Indesign | Photoshop | Illustrator
Word | Excel | Powerpoint | Publisher
Languages: English | Hindi | Marathi | Gujarati