Arshad Khan
Graduate of Architecture
Address: Hampden Road, South Wentworthville, NSW 2145.
Email: arshadbajid@gmail.com
Phone: +61 451 145 519
Portfolio: https://issuu.com/arshadbajid/docs/arshad_khan_architectural_portfolio
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arshad-khan-07b87a93/
Visa Info: Permanent Resident of Australia with unlimited work rights.
Summary:
• Ambitious graduate architect with more than 4.5 years of Australian experience and 2 years of overseas experience in residential and commercial projects of various sizes, styles, and purposes.
• Excellent research, design, drafting, communicational abilities
• Knowledgeable in various computer design software.
• Enthusiastic about taking absolute ownership of given tasks to contribute to team success.
• Adept at liaisoning with consultants and contractors to ensure smooth running of projects.
• Team player with a pleasant demeanour and a positive solution-oriented attitude.
Work History
Jan 2023 to current
Graduate of Architecture – Benson McCormack Architecture, Balmain, Sydney.
- Created 3D models for study, client, and council presentations.
- Worked on Seniors Living, multi residential, apartments, mixed used and animal shelter (Animal Welfare League NSW) projects.
- Instrumental in creating preliminary sketches, DA documents, CC packages which included GA plans, sections, elevations, enlarged plans, RCPs, Wet area drawings, concrete profiles, structural setouts, door and glazing schedules etc.
- Interpretation of markups from directors, team leaders and amendments in accordance to compliance and council.
- Liaised with clients, project managers, consultants, engineers, surveyors to ensure drawings are well co-ordinated.
- Conducted on site measurements of structures and documented the same for council presentations.
Sept 2019 to Jan 2023
Graduate of Architecture – Universal Property Group, Sydney
- Designed layouts for residential projects in accordance with the specific council requirements or CDC.
- Prepared DA drawings, construction documents using Revit Architecture.
- Prepared Setout drawings, layouts, RCPs, elevations, sections, schedules, construction details that includes wet area details, joinery details, ancillary types etc.
- Sound knowledge of the Building Codes of Australia (BCA).
- Liaised with relevant structural, services, hydraulic and other consultants.
- Managed CC applications through to approval.
- Strong 3D and rendering skills using SketchUp, Revit and Lumion.
- Midway in familiarizing with Microsoft Project and Smartsheet to manage the progress of the project.
Feb 2015 to Feb 2016
Architect – JAFF Design Studios, Chennai/Bangalore, India.
- Worked with clients to facilitate involvement and effective communication between project parties.
- Oversaw work of subcontractors, conveyed updates and managed construction administration.
- Designed custom interior designs to adapt to floor plans, working closely with multiple furniture vendors.
- Communicated with vendors and contractors regarding negotiation of price and have been instrumental in cutting down on cost up to 25%.
- Maintained project within budget and ensured timely completion.
Feb 2014 to Feb 2015
Architect – DesignQube Architects, Chennai, India.
- Utilized AutoCAD and Revit to complete designs, model renderings and specification details.
- Attended team meetings to resolve technical and project issues, coordinated with project architect and team members.
- Worked closely with quantity surveyors to determine project costs and produced detailed estimates.
- Devised overall strategy for documentation and identified design sets planned for each stage of work.
Education
2008-07 to 2013-07
Bachelors of Architecture
MEASI Academy of Architecture, India.
Thesis on revival of Vellore Market, Submitted the proposal to the Vellore Municipality as a part of a competition.
2016-02 to 2018-10
Master of Architecture: Specialized in Housing.
UNIVERSITY OF NEW SOUTH WALES, SYDNEY.
Thesis: “Chawl” Inspired Density Housing
Designed a flexible housing layout which grows and shrinks within the lifetime of the user. This design accommodates the housing crisis due to Urbanization and immigration.
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