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ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO CHITRAVAHINI RAGHU

CHITRAVAHINI RAGHU Architectural Designer 9515525465

Los Angeles, CA

chitravahiniraghu@gmail.com

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SUMMARY Architectural and Design Professional with diverse experience in design, architecture, community development, and themed entertainment. Proficient in drafting, 3D modeling, and BIM with hands-on experience using tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, Rhino 3D, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite. Skilled in project management, design research, and cross-disciplinary collaboration. Demonstrated expertise in producing immersive environments, sustainable systems, and parametric design. Adept at supporting urban development projects and contributing to community-driven initiatives, with a strong foundation in architecture, urban planning, and architectural design research.

EDUCATION

EXPERIENCE

Master’s degree M.Arch (NAAB Accredited) California Baptist University, USA GPA - 3.76 | 2022-2024

Intern of Building & Safety

B.Arch( NAAB Equivalent 5 yrs.)

Anna university, India GPA- 3.23 |2016-2021

ACHIEVEMENTS Architecture Department Most Improved performance faculty choice award (2024) International Admissions Power performer award (2024)

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Certifications Registered Architect Council of Architecture, India CA/2021/138027 Seminar / Workshop Rescape – WELO, California Plan review workshop (2024) Digital Intuition Parametric Architecture workshop, India (2019) Monolithic Xpressions Design Workshop (2018) Zonal NASA convention, India.

City Of Beverly Hills, Beverly Hills CA | Aug 2024 - Present •

Collaborated on the Mixed-Use Overlay Zone (MUOZ) and Objective design standards proposal, contributing to the expansion strategy by integrating urban design elements and sustainability considerations.

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Assist with WELO Plan reviewing for plan checkers and creating checklists for the reviewing process. Ensuring permit timelines and appropriate construction drawings.

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Involved in site visit for Golden Globes awards, Vanity Fair Oscars After-Party event setup as part of the City Hall events coordinating team.

Research Assistant for Architecture Department California Baptist University, Riverside CA |Sep 2023– Apr 2024 •

Assisted for research on building performance and sustainable modifications in 3D modeling using Revit and Performed Site evaluation for building performance using Cove tool.

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Coordinated Analysis on MEP systems to ensure design integration and compliance with project specifications and data collection using Hoboware.

Design Assistant for Conference and Events Department California Baptist University, Riverside CA |May 2023– Sep 2023 •

Worked on space planning and setup for the student work exhibit of the Visual Arts and Architecture School, ensuring an effective and engaging display of projects.

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Conducted site surveys and utilized cartography skills to design detailed maps using CAD drawings and 3D models to optimize event layouts and stage design.

Architectural Intern for Johnson Signature space Interiors Russell Foundation Pvt. Ltd, Chennai, India | Jan 2020– Apr 2020 •

Produced 3D visualizations and floor plan iterations for Single family residential and multi-family residential projects using Sketchup and Enscape

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Assisted the project architect in design development, and project estimate evaluations.

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Coordinated with producing Presentation sheets and construction documentation.

Architectural Intern Strokes Design Studio, Chennai, India | June 2019– Dec 2019 •

Created floor plan iterations and brainstormed conceptual ideas for a couple of Hospitality and Mixed-use design projects using 3Ds Max and Rhino3D.

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Produced detail drawings and actively involved in site visits with the team and the principal architect.

OTHER EXPERIENCE

AFFILIATIONS

Tutor for Architects of Tomorrow (AOT) CBU NOMAS, Riverside, CA | Nov 2022- Dec 2023

AIA – Associate member

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NOMA – Member

Mentored high school students in architecture through hands-on workshops, teaching sketching, digital design with Floor Planner, and physical 3D model making.

AOT – Member

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NASA, India – Member

Guided students in brainstorming and conceptualizing architectural projects, introducing them to the basics of design, drafting, and space planning.

CA, India - Member

Intern for International Admissions Department California Baptist University, Riverside CA |Apr 2023– Apr 2024 •

SKILLS Soft

Effectively Communicated complex processes to diverse applicants, showcasing coordination and client relations.

Skills:

Creative,

Problem Critical

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solving,

Managed records and streamlined documentation, demonstrating attention to detail in application process assistance.

thinking,

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Leadership, Teamwork, Attention

Managed and reviewed international credentials, ensuring compliance with US Credentials for transferring units.

to detail, Effective communication, Fast learner.

SOFTWARE KNOWLEDGE

Manual skills: Sketching, Painting,

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Civil3D

Model making, Quilling, Carving.

Languages: English | Tamil | Hindi Hobbies Music,

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Interests:

Photography,

Dance, Cooking,

Gardening.

BIM & 3D Modeling: AutoCAD, Revit, Rhino 3D + Grasshopper, Sketchup, 3Ds Max,

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Rendering: Enscape, Lumion, Twinmotion, Unreal engine, VRay

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Postproduction: Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign

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Analysis tools: Cove tool, Ladybug, Bluebeam

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Fabrication: UltiMaker Cura - 3D printer, AutoCAD - Laser cutting

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Permitting & Other : Citysmart, ProjectDox, AppEnhancer, MS office suite, SharePoint, Salesforce, Primavera.

FUN FACTS!

RELEVANT COURSEWORKS

"I have an associate degree in

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about Humanity +Built environment in Korea.

dance but how is that even relevant?”

Sometimes understanding movements informs spatial design approach.

International Architecture seminar at Seoul, South Korea - a course work to learn

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Themed entertainment design – a group coursework to produce an architectural experience movie for an Art exhibit at Riverside, CA,

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Design Directed research – a research course in which an architectural analysis of experiential design was documented, and a conceptual approach was proposed.

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Project & Client development – a group coursework to establish an architecture firm and brand it to build connections.

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Professional Practice – Final paper was to produce RFP response as the established architecture firm and acquire project from RUSD.

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Thesis – a study and design approach on a cultural museum near capitol complex in India.

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Urban Analysis and design for betterment – A team project of rehabilitating exploited swamp reserve in the city

CONTENT HOW WELL DO I KNOW REVIT ?

MAGGIE’S CENTER ECOLOGY CHARTER SCHOOL

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2024 FALL 2023 SPRING

PROJECTS I WORKED WITH RHINO3D AND GRASSHOPPER CALTECH WELLNESS CENTER CHRIST CATHEDRAL AVIAN PERCH

UNREAL ENGINE IS THE NEWEST THING I LEARNED WONDER RESEARCH

2024 SPRING

THESIS PROJECT ? YES! OTHER INTEREST + ARCHITECTURE NATIONAL MULTI CULTURAL HUB

2021 SPRING

USING AUTOCAD AND SKTECHUP EFFICIENTLY CRYSTALS GATED COMMUNITY

2019 SPRING

LEARNING BETTER USE of 3dsMAX THROUGH INTERNSHIP XPESSIONS CLINIC A GLIMPSE OF ARCHITECTURE IN SEOUL ARCHITECTURE PHOTOGRAPHY CRAFTING THROUGH PHSYCIAL MEDIUM 3D PHYSICAL MODELS & SKECTHES

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2024 SPRING 2024 SPRING 2020 FALL

2019

2024 SPRING

HOW WELL DO I KNOW REVIT ?

USING REVIT IN ACADEMIC PROJECTS

MAGGIE’s CANCER CARE CENTER, Newport Beach I used Autodesk Revit for 3D modeling.

Then for rendering enscape was used. For the post production work Photoshop and Illustrator was used.

FALL 2024

This Cancer care center is designed to provide the patients comfort, safety, healing space, through giving opportunities of social engagement.

The concept of this design is the connection of soul and space through journey of users from Dark to brighter spaces giving an experiential connection to their healing process. The proportion of spaces play in relation to the voids creating the tumor effect of normal cells and cancer cells coexisting being the light taking over the dark

SPRING 2023

ECOLOGY CHARTER

Autodesk Revit was used for modeling , MEP systems a Cove tool for sustainable analy

enscape was used for rende The post production was do using Adobe photoshop a the diagrams were do by using Adobe Illustrat

R SCHOOL , RIVERSIDE

3D and ysis.

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This is a Charter school for STEM aspiring High school students.

The conceptual approach was about progressing through the experiences of learning not only through academics but through aspects of life. The building structure has resemblance of the Egyptian pyramid where it symbolizes stepping up as progressing to ascend through the rays of sunlight on larger regions of mass.

The Design also aimed to satisfy COTE criterias by serving the community through energy efficiency,innovative integration and a resourse for well being.

PROJECTS I WO

ORKED WITH RHINO3D AND GRASSHOPPER USING RHINO3D IN ACADEMIC PROJECTS The project was aimed for a sustainable design output and using Rhino3D and Grasshopper for heat analysis,wind analysis and shadow study helped with it. Also the kinectic facade and the solar parametric panel louvers was designed by the use of the same softwares. Lumion was used for rendering outputs.

2024 SPRING

CALTECH WELLNESS CENTER, PASADENA The Caltech Campus is a collaborative community which is not only extended for the students but also for the community itself. All the buildings on campus has straighforward and open access. The concept of this design is to enhance that more by “Unfolding” the building to the community. There are intersections and access created into the building for the public to access the spaces.

The building has high heat gain due to its orientation and the location of the site. This heat gain can be avoided using passive techniques and other sustainable techniques like usage of sustainable materials and also with the usage of energy conserving technology.

2024 SPRING

CHRIST CATHEDRAL, Garden Grove The Christ Cathedral is an existing building known for its crytal like appearance. The aesthetics were pleasing, still the comfort was not meeting the expectations. So the aim of this project was to get that right.

The average heat gain in the building during day time was analysed and the design output was to minimize it. This issue was already addressed and a space frame structure was provided on the interior. But to enhance the experience with acousitcs and to take advantage of the heat, kinetic roof panels are proposed supported over this space frame.These collect the solar energy and also provide shade.

This project was from a elective course for parametric architecture. Rhino 3D was used for basic 3D modeling features and the integrated platform Grasshopper was used for the heat analysis which helps to improve the building performance. To enhance the performance strategic facade planning was integrated using the same. A kinetic facade was designed using the Grasshopper coding.

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GALLERY

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After le project space and re

FLORA EXHIBIT

FISHING AREA

T c f p T o s b n c m

Seating Entry area Pavilion

Entry Pavilion

Bird Watch Tower

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FISHING AREA

FLORA EXHIBIT

GALLERY Seating area

Seating area Entry Bird Pavilion Watch Tower

Tower roof Site Plan

Site

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Locaaon Access

N PERCH, Chennai

- Velachery main road,chennai - Velachery main road, 200.. Radial road.

Neighbourhood - surrounded by marshland on context 3 sides Area -400 sq.m

earning basics of Rhino3D in Junior year this t was to make use of it and create a public proposal. So the modeling was by Rhino3D enderings were using Enscape FLORA EXHIBIT

This project is a proposal for Urban development in a metropolitan city. The aim is to create a public space that creates opprtunities for social activities. It also focuses on providing solutions for the Context poor infrastructure issues addressed Seating area roof by the locals.

Tower The site is in a prime location with great oppurtunity for access and interaction. It also LIBRARY serves as a conservatory for the marshland by involving the society. People of the neighbourhood contribute by helping the LIBRARY Developmentthe conservatory to clean up Design and conserve marshland ecosystem

Eco Friendly Approach

GALLERY Entry Pavilion

LEARNING UNR

REAL ENGINE TO MAKE 3D WALKTHROUGH 2024 Spring

WONDER RESEARCH- Great Barrier Reef, Australia Unreal engine software was used to build the environment, animate and render the whole experience. The 3d building model was designed in Rhino3D, Revit and imported into Unreal Engine.

This peoject was for a elective course called Temed entertainment design. The aim was to creat a experiential video output with a story involving architecture. This was a group project that involved 12 students and we were further divided into groups to create seperate scene in different locations. My team was designing a conservatory at the great barrier reef where the architecture extends the help to the hidden gem at a small island in Australia and provides identity, growth, opportunity for the conservation act. Also the Background music was composed by our team.

THESIS PROJEC

CT ? YES! OTHER INTEREST + ARCHITECTURE 2021Spring

THESIS - NATIONAL MULTI CULTURAL HUB, INDIA The 3D model was designed using sketchup and the exterior renders were produced using lumion. Where as the Interior renders are done using VRay. I tried using it for the quality of lighting output in that rendering engine. It was a nice place to start exploring that rendering software.

This Thesis study of central vista (India’s central administrative captial area) redevelopment helped to understand the planning aspects of the capitol complex and the surroundings. The redevelopment was proposed for expressing the milestone of the country’s 75th year of independence. As someone who loves performing arts the proposal was for a cultural representation and a space to exhibit the diversity and heritage through live experiences and not just through museums and exhibits.

These exhibit spaces are the prime features of the design project with spaces providing the about and activites of each state of India.The visitorspoint could is the aim A details cluster of the allenriched Indianculture cultural and heritage venues at one experience the culural clothing, cuisine, Handicrafts,literary works and heritage sites of this design. Where all differences throughtout the country is united and displayed as models firstto floor consistsand a Vr celebrate. gaming zone, AR zone,is comprised celebrated here. in It gallery.The is a place exhibit Thisphoto place lecture room, kids play area, food court all set to traditional style. of exhibit spaces, performing spaces with secondary faciliies of conference rooms, Guest rooms , dining spaces and retail shops as a complete package space for an experiantial journey thoughout the country in one spot.

The traditional doll making workshops of clay and wood materials are designed with a open hangout space for collaborative activies and informal meetings

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ROW HOUSES

USING AUTOCAD AND SKTECHUP EFFICIEN 2019 Spring

CRYSTALS GATED COMMUNITY, Chennai

The houses are designed for the socio-econom class of users, where they can aaord a house with 3 bedrooms with an attached bathroom, a living room along with dining area, a kitche and a common toilet. The overall carpet area of a single unit is 904 sq.m.

In this project we had to design and produce detail drawings using AutoCAD. The 3D model of the gated community on whole was done by using AutoCAD. The row houses were designed using 3ds Max and rendered using I-ray as the requirements were only exterior renders and detailed floor plans & sections.

This project aimed to provide a secured housing with all amenities aceesible for the residents. The housing options are rowhouses and villas. Where you get compact and affordable housing as row houses in a safe community. And the villas are a little more MARKET MARKET spacious with a private lawn and set back spaces between each housing units.

SWIMMING POOL

TERRACE FLOOR PLAN TERRA FRONT ELEVATION

SWIMMING POOL

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Varaha residency

Gated community-RESIDENTIAL 2018 Academic project Porur,Chennai

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AMPHITHEATER AMPHITHEATER The ideology of this gated community is a confined society CONVENIENCE STORE STORE in Porur where the neighborhood CONVENIENCE has controlled access for the public providing a pleasant community surrounded by greenery with a water body in it.It has 2 types of housing.

- open space reservaaon - Villa plots - Row houses plots - Landscaping - Road (interconneccng) - Essennals club

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of a single unit is 904 sq.m.

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ROW HOUSES

FRONT ELEVATION

are designed for thePLAN socio-economic GROUND FLOOR PLAN FIRST FLOOR PLAN ACEFIRST FLOOR PLANPLAN The houses GROUND FLOOR FLOOR class of users, where they can aaord a house with 3 bedrooms with an attached bathroom, a living room along with dining area, a kitchen and a common toilet. The overall carpet area of a single unit is 904 sq.m.

SECTION- AA’

SECTION- AA’

The ideology of this gated community is a confined society in Porur where the neighborhood has controlled access for the public providing a pleasant community surrounded by greenery with a water body in it.It has 2 types of housing.

SECTION- BB’

- open space reservaaon FRONT ELEVATION - Villa plots - Row houses plots - Landscaping

- Road (interconneccng) - Essennals club - Future development

SECTION- BB’

MARKET SWIMMING POOL

Bed room

The v bathr The b provi

Kitchen Bed room

Drawing room

Master bed room

This is a typical floorplan of villa. It is designed using sktechup as it gives me freedom to design interiors with a user friendly interface. The renders were produced using enscape. The requirement for the villas was to show the comfortable and affordable living option. So the 3d floor plans and the room renders were the best way to showcase the overall idea of this design approach.

Entry

Master bed room

Drawing ro Kitchen

VILLA

Kitchen

villa design has two spacious bedrooms with attached rooms that are accessed through the living room. bedrooms are neutral color-themed which would ide a cozy ambiance.

DiningDining room room Drawing room

Living Room

Living Room

Dining room

Entry

LEARNING BETTER USE of 3dsMAX THROUG Internship 2019

XPRESSIONS CLINIC, Chennai This Project was designed using AutoCAD and 3ds Max. The priliminary stages were designed using AutoCAD as the practices there followed some planning aspects based on “Vastu” which is the traditional planning pattern and the climatic or site surrounding influencing them. So there were several iterations for just floorplans to orient the spaces accoring to clients preference.

Then 3ds max was the software recommended by the architect for efficient render outputs.

Parking Public

Service

semi private

Toilet

Authorised

Greenery

The clic was proposed in a small site and there were restrictions which were challenging for a clinic design. shadowing the architect during client mettings, creating multiple iterationaand brainstroming ideas was a great learning. The project was still on progress when i ended my internship but it was a good experience and something that I could say I contibuted in the initial design satge.

STILT FLOOR

FIRST FLOOR

SECOND FLOOR

THIRD FLOOR

The Xpression is a small-time dental clinic to be constructed within the chief doctor’s resident complex. The best possible ways to satisfy the functionalities according to the comfort of the user and aesthetic aspects incorporation were worked up. The project site is at a prime area ent at south from a district highway. Operatories with site entry Operatories The site frontage is 21’6” with total site area of 964 sq.ft.

The second floor leads us to a semi-private examination ward with two dental chairs.

There are two private operatories for visiting Consulations Consulations doctors on the same floor. From the second floor level, a slope down for 4ft leads to a private operatory of the chief doctor with a cabin having a consultancy area.

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Medavakkam ,chennai.

2021 Professional project Strokes architect , Chennai - Junior Architect

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FIRST FLOOR

STILT FLOOR

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SECOND FLOOR

THIRD FLOOR

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FIRST FLOOR

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THIRD FLOOR

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PHOTOGRAPHY

BUILT ANALYSI

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CRAFTING THROUGH PHSYCIAL MEDIUM

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Graphite wash CONCEPT DIAGRAMS

NALYSIS MODELS- 3d Prints

LASER CUT MOD

DELS

SITE MODELS - Foam board & Wood

SKETCHES - INTERNATIONAL ARCHITECTURAL SEMINARS

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