Rahul Mohandas Portfolio

Professional experience

An architect by passion and profession, with a mind to learn and explore architecture and its reflection in human minds with 13 years of experience. Pragmatic thinker with excellent leadership abilities and personnel management skills. Strong communication and coordination capabilities with all direct and indirect stakeholders of the project with experience in handling projects of various scales including residential,commercial, mixed use and institutional in UAE.

Good knowledge and experience in regulations, submission and approval procedures of different authorities such as Dubai Munici pality, DDA,Nakheel, Trakhees etc. Ability to produce fine work and succeed in team environmentboth as team leader & member. Flexible team player who thrives in environments requiring ability to prioritize and juggle multiple concurrent projects.

RAHUL MOHANDAS

National Engineering Bureau,Dubai (Oct,2015-till date)

Serendipity by Design, Dubai (Jan,2015-Sept,2015)

Afanan International Engineering Consultants Dubai (Nov,2013-Jan.2015)

Proscape Group, Dubai (Dec,2012-Nov,2013)

ARTES Human Settlements Development Centre, Chennai,India (Jun,2009-Sept,2011)

Bachelor of Architecture

2005-2009

School of Architecture, Bharath University

Revit Architecture

AutoCAD

Dynamo (In progress)

BIM implementation and Navisworks

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Indesign

Freehand sketching, Water colour, 3D Modelling, Presentation, Rendering

NATIONAL ENGINEERING BUREAU

Jewel of the Creek,Dubai

Torino by Oro24,Arjan, Dubai

Residential Development for Mismak,Jaddaf,Dubai Lawnz by Danube,International City,Dubai Y Tower Mixed Use Tower,Abu Dhabi

MOBH Townhouse Community,Dubai South, Dubai

Shopping Mall,Jewel of the Creek,Dubai Community Mall,Sadiyaat Island,Abu Dhabi

MOBH Hotel Apartment,Wadi Al Safa,Dubai 2B+G+1 Shopping Mall.,Al Barsha, Dubai Landmark Design Competition, Dubai Creek Harbour,Dubai

Visitor’s Centre, Al Kut, Iraq Orphanage School, Al Quasem, Iraq Cultural Centre, Al Diwaniah, Iraq Cultural Centre, Abigarak, Iraq

State bank of India Regional HQ, Kerala, India Vishwanath Residence, Keral, India House of Joy,Kerala, India Rafeeq house, Kerala , India Factory for Moheb Group, Dubai

NATIONAL

ENGINEERING BUREAU

DUBAI

PROJECTS

Jewel of the Creek,Dubai

Torino by Oro24,Arjan, Dubai

Residential Development for Mismak,Jaddaf,Dubai

Lawnz by Danube,International City,Dubai

Y Tower Mixed Use Tower,Abu Dhabi

MOBH Townhouse Community,Dubai South, Dubai

Shopping Mall,Jewel of the Creek,Dubai

Community Mall,Sadiyaat Island,Abu Dhabi

MOBH Hotel Apartment,Wadi Al Safa,Dubai

2B+G+1 Shopping Mall.,Al Barsha, Dubai

Landmark Design Competition, Dubai Creek Harbour, Dubai

Jewel of the Creek is a 1 million sqm mixed use development in the Port Saeed area of Deira occupying a strate gic location at the north shore of Dubai Creek. The project incorporates mix of residential, commercial, hospitality and recreational use and will transform this location to a vibrant urban centre and the prominent landmark in the heart of Dubai.

Project consists of :

6 Residential Towers

1 Office Tower

2 Hotel Apartment Tower

1 Recreational Building consiting swim ming pool,fitness studio,spa and kids aVreas for the use of residents.

FORM

MEZZ-15 FLOORS (C1,C2 & C3)

ROLE Design Phase

Responsible for the development of design for G+19 residential & retail tower, C blocks comprising towers C1, C2 & C3. Leading and guiding the team of architects. Coordination with all engineering disciplines, spe cialists and vendors.

Construction Phase

Acting as the project architect for the complete development,attending meetings with client,con tractors .

Coordination with site team for the design issues arising at the site.

Lawnz by Danube a fully integrated com plex is located in International City phase 1,one of the biggest and fully established communi ties in Dubai. Lawnz is a unique combination of large scale mixed use development that in cludes Residential, Retail, F&B, and Recreational facilities spread across over 1.1 million sq.ft.

The Gated Complex comprises of 4 residential blocks, offering Studio, 1 Bedroom and 2 Bedroom apartments that optimize the use of indoor space for comfortable living. It also provides multiple outdoor delights spread across 3.8 acres of open space creating a luxuri ous expanse.

Role :

Leading the assigned team of architects throughout, from pre liminary design to tendering.

Client facing and coordination with various engineering disci plines and authorities.

Coordination with consultant site team and contractors, ad dressing RFIs and resolving de sign issues during construction.

Responsible for on time comple tion of each stage of design.

Coordination with suppliers and specialists.

Guiding the team in using BIM tools for project completion.

1.Swimminng pool and gym

2.Play courts of the central land scape

3.Central landscape

4.Community entrance

Role :

Developing concept based on the project brief. Preparing conceptual sketches and guiding the juniors in the presentation. Liaising with client. Design development after the concept approval. Preparing project programme.

Identifying and preparing scope of the various spe cialists required for the project and liaising with them after their appointment. Coordination with all suppliers,specialists and all engi neering disciplines.

Project Facts :

Ballroom

Hypermarket

Retail stores

F&B units

Family entertainment centre

Boutique cinema

Swimming pool with water sports activities

Jogging track,mini golf and play courts

Torino, a gated community, is a unique proj ect providing residents a rare combination of comfort able internal space and lavish outdoor living, packaged in modern architecture with sustainability at its core.

Project consists of 6 residential blocks, a total of 626 units, at the podium level with parking a ground floor level along with amenities such as high end club house with gym, playing courts,lazy river and swimming pool.

Role:

Leading the assigned team of architects throughout, from concept to tendering.

Planning of office resources with the principal architect and preparing project programme.

Client facing and coordination with various engineering disciplines and authorities.

Responsible for on time completion of each stage of design.

Coordination with suppliers and specialists.

Guiding the team in using BIM tools for project comple tion.

A G+1 mall situated in a community in Sadi yaat Island, serving the residents of teh community. It includes a F&B units,retails,supermarket, clinic, gymnasium and a mall management office.

2 diferent options were presented to client based on 2 different concepts.

First concept was to integrate the landscape with the retails, to break away from the standard mall experience. Green areas,water bodies blend with the walkways/open corridors giving the community users a different shopping experience.

Second option was the standard retail arrange ment along wide corridors with kiosks and other features.

Option 2 concept was approved and design is being developed.

ROLE

Concept development

Presentation to client and project architect facing the client on design and other project issues. Leading and guiding the team of junior architects in design developemnt.

Coordinating with master developer and all engineering disciplines.

A mixed use development project in DWC (Dubai World Central), with Dubai South. The devel opment aims to offer a vibrant residential community based on family-oriented townhouses offering either 2-bedroom or 3-bedroom homes. The residential community include retail outlets, neighborhood mosque, and a nursery.

ROLE

Responsible for the development of design,tendering upto issue of IFC.

Coordinating with precast, landscape,infrastruc ture,MEP and structural consultants. Liaisoning with authorities Leading and guiding the team of architects. Coordination with all specialists and vendors.

The building has a C shaped plan which helps to integrate the residential spaces well into the landscape of the podium, creating a fluid connectivity between the spaces. It has contemporary design mixed with elements from the heritage of Dubai along with amenities such as gymnasiums, landscaped areas, swimming pool, as well as retail shops on the Ground Floor forming an active and holistic entity.

ROLE

Responsible for the development of design, tendering upto issue of IFC.

Coordinating with landscape,infrastructure,MEP, facade liighting and structural consultants.

Liaisoning with authorities

Leading and guiding the team of architects. Coordination with all specialists and vendors.

SHOPPING MALL DEVELOPMENT

ROLE

Responsible for the development of design,tender ing upto issue of IFC.

Coordinating with MEP and structural consultants. Liaisoning with authorities Leading and guiding the team of architects. Coordination with all specialists and vendors.

Al Forsan Mall, a three level retail and leisure destination will present an en hanced shopping experience to its communities in Khalifa City.

With a total of 42,00 GLA,mall will include a 14,000 sq.m hypermarket and a depart ment store. Also it includes a 3,00 sq.m cinema, a 3,00 sq.m family entertainment centre, all sup ported with abundant 1,300 parking spaces.

ROLE

Supporting the lead architect in design develop ment.

Design coordination

SOUL AVENUE

MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT

STATUS - COMPLETED BUA - 36,968 Sq.M

ROLE

Responsible for the development of design,tendering upto issue of IFC.

Coordinating with MEP and structural consultants.

Liaisoning with authorities

Leading and guiding the team of architects.

Coordination with all specialists and vendors.

MISMAK RESIDENTIAL

MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT

STATUS - COMPLETED BUA - 52,328 Sq.M

A mixed use building with 96 1-bedroom units, 136 2-bedroom units and 2895 sq.m of retail space with 3 levels of basement parking.

Role:

Leading the assigned team of architects throughout, from concept to tendering. Planning of office resources with the principal architect and preparing project programme.

Client facing and coordination with various engineering disciplines and authorities. Responsible for on time completion of each stage of design.

Coordination with suppliers and specialists.

Guiding te team in using BIM tools for project completion.

STATUS - TENDERING COMPLETED,

BUA - 196,198 Sq.M

A mixed use development project in Al Mina,Abudhabi comprising 247 apartments per tower, recreatonal facilities for residents and G+1 shopping mall.

ROLE

Design development Coordinating with MEP and structural teams.

Bayz by Danube embodies what the spirit of Dubai stands for the city is as pirational, it pushes you to aim high and achieve your goals. A home to Flaunt, with the magnificent view of the Burj Khalifa, a minute’s walk from the Dubai Canal, that is soon becoming Dubai’s hottest hangout, 29 floors of quality luxury. Bayz offers 456 apartments for buyers to choose from a combination 264 studios,120 one bedroom, 48 two bedroom and 24 three bedroom apartments and 7 retail.

Role: Part of the detail design team Assisitng lead architect in the design development

MIXED USE TOWER

BUSINESS

MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT

STATUS - ON HOLD BUA -53,730 Sq.M

A mixed use tower of 39 residential floors with 4 levels of podium parking,ground floor with retail and 2 basement level parking.

Total of 286 units comprising Studio,1 ,2 & 3 bed room units.

ROLE

Development of concept wth principal archi tect according to the project brief from client. Client presentation

HOTEL

HOTEL APARTMENT DEVELOPMENT

STATUS - ON HOLD BUA - 44,598 Sq.M 3B+G+16

Deluxe rated hotel apartment in the Majan neighbourhood, Dubai comprising 62 studio,128 1 Bedroom and 52 2 bedroom units. Project consists of recreational spacesplay courts in 1 frist floor with spa and swimming pool on the roof. Also 1400sq.m retail space in the ground floor.

ROLE

Concept development. Client presentation Coordinating with MEP and structural consultants.

Client facing project architect

SHOPPING MALL

AL BARSHA,DUBAI

STATUS - CONCEPT

ROLE

Developing concept with principal ar chitect according to the project brief. Concept presentation for client.

THE LANDMARK

EMAAR DESIGN COMPETITION

The brief was to encourage architects to challenge their imagination process and come up with innovative and unique concepts to develop another iconic piece of architecture at the new world-class waterfront development in Dubai Creek Harbour.

ROLE

Developing concept with principal architect according to the project brief. Concept presentation for client.

Our design vision evolves from ‘Sand Dunes’ and it’s ever-changing & transforming nature which direct ly translates to the nature of Dubai, a city which is rapidly bolting into the future.Showcasing different ar tistic interpretations of the various elements of the desert ecosystem, comprising of diverse materials, textures and energy technologies, so as to display Dubai’s biodiversity, intended to have a positive impact on the local communities.

The rising dunes will create a cen tral focal point which will become an active heart in the master plan where various events & activities will be held unifying the multi-cultural crowd of the bustling city of Dubai creating a vibrant destination. The development provides holistic amenities from open landscaped terraces, outdoor activities, greenery, pe destrian trails as well as exhibition spaces, galleries and an unforgetta ble shopping experience.

Merging Ethics with Aesthetics by integration of micro-scale wind tur bines with the facades to produce renewable energy, invoking a sense of responsibility within the commu nity towards our planet, which is in line with the vision of Dubai for the future.

INTERNATIONAL

ENGINEERING CONSULTANCY

DUBAI

PROJECTS

Visitor’s Centre, Al Kut, Iraq

Orphanage School, Al Quasem, Iraq

Cultural Centre, Al Diwaniah, Iraq

Cultural Centre, Abigarak, Iraq

Visitor’s Centre, Karbala, Iraq

COMPETITION WINNING ENTRY

STATUS - DETAILED DESIGN

Visitor’s centre, Al Kut is residential facilities for pilgrims, visiting the holy shrines across the country. Supporting facilities enables the complex to be used for even long term stays. Inspired from the persian garden design concepts, the complex is arranged along the central water body fol lowing strict geometry.

Project consists of : Dormitories,Suites, VIP residential facility, Commercial building Dining facility with common kitch en, Health centre, Administration buildings, Educational buildings, Mosque Auditorium.

CULTURAL

WINNING ENTRY

STATUS - DETAILED DESIGN COMPLETED, UNBUILT

G+10, institutional building with ed ucational,office and auditorium and libraries for both men and women.

CULTURAL CENTRE

COMPETITION ENTRY

STATUS - UNBUILT

G+5 building comprises of Quran study dentre, libraries, conference halls and a movie hall.

ORPHANAGE SCHOOL

AL QUASEM, IRAQ

STATUS - UNBUILT COMPETITION ENTRY

Orphanage school was designed to accomodate 1200 students, separate schools for girls and boys. The only common facility was the admin istration, common for both. THe biggest chal lenge in the design was the tight site.

INDEPENDENT

PROJECTS

INDIA & UAE

PROJECTS

State bank of India Regional HQ, Kerala, India Vishwanath Residence, Keral, India House of Joy,Kerala, India Rafeeq house, Kerala , India Factory for Moheb Group, Dubai

STATE BANK OF INDIA REGIONAL HQ

KERALA, INDIA

COMPETITION WINNING ENTRY

STATUS - BUILT

G+3 building consists of 4 floors of banking halls with residential block for the manag ers of this regional HQ. The design for this com petition was an attempt to break away from the traditional Kerala architectural style followed by the bank for all their buildings till now.

Site forces played the major role in the planning of the building as well as the form. Longer sides of the site along East West direction had to be protected as large opening had to be provided for natural lighting of the banking halls. Screens used for windows was inspired from the ‘Nettipattams’ of Kerala.

KERALA,

DUBAI

STATUS - CONCEPT

PRIVATE

KOCHI INTERNATIONAL TRADE CENTRE

KOCHI, INDIA

STATUS - CONCEPT

SKYSCRAPER + NEIGHBOUR HOOD, we called it SKYBOURHOOD. The proposed Kochi International trade Centre is a mixed use tower with 100 floors. Inspired from the concept of verticalism,the sky scraper and its retail and commercial base is seen as a microcosm of the city, containing within itself the inherent elements of a city block, i.e. parks, shops, entertainment cen ters, community facilities, museums, exhibi tion centre.

A healthy landscaped environment, with spatial progressions of public open spaces (parks in the sky) to semi-private (entrance courts) to private open spaces (balconies).

The five-storey sky centres have different principal functions - one might in clude a hotel, another a department store. Each is articulated with mezzanines, terraces and gardens to encourage a sense of place.

Open dynamic of permeable boundaries has been enhanced with many transitional areas such as recessed balconies, large skycourts, and open-air atriums- fur ther blurring the distinction between inside and outside space. Living vegetation bol sters the structures in a system of hanging, vertical, or spiraling gardens used for shad ing and filtering. Every floor of the APART MENT in tower features outdoor terraces and multi-story garden atria, fully integrat ing the interior workspace with natural elements of the exterior environment