RICHA MARU
Urbana, Illinois | richaam2@gmail.com | +1(217)695-6923
https://www.linkedin.com/in/richa-maru-885481198/ | https://issuu.com/richamaru01/docs/architecture_portfolio_richa_maru
Education
Master of Architecture
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign | Concentration in Building Performance
Bachelor of Architecture
Mumbai Univeristy | Dr. D. Y. Patil College of Architecture
Skills and Abilities
3D Modeling: Graphic Representation: Energy Analysis: Analog:
Work Experience
Revit, Rhino, Grasshopper, AutoCAD, Sketchup, V-ray, Lumion Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop), Microsoft Office Suite Cove tool, Climate Studio, Climate Consultant Laser Cutting, 3D printing, wood working tools, CNC, vacuum former
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Illinois School of Architecture, UIUC | ARCH 172: Drawing & Modeling
Led a group of ten students to explore the principles, concepts and theories of architectural design and spatial experience through drawing and modeling techniques.
Fabrication Tech
Fabrication Shops, ISoA, UIUC | Detail & Fabrication
Researching and fabricating projects with laser cutter, 3D printer, wood working tools, CNC and vacuum former.
Summer Architecture Intern
d+k Architects, Chicago, IL | Hospitality & Residential
Researched and conceptually designed three design packages for adaptive reuse of old unused structures in Chicago for an exclusive membership club and hotel. Prepared construction documents for residential and commercial projects in revit.
Project Architect
Vihang Group of Companies, Thane | Public & Religious
Researched, developed program, prepared conceptual designs and assisted in approval for a multi-faith cemetery and crematorium in Thane, from local statutory authorities, commissioner, and community representatives.
Junior Architect
Horizon Architects, Mumbai | Residential & Commercial
Prepared design packages and construction documents for slum rehabilitation in Mumbai. Worked on construction documents and on-site coordination for an on-going commercial project in Mumbai.
Architecture Intern
Prashant Sutaria Architects, Mumbai | Residential & Commercial
Prepared construction documents and coordinated on-site for execution of a commercial building in Udaipur. Prepared multiple design packages for a residential complex in Raipur.
Licenses & Certificates
Licensed Architect
Council of Architecture, India (CA/2018/102696)
USA Licensure Aspirant
LEED Green Associate Aspirant
Achievements
Graduate Design Excellence Award, UIUC, Honorable Mention (Fall 2022)
Project exhibited at Chicago Architecture Center for event, “Singer Pavilion: Honoring Legacy through Adaptive Design”. (Feb 2023)
1st Place in Napkin Sketch Contest at UIUC (Dec 2021)
Member of Illinois Solar Decathlon Build Team, U.S. Department of Energy competition
Member of Gargoyle Architecture Honor Society, Illinois Chapter (invite only group)
Nominated by college in PCERF Undergraduate Architectural Thesis Competition (Fall 2017)
2nd Place in Archotsav, National Convention for War Memorial Landscape Design, India Gate, Delhi (Fall 2015)
1st Place in Tall Building Model: Design Competition at Manipal Univeristy, Dubai (Fall 2014)
Led a team to document and publish a magazine for Galtaji Temple Complex in Rajasthan.
Exhibition curator for undergraduate Annual College Festival.
Student Mentor at the Lighthouse Project, India for two academic years.
Aug 2021 - May 2023
(GPA: 3.85 / 4.00)
Aug 2013 - April 2018
(GPA: 8.47 / 10.00)
Jan 2023 - Present
Jan 2022 - Present
May 2022 - Aug 2022
Jan 2019 - June 2021
Sept 2020 - June 2021
Dec 2016 - March 2017
Urbana,
https://www.linkedin.com/in/richa-maru-885481198/
The Art Factory, Brozeville, Chicago
Adaptive Reuse, Kahler Slater Design Studio, Fall 2022
Honorable Mention at Graduate Design Excellence Awards Exhibited at Chicago Architecture Center (CAC) for event: “Singer Pavilion: Honoring Legacy through Adaptive Design”. (02/24 to 03/11)
Gokul One, Udaipur, India
PSA Architects, Architecture Internship 2017
