Architecture and Interior Design Portfolio India

PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECTURE & INTERIOR DESIGN

PORTFOLIO

Shaheen

Hi, I’m Shaheen.

I am an experienced architect and interior designer with a Masters in Interior Design and a Bachelor’s in Architecture. With over four years of professional experience, I have had the privilege of working with esteemed firms such as DSK Architects in Boston and the Facilities Planning Department at Illinois State University.

Originally from India, I honed my skills at Livspace, India’s largest interior design firm. My unique strength lies in my ability to contribute effectively to both interior design and architecture.

I am currently seeking full-time opportunities where I can leverage my diverse expertise to create innovative and functional spaces.

About.

EDUCATION SKILLS

Illinois State University, United States

Masters in Interior Design

Graduation: Spring’24

SRM University, India

Bachelors in Architecture

Graduation: Spring ‘18

CERTIFICATIONS

LEED Green Associate

Licensed Architect, India

Testing for NCIDQ exams

WORK EXPERIENCE

Revit

AutoCad

Sketchup

Photoshop

Indesign

Lumion

Enscape

Google/Microsoft suite

CONTACT

Phone no : (412) 909 6222

Email id : sshaik@ilstu.edu

LinkedIn: shaheen shaik

DSK | DEWING SCHMID KEARNS | ARCHITECTS AND PLANNERS, Concord, MA

Interior Design Intern, June 2023 – August 2023

FACILITIES, PLANNING, DESIGN, AND CONSTRUCTION | ISU, Normal, IL

Graduate Assistant, September 2022 – May 2023

SPACE STUDIO, Guntur, India

Founding Architect and Interior Designer, November 2021 – July 2022

LIVSPACE, Bangalore, India

Interior Designer, February 2021 – October 2021

FREELANCING, Guntur, India

Architect & Interiors, April 2020 – January 2021

AMBIANT ASSOCIATES, Bangalore, India

Junior Architect, September 2018 – March 2020

1. MIXED-USE RESIDENTIAL and COMMERCIAL

2. CONDOMINIUM DESIGN

3. APARTMENT INTERIORS

4. COMMERCIAL DESIGN

MIXED-USE RESIDENTIAL and COMMERCIAL

Location : Bangalore, India

Project Name: TG Arcade

Project type : Professional

Firm: Ambiant Associates

Year of Completion : 2019

Site Area : 2,400 sq ft

Focus Areas: Architecture planning, Zoning, and Elevation design

Scope : Designed and planned the project from start to finish, including Space planning, Façade design, Materials selection. Coordinated with structural engineers for the plinth, column, and beam layout.

About: This project is a mixed-use commercial and residential development located in Jayanagar, one of the prime areas of Bangalore. It features retail space on the ground floor and a residential unit above it. The residential unit is a duplex house comprising two living units, one above the other.

FLOOR PLANS

FACADE DESIGN

FOUNDATION DRAWINGS

The foundation drawings required me to examine the foundations of adjacent sites before coming up with a final proposal. The foundations were planned in various depths to accommodate lift and staircase.

STAIRCASE SECTION

An external staircase was planned from the basement to the terrace. It follows all the fire safety norms while adding to the accessibility.

UNDER GROUND WATER STORAGE

02 CONDOMINIUM DESIGN

Location: Bangalore, India

Project Name: Varahi Lake View

Firm: Ambiant Associates

Year of completion: 2019

Focus areas: Architecture planning, Zoning, and Elevation design

About: Varahi Lake View is a condo complex in Bangalore, India. This site is surrounded by a lake on two sides and greenery on the other side. This prestigious project consists of 45 units. Led and designed the project endto-end under the supervision of senior architects, designed the site plan, zoning, floor charts, parking design, beam layouts, and elevation.

FLOOR PLAN

LAYOUTS

BEAM LAYOUT

• Aligned beams and columns to ensure optimal load distribution and structural integrity by creating a direct load path.

• Implemented a grid system to coordinate the placement of columns and beams, simplifying construction and enhancing stability.

• Explored various column positioning strategies to accommodate beam layout while considering the parking layout requirements.

• Balanced structural needs with functional requirements, ensuring that the beam and column layout did not interfere with the efficient use of parking spaces.

CAR PARKING LAYOUT

• Explored various car parking options, including 2-way, 3-way, perpendicular, and parallel configurations.

• Designed and executed a layout to fit 40 cars.

• Engaged in extensive coordination with various teams to finalize the parking design.

• Interacted with structural engineers to adjust column layouts.

• Maximized the number of car parking slots through iterative design and collaboration.

FACADE DESIGN

Location : Guntur, India

03 APARTMENT INTERIORS

Project Name: Aaditri Exotica

Firm: Space Studio

Year of Completion : 2022

Type: Residential Interior design

Site Area : 2,400 sq ft

Focus areas: Furniture layout, whole house interiors, kitchen planing and execution, budgeting, close out

Scope : I established the first residential interior design studio and client walk-in experience center in the city of Guntur. This center provided a platform to introduce clients to various interior design styles and material options across different budgets.

Displayed different modules, including kitchens, wardrobes, and storage options.

Designed ceilings, lighting, and furniture to showcase a variety of design possibilities. Supervised a team of 50+ on-site workers to execute projects while handling a budget of $35,000.