SHAMITA SHYAM HONAWAR
Champaign, IL, USA|(217)974-8026 | shamitahonawar98@gmail.com | LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shamita-honawar/|Portfolio EDUCATION
University of Illinois Urbana Champaign, IL
August 2023-May 2025 Master of Architecture (NAAB Accredited) GPA 4/4
Relevant coursework: Integrative Design Studio, Experimental Envelopes, Detail and Fabrication, Environmental Control Systems, Structural Systems Design, Building Information Modeling (BIM)
Savitribai Phule Pune University, India
August 2016-May 2021 Bachelor of Architecture GPA 3.9/4
Relevant Coursework: Architectural Design, Advanced Building Services, Landscape & Site Design, Theory of Structures, Building Materials & Construction Technology
WORK EXPERIENCE
Facilities and Services at UIUC Champaign, IL
Assistant Project Planner: Capital Program, Project Planning Department May 2025-Present
• Assist project planners in scheduling and budgeting campus improvement and renovation projects using MS Project and Kahua, contributing to more efficient pre-design planning and documentation.
• Develop renovation plans and campus site layouts in Revit for academic and administrative buildings, supporting schematic design and technical documentation across project phases
Facilities and Services at UIUC Champaign, IL
Architectural Intern: Capital Program, Project Planning Department
January 2025-May 2025
• Addressed early-phase design challenges by producing precise as-built drawings and schematic layouts in Revit and AutoCAD, improving cross-team coordination and accelerating design revisions for campus renovation projects
• Researched materials and building codes to support design development, contributing to compliant, well-documented proposals and clearer communication with consultants and stakeholders`
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL
Graduate Teaching Assistant: Introduction to Design, First-Year Studio August 2024-December 2024
• Guided 20 first-year architecture students in an introductory design studio, delivering instruction in sketching, model making, and digital tools (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) to strengthen their design foundations and visual communication skills.
Facilities and Services at UIUC Champaign, IL
Architectural Intern: Capital Program, Project Planning Department May 2024-August 2024
• Assessed spatial conditions for 300+ campus classrooms to inform renovation planning, coordinating findings with project teams and contractors and designed wayfinding layouts using Bluebeam, and Photoshop, enhancing campus navigation and user experience
MIX-Design Studio
Architectural Designer: Design & Documentation Team
Pune, India
August 2022-June 2023
• Led design and documentation for residential and commercial projects by integrating Revit, InDesign, and Photoshop, enhancing workflow efficiency and visual communication across concept, schematic, and design development phases
• Collaborated with clients and multidisciplinary consultants (MEP, HVAC, landscape) to develop coordinated, functional solutions; produced detailed construction drawings and coordinated on-site to ensure execution aligned with design intent
The OPUS Design Studio Pune, India
Architectural Designer: Healthcare Projects Team August 2021-August 2022
• Contributed to the schematic and design development phases of a 200-bed multispecialty hospital (Ruby Hall Clinic, Amanora Park Town), producing façade concepts, spatial layouts, and client presentation packages to support design approvals and stakeholder coordination
• Collaborated with the hospital’s Projects Department and MEP consultants to execute renovations of ICU units, pediatric wards, Cath Lab, patient floors and ensured functional zoning, code compliance, and high-quality interior detailing through technical documentation and onsite coordination
SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Software Skills: Revit, BIM, Rhino, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Lumion, Enscape, Twinmotion, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office Suite, Cove.Tool
Design & Fabrication Skills: Conceptual Design, Schematic Design Development, Construction Documentation, Graphic Presentations, 3D Modeling, Physical Model Making, Laser Cutting, Fabrication Drawings, Concrete Casting, 3D Printing
Certifications & Training: Completed a Diploma in Building Information Modeling (BIM); currently preparing for LEED Green Associate Certification (exam scheduled for August 2025)
AWARDS AND HONORS
ACSA 2025 Design for Freedom Student Competition: Winner, USA June 2025 Peace Museum project, recognized for its ethical and equitable design approach promoting healing, inclusivity, and spatial justice
Spectacular Studio Award: Honorable Mention, USA January 2024 Peace Museum project focused on ethical material sourcing and experiential spatial narratives
Earl Prize for Graduate Design Excellence: Honorable Mention, UIUC
December 2023 Detail and Fabrication Studio project exploring mycelium as a sustainable construction material