THARANESH
VARADHARAJAN
I passionately advocate for architecture and transdisciplinary design research, aiming to pioneer sustainable solutions. My dedication to rigorous experimentation, hunger for cutting-edge technology knowledge, and proficiency in manufacturing and design make me a valuable asset to any organization. My meticulous attention to detail and intuitive problem-solving abilities set me apart as a valuable contributor to complex challenges.
CONTACT +1 (765)-746-9676 tharanesh.varadharajan@gmail.com LinkedIn Portfolio 2465 Stone Road, Ann Arbor, MI
EDUCATION University of Michigan
WORK EXPERIENCE Research Assistant DART Laboratory, University of Michigan
Research on wood based 3D printing and their applications in Architecture Grant proposals and research publications Preparing application material for conferences
Research Assistant ADR Laboratory, University of Michigan
Architect
Relevant Coursework: Architectural Design, Professional Practice, Fabrication
Freelance, Bangalore, India
Master of Science in Digital and Material Technologies 2022 - 2023 Relevant Coursework: Computational Design, Material research, Robotic 3D Printing, Python
RV College of Architecture Bachelor of Architecture 2012 - 2018 Relevant Coursework: Architectural Design, Interior Design, Theory of Architecture, Structures
2021 - 2023
Assisted in robotic fabrication and construction of the Robotically Fabricated Structure (RFS) at the Matthaei Botanical Gardens, University of Michigan. Assisted in design, robotic fabrication and construction of RFS 2.0, a structure built for an exhibition and published at ACADIA 2023 Conference.
Master of Architecture 2021 - 2023
University of Michigan
2023 - Present
2018 - 2021
Completed two Interior projects in Bangalore and Chennai, India. Design and presentation, preparing construction drawings, material procurement, client communications and execution.
Architectural Intern Metaspace Architects & Designers, Kochi, India
2016 - 2017
Worked on schematic designs of a retirement housing, hostels, auditorium and church. Was responsible designing, preparing shop drawing for the in-house woodshop and executing a series of retail stores for an ayurveda brand. completed five stores in airports across India.
WORKSHOPS SKILLS Technical AutoCad, Revit, SketchUp, Rhino, Adobe Creative Suite, Lumion, Enscape, VRay Grasshopper, Python, MS Office, Photography, Model making Other skills Robotic Arms (KUKA, Universal Robot), Woodworking, Lasercutter, CNC, 3D Printer, Waterjet, Research
AWARDS Research Fellowship at University of Michigan Rackham Graduate Student Research Grant
ACADIA Conference 2023 - Habits of the Anthropocene: Scarcity and Abundance in a Post-material Economy Design Strategies for Affordable Mass Timber Multi-Family Housing (2023) ACADIA Conference 2022 - Hybrids & Haecceities Byfoot.journey - Invited as a juror for a student run company to review works of students (2019). Z-Axis Designing Equitable Cities, Charles Correa Foundation (2018).
PUBLICATIONS ACADIA 2023 Conference: Habits of the Anthropocene - Presented and published our paper BioMatters: The Robotic 3D-Printed Biodegradable WoodBased Formwork for Cast-in-Place Concrete Structures Dezeen - DART Lab creates biodegradable concrete casts using sawdust University of Michigan - Nearly zero-waste solution for construction: Reusable robotic 3D-printed formwork from upcycled sawdust Archinect - University of Michigan researchers detail new 3D printed upcycled sawdust material for formwork VoxelMatters - University of Michigan researchers 3D print upcycled sawdust Surfaces Reporter - https://surfacesreporter.com/articles/175061/researchersdevelop-biodegradable-sawdust-formwork-to-combat-wood-waste