YASHASWINI KARAGAIAH
EDUCATION
yk42@illinois.edu | (+1) 217-200-3249
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yashaswini-karagaiah
Portfolio: https://issuu.com/yashaswini_karagaiah/docs/portfolio_yashaswini_karagaiah_issuu
Master of Architecture, Health and Well-being Concentration
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, IL, USA
Grade: 3.93 GPA
Bachelor of Architecture
Dayananda Sagar College of Architecture, Bangalore, India
Grade: FCD
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Gensler
Architectural Intern
Contributed to concept development, schematic design, and design documentation for workplace and hospitality projects. Collaborated with fellow interns on a redesign proposal for a Homeless Shelter. Participated in client and stakeholder presentations.
Limpid Box
Co-founder and Design Lead
Strategized and administered the growth of the studio. Built client relationships and won several design contracts. Researched, analyzed, and developed design proposals for residential, workplace, hospitality, and commercial projects. Collaborated with experts in various fields on rural livelihood welfare projects. Participated and procured awards in architectural design competitions.
TechnoArchitecture
Architectural Intern
Assisted in design concepts and details for luxury residential and hospitality projects. Produced 3D renders, cost estimates, working drawings, and participated in on-site coordination at various construction sites.
August 2021- May 2023
July 2014- June 2019
San Jose, California
June- August 2022
Bangalore, India
June 2019- August 2021
Bangalore, India
July 2018- April 2019
ACHIEVEMENTS SKILLS
Earl Prize Honorable Mention - Fall 2022
University of Illinois Urbana Champaign
Malcolm Joseph Scholarship- Fall 2022
University of Illinois Urbana Champaign
FAA Non-residence Graduate Scholarship- 2021-2023
University of Illinois Urbana Champaign
Architecture team member- Illinois Solar Decathlon- Spring 2022
University of Illinois Urbana Champaign
Top 50 Finalists- Tulum Plastic School Design Competition- 2019
Limpid Box
CODE International Design Competition- 2019
Limpid Box
First Prize- INSPIRIT Inter-college Design Competition- 2018
Dayananda Sagar College of Architecture
First Prize- Zonal NASA Design Competition- 2017
Dayananda Sagar College of Architecture
AutoCAD
Revit
SketchUp Pro
Rhinoceros 3D
Grasshopper 3D
Lumion
V-ray
Enscape
Adobe Suite
Microsoft Office
Climate Studio
Cove Tool
Design Builder
Laser Cutting
Wood Working
Physical Models
Leadership
Critical Thinker
Collaborative
Creative
Innovative
Detail- Oriented