JAINISH DHANKECHA

Working within project teams, directly under either the Project Architect or Principal, to assist with the efficient and professional delivery of residential, commercial and urban projects. Including the concept design process, Architectural elements experimentation, Architectural documentation (pre DA, DA, CC); Internal/ external meetings; Loading with councils, consultants, builders, project managers, and clients, defining and clarifying issues, etc.

• Producing scaled drawings across a combination of digital architectural and graphic platforms, as well as incorporating traditional media such as hand-drawn sketches and photography
• Reviewed technical drawings developed by CAD technicians and drafters.
• Evaluated architectural and engineering sketches and interpreted layouts to create detailed blueprints for mainly residential and commercial projects using SketchUp and Revit.
• Collaborated with clients to develop customised architectural solutions, meeting their unique needs and preferences.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure project specifications were met within budget constraints.
• Specified dimensions, procedures and materials for large-scale and small projects.
• Take responsibility for time management of jobs. Keep an accurate daily record of the time spent on each assigned job.
• Assist in the maintenance of office systems, including updating of the trade library and filing systems.

Projects include (Residential and Industrial Retail Project):

• Kalrav Park Residency – Nagalpar.
• King Farm Weekend Villa – Sanosara.
• Water Valley Resort – Gondal Chowkdi, Rajkot.
• Balaji Wafers Pvt. Ltd. – Vad-Vajadi, Rajkot.
• Shriji Krupa Juices – Mega Food Park, Mangarol, Surat.
• Bhavani Retails India LLP – Ganjiwada, Rajkot.

Furthermore, assisted the urban design team in producing 10+ original concepts with help of computer programs (SketchUp, Adobe design Suite and AutoCAD etc.) from the hand drawings; Determined styles, size and arrangement of illustrations and graphics; Created intricate and visually clear building envelopes as part of major project proposals for architectural purpose.

Projects involved in (Planning & Urban Design):

• Dumas Lake Development Project
• Somanath Temple Development

Worked across a range of projects with a particular interest in social housing and adaptive re-use projects. Mainly direct to modelling 3D models in Revit, based on the drawing. drawings; produced a series of project DA documentation and assisted with the project feasibility studies. Developed the technical skills in the practice; Participated in client meetings, site visits, and public lectures to understand the needs from different perspectives and to learn the architectural language from other peers.

• Improved client satisfaction by effectively communicating design ideas through sketches, diagrams, and 3D models.
• Studied local architectural regulations and codes to assist with designing.
• Gained proficiency in various software programs such as Autocad, Revit, SketchUp, Rhino, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Lumion.
• Calculated cost estimates for smaller to larger projects.
• Refined conceptual designs into detailed plans by adding floor plans, elevations and section drawings.
• Designed custom furniture adapted to floor plans, working closely with multiple furniture vendors.
• Determined project costs and made adjustments to keep projects within budget.
• Organised and produced client presentations
• Utilized computer program and prepared 60% of the design in Sketchup & Revit
• Created, printed and modified drawings in 3D software
• Completed accurate site measurements. Organized and maintained blueprint files
• Tested and designed massing based on the shadow analysis exercise under the supervision of the associate architect

Project includes:

• Mahindra & Co. Stores, Mumbai
• Gold Jewellery Retail, Pune
• Bridge Textile Retail Hub, Surat