UDESHIKA WASALA MUDALI
Scoresby,VIC
Summary
Experienced architectural graduate and Registered Architect in Sri Lanka with 14 years of local and overseas (Sri Lanka and Singapore) experience in various architectural roles. Currently focused on designing and documenting industrial estate masterplans, logistic hubs, warehouses, commercial and office buildings to high-quality standards. Past projects include residential, commercial, restoration, and research projects. Key strength lies in a positive and resilient mindset, consistently producing quality outcomes while remaining focused and dedicated throughout the project lifecycle.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Graduate Architect
Watson Young Architects
06.2018 - Current
- Specialize in designing and documenting masterplans, Industrial buildings with multiple tenancies, offices, commercial & residential buildings.
- Collaborated with clients to develop customized architectural solutions, meeting their unique needs and preferences.
- Presented proposals to clients and stakeholders, articulating design rationales clearly and persuasively.
- Understand different procurement methods including D&C standards by working with industry giants such as Goodman, Chaterhall, Salta, Texco, ESR, Woolworth group, Brix and various stakeholders.
- Hands on experience in developing/documenting masterplans & guidelines for industrial estates considering council/ developer requirements(brief).
- Liaise with internal project team and external consultants/specialists to resolve technical issues.
- Check accuracy and compliance of drawings as per Australian standards, NCC, Fire & traffic engineering requirements.
- Maintain high communication standards internally and externally to achieve deliverables on time.
Design Team Member
JAYWARDEN Architects
07.2017 - 06.2018
- Prepare council drawings for a dual occupancy. Retaining the existing dwelling with renovations in Doncaster + Three-unit development in Eaglemont.
- Prepare construction drawings for a custom-built house in South Yarra.
Research Assistant
National University of Singapore
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Research on construction waste management systems to improve Green Mark Scheme items for Building & Construction Authority, Singapore.
- Conducted extensive literature reviews to support ongoing research projects, significantly expanding team's knowledge base.
- Literature and field surveys.
- Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.
- Arrange and held questionnaires.
- Coordinate with investigators, authorities, and construction sector professionals.
- Used programmes: which are One note, Sima-Pro, LCA software for energy calculations.
- Has the knowledge in Building adaption methods and construction material recycling.
Architectural Designer
Probuild Pte Ltd
04.2013 - 12.2014
- Coordinate with architects, contractors, suppliers and installers to achieve the targeted results.
- Worked closely with multi-disciplinary teams from world renewed practices like Foster + Partners , Aedas Architects, Shimzu, Hyundai
- Prepare measured drawings for a heritage listed buildings in Singapore
- Prepared shop drawings for custom interior finishes
- Reviewed and clarified specifications, construction drawings, and technical method statements to verify final finishes.
- Provided supportive documents for monthly claims
- Ensured smooth work progress for delivering items.
- Participated in progress meetings with management, consultants, clients, contractors, and manufacturers.
Charted (Registered) Architect
Sole Practitioner
01.2013 - 04.2013
- Design and documented double and multi-storied residential buildings.
- Took part in design competition drawings for an urban design project.
- Coordinating with suppliers for construction detailing
Architect
Design Group Five Pte Ltd
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Company Overview: (ISO standard Architectural firm in Sri Lanka)
- Specialized in designing banks, offices, luxury apartments, automated parking systems and experience in the bus terminal, factory and hotel projects.
- Develop design briefs, schematic drawings, 3d visuals and council approval drawings
- Developed detail drawings by liaising with other consultants regarding Structural, M&E, Interior, Landscape and other services.
- Prepared tender drawings and specifications with material selection.
- Participated to tender evaluations and verified recommendations.
- Guided and checked construction drawings by guiding drafting team
- Handle progress meetings weekly and preparation of meeting minutes accordingly.
- Provided clarifications and information for RFIs, CACs (comments and clarifications)
Education
Bachelor of Architecture Honours Degree - Architecture
University Of Moratuwa
Skills
- Site analysis, master planning, space planning skills
- Professional Skills in Project Management
- Reliable & strong work ethics
- Take ownership of work by coordinating with team/clients/consultants to bring the projects to next level
- Help to maintain good client pipeline by carefully addressing client’s needs & requirements
- High level personal communication skills together with software skills like teams, outlook, and Bluebeam sketching & markups
- Experience in applying building codes and regulations in Australia for ongoing projects
- Competent to produce/coordinate documents from basic sketch to working drawings by using Revit/AutoCAD/photoshop/ sketchup/enscape 3d plugins with minimum supervision
- Expertise in sustainable building materials
- Expertise in façade restoration
- Have experience in construction operation management
Certification
- SLIA (Sri Lanka Institute of Architects) Part III completed and practice as a Chartered Architect (AIA) in Sri Lanka (Equivalent to RIBA Part III)
- Recently completed PARC in line with the process of architect registration in ARBV
Affiliations
- Associate Member of RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects) Membership No: 20011897
- Associate Member of SLIA (Sri Lanka Institute of Architects) Registration No: CA 13119
Timeline
Graduate Architect
Watson Young Architects
06.2018 - Current
Design Team Member
JAYWARDEN Architects
07.2017 - 06.2018
Research Assistant
National University of Singapore
01.2015 - 01.2016
Architectural Designer
Probuild Pte Ltd
04.2013 - 12.2014
Charted (Registered) Architect
Sole Practitioner
01.2013 - 04.2013
Architect
Design Group Five Pte Ltd
01.2011 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Architecture Honours Degree - Architecture
University Of Moratuwa
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