OBJECTIVE :

SHIVANI BHALLARHODE ISLAND SCHOOL OF DESIGN Providence, RI - USA| sbhalla@risd.edu 857-756-2381|portfolios.risd.edu/sbhalla

To gain first hand experience of integrating the academic discipline of Architectural Design with Creative imagination for a Holistic approach to study the built environment.

WORK EXPERIENCE : HYPERION DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT, L.L.C - Boston MA, USADESIGN INTERN January 2013 – February 2013Part of the design team responsible for the conceptualization of the proposal for a 12 acre undeveloped property in Maine to a Beach home resort and Spa facility. Conceived the Design concept & fabricated working drawings based on material study

SDB CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD - New Delhi, India ARCHITECT March 2010 – June 2012Involved with the Design team for the Renovation of the American Embassy School & Ford Foundation Headquarters, New Delhi. Produced detail drawings, 3D renders and Presentation drawings. Experience with Onsite execution and Project Management.

JASBIR SAWHNEY & ASSOCIATES - New Delhi, India ARCHITECT August 2010 – March 2011Worked on the Skating Rink, Mussoorie Renovation Project and two distinct Residential projects from the conceptual design up to the tender stage. Experience with Client Meetings, Contractors and Product manufacturers.

RAJ REWAL ASSOCIATES - New Delhi, India DESIGN INTERN July 2009 – December 2009In charge of the publication department at the firm and conducted a series of interviews with Mr. Rewal himself, which were published in the Architecture & Design magazine (a well published journal in India).

. EDUCATION : RHODE ISLAND SCHOOL OF DESIGN Providence, RI, USA June 2012 - June 2013Fellowship, Teaching assistant & Masters in Interior Architecture and Adaptive Reuse graduate student. Selected for a gallery Exhibition for work presented in Fall 2012.

DANISH INSTITUTE FOR STUDY ABROAD Copenhagen, Denmark June 2012 – August 2012Graduated with (A-) grade from the Summer Studio in Interior Architecture concentrated on Interior rchitecture , Adaptive Reuse, Scandinavian Architecture & Furniture Design. SUSHANT SCHOOL OF ART & ARCHITECTURE Gurgaon, India July 2005 – June 2010Bachelor’s in Architecture (First division) Architectural Design major with theory subjectsincluding History Building construction, Structures, Urban Design, Housing, Arbitration, Thesis & Professional Practice.

MODERN SCHOOL New Delhi ,India 1992 - 2005Graduate (10+2) with First division. Science Major with Physics, Chemistry, English, Mathematics and Ecoomics. Vice President of Society to promote Indian culture in the world (SPIC MACAY)

SKILLS : ARCHITECTURAL - Concept Design & Development, hand drawing, sketching, computer drawing, research, knowledge of material study and fabrication, documentation, Presentation/ Constructiondrawings, On Site management & Client Communication. SOFTWARES - Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino, Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch up, MS Office, etc. PERSONAL - Resourcefulness, Management, Leadership, Creative, Team Player, Efficient, Innovative, Ambitious, Social, Trustworthy, Enthusiastic, Quick Learner.

SHIVANI BHALLARHODE ISLAND SCHOOL OF DESIGN Providence, RI - USA | sbhalla@risd.edu 857-756-2381 | portfolios.risd.edu/sbhalla

The Floating Mall | Revit + Photoshop Interior Rendering Design Build Installation | Physical Model + Rhino Rendering

Wedding Venue Section | AutoCad + Photoshop presentation

Proposed Residence | Sketchup + Vray Interior RenderingFordFoundation Office|ProjectManagement+Working Dwgs.

American Embassy School | AutoCad+ Sketchup layout option

THE FLOATING MALL

The fall semester graduate design studio at RISD called “ Metropolitan Hybrids” looked at the Adaptive Reuse of the Middlesex County Jail house and courtroom building.

The aim was to propose a new program which benefited the urban fabric along with the building itself, saving it from being demolished.

My design proposal looked at creating a Consumer Core which would house different levels of Consumer driven facilities in the same building envelope. Integrating Luxury Retail, a daily needs Supermarket & Big Box retail with a high end Hotel facility and rentable micro luxury Apartments was explored.

Adaptive re-use of the Middlesex County Jail40 Thorndike Street Cambridge MassachusettsProffessor Rafael Luna | Fall 2012

INSTALLATION DESIGN

The studio focused on adaptive reuse in the city of Newport, RI through the support of the Van Beuren Charitable Foundation. The site for the project is the Newport Congregational Church. Built in 1857, the NCC significance lies with the interior and the work of American artists, John La Farge. La Farge was commissioned to execute a mural and stained glass decorative program with the church’s expansive sanctuary. The Installation aimed at exploring ‘Soft Intervention’ and using fabric,& wood created a tribute to the great work in the space without any permanent intervention. The Design Build studio started from design conception, construction drawings to the final building of the installation itself.

Design Build , Adaptive reuse, Interior Architecture Newport Congregational Church, Newport RIProffessor Liliane Wong, Eduardo Duarte |Spring 2013

UNION IN FAITH, UNION WITH FAITH

This proposal looks at bringing the church back to the community by maintaining the Congregational practice that exists today. As a new program, the unique space decorated with Lafarge has the potential to become a popular destination Wedding Venue. The combination of these two as a reuse proposal for the Newport Congregational Church aim to preserve and revive its sacred soul in today’s modern context. It is said that a space is made by its detail hence the design concept is minimum intervention and maximum function. Architecturally, the Adaptive Reuse approach of ‘Soft Intervention’tries to propose subtle changes in the main church and maximum change in the Parish Hall... “In discovering these subtle interventions through the space the church might reveal something that you did not know existed. ... “

Adaptive reuse, Interior Architecture, Space DesignNewport Congregational Church, Newport RIProffessor Liliane Wong, Eduardo Duarte |Spring 2013

This studio looked at understading the conceptual aspects of design to study its full potential & possible application in space.The aim of the design excercise was to explore the text of the poem and understand its meaning. Translation of one medium of expression to another was the primary goal.

.. “The woods are lovely, dark, and deep,But I have promises to keep,And miles to go before I sleep,And miles to go before I sleep.”

-Robert Frost

The essence of the poem was broken down to be able to design a physical space possesing the same original essence. In this project, the idea of serentity of the forest and its calming quality was captured. The transitional nature of the poem was used to design a subway which is very mundane in its function but tries to capture the calming sensation of water as a surprise to the user. The visual & audio quality of water would provide solace to the user just as the snowy woods gave relief to the poet.

SPATIAL POETRY &CONCEPT DESIGNInteraction Design, Concept Space designRhode Island School Of DesignProffessor Alper Besen | Wintersession 2012

Inspiration Image for creating the ‘Water Subway’ courtesy Google.

The American Embassy School founded in 1952 boasts of unique juxtaposition of inside and outside spaces carved out of the context highlight the design sensibility.Originally constructed by SDB Consultants Pvt. Ltd., the present day renovation of major sections including Middle School, Stein Building & Theatre building was proposed in collaboration with Perkins Eastman, NY .The Renovation focused on the AdaptiveReuse of many existing spaces along with additional space requirements. This project allowed me to gain on site experience of Construction, Management, Client Communication, Design details and Reuse possibilities of an existing spacial configurations.

THE AMERICAN EMBASSY SCHOOLRenovation & Space PlanningChanakyapuri, New Delhi, IndiaSDB Consultants Pvt. Ltd. | 2011

Above : Existing Building as constructed in 1952. Below : Current Renovation proposal for the Interior Spaces . Redesign and Reuse.Copyright Perkins Eastman, NY & SDB Consultants Pvt. Ltd.

“The Ford Foundation supports visionary leaders and organizations on the frontlines of social change worldwide.” This esteemed organization has offices all over the world and its headquarters in New Delhi designed by SDB Consultants Pvt. Ltd. Spatial planning, flexible use and modern day additions were proposed to change the use of this organizations headquarters in the capital. Reuse was proposed without any change to the building envelope but only smart interventions in the interior spaces. This project allowed me to gain on site experience of Construction, Management, Client Communication, Design details and Reuse possibilities of an existing spacial configurations. The Project was completed earlier this year.

THE FORD FOUNDATIONHEADQUARTERSInterior design & Adaptive ReuseLodi Estate, New Delhi,SDB Consultants Pvt. Ltd.| 2011

RESIDENTIAL DESIGNPROPOSALConcept Design & Construction DrawingsAkbar Road, New Delhi,Jasbir Sawhney Associates| 2010

“This project proposed the concept and execution of a Modern Day Residence for a family of 4 persons set in the heart of New Delhi.The built up area is 5000 sq.ft spanning over two floors. The luxurious home is set in a landscaped green expanse with a swimming pool which acts as a key element connecting the inside & outside spaces.” The design brief aimed at providing flexible common spaces along with private zones equipped with modern day luxury.I had the opportunity to be involved with Construction drawings , Design discussions,Client Communication, Architectural details and flexible spatial configuration proposals. The Project is presently in its final stage of completion.

SHAKESPEARE THEME BOUTIQUE HOTELConcept Design, Construction drawingsSkating Rink, Mussoorie, IndiaJasbir Sawhney Associates| 2010

The project looked at the reuse of a historic Skating Rink in the heart of Mussoorie as a luxury boutique hotel. As a playful rendition to the new use, the Boutique hotel was proposed to be based on Shakespeare’s plays. Each room was thus a blank cancvas to convey hints and clues of one great play. The hotel itself aimed at reviving the city center and promoting tourism in the area. I had the opportunity to be part of the design team involved with the conception of this new use. Early association with the project allowed me to gain experience in concept models, working drawings, client meetings, tendering and the construction process itselfw. A detail study of materials, furniture design and fabrics was also conducted to assist the interior design details.