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CV

KIRAN BALAKRISHNA
email: kiranbalakrishna@gatech.edu

OBJECTIVE


Graduate architecture student seeking for summer internship where my skills and educational background will apply as an advantage for the company. Interested domains include residential and public architecture.

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EDUCATION


Master of Architecture | 2019 - 2021
Georgia Institute of Technology, GA, USA
GPA - 3.60 / 4.0

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Bachelor of Architecture | 2013 - 2018
MS Ramaiah Institute of Technology, KA, INDIA
CGPA - 9.72 / 10

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WORK EXPERIENCE

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Balan and Nambisan Architects, Bengaluru, INDIA
Junior Architect | July 2018 - June 2019
Architectural Intern | July 2017 - June 2018

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1. Worked primarily on mid to high-end residences, institutional, and hospitality buildings.
2. Prepared construction drawings and detailed 3d and physical models for mid to high-end residential, commercial and institutional projects.
3. Worked closely with firm partner and design team lead on a competition entry titled Submarine and Naval Heritage Museum for the Government of Andhra Pradesh, INDIA. (Finalist - Top 3)
4. Carried out routine site visits, progress reports and client discussions during the construction phase

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Studio Oke, Bengaluru, INDIA
Architectural Intern | June 2017 - July 2017

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Was involved in 3d modeling housing layouts which was built with shipping containers and worked on its different configurations alongside archiving documents and creating marketing posters.

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CERTIFICATION AND TRAINING COURSES


2019 - Professional Licensed Architect under the Council of Architecture (COA), INDIA.


2019 - Smart Labs 2.0 - Six months program in parametric design methods and

fabrication techniques by Rat [LAB] Edu, INDIA.


2015 - Autodesk Certified Professional: Revit Architecture.


2015 - Training course in Revit Architecture and 3DS Max Design at Autodesk authorized training center.


2009 - Diploma in Graphics and Animation by Capital Computers Regd.
 

TECHNICAL SKILLS


Drafting: AutoCAD, Manual drafting


Modeling: Rhinoceros, Grasshopper, Revit Architecture, Sketchup, 3ds Max design, Fusion 360


Energy Analysis: Climate consultant, Diva, Ladybug, Honeybee


Presentation: Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign), Microsoft office suite, Sony Vegas


Rendering: V-Ray, Lumion, Enscape


3D Printing: Cura, Pronterface

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COMPETITIONS AND WORKSHOPS


2019 - Top 50/218 | Pop-Up Bazaar Istanbul | Archasm.in Design of a pop up bazaar in the heart of Istanbul with the aim of replicating a traditional market in a contemporary way. (Team of 2)


2019 - Participated | Rwanda Chapel | Young Architects Competitions - Dedicated to the community of Rukomo, the design aims at donating a church to believers and to the local community. (Team of 2)


2017 - Laurie Baker exposure programme on architectural philosophy in sustainable architecture and building technology organised by the Center for Habitat Studies, Kerala, INDIA.

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ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS


2018 - Best thesis project award titled Intermodal Transit Hub in Bengaluru, INDIA.


2018 - Second Rank in Bachelor of Architecture.


2018 - Exhibited thesis project in Pradarshana - Annual college open-day.


2017 - Best performer in Building typology & parametric design workshop organized by SOA, BNCA, INDIA.


2016 - Citation: Landscape design contest themed Revival of Western Ghats. (Team of 3)

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INTERESTS


Product design, Parametric design, Digital fabrication, Graphic design, physical model making, 3d printing.

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