DHARA A. PATEL

Belief:


Architecture is about creating a place. A place: encompassing human dimension of enhancing social engagements and sustainability.  Thoughts have to be inspired and altered constantly by the challenges of new opportunities brought by new circumstances.  Constant Learning through observation, adapting and enhancing my attitude towards design and the world is the structure of my thought process.              
     
Education:


Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, New York, USA May 2012
Master of Science in Architecture and Urban Design –with Excellence in Academics Award GPA: 3.8
    
Center of Environmental Planning and Technology (CEPT), Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India July 2009
Bachelor of Architecture First Class
    
Experience:


Intern: Edgar Demello Architects, Bangalore, India May-December 2005
  • I was given the responsibility of working drawings, architectural details, developing physical models, presentation to clients and communications with contractors and consultants.
 
    
Self Employed, Ahmedabad, India 2007-2009
  • Ventured on my own and took up a project to design and construct a medium size dwelling.  This project polished my people’s skills, leadership traits, taught me the legalities of the trade and put to test all that I learned in school.
  • Designed Interiors for a professional computer training center.
 
    
Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, New York 2012
  • Worked on curating, designing and installing a successful graduate student exhibition.
 
    
Software Proficiency:


AutoCAD, Rhinoceros, V-ray, Maya, Mudbox, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, 3D Max   
    
    
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