Mihika Vardhan

Experience

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  Mihika Arch

  Jul 2015 - Mar 2017

  Founder

  Principal Mihika Vardhan, of "Mihika Arch-Architecture & Interior Design studio" based in Mumbai, executes projects that are both timeless and playful. Bounded by her eclectic experience Mihika, draws direction and inspiration from her clients and how they function in their environment. Whether it is choosing a trim for a custom sofa, managing the quality craftsmanship of a custom designed furniture piece, or understanding the nuances of the client's expectations on the project, Mihika's approach to the development of design has a distinctive quality of ease and expertise. When she's not working on the mechanics of a project, Mihika draws on inspiration from contemporary designers such as Jan Gehl and Meis Van der Rohe for their impeccable sense of style and acumen for creating well-edited spaces. Show less

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  Reliable Consultants

  Jul 2015 - Mar 2016

  Design Consultant

  Designed residential apartment layouts, Layouts for Marketing, Logo designing, worked on Quotations and 3d Renders

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  Mandviwala Qutub & Associates

  Sept 2015 - Jul 2016

  Design Architect

  Mandivala Qutub and Associates is a team of young and experienced Architects based in Mumbai. Our work draws inspiration from nature, not through its physical form but, through its principal and processes.Specializing in Residential Architecture, we focus on the social and cultural aspects of planning.• Worked upon urban scale low rise public housing project for Tata and conceptualized various design development tasks and client presentations• Worked on concept analysis and drawings for township projects• Experienced managing consultants, contractors and regulatory agencies to meet the overall project objective• Assisting in managing, scoping, costing and tracking projects alongside Show less

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  New York Institute of Technology

  Jan 2017 - Dec 2017

  Academic Tutor and Research Assistant

  • Coordinated office work and presentation drawings for department and assisted with 3dpresentations for the junior cohort• Carried out various analysis for cities and community development studies involving local councils• Assisted chair of Architecture of NYIT with in house publication focusing on urban communities and public spaces

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  RePLACE Urban Studio

  Jun 2017 - Dec 2017

  Urban Planner & Designer (Strategic Planning)

  rePLACE Urban Studio is a multidisciplinary design firm where ideas that impact and form cities and improve the way urban environments perform socially, economically and ecologically.Each project is a point along our journey to create a responsive urban environment.Responsibility includes: • Research and Analysis on urban projects to create a better public realm • Preparing graphic/narrative presentations with an understanding of zoning codes and laws • Assisting with innovative design concepts for projects with NewYork Presbyterian, Brooklyn department of education,Inner Circle (Atlanta,Ga) and Sunnyside yards (Queens,NY) including mixed use, retail, land uses and transit oriented development • Curating sustainability Assessments, Climate Adaptation Planning, Policy and Implementation Guidelines, Outreach and Advocacy Show less

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  Ben Hansen Architect

  Jul 2018 - Dec 2019

  Project Manager (Planning and Coordination)

  BHA is a New York based design firm specializing in residential flat buildings and commercial spaces. As a project planning manager, I was managing various apartment projects right from pre- construction stages till the handover stage.- Managed 8 residential and master planning projects for city of New York- Manage and lodge development applications with local council- Carried out research and analysis for design development including mapping, auditing and developing strategies to enhance the liveability of a space- Liaison with the expeditor's office, engineers and specialty consultants for approvals from the NY Department of Buildings (DOB).- Worked on policy planning system and resolved design issues with zoning resolutions in line with council guideline- Prepared drawing sets updating multiple red line drawings for various master planning projects across Manhattan and Queens.- Prepared community enhancement analysis, communal behaviour enhancement reports and mapped out the data using diagrams Show less

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  UNIVERSAL PROPERTY GROUP, INC.

  Mar 2020 - Feb 2021

  Project Coordinator (Development Advisory Team)

  One of the largest western Sydney residential and commercial property developers and builders with expanding footprint across New South Wales and beyond. I was a crucial part of the development team managing and coordinating 35+ residential and mixed-use development projects in western Sydney.• Execute submitted applications and coordination on NSW planning portal• Liaising with local councils & private certifiers to issue construction certificate (CCs), occupation certificate (OCs), and complying development certificate (CDCs)• Prepared draft council's land-use planning, concept design, and land use survey, zoning analysis)• Lead tendering process to select consultants in-line with project requirements and lead timely meetings with consultants including, Engineers, acoustics, Basix, Fire, and others required Show less

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  Eagle Homes

  Feb 2021 - Jul 2021

  Town Planner

  Based in greater western Sydney, Eagle Homes is a project Home builder, specializing in affordable custom single or double-story and duplex houses. The role involves working closely with local councils and governing bodies to gain development approvals and construction certificate.• Preparing and lodging Development Applications, Complying development applications, construction certificate Vehicular crossing, driveway applications on NSW Planning portal• Coordinate with the Department of Planning and local councils to gain approvals/permits for work to be carried out• Managing client coordination with teams and legislative bodies such as councils, DPIE and certifiers to obtain relevant approval Show less

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  Blue Mountains City Council

  Jul 2021 - Oct 2022

  Town Planner
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  NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure

  Sept 2022 - now

  • Case Manager/ A/ Senior Case Manager

    Sept 2022 - now

  • Case Manager

    Sept 2022 - now