Ashutosh Singhal

Experience

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  UCJ Architecture & Environment

  Apr 2012 - May 2012

  Intern

  Design development on the capitol complex for Naya Raipur

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  Kamla Raheja Vidyanidhi Institute of Architecture and Environmental Studies

  Aug 2013 - Sept 2013

  Teaching Assistant
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  LAB Architects

  Jul 2014 - Sept 2014

  Intern

  Design development on a weekend home & Fortis hospital

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  RMA Architects

  Jan 2015 - Apr 2017

  Project Architect

  Successfully managed multiple projects from concept design, to design development and construction. Projects encompassed single and multi-family residential and institutional, located across various cities in India.Effectively led project teams ensuring the successful execution and timely delivery of multiple project milestones, maintaining direct coordination with internal leadership for optimal project alignment and success.

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  Harvard University Graduate School of Design

  Jan 2018 - Oct 2019

  Directed comprehensive research and design for the 2019 Chicago Architecture Biennial exhibition 'Sanitation and Equity' and publication Extreme Urbanism VI.Conducted in-depth analysis of intricate global, Indian, and Mumbai-specific data, distilling them into visually compelling and easily understandable infographics to enhance visitor accessibility and engagement. with Rahul MehrotraDesign for the publication "Working in Mumbai"

  • Research Associate

    Jun 2019 - Oct 2019

  • Vice President - South Asia GSD

    Aug 2018 - May 2019

  • Research Assistant

    Jan 2018 - May 2019
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  INFONAVIT

  Jun 2018 - Jul 2018

  The Yucatan Initiative Fellowship

  Led UNESCO-funded field research on heritage & public spaces in Mayan towns across the Yucatan peninsula, developing comprehensive short and long-term strategies.

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  Chicago Architecture Biennial

  Jun 2019 - Sept 2019

  Contributor

  Directed comprehensive research and design for the 2019 Chicago Architecture Biennial exhibition 'Sanitation and Equity' and publication Extreme Urbanism VI.Conducted in-depth analysis of intricate global, Indian, and Mumbai-specific data, distilling them into visually compelling and easily understandable infographics to enhance visitor accessibility and engagement.

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  SITELAB urban studio

  Dec 2019 - now

  Urban Designer

  Integral team member engaged in a broad range of responsibilities in multi-year real-estate project contracts spanning prominent developments such as Stonestown Galleria in San Francisco, Google Campus in San José, and the California High-Speed Rail.Led 50+ design workshops & presentations with 10+ stakeholders including the City of San Francisco, to shape the design strategy for 15+ buildings in Stonestown Galleria, San Francisco.Authored 100+ design standards through systems thinking, harmonizing project vision with creative flexibility for future designers. Published on the City of San Francisco’s website and embedded in zoning code for long-term impact.Spearheaded 200+ iterative & dynamic design studies employing a blend of creative and pragmatic analysis techniques in 2D & 3D. Generated buy-in with internal and external leadership through effective communication and results.Designed and implemented feedback consolidation & prioritization systems, complete with action items. Enhanced visibility between stakeholders and accelerated team collaboration and efficiency.Directed 8 successful open house events, engaging 100+ attendees each, fostering trust with local community groups, and securing project support. Strategically adapted events for virtual platforms during the pandemic.Delivered 3 comprehensive inclusive-meeting training sessions and spearheaded the launch of an inclusive-meeting cheat sheet manual, enhancing company-wide collaboration culture. Show less