Kiran Balakrishna

Experience

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  Studio Oke

  Jun 2017 - Jun 2017

  Architectural Intern

  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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  Balan and Nambisan Architects

  Jul 2017 - Jun 2018

  Architectural Intern

  • Worked primarily on mid to high-end residences, commercial, institutional, and hospitality buildings. • Prepared construction drawings, architectural documents, specifications, and technical details aligning to local standards and building codes.• Coordinated with contractors, consultants, vendors, and managed construction administration, routine site visits, progress reports, and client discussions.• Collaborated with firm partner and project designer on a competition entry titled “Submarine and Naval Heritage Museum” for the state government. Show less

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  Georgia Institute of Technology

  May 2020 - Jun 2021

  IMAGINE Lab at Center for Spatial Planning Analytics and Visualization• Assisted in researching and developing various 3d modeling techniques to create an accurate database of buildings and terrains of downtown Atlanta and surrounding areas. • Worked primarily on lidar terrain meshes obtained through drone imagery and photogrammetry. • Was involved in translating models and terrains to unity3d for augmented and virtual reality interfaces. Georgia Tech Buzzcard CenterResponsible for the production and distribution of Georgia Tech identity cards, as well as ensuring their functionality and assisting with debugging if difficulties emerge. Advance Media and Modelling - M Arch Core III Summer Design Studio.Assisted with technical support to students in Rhinoceros and Grasshopper to generate intricate design drawings. Also, provided feedback in design and fabrication techniques for their projects.

  • Graduate Research Assistant

    Aug 2020 - Jun 2021

  • Graduate Student Assistant

    Jun 2020 - Aug 2020

  • Graduate Teaching Assistant

    May 2020 - Jun 2020
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  Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM)

  Jun 2021 - now

  • Worked on large-scale Urban Design and Public Architecture projects.• Developed creative solutions to technical & design problems, and translate concepts and schematic designs into comprehensive design programs. • Collaborated with various project & design teams by actively participating and evaluating ideas.• Prepared presentations and contract deliverables like diagrams, drawings, models in 3D, renderings, and physical models under the supervision of the project leader and Partner in charge.

  • Intermediate Architectural Designer

    Jun 2022 - now

  • Junior Architectural Designer

    Jun 2021 - May 2022