Vivek Thanumalayan

Experience

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  Cuboid Architect

  Jun 2008 - Feb 2009

  Jr.Architect

  Worked on Corporate Interiors, Residences and detailed drawings. Responsibilities included Project management and co-ordination between on-site engineers, structural consultants and designers. Project delivery from the initial design phase to producing construction drawings.

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  Fahd Abdullah Alireza & Partners Engineering Consultants Co. (FAEC)

  Feb 2009 - Aug 2013

  Architect/ Urban Designer

  Coordinate and develop large scale projects in a multi-disciplinary environment. Responsible for client interaction and inter-disciplinary project coordination. Worked on wide range of projects comprising of University campus Urban planning, Beach front Re-Development and vitalization, Academic buildings, Apartment complexes, Business Park and Mixed-use development. Ensuring Code compliance and standards for all projects being delivered. Expertise provided: Designing and Creative input, design development drawings and 3d modeling and render. Show less

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  University at Buffalo School of Architecture and Planning

  Aug 2013 - Jan 2014

  Graduate Assistant

  Assist project coordinator with Community as classroom program at Futures Academy, Buffalo, NY. The job required us to help with the students of Futures academy to prepare for Future City Competition. Also help in the organization of annual Clean-A-Thon. This is a fun, end-of-the-year event where students work with teachers and neighborhood residents to beautify the Fruit Belt neighborhood in Buffalo.

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  University at Buffalo

  Jan 2014 - Jun 2016

  Develop master plans and urban design concepts for mixed-use development projects in Buffalo, New York on the principles of Tactical Urbanism and sustainable design. Proposed new Architecture standards for proposed new infill. Client advisory on site selection for infill projects, investments and future partnerships. Produce maps, diagrams, renders and other essential documents for projects. Investigate and help develop Urban & Environmental Design projects. Assist in creating master plans and renders for projects under University at Buffalo Regional Institute. Also assist in conducting design studio for under graduate candidates

  • Project Designer

    Jun 2015 - Jun 2016

  • Research Assistant

    Jan 2014 - May 2015
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  CBT Architects

  Jul 2014 - Aug 2014

  Urban Design Intern

  Conceptual Design and Design development under the guidance of Senior Urban Designer. The job required us to study the geographic and economic vitality of the project site and design a mixed use developments in Cambridge, MA and Durham, NC. Also assisted in the study of proposed site for Boston 2024.

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  Fahd Abdullah Alireza & Partners Engineering Consultants Co. (FAEC)

  Nov 2016 - Aug 2017

  Architect/Urban Planner

  Design and coordinate project for Royal Commission at Jubail and Yanbu. The scope of projects varies from support facilities to large scale urban planning projects for new developments springing up across the industrial city of Jubail and Ras Alkhair.

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  Jacobs

  Sept 2017 - now

  Urban Planner & Urban Design coordinator for PGMC Amaravati Capital City Program. Primary responsibility includes client and consultant coordiantion, review of Amaravati Urban Design Guidelines, Landscape Design for a 800acre Urban Park at the heart of Amaravati GovernmentComplex(AGC), Street Scape demonstration drawings review and Code compliance check, Architecture tender drawings and documents review; create CAD standards for AE’s and Contractors, design of pilot commercial street in AGC Amaravati. Landscaped and designer for new port complex in Ras Al Khair, KSA. Review of landscape design and tender drawings for urban parks across AURIC at Aurangabad. Assist in developing Krishnapatnam Smart City Master Plan under CBIC. Provide professional assessment and schematic program layout for a Nature Reserve Park site in KSA as part of VISION 2030 to promote tourism. Show less

  • Lead Urban Planner

    Jul 2023 - now

  • Senior Urban Designer

    Jul 2020 - Jul 2023

  • Urban Designer, Jacobs

    Sept 2017 - Jul 2020