ABOUT

Shyam is an avid RIBA March Part II Student at the University of Westminster. He gained essential experience at GSSArchitecture working in the Special Projects Team as well as Masterplanning. He thrives on offering experience independently and internationally as well as knowledge into biophilic design and sustainable design, which his dissertation explores. He aims to develop his skills further to complete Part II, and qualify as a registered RIBA Architect.

Full CV
Professional Portfolio
ACADEMIC
MA (HONS) ARCHITECTURE
September 2022 - Present
University of Westminster, London, UK
- DS11 - Creation of a catalogue to inform design
- DS13 - working with form and objects to create spaces
- Dissertation - Post-Colonial India: The Legacy of Modernism
BA (HONS) ARCHITECTURE
September 2018 - June 2021
De Montfort University, Leicester, UK
- Dissertation: The impact of biophilia and its reconnection to Primary School.
- Designing a Brewery, Cooking School & Allotments in Leicester.

- Studying the RIBA Plan of Work 2020.
DIPLOMA IN ART & DESIGN
September 2017 - July 2018
De Montfort University, Leicester, UK
- Life drawing & drawing studies.

- 3D Modelling in workshops including glass & plaster.

- Exploring architectural form & function.
A LEVEL
The Beauchamp College, Leicester, UK
- Graphic Design
- Product Design
- English Literature
- Creative Writing
GCSE
The Beauchamp College, Leicester, UK
- English, Maths, Science
- Art, Product Design, History, IT, R.E.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
PEER ASSISTED LEARNING ASSISTANT
September 2023 - Present (Part Time)
September 2022 - April 2022 (Part Time)
University of Westminster, London, UK
- Delivering workshops in drawing, model-making & sketching.

- Support in computer skills training of students via workshops.

- Conduct walking tours of London with material prepared.
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PART I ARCHITECTURAL ASSISTANT
May 2023 - September 2023 (Full Time)
September 2022 - May 2023 (Part Time)
GSSArchitecture, Milton Keynes, UK
- Further developing his experience in the Architecture field.
- Working on Masterplanning and Design Code in Newcastle.
- Getting involved with a variety of projects based in Milton Keynes.
PART I ARCHITECTURAL ASSISTANT
January 2022 - September 2022 (Full Time)
GSSArchitecture, Kettering, UK
- Working on Special Projects: Churches, hospitals & schools
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- Working in Revit & AutoCAD, visiting sites and liaising with clients
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- Chairing meetings with clients: Design Team/Handover Meetings.
- Producing and issuing drawings and documents for tender issue.
STUDENT VOLUNTEER
December 2021
SEALab Architects, Ahmedabad, India
- Working alongside architects in a team to design a Children’s Library.
 
- Researching the fundamental cultural and social differences in India.
- Gaining key skills in on-site drawings and surveying.
FREELANCE VISUAL PRODUCER
May 2019 
Sheffield, UK
- Professional and effectively communicating architectural drawings.
 
- Developing a 3D Model for a client with base plans & sections.

- Showcasing possible layout propositions and renderings.