Nikhila K N

Identity of a person
Identity signifies complexity
Identity identifies with reality
Identity is the bearer of all vanity
How does a person identify with identity?

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Name: Nikhila Kalasipakam Nagendra

Profession: Architect, Urban Designer & Planner
Qualification: B. Architect 2004-2009, MSc. Integrated Sustainable Design

Email: nikhila.livingspaces@hotmail.com
Portfolio:, Nikhila. K N ; Internship AECOM

Research Interest

1. Research and Design initiatives of Sustainable Development,
2. Policy; development and implementation at urban scale
3. Strategies for urban development to minimizing cultural dislocations.
4. Making settlements culturally, economically, and environmentally sustainable.

Professional Practice

(May 2012- July 2012)

Firm: AECOM, Singapore
Team Leader: Mr. Brian Jennett, Economist for Urban Development
Project: Feasibility study for Theme Parks for future Urban settlement in India, Indonesia, Malaysia and Philippines

Responsibilities:

• Market research for Theme Park, Hotels, Resorts, Residential Resorts, MICE industry, Dolphinarium and Marinas for future urban development for: Changi Airport in Singapore, Phuket in Thailand and Cavite in Philippines.

(July 2009- December 2011)

Firm: Sustainable Urbanism International
Director: Dr. Jyoti Hosagrahar, Urban Designer and Planner
Project: Integrated Site Management Plan for Sustainable Conservation and Development of Hoysala Heritage Region.

Responsibilities:

• Policy making, for Hoysala region includes 13 small towns/villages/cities after vigilant analysis of the present situation.
  • regulate heritage building for maintaining its ambiance of local fabric
  • New development strategy by exploring the local construction techniques.
• Processes of policy making, identification of different typologies, analyzing and matrix options.
• Urban tourism infrastructure with local construction techniques.
• Elements of Urban design, network of walkways connecting different destinations.

Academics
B. Architecture: Bangalore University (2004-2009)
M Sc. Integrated Sustainable Design: National University of Singapore (January 2012- November 2012)

Internship- 4 Months ( March- June2009)
Firm: Sustainable Urbanism International

Responsibilities:

• Study and analysis of Mud construction and execution in modern technology, documentation of 12 Hoysala Heritage villages and towns, analysis of urban infrastructure, and population projections, Typology – types of roof forms, doors, windows, columns, walls, colors, socio and economies documentation in Belur.

Thesis: Eco Friendly Approach to tall buildings, this project examined options for tall buildings in Bangalore city.

Others
Competitions Participated

HUDCO 2005, ANDC 2005, Transparency 2007, Villa Design for a Planned Development Presentation Skills

Key Skills

Social, Economic and Environmental understanding in development.

Presentation Skills

Hand Sketch, CAD, 3DS Max, Sketch-up, MS office, Photoshop, interested to learn more.

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