Anupama Nandakumar

Architect and Interior designer with over 8 years of experience in both fields looking for an opportunity to apply my skills in new and challenging ways.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 

Prime Design Studio, Kuwait                                                                                          Jan 2018 to Present                                        

Senior Interior Designer

• Developed detailed design concepts for multiple projects in residential, commercial, F&B and retail sectors. 
• Responsible for the review of shop drawings, BOQ and selection of furniture-furnishings.
• Led a team of junior designers to achieve cohesive and rational designs. 
• Timely coordination with clients, consultants and contractors up till project handover.
• Handled visual merchandising for the furniture brands Abyat and Safat Home.

SQC International, Kuwait                                                                                          Jun 2017 to Dec 2017                                        

Interior designer

• Involved in the review of design and shop drawings for the Kuwait Cancer Centre project on behalf of the Ministry of Health.
• Assisted senior designers in developing design proposals for potential projects.

Creative Geometry, India                                                    Feb 2016 to Oct 2016                                         Interior Designer

• Chief interior designer responsible for generating design concepts according to client brief, preparation of working drawings and 3D renders for multiple residential projects.
• Supervision of the fit-out process and selection of furniture.

Travancore Builders, India                                                                                         Mar 2014 to Jan 2016

Architect

• Project architect responsible for design development, coordination with clients, liaise with contractor and MEP consultants for a housing project comprising of 40 three storied luxury villas. 
• Preparation of construction drawings required for sanctions and approvals.

J&I Architects, Kochi, India                                                                                             Oct 2010 to Jun 2011

Junior Architect

• Responsible for preparing drawings and coordinating with consultants and contractors.

Freelance projects, Dubai, UAE                                                                                                2020 to 2022 

• Handled design and fit out supervision for residences at Arabian Ranches2, Damac Hills and retail unit at Emaar’s Gold and Diamond Park.

Freelance projects, India                                                                                                           2014 to 2016 

• Handled renovations and interior design for residential projects.
• Part of a team involving designers and engineers on a government commissioned streetscaping project and urban design initiative – ‘Museum of Cultural Mosaic’- Mattancherry, India

• Masters in Interior Architecture and Design (2011-2013)

CEPT University , Ahmedabad, India.

• Bachelor of Architecture

Hindustan College of Engineering, India