
CHARMEE DONGA
buildings l spaces l furniture l things
Charmee Donga
Professional Info
I am an entry-level architect seeking to enrich my learning experience in a stimulating professional environment. As a professional I look forward to break out of my comfort zone to satisfy the need of the project and user of the space, ultimately fulfilling my own need to do good.
Work Experience
Prepared CD set for residential projects in New York & LA and design proposals with photo realistic renderings for residential projects in Singapore.
Architectural Designer, Tow Studios Architecture, SoHO, New York, 2010-2012
Computer Skills
Autocad
Photoshop
Illustrator
Rhino, Grasshopper
Sketch-up
V-ray
Revit
3D Max
2010 - present
2010 - present
Freelance Architectural designer, Thomas Navin Architect, New York, 2008 - present
Prepared working drawings for Interior architecture project of combining two apartments in a pre-war building. Also worked on a commercial landscape project involving living wall and green roof.
Worked closely with the Lead Architect on Residential interior project and developed presentation material, renderings, and finish boards. Entrusted with development of design concept and furniture layout to finishes.
Interior Design Internship, Victoria Benatar Architects, New York, 2008
Bachelor of Interior Design
Centre of Environmental Planning and Technology (CEPT), Ahmedabad, India
Master of Architecture
New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), Newark, New Jersey, 2007 – 2010
Education
Worked closely with the Principal and Project Architect on conception, design and working details phase of residential interior and architecture projects. Also supervised implementation of the drawings on site.
Senior Designer, Zedo Group of Architects & Designers, India, 2004 - 2006
Internship, Architectural Design Consultants, Bombay (Mumbai), India, 2001 - 2002
Honors
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Henry Adams Certificate for Academic Performance, 2010
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Pella Award (first prize) of 750$ for Exhibited work at NJIT Design Showcase, 2010
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The Littman Family endowed Fellowship for Graduate Studies, 2007 - 2009
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Excellence in Design award for graduate first year, 2008
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Teaching Assistant/Lecturer for Building Systems (Ecotect), 2009 – 2010
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Studio project chosen and presented for “Greek Village Proposal” exhibit, 2008
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Studio work exhibited in NJIT Design Showcase 2008 - 2010