CURRICULUM VITÆ

Lecturer, Faculty of Design, OCAD University

Lecturer, Faculty of Engineering & Architectural Science ,Ryerson University

Thesis Supervisor, Faculty of Design, CEPT University

Design Lead, NORR Architects and Engineers Ltd.

Founder and principal, SYNTH studio and lab

MRAIC, Member of Royal Architectural Institute of Canada

ARIDO, Member of Association of Registered Interior Designers of Ontario (Parley)

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RESEARCH FOCUS

• Emerging technologies and digital fabrication

• Urban ecology and speculative futures

• Strategic foresight and innovation

• Interaction and Experience design

• Computation and simulation in architecture

• Intelligence and integration of natural phenomena in complex systems

 

EDUCATION

Master of Architecture - Emergent technologies and design

The Architectural Association, School of Architecture, London (UK)

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Bachelor of Architecture & Interior Architecture – DAAD Scholar

University of Applied Sciences, Stuttgart (Germany)

 

Bachelor of Design - Professional Degree 

CEPT University, Faculty of Design, Ahmedabad (India)

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ADVANCED TRAINING

2021: Teaching Art and Design Online, Faculty and Curriculum Development Centre (FCDC), OCAD University

 

2021: How technology Influences Hospital Design, IDCEC - Health safety welfare series, Continuing education course 4.11, IDCEC class code:107656

 

2020: Knoll - The Design Story, NORR Ed series - OAA (Ontario Association of Architects) Continuing education course 20.2, OAA structured credits earned 2.0

 

2019: Daylighting Challenges and Advances in Smart Tinting Glass Technology, AIA (American institute of Architects) CES Registered Course Number: 404108610KT1

 

2019: Tension Rod and Compression Systems in Architecturally Exposed Structural Steel AIA (American institute of Architects) CES Registered Course Number: MACAIACES001

 

2018: Hands-on with HoloLens, working session with AR/VR devices and applications driving ROI in Manufacturing, AEC & Design at Microsoft Canada Head Office, Ontario

 

2018: A.I Strategies for spaceframe design, Workshop at Smart geometry 2018 conference, University of Toronto, John.H.Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Design

 

2017: ESTECO: Structural Analysis workshop, Simulation for Architecture and Urban Design (SimAUD) Symposium at the MaRS Discovery District & the University of Toronto

 

2017: The Union Station Solution, NORR Ed series - OAA (Ontario Association of Architects) Continuing education course 17.6, OAA structured credits 2.0

 

2015: Ready player one: Virtual reality Workshop; held at The Architectural Association Media school in London, UK

 

2013: Parametric Design through Reality Capture: 3d scanning and Revit workshop held at ACADIA 2013 conference at University of Waterloo, School of Architecture

 

2013: The Rise: Advance computation and digital fabrication workshop - CITA held at ACADIA 2013 conference at University of Waterloo, School of Architecture

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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

ACADEMIC

2020 – pres.

Lecturer, Department of Architectural Science, Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science, Ryerson University, Toronto (ON, Canada)

 

2019 – pres.

Research Collaborator, Carleton University - Urban Future’s Initiative, CIMS -The Carleton Immersive Media Studio, Ottawa (ON, Canada)

 

2019

Studio Critique/Guest Examiner, University of Toronto, John.H.Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Design, Toronto (ON, Canada)

 

2018

Studio Critique/Guest Examiner, Ryerson University, Faculty of communication & design, Toronto (ON, Canada)

 

2016 – pres.

Lecturer/Faculty Senator, OCAD University, Faculty of Design & Faculty of Liberal Arts,Toronto (ON, Canada)

 

2016 – pres.

Guest Lecturer/Thesis Examiner, University of Waterloo, School of Architecture, Cambridge (ON, Canada)

 

2013

Studio Critique/Guest Examiner, Sardar Patel University, School of Architecture, Vallabh Vidhyanagar (GUJ, India)

 

2012 – pres.

Thesis Supervisor/Visiting Faculty/ Studio Reviewer, CEPT University, Faculty of Design, Ahmedabad (GUJ, India)

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PROFESSIONAL

2016 – pres.

Design Lead & Computational Specialist, NORR, Toronto (Canada)

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2014 – pres.

Founder & Principal, SYNTH - Studio and Lab, (International)

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2013 – 2014

Intermediate Designer, Design TWG, Mississauga (Canada)

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2013 – 2014

Design & Production Member, Philip Beesley Architect Inc., Toronto (Canada)

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2012 – 2013

Architectural Designer, AndBlack design studio, Ahmedabad (India)

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2011

Intern Architect, Büro Goebel- InnenArchitektur + Design –, Stuttgart (Germany)

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2010

Design Intern, Design TWG, Toronto (Canada)

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2010 – pres.

Freelance Designer and Artist, Freelance (Canada, UK and India)

 

TEACHING

UNDERGRADUATE COURSES TAUGHT

2020 – 2021: ASC 520: Integration Studio I (1 studios), Ryerson university

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2018 – pres.: ENVR 3001: Hospitality & Retail Design Studio (12 studios), OCAD university

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2017 – pres. :INDS 4001: Interaction/Experience Design (10 studios), OCAD university

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2017 – pres. :ENVR 1005: Digital Design for ED (12 studios), OCAD university

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2018: DIGF 1005: Digital models and Fabrication (1 studio), OCAD university

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GRADUATE COURSES ASSISSTED

2016: ARCH 692: Thesis research and studio seminar, University of Waterloo

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2013: IMIAD 2504: Generative design Studio for Graduate school, CEPT university

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2012: IMIAD 2504: Generative design Studio for Graduate school, CEPT university

 

 

THESIS SUPERVISED

2021: Ishani Pandey; Title: Encoding Innovation in Interior Systems - An inquiry into the performance of interactive environments, Faculty of Design, CEPT University

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LECTURES AND WORKSHOP CONDUCTED

2022: Come have Chai!  As part of the connect series talks at Faculty of design at CEPT University, GUJ (IN)

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2021: Transient systems – In Making, As part of the thesis formation week for M.Sc and M.Arch students in the EmTech program at Architectural Association, London (UK)

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2021: UN-Scramble – A peek into the journey of process and making, As part of the Vavani talks by international speakers at CEPT University, GUJ (IN)

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2020: BANAANA – The joy of Making, Online lecture as part of the JOY of Design series at Auro University, Surat (IN)

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2020: Evolving models in architecture for patient centred design, Organizer of the design forum at NORR headquarters. Toronto (ON)

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2019: Speculative urban futures, public lecture at OCAD university. Toronto (ON)

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2018: Spatial explorations, summer workshop for upcoming students at OCAD university. Toronto (ON)

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2017: Grasshopper workshop, part of GDES course on generative design at OCAD university. Toronto (ON)

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2017: Integrated Design Processes and Tools, public lecture series at NORR headquarters. Toronto (ON)

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2016: Emerging Architecture: Embedded Intelligent Systems, public lecture at University of Waterloo. Cambridge (ON)

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2013: Ganana: Importance and Impacts of computation in architecture, public lecture at Sardar Patel University. Vidyanagar (India)

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2013: Generative Design, public lecture at CEPT University. Ahmedabad (India)

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2013: Process: From a point to final design, public lecture at CEPT University. Ahmedabad (India)

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2013: Generative design and Algorithmic tools in architecture, workshop for international master’s in architecture and design students at CEPT University. Ahmedabad (India)

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2012: Digital tools and Technology- Focus on Rhino 4.0 and Grasshopper, workshop for international master’s in architecture and design students at CEPT University. Ahmedabad (India)

 

EXTERNAL EXAMINER/CRITIQUE

May 2021: Thesis defense on Locate, Orchestrate, Assemble (a response to interior tectonics), External examiner for thesis of Pankti Dhadia, CEPT University

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Feb 2019: Thesis defense on Step into the Void (a study of spatial perception in virtual reality), External examiner for Thesis of Ronald Tang, University of Waterloo

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Feb 2019: ARC 381: Tech Studio IV, Invited examiner, University of Toronto

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April 2018: IDE 314: Digital Fabrication seminar/studio, Invited examiner, Ryerson University

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Feb 2016: Studio 1: EmTech, Invited critique for M.Sc and M.Arch students at the Architectural Association, London

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March 2013: IMIAD 2504: Generative Design Studio, Invited examiner, CEPT University

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April 2012: ID 2008 : 4th year Core design studio, Invited examiner, CEPT University

 

RESEARCH, EXHIBITIONS AND PUBLICATIONS

2020: Eight Articles, Writer and Editor for Arch2o Magazine that were published digitally:

https://www.arch2o.com/vertical-net-structures-henn/

https://www.arch2o.com/fundamentals-bekkering-adams/

https://www.arch2o.com/fiction-of-the-fabricated-image-seon-ghi-bahk/

https://www.arch2o.com/cardboard-exhibition-pods-toby-horrocks/

https://www.arch2o.com/big-bang-interruption-hans-kotter/

https://www.arch2o.com/3xlp-nicholas-bruscia-christopher-romano/

https://www.arch2o.com/space-fa-sebasti%c3%a1n-yrarr%c3%a1zabal-veronica-arcos-andrea-von-chrismar/

https://www.arch2o.com/a-history-of-aviation-david-henderson/

 

2019: Augmented Assembly for Tessellated Structures, Peer reviewed paper published at the SimAUD 2017 Proceedings under the innovation to fabrication section; Published in  the ACM Digital Library. ISBN: 978-1-365-88878-6

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2016: Interactive Architecture: Adaptive World, Book published the project epiphyte chamber worked at PBIA. Editor Michael Fox and Publisher Princeton Architectural Press. ISBN: 978-1-616-89406-1

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2016: Foster + Partners graduate show, project exhibited and published that London head office of Foster and Partners at Battersea park, Inaugurated by Lord Norman Foster.

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2014: Near-Living architecture Work in progress from the Hylozoic ground collabpration 2011-2013. Book published the project epiphyte chamber worked at PBIA; Edited by Philip Beesley and Publisher Riverside Architectural Press. ISBN: 978-1-926724-45-4

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2016: Reconfigurable Structural Assemblies Using Augmented Reality; Peer reviewed paper published at Architecture InPlay conference Proceedings under the innovation to fabrication section; Published by University of Lisbon. ISBN: 978-989-732-805-6

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2016: Performing Architecture, Exhibited academic research project on transient systems as part of the ‘UnReal’ theme at Watermans Arts Centre in Brentford, UK

 

2015: The Twist Installation, Experimental exhibited at world timber expo project in Birmingham and published on online magazines like Archdaily, Arch20, Bustler, etc.

-http://www.archdaily.com/775842/emtechs-twist-displayed-at-the-timber-expo-in-birmingham

-http://www.arch2o.com/the-twist-installation-aa-school/

-https://www.trada.co.uk/www.trada.co.uk/thetwist

-http://www.suckerpunchdaily.com/2015/10/29/the-twist/

 

2014: Jiva: Computing the living, Peer reviewed paper published at the DCA conference Proceedings in Atlanta USA; Under the theme of Design and Graphic Palimpset [Dialouge- Discourse- Discussion]; editors: M. Saleh Uddin, Ph.D, & Christopher Welty, AIA. ISBN: 978-1-4951-2763-2

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2013: Paravartan- An enquiry on reflex phenomenon in responsive, adaptive, and intelligent behaviors of reflexive spatial system archetypes; Monograph of Thesis research submitted for graduation of first professional degree.

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2011: Internationale projectwoche 2010: Project exhibited at the HFT Gallery under the 2010 theme for Water Inspiration at University of Applied Sciences, Stuttgart

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2010: Stone buildings of Gujarat; Worked on research documentation for the book published by SID Research cell at CEPT University; ISBN: 978-8-1904-0964-3

 

ARCHITECTURAL AND DESIGN WORKS

2020: Ontario Provincial Police Modernization Phase-2, Awarded BDFM consortium for nine buildings functioned as police detachments across northern, central and remoter locations in Ontario – Design Lead. ~ 35000 SQ FT per building. $148M.

 

2019: St. Joseph health centre, Emergency department renewal and planning – Design Lead. Toronto (ON). 4200 SQ FT. $1.8M.

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2019: LGC/TRC Master Plan, Urban design and planning for corporate and educational facility, Design Lead. Toronto (ON). 98000 SQ FT. $45M

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2019: Toronto Research Chemical distribution centre, Adaptive reuse project design and feasibility study - Design Lead. Toronto (ON). $2M

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2019: Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, M wing redevelopment of hybrid OR – Design lead. Toronto (ON). 3800 SQ FT. $1.2M

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2019: St. Michael’s hospital, satellite dialysis clinic – 3D/BIM specialist. Toronto (ON). 19200 SQ FT. $8.4M

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2018: UHN Princess Margaret Cancer Centre (PMCC), space transformation project – Architectural designer. Toronto (ON). 260000 SQ FT. $36M

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2018: Barlo MS Centre, Clinic Design competition for Multiple sclerosis centre at St. Michaels Hospital – Architectural designer. Toronto (ON). $30M

 

2018: TTC museum station, Entrance pavilion redesign and feasibility exercise – Architectural designer. Toronto (ON). $14M

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2017: Canadian Blood Services (CBS), NFRP II: Processing, distribution and testing facility – Architectural designer. Calgary (AB). 165000 SQ FT. $45M

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2017: St. Michael’s hospital, Peter Gilgan patient care tower design and redevelopment project 2.0 – Architectural designer. Toronto (ON). 600000 SQ FT. $300M

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2017: Gordie Howe international bridge and US/Canada port of entry, DBFM consortium pursuit – Architectural designer. Toronto (ON). $400M

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2017: Metrolinx GO Cooksville station, infrastructure development – Architectural designer. Toronto (ON). $60M

 

2016: Woodbine hotel and casino, resort world design proposal – Architectural designer. Toronto (ON). 2600000 SQ FT. $1.2B

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2016: Curve fold pavilion, Research collaboration with EmTech - Architectural Association, Zaha Hadid architects and ITKE – University of Stuttgart, Designer. London (UK).

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2015: Twist pavilion, Digital Fabrication and installation at world timber expo – Designer. Birmingham (UK).

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2014: Haze resto lounge, interior design for a fusion restauration – Intermediate designer. Mississauga (ON).

 

2014: Kennedy convention centre, infrastructure updates and exterior design – Intermediate designer. Scarborough (ON).

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2013: Epiphyte chamber, installation at the museum of modern and contemporary art – Design and production team. Seoul (Korea).

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2013: Dolce and Gabbana, Exhibition design millwork units for commercial display – Intermediate designer. (International).

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2013: Lexus Pavilion, Exhibition design for Lexus auto show at international convention – Intermediate designer. Toronto (International).

 

2013: Grand empire banquet hall, new facility design and construction – Intermediate designer. Brampton (ON). 30000 SQ FT. $1M

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2013: Albert and Parliament Health Care Centre, facility redesign – Intermediate designer. Regina (SK). 1300 SQ FT. $25K

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2012: Wooden foliage pavilion, fabrication installation and design of an experimental shade canopy structure – Architectural designer. Ahmedabad (India).

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2011: O7 Club and convention centre, design and redevelopment of a sports and recreation project – student designer. Ahmedabad (India). 600000 SQ FT. $25M

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AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS

2022:Best CAPSTONE project, Thesis supervisor Ishani Pandey at Faculty of design, CEPT Universtiy (Self)

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2020: OAA Design Excellence Awards, Winner for design of Essex Centre of Research designed in Windsor (NORR + HPA)

 

2019: Mayor Urban Design Awards, Shortlisted Entry for Canadian blood services facility designed in Calgary (NORR)

 

2018:St. Michaels’ hospital and foundation recognition, Second Position for Barlo MS Centre designed in Toronto (NORR)

 

2016:Wood Awards, Best project for “twist pavilion” at international timber expo designed in Birmingham, UK (Architectural Association)

 

2014:Amiri Diwan, Finalist and Shortlisted Entry for the Outdoor Sculptures Competition designed in Kuwait (Self)

 

2013:Dezeen, Competition winner for first copy of the book ‘21st century design’distributed by Dezeen Magazine in Canada (Self)

 

2013:Dean’s list, for being the best student in five years at the Faculty of design, CEPT University in India (Self)

 

2012:Amul Design award, for winning the competition entry for the project ‘Phyxis’ in a Kiosk design challenge that was constructed at CEPT University in India (Self)

 

2011:Excellence award and Scholarship, for being selected at the best skilled student in three years at CEPT University in India (Self)

 

2010:International Interior Design, best visualization team prize for the project ‘Transformer’ at the HFT International Design Workshop in Stuttgart, Germany (self)

 

2010:DAAD International Scholarship (Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst), awarded a full scholarship by the Germany government in conjunction with academic performance at CEPT university to study in Germany (self)