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 

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.

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.

• 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.

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

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

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

• 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)

• Bachelor of Architecture