Anjali Bendarkar

· Architectural Design & Development Leader with 27+ years of experience steering design strategy, architectural development and project coordination across large-scale residential, township, commercial, hospitality and mixed-use developments, with a strong focus on design quality, functionality, constructability and business objectives.

· Proven expertise in design governance, consultant management and cross-functional coordination, partnering with senior management, architects, technical consultants and project teams to drive integrated design solutions, resolve complex project challenges and ensure alignment between design intent, statutory requirements and execution priorities.

· Strong command of statutory approvals, design compliance and project-level governance, including EC, SEAC, RERA requirements, approval-vs-working drawing controls and site-level decision-making, while balancing aesthetics, technical feasibility, project cost and development timelines.

· Recognised for providing strategic design leadership and senior-management decision support, guiding architectural teams, managing external consultants, driving design optimisation and innovative solutions, and contributing to the successful development of high-value real estate and hospitality assets.

VTP REALTY | Senior General Manager – Design & Development / Head – Design & Development, East Zone

Dec 2022 – Present | Pune

· Lead the Design & Development function for a township portfolio of 15+ projects, overseeing architectural design strategy, development planning, consultant coordination, statutory feasibility and design governance across approximately 2 Cr sale-area development.

· Provide strategic direction across the end-to-end design lifecycle, translating project vision into aesthetically strong, commercially viable and technically executable solutions while balancing construction efficiency, sale-area optimisation and overall project feasibility.

· Drive design efficiency and development viability by evaluating the relationship between construction area and sale area, optimising layouts and design solutions to support commercially sustainable project configurations.

· Ensure projects are conceptualised and developed with sanctionability in mind, integrating requirements of local planning authorities such as PMC, PMRDA and other municipal authorities into design decisions from the initial stages.

· Own end-to-end statutory design coordination, identifying potential approval bottlenecks and design loopholes at an early stage and incorporating corrective solutions to minimise the risk of projects being delayed or becoming non-sanctionable.

· Lead coordination with external architects, consultants and internal project functions, ensuring seamless integration of architectural, technical, regulatory and execution requirements throughout the project lifecycle.

· Review design development to ensure that approved drawings, working drawings and actual site execution remain aligned, minimising design deviations and execution discrepancies.

· Provide architectural and technical decisions during site visits, resolving design issues and modifications while considering aesthetics, constructability, material selection, project cost and execution requirements.

· Drive material and specification selection, ensuring that materials and design features represented in project walkthroughs, brochures and marketing collateral are practically achievable and consistently reflected in the final development.

· Present design alternatives, project considerations and recommendations to Top Management, supporting senior-level decision-making on design direction, project feasibility and development outcomes.

· Coordinate with clients, consultants, senior management and cross-functional teams through project meetings, design reviews and issue-resolution discussions, ensuring timely closure of critical design decisions.

· Lead and mentor a 10-member team, providing architectural guidance, reviewing design modifications and strengthening coordination between design and project execution teams.

· Promote innovative architectural solutions and improved design standards, with a focus on aesthetics, functional planning, material quality, regulatory compliance and overall customer-facing product experience.

Selected Projects

· Manjari–Kharadi Township | Fursungi Township| Cygnus | Beaumonde | Euphoriya | Velvet Villas | Altair 1 | Altair 2 | Flamante | Dolce Vita | Sierra | Altair 4 | Leonara | Cygnus 2 | Aurelia | Never Before | Township school |Township Infra developement

BRAMHACORP LTD. | DGM – Design & Development (Architecture) | Sep 2013 – Nov 2022 | Pune

· Led architectural design and development activities across a diversified portfolio of residential, commercial, hospitality, villa, club and interior projects, coordinating design delivery from conceptualisation through execution support.

· Managed end-to-end coordination with external consultants, architects, internal departments, site teams and senior management, ensuring design solutions remained aligned with project objectives, technical requirements and execution realities.

· Directed architectural design development with a focus on aesthetics, functionality, constructability, material selection and project-specific requirements, supporting delivery of high-quality real estate developments.

· Reviewed architectural drawings, consultant submissions and design changes, ensuring consistency between design intent, approved drawings and working-stage requirements.

· Provided architectural and technical inputs for site-level decisions, resolving design issues and facilitating timely implementation of modifications required during execution.

· Supported project with design recommendations and feasibility considerations, balancing design quality, development efficiency, statutory requirements and commercial objectives.

· Coordinated project meetings with consultants and stakeholders, driving closure of design-related action points and maintaining alignment across multiple project teams.

· Guided design teams and subordinate resources on architectural modifications, technical coordination and project-specific design requirements.

 

Selected Residential Projects

· Suncity | F. Residence | WaterBay | Vantage | Vantage High | Exburance | Avenue | BramhaBaug | Meander | Earth, Marunji | The Collection | The Mint, Mundhwa | Townhouse, Balewadi | Boulevard – Bentley Homes | Smart Homes

· Commercial Projects

Boulevard Project | Business Park | Somerset House

· Hospitality / Club / Villa Projects

Khandala 5-Star Hotel – Westin | LRC, Mulshi | Mulshi Old Age Home | Le Meridien, Pune | Le Meridien, Mahabaleshwar

KALPATARU LTD. | Architect Manager – Pune Branch | Approx. 5 Years

· Managed architectural design and coordination activities for major residential and commercial developments, working closely with consultants, project teams and internal stakeholders.

· Coordinated architectural drawings, design development and project requirements while ensuring alignment with project standards, technical requirements and execution needs.

· Reviewed design submissions and provided architectural inputs to resolve technical and site-related issues.

· Participated in consultant and project meetings, supporting design decisions, coordination and timely closure of project requirements.

· Selected Projects

· Kalpataru Harmony | Kalpataru Serenity | Kalpataru Harmony – Phase 2 | Kalpataru JV Project | Vishnoi Mall | Vishnoi Residential Tower

AR. AVINASH NAWATHE – ARCHITECT | Senior Design Architect | 10 Years

· Managed architectural design and project coordination activities across residential, commercial, hospitality and specialised building projects.

· Developed architectural concepts and detailed design solutions in line with client requirements, project objectives and site conditions.

· Coordinated with clients, consultants and project stakeholders to facilitate smooth design development and execution.

· Reviewed architectural drawings and incorporated design changes based on technical, functional and site requirements.

· Supported site teams through architectural clarifications, design coordination and resolution of execution-related issues.

Selected Projects

· Kunal Icon, Pimple Nilakh – Large-scale residential development comprising 31 buildings, 40 row houses, clubhouse and multipurpose hall, along with extensive amenities and facilities.

· Rachana 128, Baner – Residential Project

Abhijeet Pradhan Hotel Building

Mr. Bhalerao IT Building

Kumar Palms, Kondhwa – Kumar Properties

AR. KAHNEKAR | Architect |1 Year

· Handled architectural design, drawing development and project coordination activities across assigned projects.

· Coordinated with project stakeholders to support design development and execution requirements.

· Prepared and reviewed architectural drawings and incorporated project-specific design inputs.

AR. KUMAR LIMAYE & ASSOCIATES | Architect | 1 Year

· Commenced professional career in architectural design, supporting drawing development, design coordination and project-related architectural activities.

· Assisted in translating project requirements into architectural drawings and coordinated design inputs with relevant stakeholders.

Diploma in Architecture

Diploma in 2D & 3D AutoCAD – CDAC

Diploma in Computer Management Course

ADBM Course in Business Operations – Indira Institute of Management