SANDUN DARSHANA EKANAYAKE
DESIGN ARCHITECT
+971-55-1546-280
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Date of Birth – 15th March 1994
SUMMARY STATEMENT
Passionate Architect keen on contributing to the field of Architecture, Interior Design and Urban planning. With over four years of experience in a wide range of residential, commercial, industrial, hospitality and urban community projects. Developed abilities and gained expertise in critical thinking, creative interpretation, client handling, construction project management and coordination, emotional and social intelligence. An intuitive and dedicated team player seeking to further engage in the industry and make significant progress in the field of Architecture and Urban Design.
EXPERIENCE
Design Architect - Kinnersley Kent Design - Dubai Design District
Present -
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Involved as a designer to create new design concepts for an international luxury retail franchise and worked on many projects in GCC countries.
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Created Conceptual and detailed 3D models and visualisations on Lumion and Corona.
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Assists in research and coordination of materials and products for project specifications.
Architect - a-design studio
Nov 2020 - Dec 2021 (1 year 2 months)
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Worked as a project architect for the multi-storey luxury hotel and apartment complex during the construction administration stage.
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Created detailed 3D modeling and visualisation on Lumion.
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Involved with the on-site construction process which increased efficiency during the contract administration phase.
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Utilized Revit to visualise and understand complex design aspects.
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Collaborated with foreign consultants that operated remotely that included communication limitations and adapting to different standards and methodologies.
Junior Architect - Green Line Design Solution
Oct 2018 - Jan 2020 (1 year 4 months)
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Design development and model making with the project designer.
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Working together with the Client as a group to bridge business with design.
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Engaged in research activities to provide the client with the most ergonomic and sustainable design solution to every aspect of the design.
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Achieved understanding of many complicated architectural concepts and details that required expertise in BIM software.
Architectural Intern / Junior Architect - Anjalendran Studio
Sep 2016 - Aug 2018 (2 years)
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Attending project and site meetings and preparing meeting minutes.
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Assisting in Architectural drawings, construction administration and documentation.
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Gained experience using softwares such as Adobe Photoshop, SketchUp, Autodesk 3Ds Max and AutoCAD.
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Master of Architecture and Environmental Design - University of the West of England (Attested)
Oct 2017 - Mar 2021
Higher Diploma in Architecture - City School of Architecture, Colombo
Oct 2017 - Mar 2021
Bachelor of Architecture (Hons) - University of the West of England
Oct 2013 - Dec 2016
Diploma in Architecture - City School of Architecture, Colombo
Oct 2013 - Dec 2016
GCE Advanced Level - D.S. Senanayake College, Colombo
Jan 2011 – Aug 2013
GCE Ordinary Level - D.S. Senanayake College, Colombo
Jan 2009 - Dec 2010
LICENCE & CERTIFICATION
Sri Lanka Institute of Architects (SLIA) Part I & II
Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Part I & II
SKILLS
Architectural Design • Interior Design • Adobe Photoshop • SketchUp • Lumion • 3Ds Max • Revit • AutoCAD • Sketching • Microsoft Office • Teamwork • Model Making • Photography
AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
Nippon Paint Asia Award
Nippon paint Asia young designer award 2016 colour award.
Nippon paint Asia young designer award 2016 honourable mentions in Architectural category.
Goju-Ryu Karate
Black belt awarded by the International Karate-Do Organization.
D.S. Senanayake college karate caption (2011-2013)
Photography
Followed a professional photography course at D.S. Senanayake college.
President of D.S. Senanayake college Photography society (2011-2012)
HOBBIES
Photography • Painting • Sketching • Martial Arts • Mountain biking • Motosports • Learning new skills
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