Anisha Varma

2345 Lancashire Drive Ann Arbor Michigan 48105

734-741-3156 | anishav@umich.edu
personal webpage: http://anishavarma.weebly.com/
University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, MI)
M.Arch Candidate, 2015
Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning
NMIMS University (Mumbai, India)
Bachelors of Architecture B.Arch, 2007-2012
Balwant Sheth School of Architecture (BSSA)
CGPA 3.74
EDUCATION
SPASM Design Architects, Mumbai, India January 2013- June 2013
Junior Architect
Developed design and presentation drawings for the bar design entry in the World Architecture Festival (WAF),
2013, Singapore.
Executed construction and detail drawings for an interior residential project.
Executed presentation drawings for a commercial complex and a high rise residential building.
Studio for Environment and Architecture, Mumbai, India April 2012 - September 2012
Architecture Intern
Assisted in designing architectural layouts for various apartment typologies for a residential commercial complex
in Kolkata, India. Coordinated with a structural engineer and implemented structural grid enabling the completion of
final drawings for firefighting submission in the project.
Conceptualized a master plan a school academy and developed massing models of the same.
WORK
EXPERIENCE
Final year Design Dissertation Typological Landforms
A typological grammar is created for a master plan, dispersing the water distribution network across the site in
response to the environmental conditions.
Studio X Exhibition
Assisted in setting up an exhibition for the Netherland Institute of Architecture called the Architecture of
Consequence at Studio X, Mumbai.
Barcelona (BCN) Exhibition
Based on the Study Trip to Barcelona, Spain designed installations on the analysis of public spaces for the BCN
Exhibition held at BSSA.
BSSA + IAAC Joint Workshop
Participant in a 3 day joint workshop held between BSSA, Mumbai and Institute for Advanced Architecture of
Catalonia (IAAC), Spain on the fringe conditions in Mumbai.
EXHIBITIONS/
WORKSHOPS
Overall 1st rank in the B.Arch (2007-2012) program at BSSA, NMIMS University, Mumbai
1st rank in Technology courses in the 2nd, 3rd and 4th year at BSSA, NMIMS University.
1st rank in Design in 2nd and 3rd year at BSSA, NMIMS University.
ACADEMIC
HONORS
SKILLS Software:
SketchUp with V-ray, Rhinoceros, Revit, AutoCad, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, LightScape, Microsoft Office
Hand drawing plans, sections, elevations, axonometrics, and perspectives. Building models for architectural study
and presentation. Completing survey work and site documentation. Managing and organizing events. Experienced
with laser cutting, lighting design and simulations, woodworking and welding.