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Rukmani: Swaroop Thangam

Rukmani Thangam is an architect based in Tamil Nadu, India. She has over 5 years of experience as a freelance architect and has also worked as a trainee architect. She holds a Master's degree in Architectural Design from University College London and a Bachelor's degree in Architecture from Anna University, Chennai. Her skills include proficiency in architectural design software and fabrication techniques. She has participated in several competitions and exhibitions. Her areas of design experience span residential, commercial, institutional and cultural projects at various scales.

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Rukmani: Swaroop Thangam

Rukmani Thangam is an architect based in Tamil Nadu, India. She has over 5 years of experience as a freelance architect and has also worked as a trainee architect. She holds a Master's degree in Architectural Design from University College London and a Bachelor's degree in Architecture from Anna University, Chennai. Her skills include proficiency in architectural design software and fabrication techniques. She has participated in several competitions and exhibitions. Her areas of design experience span residential, commercial, institutional and cultural projects at various scales.

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oop T hangam

RUKMANI Swar Registered


Architect in India
[email protected]
www.rukmanithangam.com
+919940958261
693, Main Road
Tisaiyanvillai
Tirunelveli (dist)
Tamil Nadu
India- 627657

PROFILE:
I am a designer with a drive and a dream.
Designing is my passion, whether it is a
tiny pendant or a huge building, I will give it
everything Ive got. I believe idealism is not a
weakness but a will to a fullfilling life.
Product

Installation

Architecture

WORK EXPERIENCE :
October 2013 - Present
: Freelance Architect handling

projects in three different districts
June 2010 - November 2010 : Trainee Architect at Architects

Consortium, Trivandrum, India.
Other
: Jewelry designer with Stilnest,
Germany. Artist with works featured and sold in sites like
Shapeways, Society6 and Redbubble.

EDUCATION :
2012 - 2013:



MArch Graduate Architectural Design


Bartlett School of Architecture
University College London
Gower Street
London - WC1 6BT

2007 - 2012:



BArch Architecture
School of Architecture and Planning
Anna University
Guindy
Chennai
Tamil Nadu
India - 600 025

2003 - 2007: St Alphonsa Matriculation Higher Secondary


School

ARP Camp Road

Nagercoil

Tamil Nadu

India - 629 002

SKILLS AND STRENGTHS


COMPUTER SKILLS :
Rhinoceros
Grasshopper
Autodesk Maya
Autodesk Autocad 2D and 3D
3DsMax
ArchiCAD
SketchUp
Python
Processing
Vray for 3DsMax, Rhino and Sketchup
KeyShot
Lumion
Adobe Creative Suite
Microsoft Office
FL Studio
Vector Works
Real Flow
Coding (novice)

FABRICATION :
Experience in working with Laser cutters,
CNC milling machines, 3D printers and basic
construction tools for wood, brick, metal and
bamboo. Avid interest in various methods of
prototyping.
Knowledge of lampworking with glass (learnt
under the tutelage of Mr Ray Skene, glass
artisan)
Knowledge of glassblowing (learnt at The
Glass Hub, UK)

COMPETITIONS AND EXHIBITIONS :


Part of a team of designers for Archiglace, An installation at
Musee Nationale des Beaux Arts du Quebec.
One of the exhibits at BPro Show 2013 at the Bartlett School of
Architecture
Participation in Young Architects Competition 2013: Space to
Culture
Participation in Reshape Digital Craft Competition
Participation in Annual National Design Competition 2009
Participation in IGBC Green Design Competition 2009

DESIGN EXPERIENCE
Residential
Individual Houses
Apartment buildings

Campus
Schools
Craft Bazaar

Commercial and Leisure


MORE SKILLS AND STRENGTHS
COMMUNICATION :

Offices
Exhibition spaces
Retail
Hospitality (Hotels & Resorts)

Languages known - English (Fluent), Tamil (Native)

Libraries

Good communication skills helped by constant interaction with


clients, contractors and various specialists and participation in
seminars.

Local hangouts

Excellent skills in research and presentation to a varied


audience.

Amenities
Bus Stop

Ability to develop a rapport with all manner of people


irrespective of field of interest.

Add-ons to a Railway Station

ORGANISATION AND LEADERSHIP :

Police Headquarters

Excellent organizational skills developed by working with


complicated projects and timelines. Good in teamwork and have
good leadership skills.

Large Scale

Have been an integral part of teams in many events such as


Archiglace and University Cultural Events. Leader of a team in a
Architectural Professional Ethics Seminar.

High-Rise development

Hospitals

Rural amenities

Was Head of Chemistry club 4 years running while in school


(2003-2007)

Installations

INTERESTS :

Cultural installations and motifs

Photography, Writing (Fiction and Poetry), Painting and


sketching (both digital and manual), Music composition and
editing, Jewellery design, Product design and travelling.

THESES AND DISSERTATIONS :


The Road to Development: Highways and their role in urban
development
Raising the Bars: Reinventing Cop Central
Forms in Transition: The Art and Science of Continual
Transmutation

Museum Installation
Memorials
Installations at School and University

Products
Jewelry
Glassware
T-shirts, phonecases and assorted
goods
Household items

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