Shraddha Kemse is a licensed Architect and Designer whose work spans built spaces, speculative environment design, and mass research.
RESUME
EDUCATION :
Master of Architecture
Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc) — 2022
Master of Parametric Design
ControlMad Advanced Design Center, Spain — 2018
Bachelor of Architecture
Dr. Bhanuben Nanavati College of Architecture, India — 2017
LICENSES :
Associate Member, American Institute of Architects (AIA)
Licensed Architect, Council of Architecture, India (COA)
PUBLICATIONS & CONTRIBUTIONS :
Architectural Design Contributor, “The Foothill Catalog Foundation” — 2025
Post Natural Soundscape project (collaboration with Daniel Tovar) — 2021
Master of Parametric Design Thesis published in ControlMad Journal — 2018
Preservation & Restoration of Varanasi Ghats — Published in collaboration with the University of Illinois and BNCA — 2016
Emergency Shelter Design Project, United Nations Academic Impact Initiative — 2014
Settlement Study Publications, BNCA — 2013–2015
WORK EXPERIENCE :
Shraddha Design + Architecture — Founder, Design Principal
India | 2018 – Present
Lead design and execution of residential and custom furniture projects
Client liaison, presentation development, and design briefings
Oversee project progression from design development to construction documentation
Supervise team delegation and city permit compliance
Synthesis Design + Architecture — Lead Architectural Designer, Project Coordinator
Los Angeles | 2024 – Present
Lead designer for projects including “JewelBox” Café
Sustainability design analysis and consultant coordination
Responsible for permit sets and cross-discipline project management
Tom Wiscombe Architecture — Technical Designer, Team Lead
Los Angeles | 2023
Promoted from Architectural Designer to Technical Designer
Projects include NEOM - The Line, Qiddiya Performing Arts Center (KSA), and Palisades House (LA)
Led SD set development and structural design detailing
Managed team deliverables and client coordination (under NDA)
SLSD Inc. — Architectural Designer
Los Angeles | 2022 – 2023
Designed and documented residential projects including “Curtis” and “Montecito” developments
City code compliance for Los Angeles County
Coordinated schematic and design development phases
Prepared full permit documentation
SCI-Arc (Southern California Institute of Architecture) — Teaching Assistant
Los Angeles | 2021
Assisted professors Randy Jefferson and David Freeland
Supervised and mentored student work in Building Design & Technology
Facilitated design workshops and coursework coordination
Sai Associates — Architect, Site Supervisor
India | 2018 – 2020
Worked on projects like “Panchsheel” (23-floor residential tower) and “Suraj Nagar” affordable housing
Supervised site execution and coordinated with engineers and contractors
Participated in schematic and construction design phases
FOLDS Design Studio — Junior Architect, Project Coordinator
India | 2018 – 2019
Contributed to facade, office interiors, and luxury housing design
Led design training initiatives
Oversaw 3D modeling, printing, and construction documentation
Venkataramanan Associates — Revit Intern
India | 2016
Lead intern for coordination on interior public sector projects
Assisted in preparation of permit sets
Engaged with principal architects on design execution
Avesana Design Studio — Architecture Intern
India | 2016
Supported residential project design development and client presentations
SKILLS :
Software Proficiency :
Revit
AutoCAD
Rhinoceros 3D
Grasshopper (and associated plug-ins)
Adobe Creative Suite
Key Shot
V-Ray