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Hi, I'm Dhruvi Gajjar, a COA-certified Architect and Architectural Designer based in Wellington, New Zealand. I enjoy shaping robust, functional spaces for education, housing, and mixed-use developments, and I thrive in collaborative design teams to transform client needs into clear concepts and buildable solutions. I have led design teams, conducted feasibility studies, and coordinated with consultants across India and the USA. I am great at sketchup, Enscape and Lumion and have created many renders for my educational projects. I love exploring sites, traveling, and nature photography, and I bring curiosity, adaptability, and a detail-oriented mindset to every project.…Hi, I'm Dhruvi Gajjar, a COA-certified Architect and Architectural Designer based in Wellington, New Zealand. I enjoy shaping robust, functional spaces for education, housing, and mixed-use developments, and I thrive in collaborative design teams to transform client needs into clear concepts and buildable solutions. I have led design teams, conducted feasibility studies, and coordinated with consultants across India and the USA. I am great at sketchup, Enscape and Lumion and have created many renders for my educational projects. I love exploring sites, traveling, and nature photography, and I bring curiosity, adaptability, and a detail-oriented mindset to every project.

Dhruvi Gajjar

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Hi, I'm Dhruvi Gajjar, a COA-certified Architect and Architectural Designer based in Wellington, New Zealand. I enjoy shaping robust, functional spaces for education, housing, and mixed-use developments, and I thrive in collaborative design teams to transform client needs into clear concepts and buildable solutions. I have led design teams, conducted feasibility studies, and coordinated with consultants across India and the USA. I am great at sketchup, Enscape and Lumion and have created many renders for my educational projects. I love exploring sites, traveling, and nature photography, and I bring curiosity, adaptability, and a detail-oriented mindset to every project.…Hi, I'm Dhruvi Gajjar, a COA-certified Architect and Architectural Designer based in Wellington, New Zealand. I enjoy shaping robust, functional spaces for education, housing, and mixed-use developments, and I thrive in collaborative design teams to transform client needs into clear concepts and buildable solutions. I have led design teams, conducted feasibility studies, and coordinated with consultants across India and the USA. I am great at sketchup, Enscape and Lumion and have created many renders for my educational projects. I love exploring sites, traveling, and nature photography, and I bring curiosity, adaptability, and a detail-oriented mindset to every project.

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Hi, I’m Dhruvi Gajjar, a COA-certified Architect and Architectural Designer based in Wellington, New Zealand. I enjoy shaping robust, functional spaces for education, housing, and mixed-use developments, and I thrive in collaborative design teams to transform client needs into clear concepts and buildable solutions.

I have led design teams, conducted feasibility studies, and coordinated with consultants across India and the USA. I am great at sketchup, Enscape and Lumion and have created many renders for my educational projects. I love exploring sites, traveling, and nature photography, and I bring curiosity, adaptability, and a detail-oriented mindset to every project.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Language

English

Advanced

Gujarati

Advanced

Hindi

Advanced

Work Experience

Architectural Designer III / Team Lead (Design Team) at Ghoricha Associates

June 1, 2016 - October 1, 2016

Led architectural design for institutional, residential, and mixed-use projects in Gujarat and the USA. Responsibilities included developing presentation plans, creating site layouts, designing building sections and elevations, producing working drawings, and developing 3D models for visualization. I also designed custom furniture to complement interiors, conducted site visits to verify design implementation, and mentored junior designers to improve project efficiency and quality. Coordinated with consultants and ensured alignment with project goals and local codes.

Architectural Designer at Lessard Architecture and Land Planning Pvt. Ltd.

January 1, 2019 - July 1, 2023

Led concept development and schematic design for multi-family apartments (mid-rise and high-rise) and mixed-use developments. Performed feasibility studies, zoning research, and building code interpretation. Developed site plans, unit layouts, elevation design options, and amenities layouts. Trained and mentored team members, and prepared tabulations and reference materials to ensure consistent design quality across projects.

Retail Operations Specialist at Fresh Choice at Cuba St

February 1, 2024 - Present

Monitored product pricing and promotions, collaborated with suppliers to keep inventory up to date, and organized weekly promotions and product displays. Supervised shelf stocking, verified invoices/dockets, assisted checkout operations, and supported online order packing to ensure smooth store operations.