EDUCATION Georgia Institute of Technology Master of Architecture I August 2023 - May 2025 Relevant Coursework: Building Simulation in Design Practice, Healthcare for the Future, BuildingsNEXT 2025, EQIA, Sustainable Design, Product and Graphic Design AWARDS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Tokyo Smart City Workshop 2025(Study Abroad) Collaborators : Prof. Perry P J Yang, Prof. Akito Murayama, The University of Tokyo, M.Arch, M.CRP students •Managed 10 proposals for a 522-acre Island Project between students and presented our Mixed-Use development to stakeholders in Tokyo within 10 weeks as Team Leader and Masterplan Designer. •Directed the research, proposal, presentation and report. Facilitated concept development and scenario planning with current initiatives from Tokyo Smartcity and SDGs. •Organized Book Publication in the Georgia Tech Library, Post-trip finals and a live broadcast on LinkedIn. ULI HINES 2024(Competition Finalists) Collaborators : Ellen Dunham Jones, Rick Porter, Joel Jassu, Cassie Branum, M.Arch, MSUD, M.CRP, MBA students •“Shebuilds” presented a 22-acre proposal at the Seattle Council about urban interventions within 2 weeks. •Strategized concept development of the healthcare divide, sustainable materials, and strategies on water management. Designed interventions Seattle’s transportation systems in urban connectivity. •Created the project’s visual communication through the Downtown model and renders. Our final presentation is showcased on the ULI page as “Beyond Boundaries”. SKILLSET Software: AutoCAD, Sketchup, Revit, Rhino, Grasshopper, Enscape, Lumion, Googleworkspace, Illustrator, Photoshop, Indesign, PremierPro, Canva, MicrosoftSuite(Word,Excel,Powerpoint), Graphic Design, Charcoal Drawings, Visual Graphics Extracurricular Activities and Organizations: •AIA Mentorship Program •Community Engagement Leader for GT6000 in Fall 2024 •Student Supervisor at Alumni Association •Student Assistant for GTAA Event Operations

Varshaa Vasundra Sivakumar

EDUCATION Georgia Institute of Technology Master of Architecture I August 2023 - May 2025 Relevant Coursework: Building Simulation in Design Practice, Healthcare for the Future, BuildingsNEXT 2025, EQIA, Sustainable Design, Product and Graphic Design AWARDS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Tokyo Smart City Workshop 2025(Study Abroad) Collaborators : Prof. Perry P J Yang, Prof. Akito Murayama, The University of Tokyo, M.Arch, M.CRP students •Managed 10 proposals for a 522-acre Island Project between students and presented our Mixed-Use development to stakeholders in Tokyo within 10 weeks as Team Leader and Masterplan Designer. •Directed the research, proposal, presentation and report. Facilitated concept development and scenario planning with current initiatives from Tokyo Smartcity and SDGs. •Organized Book Publication in the Georgia Tech Library, Post-trip finals and a live broadcast on LinkedIn. ULI HINES 2024(Competition Finalists) Collaborators : Ellen Dunham Jones, Rick Porter, Joel Jassu, Cassie Branum, M.Arch, MSUD, M.CRP, MBA students •“Shebuilds” presented a 22-acre proposal at the Seattle Council about urban interventions within 2 weeks. •Strategized concept development of the healthcare divide, sustainable materials, and strategies on water management. Designed interventions Seattle’s transportation systems in urban connectivity. •Created the project’s visual communication through the Downtown model and renders. Our final presentation is showcased on the ULI page as “Beyond Boundaries”. SKILLSET Software: AutoCAD, Sketchup, Revit, Rhino, Grasshopper, Enscape, Lumion, Googleworkspace, Illustrator, Photoshop, Indesign, PremierPro, Canva, MicrosoftSuite(Word,Excel,Powerpoint), Graphic Design, Charcoal Drawings, Visual Graphics Extracurricular Activities and Organizations: •AIA Mentorship Program •Community Engagement Leader for GT6000 in Fall 2024 •Student Supervisor at Alumni Association •Student Assistant for GTAA Event Operations

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EDUCATION
Georgia Institute of Technology
Master of Architecture I August 2023 - May 2025

Relevant Coursework: Building Simulation in Design Practice, Healthcare for the Future, BuildingsNEXT 2025, EQIA, Sustainable Design, Product and Graphic Design

AWARDS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Tokyo Smart City Workshop 2025(Study Abroad)
Collaborators : Prof. Perry P J Yang, Prof. Akito Murayama, The University of Tokyo, M.Arch, M.CRP students

•Managed 10 proposals for a 522-acre Island Project between students and presented our Mixed-Use development to stakeholders in Tokyo within 10 weeks as Team Leader and Masterplan Designer.
•Directed the research, proposal, presentation and report. Facilitated concept development and scenario planning with current initiatives from Tokyo Smartcity and SDGs.
•Organized Book Publication in the Georgia Tech Library, Post-trip finals and a live broadcast on LinkedIn.

ULI HINES 2024(Competition Finalists)
Collaborators : Ellen Dunham Jones, Rick Porter, Joel Jassu, Cassie Branum, M.Arch, MSUD, M.CRP, MBA students

•“Shebuilds” presented a 22-acre proposal at the Seattle Council about urban interventions within 2 weeks.
•Strategized concept development of the healthcare divide, sustainable materials, and strategies on water management. Designed interventions Seattle’s transportation systems in urban connectivity.
•Created the project’s visual communication through the Downtown model and renders. Our final presentation is showcased on the ULI page as “Beyond Boundaries”.

SKILLSET
Software: AutoCAD, Sketchup, Revit, Rhino, Grasshopper, Enscape, Lumion, Googleworkspace, Illustrator, Photoshop, Indesign, PremierPro, Canva, MicrosoftSuite(Word,Excel,Powerpoint), Graphic Design, Charcoal Drawings, Visual Graphics

Extracurricular Activities and Organizations: •AIA Mentorship Program •Community Engagement Leader for GT6000 in Fall 2024 •Student Supervisor at Alumni Association •Student Assistant for GTAA Event Operations

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Language

English
Fluent
Tamil
Fluent

Work Experience

Architect I at Kapok Architects
April 1, 2023 - October 13, 2025
Designed a luxury villa project (0.2-acre) as Project Manager. Communicated in client meetings my work on design detailing, documentation, interiors/exteriors, material boards, BOQ and specifications (low, medium and high costing). Created item listings and furniture procurement. Led modelling, visualization and animation for 4 multi-family projects ranging from 1,500 to 5,000 square feet. Collaborated on 5+ preliminary projects where I developed masterplans and guided construction phases. Developed construction sets for 10+ projects (residential and senior living) coordinating with contractors on structures and MEP systems. Served as PA to Dominium Project Manager, handling client projects and collaborators and involved in all design phases. Collaborated on 6 residential projects contributing to schema and design development. Developed a construction set for a $130,000 residential project including materiality, costing and services coordination.
Architectural Assistant 1 at DesignQube Architects and Interiors
June 1, 2025 - Present
Architectural Assistant 1 supporting architectural design development, documentation and coordination for projects; engaged in collaboration with team and stakeholders to advance design outcomes. (Role details adapted from resume; responsibilities include design support, modeling and documentation as part of ongoing duties dated to June 2025–Present.)
Intern Architect I
June 1, 2022 - October 13, 2025
Designed a luxury villa project (0.2-acre) as part of a 50-house development and served as Project Manager. Managed client meetings, materiality, costing and services coordination; contributed to master planning and construction documentation; supported multiple residential projects and design development activities; served as a point of contact for vendors and collaborations during the internship period.
Architect I at DesignQube Architects and Interiors
April 1, 2023 - October 13, 2025
Designed a luxury villa project (0.2-acre) as Project Manager. Communicated in client meetings about design detailing, documentation, interiors/exteriors, material boards, BOQ and specifications (low, medium and high costing). Created item listings and furniture procurement.
Intern Architect I
June 1, 2022 - October 13, 2025
Led modelling, visualization and animation for 4 multi-family projects ranging from 1,500 to 5,000 square feet. Collaborated on masterplans for multiple sites including construction phases. Developed construction sets for 10+ projects (residential and senior living). Served as PA to the Dominium Project Manager, handling client projects and collaborators. Involved in all design phases and vendor coordination for materiality, costing and services.
Architect I at Kapok Architects
June 1, 2025 - Present
Current role focusing on design development and project documentation; collaborating on projects and related publications/workshops (e.g., Tokyo Smart City Workshop 2025) and continuing practice in architectural design.

Education

Master of Architecture at Georgia Institute of Technology
August 1, 2023 - May 1, 2025
Bachelor of Architecture at Anna University
August 1, 2017 - August 1, 2022

Qualifications

COA Licensure
January 11, 2030 - October 13, 2025
Laurie Baker’s Exposure Program (Kerala, IND)
January 11, 2030 - October 13, 2025
Certificate in Architectural Design (CAD and Revit)
January 11, 2030 - October 13, 2025
TrichyStreets4People Winners
January 11, 2030 - October 13, 2025
ANDC Top 40
January 11, 2030 - October 13, 2025
Tokyo Smart City Workshop 2025 (Study Abroad)
January 11, 2030 - October 13, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Healthcare, Professional Services, Real Estate & Construction
    uniE621 GT 2025 Portfolio
    This Portfolio is a collection of my works throughout my journey at Georgia Tech. It includes a selection of my collaborative works in the ULI Hines 2024 and Tokyo Smartcity Workshop 2025