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I am Aakruti Johari, a Senior Interior Architect recently relocated to Berlin. After 10 years of running experience and running my own award-winning studio in India and managing €285k+ hospitality builds, I’ve found that my real strength lies in being the bridge—someone who can protect a bold, creative vision and ensure it actually translates into a high-quality finished site.…

Aakruti Johari

Interior Designer, Designer, Architect, +1

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I am Aakruti Johari, a Senior Interior Architect recently relocated to Berlin. After 10 years of running experience and running my own award-winning studio in India and managing €285k+ hospitality builds, I’ve found that my real strength lies in being the bridge—someone who can protect a bold, creative vision and ensure it actually translates into a high-quality finished site.…

Available to hire

I am Aakruti Johari, a Senior Interior Architect recently relocated to Berlin. After 10 years of running experience and running my own award-winning studio in India and managing €285k+ hospitality builds, I’ve found that my real strength lies in being the bridge—someone who can protect a bold, creative vision and ensure it actually translates into a high-quality finished site.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Hindi

Fluent

German

Beginner

Work Experience

Principal Architect & Founder at D'arc Studio

October 1, 2021 - Present

Oversees interior design projects from concept to completion; develops design concepts, schematic layouts and material palettes; coordinates execution, site activities and project timelines; acts as primary contact for clients, consultants and contractors; conducts material research and procurement coordination; leads business development, proposals and fee negotiations; delivered 45+ completed interior and architectural projects.

Design Manager at Impresari Handmade Restaurants

November 1, 2019 - October 1, 2021

Led interior concepts for high-profile hospitality brands, collaborating closely with branding and operations teams; developed design narratives, spatial concepts, and material palettes aligned with brand identity; coordinated multidisciplinary teams to ensure conceptual clarity through execution.

Project Architect at Ratan J. Batliboi Architects

February 1, 2019 - November 1, 2019

Contributed to architectural and interior design development for large-scale projects; supported schematic design, drawings, and coordination.

Associate Project Architect at Arch & Design Collab

June 1, 2017 - February 1, 2019

Worked on residential and commercial projects from concept to design development; produced drawings, spatial studies, and client presentations.

Design Architect at The Company of Design

August 1, 2016 - April 1, 2017

Assisted in concept development, interior layouts, and visual presentations.

Junior Architect at SEARCH Architecture & Landscape

December 1, 2015 - May 1, 2016

Early-career role contributing to architecture and landscape projects; gained foundational experience in design development and client coordination.