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Dunesh Thrikawala

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Hello, I'm Dunesh Thrikawala, a design-focused architect with 15 years of experience in architectural design, interior design, and project management.

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Hello, I’m Dunesh Thrikawala, a design-focused architect with 15 years of experience in architectural design, interior design, and project management.

I’ve collaborated with clients and stakeholders to deliver sustainably built facilities that exceed expectations, and I’m passionate about turning creative concepts into practical, high-quality spaces.

  • 17 years' experience
  • Joined December 2025

Languages

  • Sinhala, SinhaleseFluent
  • EnglishFluent
  • HindiAdvanced
  • ArabicBeginner

Industry experience

  • Real Estate & Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional Services

Work experience· 4 roles

Head of Technical - Joinery · Motive International FactoryApr 2025 – Present · 1 yr 8 mos

Leading the technical team; joinery detail development and supervision; 3D visualization; participating in site meetings and visits; maintaining scope of work logs and tracking approvals; coordinating with the design team; making cutting lists; identifying the scope of work in tender documents and quantifying; coordinating the wood work production team; coordinating site supervisor on measurements and site issues.

Interior Fit Out & Joinery Designer · Comprehensive Work For Contracting Est.Mar 2024 – Mar 2025 · 1 yr 1 mo

Defined space requirements from schematic design to construction phase and installation; determined client needs and design preferences; led interior design across conceptual, schematic, design development, and construction document phases; produced CAD plans and mockups; designed floor plans, elevations, 3D views, and material boards for review and presentation.

Architect · ARK Global Holdings (Pvt) Ltd.Nov 2021 – Jul 2023 · 1 yr 9 mos

Assessed site feasibility for acquisitions; created computer models and renderings to visualize buildings; contributed to concept designs and detailing; prepared as-built and presentation drawings; coordinated with design teams and contractors to meet client specifications.

Project Architect · Progressive Design Associates (Pvt) Ltd.Feb 2008 – Jan 2021 · 13 yrs

Education· 7

B.Eng.(Hons) Construction & Built Environment · De Montfort University - Leicester2020 – 2021
Dip. in Architectural Cad: Auto CAD and Revit Architecture · CADD Center - Colombo2024
Architectural Licentiates · Sri Lanka Institute of Architects - Colombo2016 – 2018
NVQ Level 5: Quantity Surveying · College of Technology - Colombo2008 – 2011

Certifications and awards

Architectural License2024 – 2025
Saudi Engineering Council2025 – 2026

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