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I'm Varuna de Silva, a Chartered Architect and Architectural Designer with a background in BIM, sustainable design, and retail-focused projects across the UK and Europe. I am open to relocating within London to pursue new and exciting opportunities and to contribute my creative vision to a forward-thinking firm. I develop designs from sketches to construction drawings, producing CAD data that generates 3-D models and renderings. I perform site visits, take measurements, and collaborate with engineers, architects, and clients to ensure technical accuracy, code compliance, and timely delivery of design deliverables.…I'm Varuna de Silva, a Chartered Architect and Architectural Designer with a background in BIM, sustainable design, and retail-focused projects across the UK and Europe. I am open to relocating within London to pursue new and exciting opportunities and to contribute my creative vision to a forward-thinking firm. I develop designs from sketches to construction drawings, producing CAD data that generates 3-D models and renderings. I perform site visits, take measurements, and collaborate with engineers, architects, and clients to ensure technical accuracy, code compliance, and timely delivery of design deliverables.

Varuna de Silva

Interior Designer, Architect, Project Manager, +1

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I'm Varuna de Silva, a Chartered Architect and Architectural Designer with a background in BIM, sustainable design, and retail-focused projects across the UK and Europe. I am open to relocating within London to pursue new and exciting opportunities and to contribute my creative vision to a forward-thinking firm. I develop designs from sketches to construction drawings, producing CAD data that generates 3-D models and renderings. I perform site visits, take measurements, and collaborate with engineers, architects, and clients to ensure technical accuracy, code compliance, and timely delivery of design deliverables.…I'm Varuna de Silva, a Chartered Architect and Architectural Designer with a background in BIM, sustainable design, and retail-focused projects across the UK and Europe. I am open to relocating within London to pursue new and exciting opportunities and to contribute my creative vision to a forward-thinking firm. I develop designs from sketches to construction drawings, producing CAD data that generates 3-D models and renderings. I perform site visits, take measurements, and collaborate with engineers, architects, and clients to ensure technical accuracy, code compliance, and timely delivery of design deliverables.

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I’m Varuna de Silva, a Chartered Architect and Architectural Designer with a background in BIM, sustainable design, and retail-focused projects across the UK and Europe. I am open to relocating within London to pursue new and exciting opportunities and to contribute my creative vision to a forward-thinking firm.

I develop designs from sketches to construction drawings, producing CAD data that generates 3-D models and renderings. I perform site visits, take measurements, and collaborate with engineers, architects, and clients to ensure technical accuracy, code compliance, and timely delivery of design deliverables.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Retail Designer / Architect at TJX Europe

September 1, 2019 - September 1, 2022

Developed architectural designs for store openings across the UK and Europe, produced CAD drawings and BIM models, coordinated with engineers and architects, and ensured compliance with industry standards.

Research Assistant at UNESCO World Heritage Site projects (Colombo Fort and Galle Fort)

September 1, 2018 - September 1, 2019

Supported academic presentations, collected and verified research data, interpreted and documented findings using research methodologies, and organized and prepared research materials.

Architectural Designer (Freelance) at Freelance / Various Clients

September 2, 2019 - September 2, 2022

Developed original design work using specifications, sketches, and ideas to create innovative designs including architectural design, interior design, and lighting design; communicated with engineers and architects to determine and fulfill technical requirements; ensured final designs met industry standards and building regulations; examined and reviewed technical drawings.

Fire Protection Systems Designer at TK Maxx (Store Design & Construction) – UK & Europe

September 2, 2024 - March 2, 2025

Designed and drafted fire protection systems; ensured compliance with safety codes.

Fixture Designer / Store Design Lead at TK Maxx (Store Design & Construction) – UK & Europe

March 2, 2025 - Present

Produced detailed block plans, fixture layouts, and construction drawing packs for New Store Openings, Remodels, and Trading Store Initiative (TSI) projects across the UK and Europe. Ensured fixture layouts adhered to TK Maxx branding and store design principles; optimized spatial planning and customer flow. Updated and modified existing fixture drawings for remodel projects; led site visits to verify and resolve design and layout issues; coordinated with internal teams and external consultants to meet timelines and budgets.

Architectural Designer

September 1, 2019 - September 1, 2022

Developed original design work by utilizing specifications, sketches, and ideas to create innovative designs; included architectural, interior and lighting design; communicated with engineers and architects to determine and fulfill technical requirements; ensured final designs met industry standards and building regulations; examined and reviewed technical drawings.

Education

Part 1 Qualification at Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA)

January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018

Master of Science in Architecture and the Sustainable Environment at University of Kent, Canterbury