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Hi, I’m Anjana Lakshmanan, a design-focused Architectural Designer based in Manchester. With 3 years of experience across architecture, urban design/planning, and infrastructure redevelopment, I deliver commercial interiors and technical documentation for fit-out projects as a freelance architect. I work across mixed-use development, residential interiors, large-scale public infrastructure, and urban planning, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across time zones. Notable contributions include the Ernakulam Junction Railway Station Redevelopment under an EPC contract and drafting support for the Trichy Master Plan 2041. I am proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Lumion, V-Ray, Enscape, and Adobe InDesign, with strong visualization and documentation skills.…Hi, I’m Anjana Lakshmanan, a design-focused Architectural Designer based in Manchester. With 3 years of experience across architecture, urban design/planning, and infrastructure redevelopment, I deliver commercial interiors and technical documentation for fit-out projects as a freelance architect. I work across mixed-use development, residential interiors, large-scale public infrastructure, and urban planning, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across time zones. Notable contributions include the Ernakulam Junction Railway Station Redevelopment under an EPC contract and drafting support for the Trichy Master Plan 2041. I am proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Lumion, V-Ray, Enscape, and Adobe InDesign, with strong visualization and documentation skills.

Anjana Lakshmanan

Architect, Interior Designer, 3D Designer, +2

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Hi, I’m Anjana Lakshmanan, a design-focused Architectural Designer based in Manchester. With 3 years of experience across architecture, urban design/planning, and infrastructure redevelopment, I deliver commercial interiors and technical documentation for fit-out projects as a freelance architect. I work across mixed-use development, residential interiors, large-scale public infrastructure, and urban planning, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across time zones. Notable contributions include the Ernakulam Junction Railway Station Redevelopment under an EPC contract and drafting support for the Trichy Master Plan 2041. I am proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Lumion, V-Ray, Enscape, and Adobe InDesign, with strong visualization and documentation skills.…Hi, I’m Anjana Lakshmanan, a design-focused Architectural Designer based in Manchester. With 3 years of experience across architecture, urban design/planning, and infrastructure redevelopment, I deliver commercial interiors and technical documentation for fit-out projects as a freelance architect. I work across mixed-use development, residential interiors, large-scale public infrastructure, and urban planning, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across time zones. Notable contributions include the Ernakulam Junction Railway Station Redevelopment under an EPC contract and drafting support for the Trichy Master Plan 2041. I am proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Lumion, V-Ray, Enscape, and Adobe InDesign, with strong visualization and documentation skills.

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Hi, I’m Anjana Lakshmanan, a design-focused Architectural Designer based in Manchester. With 3 years of experience across architecture, urban design/planning, and infrastructure redevelopment, I deliver commercial interiors and technical documentation for fit-out projects as a freelance architect.
I work across mixed-use development, residential interiors, large-scale public infrastructure, and urban planning, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across time zones. Notable contributions include the Ernakulam Junction Railway Station Redevelopment under an EPC contract and drafting support for the Trichy Master Plan 2041. I am proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Lumion, V-Ray, Enscape, and Adobe InDesign, with strong visualization and documentation skills.

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English

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Malayalam

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Tamil

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Hindi

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Work Experience

Freelance Architect / Interior Designer at Visual Architects

June 23, 2025 - Present

Led refurbishment and fit-out of a G+3 + terrace commercial bar in Manchester with Tokyo-themed interiors across multiple levels (~1,600 m²). Delivered projects through RIBA Stages 3–5 including detailed GA drawings, RCPs, MEP coordination, detailed panel drawings, furniture layouts, and material specifications. Managed timely submission of drawings and design details, ensuring execution-ready documentation met tight project deadlines. Improved drawing accuracy and standardisation, reducing revision cycles by 30%. Coordinated with a senior design manager and remote contractors/electricians for mid-size commercial venues across the UK.

Urban Planning Consultant (Project-Based) at CARE School of Architecture

August 14, 2023 - December 27, 2024

Collaborated on the Trichy Master Plan 2041 with District Town and Country Planning (DTCP). Worked on planning and development strategies for the Trichy Local Planning Area boundary, conducted mobility and transportation analysis, disaster management planning, blue-green infrastructure planning, focusing on ecological sustainability and water-sensitive design. Developed demographic and population projections for the planning horizon.

Architectural Assistant – Project Coordinator at CP & DS Associates

May 2, 2022 - August 11, 2023

Collaborated with three teams (CP & DS Associates, B&R civil contractors, and PEMS MEP consultants) as part of an EPC contract for the Southern Railway Authority. Worked on the Ernakulam Junction Railway Station Redevelopment project (9.8 acres) including high-rise facilities, concourse bridges, metro connectivity, and multi-level commercial infrastructure. Involved in RIBA Stages 2–7, producing schematic drawings, technical detailing, on-site coordination, and execution documentation. Produced full technical drawing sets and coordinated consultant inputs, ensuring updates matched on-site conditions.

Junior Architect at DESIGN ALCHEMY

May 5, 2020 - November 13, 2020

Worked under the lead architect in a small studio, contributing to residential and commercial architecture projects.