2. RESUME – GIRISH RAVIKUMAR
QUALIFICATION : Masters of Architecture, UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE
: Bachelor of Architecture, THIAGARAJAR COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, MADURAI KAMARAJ UNIVERSITY
AFFILIATIONS :
• REGISTERED ARCHITECT, 4328
• CERTIFIED PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL
EMPLOYMENT :
• PRESENT , PROJECT ARCHITECT, MODE DESIGN PTY LTD, BRISBANE
• 2013 -PRESENT , PRINCIPAL ARCHITECT, DESIGN SHASTHRAARCHITECTS
• 2008-2013 , SENIOR DESIGN ARCHITECT, GHD PTY LTD
• 2007 – 2008, MIRVAC DESIGN
• 2006 – 2007, PDT ARCHITECTS
• 2004 – 2006, JOHN ADAM ARCHITECT
• 2002 – 2004, K JOSEPH PETER ASSOCIATES
ACHIEVEMENTS :
• 2012 – 2011 INTERNATIONAL BIKE DESIGN MERIT AWARD
• 2010 – BRISBANE LORD MAYOR’S AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN
THE CATEGORY OF ENVIRONMENTAL FOR BRISBANE CITY COUNCIL’S 3
CITYCAT TERMINAL PROJECTS
• 2002 – FIRST PLACE FOR BARRIER FREE DESIGN FOR PEOPLE WITH
DISABILITY IN RECREATION PARKS
CERTFICATES:
MANAGEMENT LEVEL COURSE CERTFICATES
4. WESTSIDE DEVELOPMENTS QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA
HOSPITAL INTERIOR FIT OUT PROJECTS, AUSTRALIA
KEY PROJECTS – RETAIL & COMMERCIAL
WESTSIDE DEVELOPMENTS
YEAR : 2015
COST : $85M AUD
Westside developments comprised of multi storied apartments,
hotels, day surgery hospital and car parks.
A residential and commercial development comprising of high
quality residential accommodation, affordable housing, retail,
commercial, leisure and entertainment outlets, public and
community development.
My role was to design, document and manage construction for
the day surgery hospital interior fit out.
Project ongoing for MODE DESIGN PTY LTD
HOSPITAL INTERIOR FIT OUT
YEAR : 2015
COST : $5M AUD
Ramsay Pharmacy a leading medical services provider in
Australia commissioned MODE to undertake design and
documentation of their new pharmacy interior fit out all over
Australia.
My role was to design and undertake documentation for all
these pharmacies. I also prepared tender documentation and
provided tender assessment service for Ramsay pharmacy.
Once the construction tender was awarded by the client I
managed onsite construction
Project completed for MODE DESIGN PTY LTD
5. OMAN BEACH RESORT
KEY PROJECTS – PUBLIC & RECREATION BUILDINGS
HEALTH RESORT KOTTARAKARA, KERALA
ZAMORINS CONVENTION CENTRE
YEAR : 2015
COST : 50C INR
The project is currently ongoing with an aim to be operational by
2018. Following this Sanction drawings are being prepared
currently. The project was undertaken in collaboration with
MODE Design in Australia
My role in the project was to lead the architectural team,
coordinate with consultants & administer the contract during
construction. The project was designed and in REVIT. The
construction of these projects has been anticipated to
commence mid 2017.
Project ongoing for Design Shasthra
ZAMORINS CONVENTION CENTRE, CALICUT, KERALA
OMAN BEACH RESORT
YEAR : 2015
COST : 50M USD
A project design report was completed for this project and
submitted to the Oman Tourism department and awaiting further
response. The project was undertaken in collaboration with
MODE Design in Australia
My role in the project was to lead the architectural team, in
undertaking the design. Coming up with a concept and
implementing it. I also developed the preliminary BOQ for the
project.
Project ongoing for Design Shasthra
HEALTH RESORT KOTTARAKARA, KERALA
YEAR : 2016
COST : 35C INR
Concept design has been completed for this project and the
project is currently ongoing discussion with the local planning
authority for approval
My role in the project was to lead the architectural team,
coordinate with consultants & administer the contract during
construction.
Project ongoing for Design Shasthra
6. TENNYSON REACH MASTERPLAN QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA
FLINDERS STREET TOWNSVILE, MASTERPLAN QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA
KEY PROJECTS – MASTERPLANNING & COMMERCIAL
TENNYSON REACH MASTERPLAN
YEAR : 2005
COST : $85M AUD
Tennyson reach is MIRVAC’s prestigious development in
conjunction with Tennis Queensland. The project consists of
multi storied apartments, hotels and public parks. MIRVAC after
the development in Tennyson put forward a bid for the animal
research institute site near Tennyson. It was designed as the
phase II of the Tennyson development. The key Project
components are as follows;
A residential and commercial development comprising of high
quality residential accommodation, affordable housing, retail,
commercial, leisure and entertainment outlets, public and
community development.
My role was to design the Hotel building as a start for exploring
the design language. The idea was to create building fabrics
with high end finishes. The language was to use pre-cast walls
to wrap up the buildings thereby providing sun protection for the
façade. Then the same language was used to design the
residential apartments and the sports and recreation building.
Project completed for MIRVAC
FLINDERS STREET TOWNSVILLE
YEAR : 2006
COST : $50M AUD
MIRVAC after its residential development in Mariners peninsula,
Townsville came up with a commercial and mixed use
development and a plaza space.
My role was to design and undertake DA documentation for a
17 storied office building with retail at ground floor and 5 levels
of open deck car park and offices above. The idea was to
symbolize tropical architecture using concrete ledges and
creating thick shadow lines. I did a form study to understand
how folded panels created movement along the building façade
to activate the walk along the boardwalk.
MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT
My role was to Design and document the 17 storied mixed use
building with restaurant and retail at ground floor, 5 levels of
open deck car park, 3 levels of hotel and 6 typical apartment
levels and 2 typical penthouse levels. The hotel level comprises
a recreation deck which has a suspended swimming pool which
overlooks into the tropical plaza in between the two buildings.
Project completed for MIRVAC
7. NORTHSHORE MASTERPLAN QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA
KEY PROJECTS – MASTERPLANNING & COMMERCIAL
MENDS STREET SHORE REDEVELOPMENT PERTH, AUSTRALIA
NORTHSHORE MASTERPLAN
YEAR : 2009
COST : $47M AUD
This is a regional center of 270,000 people. A key feature of this
project was the application of City Information Modeling to
indicatively predict the development yields and infrastructure
imposts of a range of options and link these to growth
projections to enable an evidence based recommendation to be
made to Brisbane City Council for the future structure of the
CBD.
At its heart, Northshore will include 2.5 kilometers of dedicated
riverfront, with a mix of parkland and community space. These
spaces will complement the combination of residential, retail
and commercial opportunities on site.
Over the next 20 years, approximately 15,000 residents are set
to call Northshore home. The precinct will also be the
employment location for around 15,000 in retail precincts and
office parks.
Development within Northshore Hamilton will be based on
principles of excellence in urban design and architecture, best-
practice environmentally-sustainable design and transit-oriented
development.
Project completed for GHD
8. REDLANDS COLLEGE MASTERPLAN QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA
KEY PROJECTS – INSTITUTION & EDUCATION
REDLANDS COLLEGE QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA
REDLANDS COLLEGE MASTERPLAN
YEAR : 2011
COST : $15M AUD
Redlands College commissioned to design, document and
administer the contract for a multipurpose hall, an addition to
existing science block.
My role in the project was to lead the architectural team,
coordinate with consultants & administer the contract during
construction. The project was designed and in REVIT. The
construction of these projects has been completed.
Project completed for GHD
9. KEY PROJECTS – INSTITUTION & EDUCATION
BRIBIE ISLAND AQUATIC CENTRE & U3A EDUCATION CENTRE QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA
GIN GIN STATE HIGH SCHOOL QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA
GIN GIN STATE HIGH SCHOOL
YEAR : 2014
COST : $2M AUD
As part of the DETE - Project Services, Queensland Year 7
Flying Start Program, we were commissioned to undertake
design and delivery of their Year 7 building. My role involved
client liaison, design management and project delivery. Running
this project our team developed a very good understanding of
the Department of Education Guidelines. This project provided
us good connections within both organizations to help project
requirements.
My role in the project was to lead the architectural team,
coordinate with consultants & administer the contract during
construction. The project was designed and in REVIT. The
construction of these projects has been completed.
Project completed for GHD
10. OATS ST STATION PERTH AUSTRALIA
TENERIFFE CITYCAT TERMINAL QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA
OATS STREET STATION PERTH
YEAR : 2012
COST : $87M AUD
Our team at GHD was invited to undertake a feasibility design
for Oats street railway station in Perth. The project was an
outcome of a study undertaken by Perth Transport Authority on
the complexity of a level crossing adjacent to the station. The
options proposed to PTA were a elevated platform and a
Underground platform. The options were well received by PTA
and GHD provided the cost analysis for both options. The
project is currently undergoing financial approval.
Project completed for GHD
TENERIFFE FERRY STATION
YEAR : 2010
COST : $4M AUD
BCC commissioned our team at GHD to design and document
for tendering for 3 CityCat terminals in Teneriffe, Hawthorne and
Bretts Wharf and a terminal in Hamilton for ULDA. Our team
designed and documented the project in REVIT and worked
alongside the marine engineers, who played a key role in the
design of the gangway and pontoon. The design components
include a visually interesting, barrier free congregational space
in the form of a passenger waiting area. A gangway easy
enough to maneuver for patrons on wheel chair at different tidal
levels. In order to achieve efficient ferry operations the floating
pontoon was designed to allow uninterrupted through fare for
passengers embarking and disembarking the vessel.
My role in the project is to lead the architectural team,
coordinate with consultants. Out of the 4 terminals, Teneriffe
and Hamilton are currently being built.
Project completed for GHD
KEY PROJECTS – INFRASTRUCTURE AND TRANSPORT
11. KEY PROJECTS – INFRASTRUCTURE AND TRANSPORT
NORTHSHORE CITYCAT TERMINAL QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA
FERNY GORVE RAILWAY STATION QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA
FERNY GORVE RAILWAY STATION
YEAR : 2011
COST : $30M AUD
Our team at GHD won the design, document and construction
support for both train stations where, I lead the proposals team
as a bid manager, providing multi-disciplinary fee proposal,
intended project program and compiling submission documents.
The ferny grove station is complete and have won great
appreciation from Queensland Rail for its innovative design and
open space planning.
Project completed for GHD
NORTHSHORE FERRY TERMINAL
YEAR : 2011
COST : $5M AUD
Located on MacArthur Avenue, the state-of-the-art terminal will
provide local commuters with the benefit of express travel to the
CBD taking only 28 minutes via
Apollo Road
The new terminal and services to ensure Northshore will be a
vibrant, well-connected transit-oriented community.
Features of the new Northshore Hamilton ferry terminal include:
• A dual-berth pontoon allowing two vessels to stop at the
terminal simultaneously
• Easy access and approximately 24 seats in the onshore
waiting area
• A sheltered ramp, waiting area and gangway
• go card and pay-per-trip facilities.
Project completed for GHD
12. KEY PROJECTS – COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL
MINA RASHID SWIRLING TOWER, DUBAI
MINA RASHID, DUBAI
YEAR : 2008
COST : $70M AUD
NAKHEEL after the merger with MIRVAC commissioned
MIRVAC to design 4 high rise buildings in its new project Mina
Rashid (Port Rashid).
Our team was involved in rewriting the Design control
regulations for some of the key sites of the master plan
Designing and Documenting 2 waterfront residential buildings,
the promenade, Hotel and commercial Building
Contemporary Arabic architecture, Sustainable Architecture
Using Recycled timber and the activation of the waterfront with
wide boardwalks and promenade and colonnades recessed in
the building to sustain the heat. Arabic motifs were used in
providing screens for sun protection. The usage of glass was
minimized. With Arup on board testing the sustainability we
could get feedbacks about the sustainability issues in the
building.
Project completed for MIRVAC
13. KEY PROJECTS – COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL
MARINERS PENINSULA TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA
MINA RASHID CULTURAL CENTRE AND RESIDENTIAL TOWER, DUBAI
MARINERS PENINSULA, TOWNSVILLE
YEAR : 2006
COST : $20M AUD
Mariner’s Peninsula is MIRVAC’s prestigious development in
conjunction in Townsville. The project consists of multi storied
apartments, flanked by public parks. The key Project
components are as follows;
A residential and commercial development comprising of high
quality residential accommodation, luxury villas with yatch jetties
and landscaped open spaces and recreation areas
Our role was to design the oval shaped high rise residential
building. The idea was to create building fabrics with high end
finishes. The language was to use pre-cast walls to wrap up the
buildings thereby providing sun protection for the façade.
Project completed for MIRVAC
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