Shobha Designs_MixedUse_April2016

SHOBHA DESIGNS
ABN: 74 207 594 544
Suite 21, 1-7 Jordan Street
Gladesville NSW 2111
Phone – (02) 9879 0020 Mobile: 0418 112 677
Email: info@shobhadesigns.com.au
Statement of Capability -
Architectural and Urban Design Consulting
Services

Shobha Designs Suite 21, 1-7 Jordan St, Gladesville NSW 2111
Tel – (02) 9879 0020 Mobile – 0418 112 677 Email – info@shobhadesigns.com.au
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ExpressionsofInterest–UrbanDesignandArchitecturalConsultingServices
Contents
INTRODUCTION..........................................................................................................................................................................3
ABOUT NILESH MUNOT ...........................................................................................................................................................5
EXPERTISE AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE ..................................................................................................................................6
WORK SAMPLES ........................................................................................................................................................................8

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Expressions of Interest for Architectural and Urban
Design Consulting Services
Introduction
Nilesh Munot, the principal architect and urban designer is pleased to submit this expression of interest for
the provision of architectural and urban design consulting services for various types of development
throughout Sydney Metropolitan Region. He established Shobha Designs with a strong view to contribute
towards the shaping of future development and creating of safe and enjoyable places for people. The practice
stands on the solid foundation cast over 18 years of Nilesh’s extensive industry experience as an architect
and urbanist.
Recently, Nilesh Munot won the ‘Peoples Choice Award’ for a design competition “Ideas on Edge” held by
Parramatta Council. There were more than 150 entries out of which more than 25 entries came from other
countries around the world. Shobha Designs is proud of their achievement considering this fierce competition.
Nilesh is a qualified, experienced and registered architect who provides a high level professional and
personalised service. With combination of architecture and urban design qualifications and experience,
Nilesh is well placed to offer the maximum value to any task including but not limited to –
o Urban design based solutions and ideas
o Streetscape analysis and upgradation study
o Urban design masterplan for town and village centres
o Design feasibilities for key sites within any LGA’s, towns or centres
o Urban design review and advice reports on development applications
o Urban design advice and input towards precinct plans, site specific DCP’s, SEPP 65
developments
o Building envelope study, concept design and schematic floor plans for key sites within the
LGA
o Conceptual architectural & urban design services for feasibility and preliminary planning
o Architectural design and solutions for sites of varying topography, shapes and sizes.
o Design development and documentation
o Detailed design coordinating services of other sub - consultants
o Project Management
o Council and other authority liaison
o Preparation of detailed tender and contract documents - detailed working drawings and
specifications.
o Obtaining Construction Certificate
o Calling tenders from potential builders
o Preparation of building contract with successful builder.
o Complete administration of building contract including site inspections and administering all
payments
o 3D – model of any type of development – Artists Impression
o Photo realistic walk through of any proposal
The practice offers clients the benefits of the Principal’s direct involvement on all projects. Shobha Designs
brings strong leadership to projects, with a focus on collaboration to achieve good design outcomes through
best practice urban design principles. Regular, open and clear communications are critical and highly valued.

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Size and Team –
The practice is supported by –
 2 x Senior Architects + Urban Designers
 2 x Architectural Technician/graduate architects.
 1 x Architect
The team comprises of –
Name Position Qualifications Level of expertise/extent of
involvement
Nilesh Munot Principal
Registered Architect
Masters in Urban Design,
B. Arch – Reg. Architect
18 years of industry experience.
Involvement at all levels of the
project
Ian Forbes Senior Registered
Architect
B. Arch – Reg. Architect 30 years of industry experience.
Involvement at all levels of project
Tom Carrer Senior Architectural
Technician
B. Arch 14 years of industry experience.
Taase Taase Graduate Architect B. Arch CAD, Graphic presentations and
graphic design
Munira
Mansawala
Graduate Architect B. Arch CAD, Graphic presentations and
graphic design
Management Structure –
Nilesh Munot is the principal and registered architect and urban designer of the practice. All the designs,
drawings and documents get scrutinised and checked before going out to clients, other sub- consultants and
approval authorities. There is a graduate architect and a CAD technician/graphics on contractual terms that
are supervised by Nilesh Munot on every project.
Technical Capacity and Capability –
Nilesh Munot is a registered architect with NSW Architects Registration Board. His 18 years of work
experience in the industry makes him technically sound in the knowledge of design, construction methods
and technology, understanding and interpretation of authority guidelines and policies and site inspections
during construction phase of any project.
The capability of and capacity of Shobha Designs is underpinned by several projects both architectural and
urban design, that have been undertaken by Nilesh as project leader, project architect or team leader in the
past. Currently, we have substantial capacity and capability to undertake projects up to construction value of
$20.0 million.
Quality Systems –
There is an in-house quality system in place at Shobha Designs. All the work gets reviewed and checked by
Nilesh Munot before they go out to the clients, sub-consultants or approval authorities, etc.
Our practice is based on solid professional ethics and duty of care to our clients.

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About Nilesh Munot
QUALIFICATIONS
 Masters in Urban Design, University of Sydney 1997
 Bachelor of Architecture, Mumbai, India.
PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION
Registered Architect: NSW Architects Registration Board No. 7917
Affiliation to Urban Development Institute of Australia ( UDIA)
HONOURS AND AWARDS
“People’s Choice Award”– won for ‘Ideas on Edge’, an international design ideas competition for Riverfront
Precinct held by Parramatta City Council – May 2011
Louis Kahn Trophy: During NASA (National Association of Students in Architecture) Convention 1994 at
Roorkee, India for Bhuleshwar Study.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Nilesh has over 17 years of extensive industry experience. He brings strong leadership, analytical and locally
based urban design and architectural skills. His key experience covers -
 Strong experience in upfront council negotiations, design management and project coordination.
 Suggest creative spontaneous solutions
 Liaising with clients from initial briefing to handover
 Co-ordination and management of design from initial concepts through to the DA stage and final approvals
 Interaction with site staff as well as maintaining client satisfaction throughout the design and construction
process
 Establish initial design parameters such as building envelope, car parking requirements, services
requirements etc.
 Experience in design development and documentation using various CAD programs
 Experience in determining scope of works and inviting fee proposals and engaging specialist consultants
and other professionals
 A thorough understanding of BCA, SEPP 65, DCP’s, LEP’s and other statutory documents
Some of the companies that Nilesh has been affiliated with in the past are GM Urban Design and Architecture,
Civitas Partnership, Mirvac, Caldis Cook Group, and Cox Richardson Architects.
His broad experience covers areas in:
Architecture
Nilesh has been involved in a number of architectural projects right from design through till completion
including Community Centre, Youth and community centre, houses, apartments, townhouses/villas, hospitality
and tourism, aged-care residential facilities, industrial, commercial as well as heritage related projects.
Urban Design & Planning
Nilesh has a good understanding of Land Use and Rezoning process & applications, thorough knowledge of
SEPP 65, other SEPP’s, DCP’s, LEP’s and other statutory documents. He has worked on several Urban
Design projects such as town centre studies, main street revitalisation, master plans, review of Council’s
DCP’s, precinct planning and work out to establish initial design parameters such as building envelope, urban
design guidelines etc.

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Expertise and Relevant Experience
Expertise –
Relevant Experience –
Nilesh Munot offers high level of architectural expertise through previous project experiences where he has
been solely responsible for the delivery of the project from inception to completion either as sole trader or
employed as project architect with another firm.
Architectural Projects -
 Assessment of new development sites in terms of yield, possible extended yield and development
approval process plan
 Ability to manage and perform on various projects simultaneously
 Proven leadership and organisational skills, including a high degree of initiative
 Ability to negotiate with authorities to achieve a successful outcome and an in-depth understanding
of profitable development
 Ability to manage resources to meet competing priorities
 Ability to manage multi-disciplinary team and liaise with stakeholders
 Maintain existing rapport with clients & provide them service ‘par excellence’
 Proposed 25 units, 2 level of commercial/retail and 2 level basement car parking at 216 Victoria
Road, Gladesville
 Proposed 39 unit Residential Flat Building at Homebush West
 Proposed Multi Unit Development at 18 to 20 Albert St, Edgecliff
 Proposed Multi Unit Development at No. 6 Gerrale St, Cronulla
 Proposed Multi Unit Development at Nardoo St/Suffolk Rd, Ingleburn
 200 apartments with 2400 sq.m of commercial / retail space at the corner of Windsor Rd & Seven
Hills Rd, Baulkham Hills - Masterplan and Site-specific DCP and schematic architectural design for
the Target Site
 Fairfield Chase Mixed Use Redevelopment (Urban Design and Architectural Project consisting of
approximately 4 levels of carparking, 4 levels of retail and commercial and another 15 levels of multi
unit residential with a yield of 150 apartments
 Proposed new Community/Meditation Centre at 44 Oakes Rd, Winston Hills for Global Organisation
of Divinity (550,000)
 Proposed multi dwelling development at 216 Windsor Road, Winston Hills (1.0 million)
 Proposed multi unit development under SEPP Affordable Housing at 33 Coleman St, Wentworthville
(1.8 million)
 Medium density development at Council Depot Site, Granville for Parramatta Council (3.3 million)
 A New Factory and Warehouse at Revesby (approx. $7.0 million)
 43 Luxury Residential Units at Sylvania ($10 million)

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Urban Design Projects -
 Warrawong Town Centre Revitalisation Study for Wollongong City Council
 Berkeley Local Centre Intensification Options for Wollongong City Council
 Wongawilli Village Centre – Concept Masterplan Design
 Block masterplan and building envelope study for the keys CBD sites for Wollongong City Council
 Advice on DA’s for different Council such as Lane Cove and Holroyd. E.g. Proposed 3/4 storey
single dwelling at 80 Carlotta St, Greenwich for Lane Cove Council.
 Urban Design assessment and review report based on NSW’s SEPP 65 principles for a large mixed
use development at Port Adelaide.
 Review of existing parts of the DCP, update and provide new sections for Lane Cove
Comprehensive Development Control Plan, Lane Cove Council.
New clauses and controls were provided to guide the future development particularly where
increased density was proposed in order to cater for the Sydney Metropolitan Strategy.
 Urban Design Analysis and site specific block plans with controls for several blocks in St. Leonards
Centre within Lane Cove LGA and testing the building envelope against the FSR/height controls and
shadow impact on adjacent residential neighbourhoods.
 Review and recommendations to selected sections of Holroyd Development Control Plan, Holroyd
City Council
 Holroyd Centres Study – Urban Design study and recommendations for Toongabbie and Pendle Hill
for Holroyd Council
 Creating Child Friendly Communities & Environment - Urban Design Framework, Indicators &
Guidelines for Port Stephens Council
 Urban Design Assessment, Feasibility and Design Principles with Concept for Council Depot Site at
Granville – for Parramatta Council
 Urban Design Analysis, Opportunities and Constraints, Guidelines and Report to obtain Site
Compatibility Certificate for Seniors Living Development at Penrith – for NERGL Pty Ltd
 Parramatta City Council – Parramatta Bike Plan Revision.
 Thirroul Village Centre DCP for Wollongong City Council
 Drummoyne Town Centre Master Plan for Canada Bay Council
 Fairfield Chase Urban Design Analysis for Fairfield City Council
 Site Specific DCP for RTA’s redundant site for Ashfield Council
 Warnervale Transport Interchange Concept Study, Warnervale
 Coomera Town Centre Plan for Gold Coast City Council
 Jindabyne Town Centre Study and Concept Plan for Snowy River Shire Council
 200 apartments with 2400 sq.m of commercial / retail space at the corner of Windsor Rd & Seven
Hills Rd, Baulkham Hills - Masterplan and Site-specific DCP and schematic architectural design for
the Target Site
 120 units and conservation of an heritage item - Public School at 257 Windsor Road, Baulkham Hills
Masterplan and Site-specific DCP and schematic architectural design for the Target Site
 Fairfield Chase Mixed Use Redevelopment (Urban Design and Architectural Project consisting of
approximately 4 levels of carparking, 4 levels of retail and commercial and another 15 levels of multi
unit residential with a yield of 150 apartments

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Work Samples
Award Winning Competition Entry by Nilesh Munot for Parramatta
City Council – ‘Ideas on Edge’
Nilesh Munot and his team, proposed this bold, innovative, viable, iconic, and sustainable idea which was
underpinned by a creative vision that incorporated fundamental urban design principles of activation,
permeability, pedestrian connectivity and water sensitive urban design.
Shobha Designs was shortlisted as one of the finalists for this competition which received over 150 entries
from all over the world. He then received the ‘Peoples Choice Award’ for this competition.
Our Vision – Create a vibrant Parramatta riverfront through its recreational use, Aboriginal heritage and multi
cultural facet.
Our Design Objectives –
 Improve pedestrian connectivity from the north part of the river to the subject site.
 Provide a continuous physical and visual link from Prince Alfred Park to the existing council owned
carpark site through the future redevelopment of the riverside theatres.
 Provide safe and continuous pedestrian access from underside and eastern side of the Lennox
Bridge in the form of boardwalk.
 Provide safe and continuous pedestrian access from underside of Bernie Banton Bridge thus further
connecting to the Old Kings School site.

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U R B A N D E S I G N + M A S T E R P L A N N I N G
An urban design analysis, built form envelope study and recommendations of building mass for a key site
called ‘Dwyers + Oxford Tavern Site’ at 31 & 51 Crown St, Wollongong

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A preferred block masterplan option for the key site called ‘Dwyers + Oxford Tavern Site’ at 31 & 51 Crown
St, Wollongong
A 3D block model with sun study analysing the shadow impact on neighbouring properties & public domain
for the key site called ‘Dwyers + Oxford Tavern Site’ at 31 & 51 Crown St, Wollongong

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A 3D block model with sun study analysing the shadow impact on neighbouring properties & public domain
for the key site called ‘Dwyers + Oxford Tavern Site’ at 31 & 51 Crown St, Wollongong

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Warrawong Town Centre Revitalisation Study – Key Strategies Diagram

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Warrawong Town Centre Revitalisation Study – Pedestrian Flow & Connectivity Diagram

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Warrawong Town Centre Revitalisation Study – Urban Form

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A R C H I T E C T U R E
Proposed Multi Unit Development at Nardoo St/Suffolk Road, Ingleburn – DA to be approved by end of April
2016.

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Proposed Mixed Use Development at 216 Victoria Road, Gladesville for ANSA Investments Pty Ltd
Project Value - $13.0 million

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Proposed Mixed Use Development at 216 Victoria Road, Gladesville for ANSA Investments Pty Ltd

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Proposed Multi Unit Development at 18, 18A & 20 Albert St + Lincoln Place, Edgecliff

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Proposed Multi Unit Development at 18, 18A & 20 Albert St + Lincoln Place, Edgecliff
Project Value - $4 million

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Proposed Residential Flat Building with basement car parking at the Corner of Gerrale St & McDonald St,
Cronulla
Project Value – About $3.0 million

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Proposed Mixed Use Development comprising 280 residential units, 18 Retail units, 2 commercial units,
some home offices and basement carparking for approx. 800 cars at the site bounded by Flinders St, Keira St
& Campbell St
Project Value – Over $100.0 million

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Above – View of the Proposed Development from South West
Above – View from West – Building B Above – View from North West – Building C
Proposed Multi Unit Development at 21 Mandemar Ave, Homebush

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Above – View of the Proposed Development from North West
Above – View from North West – Building C
Proposed Multi Unit Development at 21 Mandemar Ave, Homebush

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Proposed Residential Flat Building – 53 units with 2 levels of basement carparking

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Proposed Fairfield Chase Redevelopment – 3 levels of retail & Commercial, 4 levels of basement carpark &
approximately 120 units

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LUXURY RESIDENTIAL
New Resort Style Complex
at
Grahame Colyer Drive,
Agnes Waters, Queensland –
Project Value - $8.0 m

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LUXURY RESIDENTIAL
New Luxury Residential Complex
at
Old Northern Road,
Castle Hill,
New South Wales

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LUXURY RESIDENTIAL
New Waterfront Luxury Residential Complex
at
Princess Highway,
Sylvania,
New South Wales

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