Arvind Gopalakrishnan
arvind.gopalakrishna@ucalgary.ca
An architect and urban designer by profession. My aptitude for the subject can be assessed by my creative and critical thinking skills, a strong interest in placemaking, and a systematic design amplified by my visualization techniques.My ultimate goal in life is to bring about a transformation in the quaint idea of a single identity or building, into a multi-faceted space that promotes a wide range of experiences, and serve the human race as one multi-cultural community with varied requirements.
Education
Master of Planning (MPLAN)
2018-2020
School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape, University of Calgary
Bachelor of Architecture (BArch)
2011-2016
Bharat Vidyapeeth College of Architecture, Navi Mumbai, India.
Work Experience
Barefoot Planning + Design - Part-time, remote working
March 2020 - Present
Victoria, BC.
Planning Systems (Ar. Jamil Vora) - Junior Architect/ Project Architect
Sept 2016 – July 2018
Mumbai
Atlantis Interstudio + V3 Studio - Apprentice
Sept 2015 – May 2016
Navi, Mumbai
THE DECK BY THE BOW
The Deck is a public-space designed for the bike enthusiasts of Calgary, located at the banks of the Bow river, along the historic 12th St. bridge.
JACQUES POINTE MASTERPLAN
A 2050 masterplan vision for Calgary’s first inter- generational mixed-use community at the Shaganappi and Westbrook area.
SITE ANALYSIS: SHAGANAPPI GOLF-COURSE
Analysis of the golf-course’s physiographic conditions to assess its suitability for a new seniors’ healthcare facility.
CIRCULAR PROCESS
A vision for new development on the lands of the Tsuu’tina nation with intergenerational entrepreneurship and knowledge transfer as the core values.
KWAAGADILAH: MAKE A FIRE
A masterplan for Taza Development based on a concept derived from traditional indigenous fire management techniques practiced by the Tsuu T’ina prior to the 1930’s
CROSSROADS’ HEARTS
A translation of the academic project “A Simple Heart” into a step-by-step community led visioning exercise to help the residents identify, analyze and transform their community.