Melinda Lobo
melinda911@gmail.com
Melinda graduated as an Architect in 2010 and worked as a Design Architect in Bangalore, India & Dubai, UAE. She moved to Canada in 2018 and pursued her Masters in Planning at SAPL, University of Calgary. Fascinated with architectural and urban design details, Melinda appreciates even the most inconspicuous elements that create unique touches and demonstrates a thoughtful approach to design. In her free time, she loves playing the piano, going for a run and read.
Education
Master of Planning (M Plan)
2020
School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape, University of Calgary, AB
Bachelor of Architecture (B Arch)
2010
V.T.U. Bangalore, India
Work Experience
QuantumPlace Developments - Planning Intern + Technician
2019 – Present
Calgary, AB
SAPL - Teaching Assistant
2019
Calgary, AB
- Computer Modelling for Urban Design
Limelight Creative Services + John R Harris & Partners - Design Architect
2016 – 2018
Dubai, U.A.E.
NITTE Institute of Architecture - Assistant Professor
2015 – 2016
Mangalore, India
Trestle Consulting - Design Architect
2010 – 2015
Bangalore, India
CREATING A SPACE + PLACE
Designing urban spaces through indoor and outdoor connections. Enhancing the public realm and making it a space that belongs to and are accessible by everyone.
SENSE OF PLACE
Site observations, analysis, and design to understand the urban form, space and activities, in order to achieve the qualities of a good public realm. Contours accentuate the playfulness and vibrancy in the space through stepped seating.
SOMETHING SHOULD GO HERE
CROSSROADS: CROSS OF CULTURE
A design proposal that celebrates the unique backgrounds of people in Calgary. A way to celebrate culture and diversity through markets and thus remove the stigma of the city’s northeast.
MARKETS IN CROSSROADS
A multicultural neighbourhood with markets spread out around Mayland Heights and Vista Heights - creating a destination for Crossroads.
CONNECTING PEOPLE & PLACES
A diagram indicating the actors, policies, and networks invoved with the community of Crossroads. Crossroads being a small town - how it connects locally, the city and the region.