Senior Architect | Design Director

Rajesh Kumar Verma

12+ Years of Excellence in Designing & Executing Large-Scale Commercial, Residential, and Mixed-Use Developments.

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Vision & Impact

Award-winning Senior Architect with extensive experience in designing and executing large-scale commercial, residential, and mixed-use developments across India and international markets.

Proven expertise in sustainable design, urban planning, project management, and leading cross-functional teams of 15+ architects. Successfully delivered 45+ projects valued over ₹800 crores, consistently exceeding client expectations.

12+
Years Experience
45+
Projects Delivered
₹800+
Crores Project Value
14
LEED/IGBC Certs

Selected Works

Skyline Metropolitan
Mumbai | 2021-2023 | ₹180 Crores

Skyline Metropolitan

Twin 42-story luxury residential towers featuring 450 units. Designed iconic glass and aluminium facade with intelligent shading system reducing solar heat gain by 32%.

LEED Gold Residential IoT Integration
Bangalore Tech Park
Bangalore | 2019-2021 | ₹150 Crores

Bangalore Tech Park

Master-planned 8-acre mixed-use campus with 4 office towers. Pioneered 'work-from-home ready' spaces with biophilic design and sustainable green architecture.

IGBC Green Commercial Master Planning
Mumbai Central Plaza
Mumbai | 2018-2020 | ₹220 Crores

Mumbai Central Plaza

Iconic 38-story office and retail complex featuring a distinctive curved glass facade. Integrated ground-level retail with an innovative chilled beam HVAC system.

Best Commercial Architecture LEED Gold
Riverside Residences
Pune | 2017-2019 | ₹95 Crores

Riverside Residences

15-acre waterfront township designed to preserve riparian ecology. Implemented 65% open space with native landscaping and wetland restoration.

IGBC Platinum Waterfront Sustainability

Professional Journey

July 2019 – Present

Senior Design Director

Urban Architects & Associates, Mumbai

  • Led design and execution of 18 premium residential and commercial projects worth ₹320 crores with team of 20+ architects.
  • Pioneered sustainability initiatives achieving LEED Gold certification for 8 projects, reducing carbon footprint by 35-40%.
  • Implemented advanced BIM protocols reducing design conflicts by 60% and accelerating delivery by 18%.
March 2016 – June 2019

Lead Architect - Design & Planning

Prestige Developments, Bangalore

  • Conceptualized and designed 12 mixed-use developments totaling ₹280 crores.
  • Achieved IGBC Green Building certification for 6 projects saving 22% in energy and 30% in water usage.
  • Spearheaded implementation of Revit-based BIM across all projects.
June 2012 – February 2016

Senior Architect - Design & Documentation

Shapoorji Pallonji & Co., Mumbai

  • Designed 15 high-rise residential complexes (15-45 floors) across Mumbai and Pune.
  • Prepared comprehensive construction documentation including specifications and detailed working drawings.
  • Collaborated with international architects on design charrettes integrating global trends.

Core Competencies

Design & Planning

  • Conceptual Design
  • Urban Design
  • Sustainable Architecture
  • Space Planning
  • Facade Design

Technical Software

  • Advanced Revit & BIM 360
  • AutoCAD 2019-2024
  • SketchUp Pro & V-Ray
  • Lumion & Enscape
  • ArcGIS & QGIS

Management

  • Project Delivery
  • Budget Control
  • Team Leadership (20+ Staff)
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Vendor Coordination

Education & Credentials

Academic Qualifications

Master of Architecture (M.Arch)

Delhi School of Architecture, Delhi University

2010

Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch)

College of Architecture & Planning, Anna University, Chennai

2008

Certifications & Awards

Registered Architect (RA)

Council of Architecture, India | License No. RA-45678/2011

LEED v4 & IGBC Accredited Professional

USGBC & IGBC India - Green Building Consultant

Best Commercial Architecture Award

Indian Institute of Architects (IIA) for Mumbai Central Plaza | 2020