Chintan Mewada
Being from a carpentry background, Chintan has always been interested in the technical and detailing aspects of architecture and furniture design. Three years of experience at Opolis Architects in Mumbai brings to him an extensive understanding of the processes of building and design, while tactfully dealing with the challenges of the industry. His undergraduate thesis was situated in the Heritage in the city of Ahmedabad, which deepened his interest in conservation and regeneration of heritage from a value-oriented perspective. He believes that as long as the intent is clear, all design problems can have a solution. He is also a cycling and architectural photography enthusiast.
Architect (CA/2022/145851)
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
OPOLIS Architects - Project Architect (Aug 2021 - April 2024)
Project lead working under the Principal Architects, having full responsibility for the complete execution and complete handover of the projects.
Project lead for Design and Complete Detailing of 2 Private Residences of different scale.
Oversaw Tendering, Negotiations, Drawings, Reports, Letter/Paperwork for the handled projects.
OPOLIS Architects - Project Photographer
Doing professional shoot/ Documentation of completed projects
Photographic documentation of completed architectural projects from on-site frame development to delivery of post processed images.
Centre for Heritage Conservation – Student volunteer (Jan 2021 – May 2021)
Assisting the CHC team in setting up of exhibition and 3d Lidar scanning of Mosque having Endangered Wooden Structure
Studio Juggernaut - Architectural Intern (June 2019 - Dec 2019)
Involved in Making Drawings, Making Models and Detailing of Terrace Follies and Residence.
Achievements and Initiatives
Runner-up in Renzo Piano Building Workshop Internship Competition
A 36-hour design competition for designing an information centre at the foundation stone of the Old city of Ahmedabad.
EDUCATION
CEPT University, Ahmedabad, Bachelor of Architecture, 2021
Undergraduate Thesis: Contestation of Values
An inquiry into the gap between the current spatial needs of people and the Architectural values that the pols hold in the walled city of Ahmedabad