aahana miller www.aahanamiller.com
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION
ABM (Formerly ABM Architects), Mumbai, India, Principal Architect 2018 July - Present Designing and executing small to large scale architecture and interior projects as well as managing the operations of company to ensure its financial, organizational, and commercial success through continual development and improvement.
University of Pennsylvania (PennDesign) Master of Architecture 2018 Certificate in Historic Preservation 3rd place winner of the Schenk-Woodman Competition 2016 January
BLT Architects, Philadelphia USA, Intern Architect 2017 May - 2017 August Worked on the 90% Construction Documents set for a Casino in Philadelphia. WSA, Modern Ruins, New York USA, Intern Architect 2016 June - 2016 August Developed schematics for multiple architecture and historic preservation projects, including adaptive re-use and restoration of buildings in New York City. ABM Architects, Mumbai India, Interior Architect 2014 March - 2015 July Designed and executed designs for commercial and residential spaces, with an emphasis on sustainable design and historic preservation. Co-ordinated with contractors and furniture and lighting consultants for cohesive design documentation.
Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) Bachelor of Fine Arts, Interior Architecture 2013 Graduated as an Honors Student RISD Design Build in Costa Rica 2013 January - February Kyoto Seika University Study Abroad, Kyoto Japan 2012 Spring
ACCOLADES Forbes India The Bold Club - The Design Next Gen ’30 under 45’ list 2023
SKILLS Software: AutoCAD 3D, Revit, Rhino 3D +VRay, Grasshopper, Cinema 4D, Maya, Adobe Creative Suite and Web Design + Coding in CSS and HTML.
Somaya & Kalappa Consultants, Mumbai India, Interior Architect 2013 July - 2014 February Conceptualized and prepared presentations for a range of projects from residential to university campuses.
Art and Design: Experience with prototyping, 3D printing, laser cutting, model making and basic wood shop tools. Trained in mixed media - acrylic, watercolor, gouache, pencil, charcoal, pen and photography. Also equipped with a broad range of graphic design skills for creating layouts and logos.
WORK EXPERIENCE AND INTERNSHIPS
DESIGN AND VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
Penn Student Design, Philadelphia USA Director March 2017 - March 2018 Creative Operations Manager March 2016 - March 2017 Liaised with designers to produce creative materials and marketing projects such as flyers, posters and design campaigns.
Kala Ghoda Arts Festival, Mumbai Urban Design & Architecture Curator 2023-24
RISD Office of International Programs, Providence USA Office Assistant 2010 - 2013 Assisted with data entry, organizational administration and basic graphic design. SJK Architects, Mumbai, India, Apprentice 2011 July - August Assisted with furniture design for hospitality projects, specifically for bedrooms and common spaces; also worked on AutoCAD drawings, layouts and renders.
PennDesign Women in Architecture Graphics and PR Chair, 2017 - 2018 Subcommittee Member, 2016 - 2017 Rebuilding Philadelphia Volunteer, 2016
Kala Ghoda Arts Festival, Mumbai Volunteer, 2013 October - 2015 February Designed and built furniture for a homeless shelter in Rhode Island, 2012 September - 2013 March Constructed a sustainable classroom prototype for rural schools in Costa Rica, 2013 January - February Assisted with a housing rehabilitation project for tsunami victims in Tohoku Japan, 2012 July