SRUSHTI LOMTE
• Dr. B. N. College of Architecture
• Vth Year Div. B
2024–2025
• Firm: Space Evolve Consultants
• Name of Intern: Srushti Viraj Lomte
• Joining Date: 11th June 2024
• Leaving Date: 28th October 2024
• Duration: 5 Months
• Introduction
• This report presents an overview of my internship experience at Space Evolve Consultants, where I worked as an Architectural Intern for 90 days. It details the responsibilities I undertook, the skills I developed, the challenges I faced, and the invaluable experiences gained during this period.
• Acknowledgement
• I express my sincere gratitude to Ar. Priya Londhe Mam and Ar. Rahul Londhe Sir for giving me the opportunity to intern at their firm. Their guidance and support enriched my learning experience immensely. Working with the team on diverse projects, attending site visits, and participating in meetings have been incredibly educational. I am thankful for the knowledge shared and the encouragement provided throughout my internship.
• Drawings & Work Experience
• • Worked on architectural drawings for different project types – Residential, Farmhouse, and Interiors.
• • Major projects: Manohar Kunj and Pandit Farmhouse, Nashik, which helped me understand presentation drawings.
• • Learned how client meetings and consultant interactions are conducted, and the importance of addressing client demands in design.
• Key Learnings
• • Precision and accuracy are critical – even small errors can cause major on-site issues.
• • Learned to resolve discrepancies between older and updated drawings, under the guidance of Ar. Rahul Londhe, who provided innovative solutions.
• • Worked on interior projects – toilet designs (Mr. Atish Shah) and material selection (Residence of Mr. Burkul).
• • Understood the role of aesthetics, functionality, lighting, and materials in interiors.
• • Improved client communication skills by learning how to interpret their needs and preferences into design.
• Site Visits
• • Actively visited project sites – especially early construction stages of Manohar Kunj.
• • Observed how design drawings change during construction due to client needs or unexpected challenges.
• • Gained insight into daily construction processes and how detailed, accurate drawings prevent mistakes.
• • Learned the importance of documentation, teamwork, and communication in ensuring project success.
• Conclusion
• Working at Space Evolve Consultants has been a valuable learning experience. I gained knowledge of the complete design process, from concepts to execution. The internship enhanced my teamwork, communication, problem-solving, and documentation skills. This real-world exposure highlighted the importance of flexibility, accuracy, and collaboration in architecture.
• Overall, the 5-month internship has significantly boosted my confidence and skills, for which I am deeply grateful