Devobroto Das

Project: King Fahd International Airport

King Fahd International Airport is located about 20 kilometers (12 miles) northwest of the city center of Dammam. It is the largest airport in the Eastern Province and one of the busiest in Saudi Arabia.
King Fahd International Airport has three passenger terminals: Terminal 1 for international flights, Terminal 2 for domestic flights, and a separate terminal for the arrival of pilgrims performing Hajj and Umrah. King Fahd International Airport has seen expansion and development projects to enhance its capacity and services. These projects are aimed at accommodating the growing number of passengers and ensuring a smooth travel experience.

The project has an ambitious development of the entire Airport Masterplan increasing its current capacity from 18 million to double the size, to meet the challenges of the future. The current tasks in hand are as follows:

To facilitate the passengers with world class airline lounges.
To find retail opportunities.
Development of the Master Plans

• Pioneered green architecture initiatives within practice.
• Managed budget constraints whilst delivering high-quality designs.
• Consulted on large-scale urban development projects, leveraged expertise in city planning.
• Coordinated cross-functional teams for streamlined project execution.

Project: Jewar International Airport

Noida International Airport at Jewar, Uttar Pradesh is being developed by Zürich AG (Zurich Airport) south of Greater Noida with a 4-phase master plan to handle 60 million passengers per annum in the future. The project’s final phase envisions 2 runways and 4 terminals – making it the largest airport in India. The project constitutes two main packages.

• Package 1 – Terminal Building
• Package 2- The package 2 constitutes 41 Ancillary Buildings (Office Blocks/ ATC tower/ Airport Fire Rescue Building/ STP/ WTP/ Main Receiving sub station / CUP Building / Constant Current Regulatory building/ Air Surveillance Building / etc, apart from watchtowers, gate houses, GSE building. The scope of works is to develop the schematic design to a fully coordinated construction documents including Landscaping and Sustainable objectives.
• Championed the creation of compelling visual narratives to enhance brand storytelling.
• Liaised with external agencies for quality graphic production.
• Developed creative concepts for impactful marketing campaigns.
• Instituted a culture of continuous learning within the team, fostered creativity and innovation.

Developed an orphanage for M/s Milele Foundation Zanzibar/ Tanzania. The 6000 sq. mts. project constituted residential blocks for orphan for different age groups such as infants, toddlers, boys’ and girls’ along with hostel, school, dining block, prayer hall, laundry block facilities etc. The entire blocks are spaciously planned around landscapes courtyards and open lawns, providing much required comfort and ventilation.

• Considered functional aesthetics within designs enhancing overall visual appeal.
• Resolved complex technical issues during construction, averting potential delays.
• Facilitated productive meetings with stakeholders for collaborative decision-making processes.
• Presented design proposals to clients for approval and modification requests.

Project: Doha International Airport Expansion of North Node

Hill International is a US based worldwide reputed Project Management Company currently involved in the expansion of Doha International Airport. This 150,000 sq.mts of new development included new lounges, nine aircraft contact gates with MARS configuration, retails etc. and a large central landscape courtyard. In addition, the project also includes a 25,000 sq. mts of Remote Transfer Handling Facility (RTBF), capable of handling about 6000 bags per hour.

Project: Bahrain International Airport Modernization Program

Hill International is a US based worldwide reputed Project Management Company currently involved in the Bahrain International Airport Expansion Program. Completed recently, it is a new state of art 14 million passengers Terminal Building (level of service B), along with Car Parks, Central Utility Complex, Fire Stations and Super Gate. Referred as AMP- Airport Modernization Program, this new expansion is to keep pace with the demands of today’s aviation growth.

Design and Construction activities was undertaken for a 205,000 sq. meters of passenger terminal building with 12 contact gates with MARS configuration capable of handling large body aircrafts along with A-380 contact gates. Central Utility Complex and a Multistory car park structure for 1200 cars, supporting the terminal building was also part of the entire development. Hill International in collaboration with AESG- Dubai had the LEED Version 3 sustainability objectives of the entire expansion as follows:

Main Terminal Building – (Awarded LEED GOLD)

CUC- LEED Silver – (Awarded LEED GOLD)

Car Park Offices- LEED Silver (Awarded LEED GOLD)

Responsibilities:

· Manage and review the Main Consultant design from concept stage to tender stage, clarify queries, resolve technical issues, chair bi-weekly design meeting, and to ensure design developments are in line with the Clients direction.

• Manage the Consultants sub –consultants such as Interior Designer, Duty free and other Retails, and Counters, Signage consultants to ensure all designs are in line with the main consultant and are coordinated and to ensure design developments are in line with the Clients direction.
• Seeking regular approvals from the Client at all design stages.
• Review design deliverables related to architecture and ensures coordination and interface with electromechanical disciplines during the design stage.
• Review contractor’s deliverables such as technical submittals, technical quires, shop-drawings related to architecture and ensures coordination and interface with electromechanical disciplines during the construction stage.

LEED Responsibilities

• Design review of Main Terminal Building, CUC and Car park to ensure fulfilment of LEED credits.
• Conduct monthly meeting with Design Consultants, LEED consultants and Client to ensure all LEED Design stage credits comply.
• Conduct monthly meeting with Design Consultants, LEED consultants and Client to ensure all LEED Construction Stage credits comply.
• Routine site visits to ensure no contribution to pollution due to construction activities.
• Routine monitoring of modifications of design issues instigated by the Client and its implication on LEED credits and informing design and LEED consultants.
• Informing the Client on the comments received from GBCI and its implication on time and cost to re-upload the credit.
• Reviewing and tracking all materials submitted by the contractor in line with LEED requirement, such as paints, carpets, salvage materials, hardwoods etc.
• Coordinating the energy models and sharing the design outputs with Mechanical Engineers.
• Tracking status of all credits and informing the Client on its status and implication.
• Coordinating with the Client for LEED Green Education and assisting on preparation on pamphlets, brochures and videos.

Project: MC05 Salalah International Airport -Sultanate of Oman

The New Passenger Terminal Building of Salalah is located in the Southern region of Dhofar and is a popular destination with regional and international tourists during the Khareef season (the summer Indian Ocean Monsoon Season). A new “state of the art” airport (passenger terminal, control tower, administrative buildings, ancillary buildings etc.) to handle 2 million passengers per year (2mph), with a gross floor area of 65,000 sq. meters was undertaken.

The passenger terminal comprises of three levels, with four contact gates capable to dock A-380 aircraft. Other salient features include 30 check-in-counters, three baggage belt carrousels, 12 passport counters, and concourse measuring 300mts with boarding lounges overlooking the airside, large duty free and sufficient space for retail and food and beverage. Once completed, Salalah airport will provide

passenger experience, which will rival other airports in the region.

Responsibilities: MC-05 Contract is a Design and Built Contract. Job responsibility includes Architectural Design development of the basic design intent, coordinated with all electro- mechanical services inclusive of structural drawings and interfacing. Other responsibilities include Interior Designing (Passenger terminal building and VIP areas).

• Coordinated cross-functional teams for streamlined project execution.

Project: New Doha International Airport (NDIA)

Construction of a 600, 000 sq. m passenger terminal complex to cater to 50 million passengers per year. The complex consists of 4 concourses, 41 contact gates, 2 runways (4.8 km and 4.2 km long), the Emiri terminal and an 80 mts tall control tower with associated infrastructure.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the Contractor’s designer: Define the contractor’s design scope, clarify queries, resolve technical issues, chair bi-weekly design meeting and document proceedings, provide regular engineering inputs to the contractor and monitor and report design progress.
• Documentation review: Coordinate with the contractor for finalizing design deliverables, review design deliverables related to architecture, manage the contractors design deliverables, resolve design issues and close out design phase by holding necessary workshops and meetings.
• Coordination with Client and consultants on design issues, document reviews approvals.
• Design changes: Manage all project change to ensure that change is incorporate in design milestones. Responds to all technical queries.
• Identify and resolve all interface issues with other construction packages.
• Provide engineering/technical support to the Project Delivery team
• Coordinate design with all local approval authorities.
• Inspect mock-ups and samples to ensure conformity with design project.

Project: Real Estate Developments (various)

Labor Village for 10000 work force

Developer Sama Dubai and real estate consultancy EC Harris set up a joint project management company in 2006. The company took over Sama Dubai's existing project management team of over 200 staff. Sama Dubai is the international real estate and investment arm of Dubai Holding. It developed projects in the UAE, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Turkey and Morocco.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinated the design of Dubai Creek-front development project. This signature project comprised of mixed land use development such as retails, hotels, cinema, public plaza, open landscaped gardens, museums, restaurant, heritage buildings and residential units, all integrated around the Dubai Creek.
• Coordinated the design and construction of the Labor Village to set standards for all similar future developments. The labor village comprises of 13 residential buildings, clinic, supermarket, multipurpose hall, mosque, landscaped courts, plazas and play areas to accommodate 10, 000 workers.
• Independently handled the project with minimal supervision and intervention from the central team.
• Managed the finalization of the design package and coordinated with consultants and contractors for construction of the project including landscaping, sewerage treatment plant, central gas system and CCTV.
• Received a personal letter of appreciation from the CEO of Sama ECH for successfully completing the project in a professional and cost-effective manner and setting new standards in labor accommodation.

Project: Development of Dubai Airport (Terminal 1)

DAEP (Dubai Aviation Engineering Projects) is a leading engineering organization responsible for the design, master planning, infrastructure development and construction of Dubai’s dynamic aviation sector. DAEP works closely with its stakeholders to enable the continued excellence and strategic growth of Dubai’s aviation sector.

Responsibilities:

• As a Senior Architect in the Project Section played a major role in the completion of Phase 1 of the Dubai Airport modernization program working closely with International Bechtel.
• Reviewed all design drawings, architectural shop drawings, and technical submittals from consultant and contractors, reviewed scope of work and specifications, coordinated with end users and generated weekly progress reports.
• Involved in the design coordination for the construction of offices for airlines and oil companies.
• Coordinated the design and field work for various jobs like
• Renovation and completion of the departure lounge and food court in Terminal 1.
• Extension of the existing multilevel car parking for arrivals and departures at Terminal 1.
• Renovation of the existing passport and baggage hall in Terminal 1
• Site works for the construction of the new arrival and departure lounges at Terminal 2.
• Renovation of executive jet hangars.
• Renovation of the Emirates first and business class check in hall in Terminal 1.
• Received citations and appreciations from Dubai Immigration for valuable contribution and completion of various works crucial for the airport operation during Dubai IMF event.

Project: Dubai International Airport Terminal 1

Responsibilities:

• Responsible to provide architecture support to the site office.
• Renovation and extension of the existing Terminal 1.
• Coordination of the packages for lifts escalators and moving walkways.
• Coordination for development of all architectural enclosures for Flight and Baggage Information Display units.
• Coordination of the design of all check in, passport, sales and information counters.
• Received appreciation from the program manager for valuable contribution to the project.

Mohamed Salahuddin Consulting Engineering Bureau, MSCEB, founded in 1970. Over the past four decades, as Bahrain progressed, MSCEB evolved into a full-service, interdisciplinary architecture and engineering design firm. MSCEB is proud to play a major role in the growth, planning and design of the Kingdoms buildings and Infrastructure.

Projects:

• Palace for Sheikh Ali Bin Salman Al Khalifa (Project – 121)
• Beach house for Sheikha Fatima (Project – 181)
• Headquarters of the Muslim Education Society
• Hotel Gudaibiya
• 12 villas at Hafar Al Batin KSA and other residential villas
• Toy Town and Amusement park

November 1992 - December 1993

SN Sharma And Associates, Delhi India Architect

Projects:

• RICO Auto Industries, Gurgaon India: a 60, 000 sq. ft. column free shed with associated buildings.
• Uniroll Leather, Lucknow India
• Sunpack Oil, Bhiwadi RajasthanIndia
• Samtex Fashions, Noida India.

·

Madhav Naik and Associates, Delhi Architect

Projects:

• Dalmia Resorts, Pahalgam India
• Crowborough Hotel, Shillong India
• Hotel Veedant, Gwalior India
• Indoor swimming pool and country club for Dalmia’s New Delhi
• Hotel Centre Point, Nagpur India
• Hotel Regency, Gwalior India.