ELAN RAVINDRAN
Riyadh
Summary
Dynamic Senior Architect with extensive experience in design development and project management. Skilled in interface coordination and compliance with disability standards, ensuring the successful delivery of complex projects with a focus on quality and sustainability.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Senior Architect
We Build
Riyadh
09.2022 - Current
- Led technical support for the execution of interior finishes and façade works at Qasr Al Hokm Station and Mosque, as well as extensive passenger bridges and entrances for Line 3 Riyadh Metro, ensuring successful commissioning.
- Managed technical detailing for the interior fit-out at Iconic Qasr-Al Hokm Station and Mosque, ensuring adherence to international standards.
- Evaluated and validated detail drawings and materials, including insulated USG drywall and ceiling with mock-up featuring crack protection and deflection details, along with joint specifications on drywall systems.
- Led and verified interior fit-out detail drawings, ensuring compliance with disability standards for toilets and ablution rooms, encompassing drywall with timber doors, seamless cove ceilings, ceramic tile wall cladding and flooring, fixation details for WCs, cubicles, mirrors with stainless steel cladding, liquid soap dispensers, wash counters, combined hand dryers, paper towel dispensers and bins, baby changing units, and additional sanitary fixtures in wet areas through mock-ups and MEP coordination.
- Determined Gloss rates and RAL colors by partnering with Designers to develop Mock Ups.
- Verified and generated shop drawings for seamless grid baffle metal ceilings and fire-compartmented ceilings, ensuring integration of service drawings with MEP coordination for firefighting, PA systems, CCTVs, public information display systems, wayfinding, and antennas.
- Validated fixation details and produced IFC and shop drawings for GRC exterior cladding, glass curtain wall, aluminum perforated façade systems, decorative louver, soffit cladding, and brise soleil above the traffic, ensuring adherence to design intent, specifications, and code compliance.
- Led and reviewed joinery detail drawings and specifications for wooden furniture and timber doors to confirm alignment with design intent and requirements.
- Assessed carpet flooring and interior wall rendering
- Reviewed shop drawings for balustrades featuring perforated and glass panels.
- Reviewed and developed comprehensive detail drawings and fabrication drawings for GRG cladding, emphasizing material approval gloss rate, RAL colors, and mock-up details.
- Assessed and created detailed drawings for expansion joints at floor, wall, and facades.
- Collaborated with procurement teams to ensure adherence to design specifications.
- Reviewed and confirmed the fixation drawing details of chandelier lighting, decorative façade lighting, interior media art wall lighting, and handrail lighting.
- Assured the integrity of fire barriers in the wall, fire-rated ceiling, MEP penetration areas, and fire stoppers.
- Finalized Fire Life Safety and interior layout according to NFPA requirements for approvals and testing.
- Interface coordination with structural team for structural calculations regarding integrity
- Managed completion of all as-built final shop drawings, including the glass roof, glass wall enclosures, perforated panels, insulated panel roofing, fall arrest safety systems, steel doors, glass sliding entrance doors, and maintenance, smoke curtains, GRC cladding, additional fit-out, and facade components.
- Reviewed material submissions for fall arrest system, SS roof gutters, roof membrane, aluminum mullion, and material submissions verifying adherence to design and code standards.
- Reviewed shop drawings and assessed material submissions for ETICS (External Thermal Insulation Composite Systems), ensuring design and code compliance.
- Addressed design change requests and mediated stakeholder conflicts to maintain project momentum.
- Conducted site walks and regular workshops with execution teams, subcontractors, and site teams to elevate installation quality.
- Create presentations featuring multiple design options, existing site analysis, and 3D visualization to the requirements of the engineer, client (RCRC), and Saudi government agencies.
- Handled regulatory conformity according to NFPA-101, NFPA-130, NFPA-80, ASTM, and ANSI Standards.
- Identify design challenges proactively, and propose effective technical solutions.
Associate Architect
TR Krishnan and Associates
Chennai
02.2022 - 06.2022
- Refined master planning and design for 40-acre Vels medical college and hospital campus in Chennai, Tamilnadu, India.
- Enhanced landscape design and hardscape layouts to facilitate pedestrian circulation, open spaces, and support campus character.
- Contributed to hardscape and softscape material selection and procurement.
- Developed material proposal, specification, and BOQ for multiwall polycarbonate roofing solution.
Designed green material to enhance natural light and thermal insulation in outpatient ward atrium. - Design enhancement for the Egmore Suburban Railway Station, focusing on wayfinding, façade, and user experience improvements.
Deputy General Manager
Chennai Metro Rail Limited
Chennai
09.2020 - 02.2022
- Led architectural design and interior finishes for the Chennai Metro Rail Corridor 5, facilitating the integration of Chennai Airport and Metro terminals throughout elevated and underground stations.
- Managed architectural integration of Chennai Airport’s Arrival and Departure sections with Airport Metro access.
- Led the architecture for disability design compliance.
- Formulated comprehensive proposals and specifications for multiwall polycarbonate roofing projects.
Crafted method statements and BOQs to streamline tendering efforts.
Implemented design strategies focused on natural light utilization and thermal insulation in platform zones. - Generate a detailed material proposal, specifications, BOQ, and tender documents addressing design solutions for toughened and laminated glass walls, and louver facades.
- Compiled and optimized material proposal and BOQ for wayfinding, directing wayfinding strategies, with a focus on signage planning and placement, to improve intuitive passenger navigation through stations and terminals.
- Managed and directed PMC consultant in architectural design discussions, assuring deliverable quality, deadlines, and adherence to project standards.
- Guided design upgrades for existing Line-1 and Line-2 elevated terminals, featuring Chennai Airport Metro, delivering functional, passenger-centric layouts from concourse to platforms.
- Interface coordination with Structural, HV, LV, HVAC, and MEP systems.
- Reviewed fire strategy together with fire compartmentation plans based on NFPA and BS standards.
- Level of service compliance for ticketing, waiting areas, staircases, and escalators counts
- Managing comprehensive aspects of interior design, focusing on spatial modeling, overcrowding controls, fire strategy, multi-modal integration, traffic movement, gates, public amenities, and look and feel.
- Led and conducted design workshops on a regular basis, and assessed the status of architectural designs and deliverables.
Deputy General Manager
Egis (Egis-Aecom-Yec-Barsyl Consortium)
Chennai
07.2014 - 07.2020
- Delivered the successful commissioning of Chennai Metro Line 1 and Line 2 station terminals punctually, incorporating both underground and elevated stations, alongside sustainability-oriented design strategies, and achieved a Platinum Green Rating.
- Managed comprehensive project management for station terminals, encompassing design coordination, construction, testing, commissioning, and final handover to the operator.
- Reviewed and validated architectural drawings, interior layouts, finishes, and material specifications.
- Verified and endorsed all materials for conformity with technical specifications, codes, green product criteria, and non-combustibility standards, including method statements related to calcium silicate raised access flooring and ceiling, polycarbonate, toughened and laminated insulated/fire-rated glass, engineered stones, low VOC paints, impervious pavers, marine grade 316 stainless steel handrails and cladding, ACP/glass facades and sandwich panels, aluminum, vitrified floor and wall tiles, cement boards, furniture, wayfinding panels, tactile, and steel doors.
- Verified and validated LEED and BREEAM-certified materials, ensuring accurate green product documentation for certification submissions.
- Verified and assessed fire-rated materials against UL-listed and certified products, confirming adherence to testing standards outlined in BS 476: Part 22.
- Evaluated and authorized 3-criteria and 2-criteria fire-rated doors, guaranteeing compliance with fire and life safety standards.
- Verified compliance of Rockwool materials with EUCEB health certification
- Managed takeover and handover of completed station terminals, collaborating with contractors, consultants, and operator.
- Assisted in compiling and submitting documents for acquiring Green Building certifications for station terminals.
- Identify design challenges proactively, and propose effective technical solutions.
- Resolved complex technical issues related to railway dimensions, signaling, and track interfaces through close coordination with internal engineering teams, contractors, and multiple interface partners.
- Reviewed and confirmed heritage-type façades, and led the reinstatement of 18th-century heritage structures, securing approvals from relevant heritage authorities.
- Managed strategies for conserving 18th-century Buckingham Canal structures by facilitating design solutions and obtaining crucial approvals to uphold these cultural assets.
- Managed urban overcrowding concerns at Chennai Central and Park via comprehensive station planning and optimized access/egress solutions.
- Reviewed and approved IFC and shop drawings for architectural, structural, and MEP elements, including glass façades, pavers, column cladding, and metal ceilings.
- Led fire safety reviews and NFPA-based calculations to support Safety Commissioner approvals, and ensure compliance with station life-safety requirements.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary interfaces across civil, architectural, systems, signaling, track, AFC, and landscape teams to ensure integrated and timely station delivery.
- Reviewed and approved designs for the Central Urban Square and associated landscape, ensuring functional public space planning, and effective connectivity with station entries.
- Prepared monthly progress reports and responded to RFIs, ensuring clear, accurate, and timely communication with clients, consultants, and contractors.
- Oversaw mural art design for Chennai Airport Metro connectors, ensuring aesthetic integration with station architecture, and smooth passenger movement.
Senior Architect
Egis-Aecom-Yec-Barsyl Consortium
Chennai
06.2009 - 06.2014
- Led the design, interior layout, and specifications for Line 1 (Blue), 23.085 km, comprising 11 UG and 6 elevated stations.
- Led the design, interior layout, and specifications for Line 2 of the Green Line from Chennai Central, featuring 9 underground stations and 8 elevated stations.
- Participated in comprehensive design consultancy for Kolkata Metro Rail Line-5, encompassing 11 elevated stations over 12.4 KM.
- Led architectural team in terminal designs, facilitating design processes, value engineering, optimization, specification development, tendering procedures, handover of system rooms, contract compliance, general consultancy services, and project management consulting.
- Executed design for all station terminal buildings and optimized Chennai Airport Metro Terminal review process.
- Developed material specifications and foundational design for Central Square and façade of station terminal buildings.
- Managed interface coordination and inspected materials for approval to ensure conformity with standards.
- Conducted level of service analysis and crowd simulation to improve passenger flow efficiency.
- Created designs for direct airport baggage screening facilities, featuring security screening and frisking areas.
- Confirmed specifications for stairs, elevators, AFC gates, escalators, control rooms, and ticket offices.
Reviewed and approved fit-out shop drawings, flooring designs, and masonry wall designs to ensure project quality. - Developed extensive design layouts that incorporate optimal equipment placement and furniture configurations.
Senior Architect
FBA consulting
11.2007 - 03.2009
- Detailed architectural designs and construction documentation based on the prime design consultant’s (Skidmore, Owings & Merrill) concepts for the Mumbai International Airport project
- Prepared Design Basis Reports, design status reports, specifications and BOQs in line with project requirements and standards
- Contributed in defining the building extents and heights by coordinating with airside experts, considering runway obstacle limitations, and analyzing existing and future aircraft parking stands
- Completed the architectural design and detailing of the Passenger Boarding Bridge area, including departure and arrival lounges, two passenger boarding bridges and a bus gate, with associated architectural finishes and coordination drawings
- Contributed detailed setting out of Airside facade Cladding of T2 Southwest pier of the Main Terminal Building
- Led the architectural design and detailing of the Consolidated Rescue and Firefighting Building, including the G+3 structure, fire vehicle parking and maintenance areas, dry chemical store, breathing apparatus rooms, bulk storage fuel tank, firefighting sumps and control watch tower, with full architectural finishes and coordination drawings
- Produced façade details for the airport watch tower and interior finishes, coordinating closely with system teams
- Developed 3D presentation for airside ancillary buildings, ensuring alignment with obstacle limitation height constraints
- Prepared setting out details for fuel stations within the airport development
- Developed parking layput plan for T1C four-wheeler parking and provate taxi parking
- Ensured code compliance with NFPA-101, NFPA-30, NFPA-30A, international standards and AAI standards across assigned scopes
- Coordinated architectural deliverables and interfaces with Structural, MEP, HVAC, PHE, airside, telecom and IT/signaling teams
Senior Architect
Varshaa - Archs
10.2006 - 10.2007
- Led architectural design for an individual villa and jewellery shops fit-out in Chennai and Trichy, integrating client image and preferred architectural styles into cohesive concept proposals and presentations
- Developed design concepts with strong visual and functional principles, ensuring aesthetic quality, spatial efficiency and alignment with client requirements
- Supervised construction activities on-site, monitoring adherence to design intent, specifications and quality expectations
- Managed finishes and material selection/procurement in line with approved quality, color schemes and overall design vision
Senior Architect
TRK Associates
09.2004 - 07.2006
- Development of Chennai Airport VIP Gate Entrance, Beautification of Chennai Urban area under the project of Enchanting Tamil nadu, Beautification of Richmond Road Bangalore, TVS IT Park Chennai, a multi storied office building, AVM Commercial Building (multi Storied building) in Chennai, Independent Bungalows for Sri Venkayya Naidu, Residential Apartment Buildings
- Roles & Responsibilities: Design, Detailing, Presentation, Urban - Landscaping, IFC Drawings, Interface Co-ordination
- Activities Performed: Developed concepts with strong visual, functional design principles & aesthetic sense, Reflecting architectural Styles / image to the Clients’ Satisfaction, Developed the Architectural designs and presentation with Floor Plans, Perspective views and color schemes up to the client satisfactions, Prepared detailed information regarding design, materials and its specifications, appropriate manufacturer along with estimated costs, Fixing the setbacks, plot cover, number of parking, FSI, number of units by Complying the statutory norms, Obtained Planning permission with Government Authorities, Developing VIP gate Entrance at Chennai Airport, India for a length of 2-3 Km approximately, includes Lightings, CCTVs, Signage, Soft Landscaping, Barrier free Seamless Pedestrian Walkways, Bus Bays, Wall Murals, Digital Artwork and Drainages etc., Tambaram, Chennai Railway platform Extension & Ticket booking Centre with Pedestrianized commuter circulating area, Vehicle Pick Up & Drop of facilities, Controlled and Secured Entry/Exits, Taxi and Auto Parking, Seamless Multimodal Transport Connectivity, with Landscaping for Indian Railway, Indian Railway Depot facility Buildings at Carriage works
Project Architect
Gayathri Landscapes
Chennai
04.2004 - 07.2004
- Led landscape design and interface coordination for TNRDC projects at Maduravoyal and Tambaram ring road junctions in Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Developed landscape concepts for ONDEO at Chembarambakkam water treatment plant, integrating visual, functional and aesthetic requirements
- Designed landscaping for Kanchipuram railway station, traffic islands and various commercial, industrial and urban areas
- Created concept designs with strong application of colour schemes, Softscape and Hardscape Material to meet the client expectations
- Developed sustainable landscape solutions based on ground conditions, soil type, shade/sun exposure and water availability
Architect
TR Krishnan and Associates
Chennai
02.2003 - 04.2004
- Led architectural design for diverse projects including Hospital extensions, beach houses, apartments, individual villas, engineering colleges, auditoriums, school buildings, library buildings, club facilities and multi‑storied residential apartments in Chennai , India
- Determined setbacks, plot coverage, parking provisions, Floor Space Index (FSI) and number of units, ensuring compliance with statutory norms while aligning with client expectations
- Developed architectural concepts with strong visual and functional design principles, ensuring coherent aesthetic language and alignment with desired architectural style or image
- Created 3D perspective views and visualizations using 3ds Max and delivered design presentations to clients
- Coordinated architectural design with Structural and MEP teams to ensure integrated and buildable solutions
Junior Architect
Amly Consultant
Chennai
08.2000 - 08.2002
- Developed interior fit-out schemes, including layout planning, material selection and detailed drawings for execution
- Coordinated furniture installation and site activities to align with overall interior design intent and project timelines
- Created 3D presentation views to illustrate design concepts, spatial arrangements and finishes for client review and approvals
- Contributed to the renovation design of Niranj Hotel at Nagercoil, focusing on interior enhancements and functional improvements
- Presented Residentail design concepts that balanced strong visual appeal, functional planning and aesthetic coherence with the client’s architectural style and brand image
Trainee Architect
CR Narayana Rao
08.1998 - 12.1998
- Assisted in the design development for Spencer Plaza-Mall, Chennai, with a total built‑up area of 808,000 sq. ft. over 10 acres, supporting planning, drawings, and design coordination
- Designed interior layouts for the Chairman’s office and front office of Toyota–Araco Corporation, Bangalore, aligning space planning and aesthetics with corporate requirements
- Supported design tasks for Chinmaya Heritage Center in Chennai, focusing on architectural detailing and assisting in the preparation of design drawings
- Prepared as‑built drawings to accurately document final constructed conditions for record and future reference
- Assisted the Chief Architect on additional projects including ITC, Simpson andTidel Park in Chennai, providing design and drafting support as required
Education
Bachelor Degree in Architecture - Chennai
Anna University
Chennai05.2000
Skills
- Design development and detailing
- Valuation and review
- Shop drawing and material review
- Design intent and compliance
- Curtain wall detailing
- Interior space planning
- Interface coordination
- Construction coordination
- Conceptual design expertise
- Project management skills
- Acoustic design principles
- Historic preservation methods
- Value engineering techniques
- Innovative problem solving
- Building code compliance
- Urban planning proficiency
- Site analysis skills
- Design presentation techniques
- Sustainable design principles
- Accessibility standards compliance
- Fire safety strategies and compliance
- Revit Architecture and AutoCAD proficiency
- SketchUp, V-Ray, Lumion expertise
- Tendering and bid evaluation
- Presentation skills
- Quality compliance during execution
Certification
Saudi Council, #1031580, Registered Architect.
Languages
English and Tamil
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 05/31/77
Degree
Degree in Architecture
Accomplishments
Appreciation from the Client from Government side for the successful commissioning of Metro Project
Characteristics
Honest, Self-motivated, Pro Active, Encourage the Team in progressive and Constructive manner, Organized, Dedicated, Team Player and Ambitious.
Declaration
The above-furnished details are true to my knowledge
Elan Ravindran
Place: Riyadh, KSA
Date: 10-12-2025,
Timeline
Senior Architect
We Build
09.2022 - Current
Associate Architect
TR Krishnan and Associates
02.2022 - 06.2022
Deputy General Manager
Chennai Metro Rail Limited
09.2020 - 02.2022
Deputy General Manager
Egis (Egis-Aecom-Yec-Barsyl Consortium)
07.2014 - 07.2020
Senior Architect
Egis-Aecom-Yec-Barsyl Consortium
06.2009 - 06.2014
Senior Architect
FBA consulting
11.2007 - 03.2009
Senior Architect
Varshaa - Archs
10.2006 - 10.2007
Senior Architect
TRK Associates
09.2004 - 07.2006
Project Architect
Gayathri Landscapes
04.2004 - 07.2004
Architect
TR Krishnan and Associates
02.2003 - 04.2004
Junior Architect
Amly Consultant
08.2000 - 08.2002
Trainee Architect
CR Narayana Rao
08.1998 - 12.1998
Bachelor Degree in Architecture - Chennai
Anna University