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ARCHITECT INTERVIEW

Jonathan Dharmaraj Pothula is an Indian architect with 7 years of experience in commercial and residential projects, known for his work on the St. Basilica Church in Vijayawada. He holds a Bachelor and Master of Architecture and emphasizes creativity, collaboration, and attention to detail in his work. He stays updated on architectural trends through industry publications and networking, and he values the balance between client needs and construction realities.

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ARCHITECT INTERVIEW

Jonathan Dharmaraj Pothula is an Indian architect with 7 years of experience in commercial and residential projects, known for his work on the St. Basilica Church in Vijayawada. He holds a Bachelor and Master of Architecture and emphasizes creativity, collaboration, and attention to detail in his work. He stays updated on architectural trends through industry publications and networking, and he values the balance between client needs and construction realities.

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Q.

Can you tell me a little bit about


JONATHAN yourself?

DHARMARAJ A. I'm an architect with 7 years of


experience in both commercial and
residential projects. I have a passion for
POTHULA creating spaces that are both beautiful and
functional. I'm also a strong communicator
and collaborator, and I'm always looking
for new ways to challenge myself and
learn new things.

Q. What is your favourite thing about


being an architect?
A. I love the creative challenge of
designing a building from start to finish.
It's so rewarding to see an idea that you
had in your head come to life in the real
world. I also enjoy working with clients
Jonathan Dharmaraj pothula is an Indian and helping them achieve their vision for
architect from the Telugu states. He their projects.
completed his studies from Kanpur and
masters from Yela university in America.
He took part in many design constructions Q. What is your least favourite thing about
being an architect?
and in many renovation projects in
Vijayawada. St.Bascilica church in A. The long hours and the pressure to meet
Vijayawada was his last renovation project deadlines can be tough. But it's all worth it
and he worked as dean in CSI institute of when you see the finished product.
architecture in Hyderabad. He has a
working experience of 7 years. This was
an interview with him to gain knowledge Q. What are some of your strengths and
about the career in architecture. The below weaknesses as an architect?
are the questions and answers in the A. I'm a creative thinker with a strong
interview. attention to detail. I'm also a good
communicator and collaborator. I can be a
bit of a perfectionist sometimes, but I'm
Q. What is your educational background in working on it.
architecture?
A. I have a Bachelor of Architecture Q. What are your career goals?
degree from ait Kanpur. I also have a
Master of Architecture degree from yale A. I want to continue to grow as an
university architect and take on more challenging
projects. I'm also interested in teaching and
mentoring other architects.

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Q. What are some of the most important
factors to consider when designing a
Q. What types of projects have you
building?
worked on in the past?
A. It's also important to consider the needs
A. I have experience in a variety of project of the clients and the users of the building.
types, including commercial, residential,
and institutional. I have also worked on
both new construction and renovation
projects. Q. Is history important in Architecture?
A. It’s fundamental. I enjoy working on
projects involving historical buildings,
Q. What is your most notable architectural because today it is possible to give them
achievement? back to the present while maintaining their
historical dimension.
A. I'm most proud of my work on the
st.bascilica church Vijayawada project. It Q. what is the investment for the future?
was a complex and challenging project, A. It creates spaces for living, human
but I'm very happy with the way it turned
spaces. Style is not important to me, rather
out.
the questions that every era poses to
architecture are fundamental. Cultural,
economic and social variations that
Q. What are some of the challenges you
have faced in your career as an architect? accompany humankind are fundamental,
because architecture is a unique human
A. One of the biggest challenges I have act.
faced is managing the expectations of
clients. It can be difficult to balance their Q. What are some of the most common
vision with the realities of construction. challenges you face when designing a
building?

Q. What are some of the most important A. Some of the most common challenges
lessons you have learned in your career as architects face include meeting client
an architect? expectations, working within budget
constraints, and complying with building
A. I have learned the importance of codes and regulations.
communication, collaboration, and
attention to detail. I have also learned that
it's important to be flexible and adaptable. Q. What are some of the tools and
software that you use in your work?

Q. What are some of the latest trends in A. Architects use a variety of tools and
architecture? software in their work, including CAD
software, BIM software, and 3D rendering
A. Some of the latest trends in architecture software.
include sustainability, green building, and
the use of new technologies. Architects are
also increasingly focusing on creating Q. Do you have any advice for the youth?
spaces that are human-centered and A. no I do not like to give advice. Every
promote well-being. person has his own reasons, would need to
analyse them and find his own path.

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Q. How do you stay up-to-date on the
latest trends in architecture?
A. I stay up-to-date on the latest trends in
architecture by reading industry
publications, attending conferences, and
networking with other architects.

Q. Can you walk me through the design


process for a typical project?
A. The design process for a typical project
typically starts with a meeting with the
client to discuss their needs and
requirements. The architect then develops
a concept design, which is then refined
through feedback from the client and other
stakeholders. Once the design is finalized,
the architect prepares construction
documents, which are used to guide the
construction of the project.

Q. How do you ensure that your designs


are both functional and aesthetically
pleasing?
A. I ensure that my designs are both
functional and aesthetically pleasing by
working closely with clients to understand
their needs and by using my knowledge of
design principles and best practices.

Q. How do you balance the needs of


clients with the realities of construction?
A. I balance the needs of clients with the
realities of construction by communicating
clearly with clients about the feasibility

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