Curved shell formwork for expressive concrete geometry.

Making complex architecture buildable.

My design practice included custom formwork for architectural shell structures where ordinary rectangular panel thinking was not enough. The work combined geometry interpretation, structural validation, fabrication-friendly modeling, and coordination between architects, contractors, and site teams.

A representative assignment was curved shell formwork for Dusit Devarana Luxury Hotel in New Delhi, including parabolic and hyperbolic surface regions. The engineering task was to translate design geometry into buildable support and panel systems while preserving architectural intent.

• Modeled curved formwork geometry and checked member stability under construction-stage loading.
• Prepared fabrication information, shop drawings, and installation guidance for nonstandard shapes.
• Coordinated facade, railing, RCC wall, slab, and shell-related detailing where geometry affected structure.
• Used structural judgment from both design practice and shell research to communicate risk clearly.