About
A graduate of Faculty of Architecture (Bachelor of Landscape
Architecture), University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka with more than
two years of experience.
An associate member of International Federation of Landscape Architects (IFLA)
Landscape Architect
- Birthday: 2 June 1995
- Phone: +65 8598 2325
- Location: Singapore
- Age: 28
- Degree: Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, University of Moratuwa
- Email: shash95ds@gmail.com
A Landscape Architect, who is highly motivated, organized, detail oriented and a committed individual with a strong academic background and proven ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment with critical deadlines. A hands-on team member and a critical thinker who can quickly learn, develop useful expertise, and produce significant contributions. Extensive skills in all areas of landscaping, from concept development and project management. A self-starter and team player with a proven ability to develop strong client relationships. More than a year of rich experience in planning, designing and detailing for diverse landscape architectural projects such as Residential, Commercial, Ecological, Urban, etc. Proficient in independently handling projects from schematic level to completion of construction, coordinating the efforts of contractors, engineers and government agencies.
Projects
Throughout my career I have created landscape designs, site inspections, 3D modeling, landscape construction drawings, site survey, tree survey, and landscape construction documentations. I was also able to improve my knowledge of planting techniques like plant troughs, rootballing, plant walls with flora-felt pouches, Greenwalls, etc. During my tenure as an instructor, I was able to gain experience on mentoring and coaching undergraduates on design concepts and design formulation.
Public Landscapes
Private Residencies
Commercial
International
Development Plans
Mentoring
Skills
Portfolio
The following are a few landscape design projects that I was Involved with during my previous employments.
- All
- Professional
- Academic
- Freelance
- Academic Tenure
- Publications and Certificates
- Other Programs
Resume
Professional Experience
Landscape Architect | Design Manager
Reart Designs (PTE) Ltd.
Nov 2023 to Present
- Translate client requirements and project objectives into innovative design solutions
- Produce compelling design presentations, including conceptual drawings and 2D visualizations, to effectively communicate ideas to clients and stakeholders
- Mentor the design team to ensure collaboration and creativity
Junior Landscape Architect
TOWN 3 Holdings (PVT) Ltd.
Sep 2022 to Jan 2023
- Translated design ideas into design solutions.
- Produced design presentations, conceptual drawings, detailed drawings, sectional elevations, and 3D Visualization
Instructor
University of Moratuwa
Sep 2022 to Jan 2023
- Tutored & mentored landscape architecture undergraduates on design development.
- Conducted design workshops and evaluating design projects.
Junior Landscape Architect
Design ID
Jan 2022 to Sep 2022
- Produced detailed drawings, sectional elevations, and 3D visualizations for proposed landscape designs.
- Communicated with clients to identify the requirements and formulate designs.
Assistant Landscape Architect
Brief Garden Designs (PVT) Ltd.
Jul 2021 to Dec 2021
- Proposed landscape designs for local & international clients.
- Formulated conceptual drawings, detailed drawings, sectional elevations, and 3D visualizations for proposed solutions.
- Inspected and analyzed sites to formulate landscape designs.
- Actively communicated with clients to gather requirements and to finalize the designs.
- Created project documents; BOQ, planting documents, design presentations.
Landscape Architect Intern
Urban Development Authority (UDA), Sri Lanka
Jul 2019 to Mar 2020
- Formulated conceptual drawings, detailed drawings, sectional elevations, and 3D visualization for Sri Lankan government projects.
- Involved with site inspections, land surveys, tree surveys, and development plans.
Freelance Landscape Architect
Fiverr
Sep 2016 to Present
- Proposed landscape designs based on client requirements.
- Communicated with clients to finalize requirements & designs.
- Created 2D and 3D landscape visualizations for international clients.
Education
Bachelor of Landscape Architecture
University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Nov 2016 to Jun 2020
- Successfully completed 4 academic years of Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (Hons) Degree of Department of Architecture, Faculty of Architecture with Second Class (Upper Division).
Research Paper Publications
International Design Research Conference
Aditya College of Architecture, India
IDRC 2020
- Presented the research paper titled “Impact of Green Spaces on Mental Health”.
International Conference on Cities, People and Places
University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
ICCPP 2020
- Presented the research paper titled “Impact of Green Spaces on Workplace Stress”.
Leadership | Mentoring | Organizing
Design Manager
Reart Designs, Singapore
- Mentoring the design team with fresh graduates to ensure collaboration and creativity
Instructor
University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanla
- Mentored & coached undergraduates (as a tutor) on design projects, design presentations, and other academic tasks.
Organizer
Urban Development Authority, Sri Lanka
- Organized the 7-day Children’s Day Program - 2019 at Beddagana Wetland Park.
- Member of the organizing committee of the Green Building Awareness Program - 2019 at Urban Development Authority.
Achievements
Batch Top - 2016
Topped the 2016'Batch securing a GPA of 3.54 in Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (Hons) at the University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka.
Certificates
Research Paper Presenter - IDRC 2020
Aditya College of Architecture, India
Research Paper Presenter - ICCPP 2020
University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Design Project Presenter - INSPIRELI Awards 2020
Inspireli Awards & Inspireli Competition
Cambridge Assessment English
University of Cambridge
- Starters (YLE Starters) - Credential ID: 0012725916
- Movers (YLE Movers) - Credential ID: 0015295374
- Flyers (YLE Flyers) - Credential ID: 0019241210
- Key English Test (KET) - Credential ID: 0022109058
- Preliminary English Test (PET) - Credential ID: 0038288356
Other Experience
Associate Member of IFLA
Jan 2023 to present
- An associate member of International Federation of Landscape Architects (IFLA).
- SLILA Membership Number - A-158
Handy Mandy
Nov 2018 to present
- Founder & owner of the successful Handy Mandy business.
FELT by Handy Mandy
Jul 2020 to present
- Founder & owner of the successful sub-venture of FELT by Handy Mandy.
Tools and Software
Projects
Flying Ravana Pool Club
Ella, Sri Lanka
- The landscape consists of a large forest patch at the backyard and a tree avenue access way at the entrance. The experience is like being at a nightclub during the day, with the freedom to start the party in the afternoon.
Roof Terrace - Ceylon Biscuit Limited (CBL)
Pannipitiya, Sri Lanka
- An open gathering area with an outdoor bar corner at the rooftop of the building.
Rooftop - BUTANI CAPITAL
Colombo 03, Sri Lanka
- An open gathering area covered with large leafy root-balled trees at the roof terrace of the building.
Landscape - Royal Colombo Golf Club (RCGC)
Colombo, Sri Lanka
- The aim of this landscape design is to make the premises more pleasing and appealing to the user while suitably merging the landscape with the British Architectural style.
Ceremonial Drive Landscape
Colombo, Sri Lanka
- A 6km streetscape development project from Battaramulla to Rajagiriya along the main Road.
Floating Market Phase II
Pettah, Sri Lanka
- A community project established on boats on a lake. The street linking connects the Central Bus Stand in Pettah and the Colombo Fort railway station, into a green environment.
Public Park Connector
Jaffna, Sri Lanka
- A network of linear green corridors linking major parks and nature areas. The connector presents a diverse palette of recreational green opportunities with enhanced accessibility to natural green spaces.
Memorial Park
Parliment Ground, Sri Lanka
- A public fragrance park dedicated in memorial to an event. The landscape consists of water fountains, gathering spaces & etc.
Galle Face Green Linear Landscape
Colombo, Sri Lanka
- A streetscape project connecting natural open spaces. The landscape consists of car parks, gathering spaces & etc.
Mirihana Child Play Area
Nugegoda, Sri Lanka
- A landscape proposal with a child play area on a playground.
Office Landscape
Sethsiripaya, Sri Lanka
- The proposed landscape consists of a linear boulevard of vegetation, green wall, car park & etc.
Mahagamasekara Square
Radawana, Sri Lanka
- Re-created an urban square with a memorial statue and some gathering spaces for the landscape.
Siyatha Uyana Wetland Park
Gampaha, Sri Lanka
- A recreated wetland consists of a jogging track, child play area and a public gathering space.
Boulevard Linear Landscape
Kuliyapitiya, Sri Lanka
- A streetscape development project with more greenery.
Private Residencies
Sri Lanka
- Front Yards, Backyards, Rear Spaces, Court Yards, Boat Yards, Green Walls, Plant Walls, Patios, Pergolas & etc.
Academic Projects
An Expanse for Green Practices
Ella, Sri Lanka
- The proposed project is an opportunity to uplift the communities that are focused on cultivation, from their poverty using the already established tourism industry in Ella.
An Expanse for Green Practices
Ella, Sri Lanka
- The proposed project is an opportunity to uplift the communities that are focused on cultivation, from their poverty using the already established tourism industry in Ella.
Soak and Squeeze the Green
Kirala Kele, Sri Lanka
- A wetland restoration project which provides a sustainable ecosystem consist of natural water purification system with floating wetlands, bird watching and conserving areas & etc.
City Entrance
Colombo, Sri Lanka
- A community-based development project which serves an entrance corridor to the city of Colombo through landscape.
Measured Drawing
Kaludiya Pokuna, Sri Lanka
- An architectural scaled drawing of the context.
Other Projects
Tree Survey
Beddagana Wetland, Sri Lanka
- A complete tree survey including counting, numbering, labeling, and mapping the trees at the wetland.
Sahasak Thuru
Sri Lanka
- A program to plant 1000 of trees within the island.
Recommendations
The following are a few recommendations that I gathered from Landscape Architects I had the opportunity to meet during my previous employments.
Saminda Lakshan Abeywickrama
Chartered Landscape Architect | IFLA Member
I’ve had the pleasure of working with many professionals in our field, but Shashikala is someone who
I
will always remember fondly.
I had the opportunity of working with Shashikala on several projects for more than 8 months at Urban
Development Authority, Sri Lanka.
I am impressed by her work ethic, design and software skills. She always has a keen interest in
sustainable design methods and applications.
Furthermore, I always admire her positive attitude towards any design task. I’ve witnessed what
Shashikala can do firsthand,
and I recommend her without hesitation.
Dumindu Udara Bandara
Landscape Architect at SDI Civil Engineering
Shashikala is a highly talented and motivated landscape architect. During her four years at the University of Moratuwa, I was her senior and we did couple of projects together. She is an excellent team player, and displays great creativity and dedication to her work. Any company would be lucky to have her. I strongly recommend her for any landscape architecture related positions.
Navoda Wijethunga
Assistant Landscape Architect at Brief Garden Designs (PVT) Ltd. | SLILA Member
Shashikala is a forward-thinking and intelligent designer who has lots of knowledge in the field of Landscape Architecture. Shashikala and I worked together on several projects for more than four months at Brief Garden Designs (PVT) Ltd. I thoroughly enjoyed my time working with Shashikala, and came to know her as a truly valuable asset to our team. I found her a highly skilled and dedicated professional. Her expertise in the field has helped our company immensely. She’s also an all-around great co-worker to work with! I must say she can be an asset to any company.
Aish Ray
Assistant Landscape Architect at Revell Landscaping | SLILA Member
Shashikala and I worked together on several projects for more than a year at Urban Development Authority (UDA), Sri Lanka and at Brief Garden Designs (PVT) Ltd. I was lucky to call her my coworker. She consistently gave 100 percent effort to the team and played a significant role in ensuring that we completed projects on time. Any company would be lucky to have her.
Contact
Location:
Singapore
Email:
shash95ds@gmail.com
Call:
(+65) 8598 2325