A designer working across architecture, interiors and sustainability — India to Canada.
Over a decade of experience, from concept design and 3D visualisation to permit-grade construction documentation — across residential, commercial, hospitality and kitchen & bath.
Santosh Balakrishnan is an architect and interior designer based in Toronto. He holds a Bachelor of Architecture from Anna University — graduating as a University Rank Holder — and has since specialised in Canada in Green Architecture and Kitchen & Bath Design, earning LEED Green Associate certification.
His experience runs from Net-Zero heritage retrofits and sustainable homes to hospitality suites, resorts, retail and commercial buildings — backed by extensive BIM / Revit documentation on international (US) projects. He is currently seeking architecture and design roles across Canada.
Where I've worked.
2025Toronto, Canada
Worked across interior design projects — producing as-built drawings, conceptual designs, detailed working drawings and 3D renderings.
2022 – 2023Bengaluru, India
Extensive BIM for international (primarily US) projects. Responsible for Revit sheet setup, plans, sections and detailed drawings, and for managing templates, dimensions, annotations and views.
2021India
Delivered a range of architectural and interior designs together with working drawings and 3D renders.
Prepared BOQs and carried concepts through design development, tender documentation, construction drawings and site coordination — with project-management exposure across clients, consultants, contractors and vendors.
2017 – 2018Chennai, India
Design proposals, design development and construction documents for interior and architectural projects; site visits, coordination, 3D visualisation and rendering.
Handled projects from concept through design development — research, concept diagrams, working drawings and rendering.
Training & credentials.
Software & standards.
Certifications & awards.
- ◆LEED Green Associate certification2024
- ◆Scholarship Award — 2nd place in academics (Distinctive Appliances)2025
- ◆Bachelor of Architecture — University Rank Holder2017
- ◆Honors — Green Architecture & Kitchen & Bath Design2024–25