Hrithik Shetty

Hrithik Shetty — About

Portrait of Hrithik Shetty

I am an architect driven by the intersection of design, technology, and logic. My work explores how computation can extend architectural thinking — transforming design from an act of form-making into a process of system generation. Through parametric and algorithmic methods, I seek to create responsive, adaptable, and data-informed spaces that evolve from performance rather than appearance.

My current focus lies in integrating digital tools such as Rhino, Grasshopper, and Python to develop workflows that merge creativity with precision — allowing complex geometries, dynamic facades, and generative patterns to emerge from clear design intentions. For me, computational design is not merely about automation; it is about uncovering new ways of thinking, reasoning, and shaping architecture through logic, structure, and beauty.

Beyond architecture, I enjoy sketching, reading and listening to rock music. I also love playing football and going out for drinks with friends to unwind and recharge.

Experience & Education

  1. —

    Bachelor of Architecture

    JNAFAU, India

    Graduated with First Class and won the Best Thesis Award (2022).

    • Photoshop
    • Illustrator
    • InDesign
    • Design
    • Model Making

  2. —

    Design & CAD — Intern

    ADD Projects

    Space planning and CAD drawings for bank offices and commercial office spaces, interior design and detail drawings for construction, bills of quantities (BOQ) and construction management.

    • CAD
    • Planning
    • BOQ
    • SketchUp
    • Construction Management

  3. —

    Architect — Intern

    Square Studio

    Assisted in design concept finalization, produced high quality 3D models and renders, attended client meetings and prepared GFC drawings for residential and commercial projects.

    • Lumion
    • Interior Design
    • 3D Modelling

  4. —

    Landscape Architect — Intern

    Akshay Kaul & Associates

    Engaged in landscape design and master planning across complex terrains, integrating sustainable and natural solutions like swales to support natural ecology and ground water recharge.

    • Site Planning
    • Landscape Design
    • Urban Development

  5. —

    Jr. Architect

    Profound Infra

    Contributed to the design and execution of IT parks with a focus on zoning, accessibility and safety. Managed turnkey projects for co-working office spaces with ‘Hive Space’ and managed early-stage planning for a residential high-rise gated community. Primarily worked with CAD planning, BIM modelling, construction drawings and stakeholder coordination.

    • BIM
    • Project Management
    • Stakeholder Coordination
    • Revit
    • Rhino
    • Grasshopper

  6. — Present

    M. Engineering — Integrated Design

    TH OWL, Germany · Computational Design Specialization

    Currently exploring advanced computational tools for design automation.

    • Revit API
    • RhinoCommon
    • C#
    • Python
    • Dynamo
    • pyRevit
    • VR / AR
    • 3D Printing

  7. —

    Research Assistant — Robotics

    TH OWL

    Managed the operation and maintenance of Universal Robot (UR-10e) systems, including hardware calibration and safety protocols. Developed “Easy-to-Start” documentation and template files on GitHub to streamline the integration of robotic fabrication for students, and mentored them in Rhino, Grasshopper and Python workflows for robotics control.

    • UR-10e
    • ur_rtde
    • SICK SOPAS / CoLa protocol
    • Point-cloud (.ply) processing
    • Three.js

  8. — Present

    Teaching Assistant

    CAAD Department, TH OWL

    Teaching assistant to Prof. Hans Sachs in the CAAD (Computer-Aided Architectural Design) department.

    • AI
    • TCP / IP & UDP
    • Local LLMs
    • Machine Learning
    • Fine-tuning local VLMs / VLAs

Skills

Computational Design

Parametric modelling, generative systems, and design automation.

  • Rhino 3D
  • Grasshopper
  • Python
  • RhinoCommon
  • C#

BIM & Model Automation

Model authoring, API-driven documentation, and custom Revit tooling.

  • Revit
  • Dynamo
  • Revit API
  • pyRevit
  • C# Add-ins

Robotics & Sensing

Robot control from code, sensor integration, and point-cloud driven fabrication.

  • UR-10e
  • Robots for GH
  • ur_rtde
  • SICK lidar
  • URScript

Visualisation & Graphics

Rendering, diagramming, and portfolio-grade layout.

  • Photoshop
  • InDesign
  • Illustrator
  • Lumion
  • Enscape

Methods & Environments

  • Revit add-ins — C# / Visual Studio
  • pyRevit toolbars
  • Dynamo graph automation
  • Robots plugin — Grasshopper
  • ur_rtde — Python
  • URScript
  • SICK SOPAS / CoLa
  • Point-cloud (.ply) processing
  • TCP / IP & UDP
  • Python — Rhino automation
  • AR using Fologram
  • Mixed Reality — Meta Quest 3
  • 3D printing
  • Three.js