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Navigating Your Interior Architectural Internship by Architect A F M Mohiuddin Akhand

The document outlines the objectives and expectations of an architectural internship, emphasizing professional exposure, skill application, and learning from mentors. It provides guidance on preparing for the internship, including portfolio and resume tips, as well as interview etiquette. Additionally, it highlights the importance of ethics, teamwork, and post-internship reflection to foster growth and maintain professional relationships.

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Navigating Your Interior Architectural Internship by Architect A F M Mohiuddin Akhand

The document outlines the objectives and expectations of an architectural internship, emphasizing professional exposure, skill application, and learning from mentors. It provides guidance on preparing for the internship, including portfolio and resume tips, as well as interview etiquette. Additionally, it highlights the importance of ethics, teamwork, and post-internship reflection to foster growth and maintain professional relationships.

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Navigating Your Interior Architectural Internship: From Classroom to Firm

“Internship is not the end of learning—it is the beginning of applying what you’ve learned.”

Objectives of Architectural Internship

Professional Exposure

Understanding real-life architectural workflows

Introduction to team dynamics, deadlines, and client interactions

Skill Application

Translating design ideas into technical drawings and models

Applying academic tools like AutoCAD, SketchUp, Revit, etc.

Learning from Mentors

Observing design decisions

Learning the art of communication and collaboration

Building Work Ethic

Time management

Responsibility and punctuality in a professional environment

Preparing for Internship

Portfolio Preparation

Curate your best academic works

Keep it concise, clear, and design-sensitive

CV/Resume Writing

Focus on skills, software knowledge, and academic projects

Architec A.F.M.Mohiuddin Akhand


PH # 01727205659
E-mail: [email protected]
[email protected]
https://www.linkedin.com/in/afm-mohiuddin-akhand-4217b256?originalSubdomain=bd
Include participation in design competitions, workshops

Research the Firm

Understand the firm's design philosophy

Follow their recent projects on websites or social media

Interview Etiquette

Dress professionally

Be honest about your capabilities and enthusiasm to learn

What to Expect During Internship

First Few Days

Orientation and introduction to teams

Observation and small assistance tasks

Work Tasks May Include

Preparing presentation boards

Working on detail drawings, site visits, or model-making

CAD drafting, 3D modeling, or rendering tasks

Professional Communication

Email and office manners

Asking questions respectfully

Learning Through Feedback

Take critiques positively

Keep a design/intern diary to reflect and grow

Architec A.F.M.Mohiuddin Akhand


PH # 01727205659
E-mail: [email protected]
[email protected]
https://www.linkedin.com/in/afm-mohiuddin-akhand-4217b256?originalSubdomain=bd
Ethics & Attitude

Confidentiality

Never share client data or drawings without permission

Punctuality & Discipline

Treat your time as the company’s time

Be dependable and show accountability

Teamwork

Collaborate respectfully with other interns and senior architects

Initiative

Volunteer for tasks, ask to learn new things

Part 5: Post-Internship Reflection (10 mins)

Prepare an Internship Report

Summarize tasks, learning, challenges, and reflections

Include project snapshots (with permission)

Present Your Experience

A short presentation for your faculty and peers

Reflect on how it shaped your design thinking

Stay Connected

Maintain professional relationships—these become future networks

Closing Thoughts

“This is your opportunity to observe, absorb, and aspire. Let your internship be a stepping stone to the
architect you dream to become.”

You’re representing your university—be proud, professional, and passionate.

Architec A.F.M.Mohiuddin Akhand


PH # 01727205659
E-mail: [email protected]
[email protected]
https://www.linkedin.com/in/afm-mohiuddin-akhand-4217b256?originalSubdomain=bd
Every project, even a toilet layout, teaches you something.

Architec A.F.M.Mohiuddin Akhand


PH # 01727205659
E-mail: [email protected]
[email protected]
https://www.linkedin.com/in/afm-mohiuddin-akhand-4217b256?originalSubdomain=bd

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