Associate Professor Chair PG Program in Architectural History and Theory, CEPT
Associate Professor Chair PG Program in Architectural History and Theory, CEPT
Soumini R College of Architecture, Co Founder, Studio Commune, Trivandrum
Soumini R College of Architecture, Co Founder, Studio Commune, Trivandrum
Energy Analyst - GreenTree Global, ISHRAE Women Chair, Gurugram Chapter
Energy Analyst - GreenTree Global, ISHRAE Women Chair, Gurugram Chapter
ADND & KDND Studio Art Profile, Mumbai
ADND & KDND Studio Art Profile, Mumbai
Anand Menon strongly believes that the seed of art and architecture got planted very early on in his life. From taking part in various art competitions to opting for art in his final years of schooling his association with art took a break when he pursued science in college hoping to become a doctor like his parents. However, as destiny would have it architecture popped up as an alternative option that he embraced to find himself where he is today. The years at architecture school saw him honing his drawings skills to satisfy the primary needs of the vocation that he had chosen. As he transitioned into the professional side of architecture, drawing became more as a medium to express and explain his designs to clients. A couple of years back a chance meeting with a client who also happens to be an ardent art collector and connoisseur became a turning point. A singular statement made by the client asking Anand to think bigger hit a chord that since then hasn’t stop ringing. The quick passage of time has seen Anand produce a respectable amount of art. He strongly believes that like architecture his art is a work in progress and he is only as good as his last creation.
ADND & KDND Studio Art Profile, Mumbai
Pearl Academy New Delhi
Pearl Academy New Delhi
Maliha has worked with Reg Aulds (ARM Architects, Glasgow), Manit Rastogi (Morphogenesis Pvt Ltd) and KT Ravindran. She has also worked as a freelance architect and researcher for York Civic Trust (York, UK) and the Delhi Art Urban Commission (New Delhi). She has been inclined towards research in the field of the Architectural Design Process – specifically in the area of design analysis using Space Syntax theories. The use of software such as Depthmap and Rhino was integral to her project during her Masters and is at the core of her research. She has also actively participated in various architectural conservation projects.
Pearl Academy New Delhi
Pearl Academy New Delhi
Pearl Academy New Delhi
With a professional career spanning 37 years in the fashion, clothing and textile industry in India, Sharmila Katre’s areas of specialism include back end merchandising, product development and sourcing, implementation of management systems for garment production and textiles. over the years, she has headed merchandising and buying organisations with principals in Europe and Australia, and taught in postgraduate and undergraduate programmes as a senior faculty at national and private institutions. She also conducts Industry Workshops, EDPs and seminars, and has been a core member of the research team responsible for fashion, colour and textile forecasting for international textile fairs held in India. She is currently working as an Industry trainer and a consultant in Design Pedagogy with various institutions pan India, who are engaged in the delivery of Design Education.
Pearl Academy New Delhi
Shreyas Architects Hyderabad
Shreyas Architects Hyderabad
Ar Nivedita Bose has experience of over 28 years in the field of architecture and design. She handles all Interior projects around the country. At Shreyas Architects, she mainly manages the interior design department and the Quality System Programme, which is at par with ISO 9000. She acts as the project coordinator and consultant for TQM. She is also a member of Indian Institute of Interior Designers, the Geographical Society of India, and the Quality Circle Forum of India.
Shreyas Architects Hyderabad
Associate Vice President Times of India, New Delhi
Associate Vice President Times of India, New Delhi
Ms Vinita is a seasoned business leader with over two decades of experience in Media Industry across multiple platforms like TV, PRINT, RADIO , DIGITAL and SPORTS. With strong experience in Media Sales, business development, general management and leading country level teams towards a culture of excellence, she has built strong business models, revenues and teams at STAR TV, ZEE TV, SONY TV, RADIO CITY, TIMES OF INDIA, HINDUSTAN TIMES, KABADDI LEAGUE. She has worked on many first-time businesses and new media, acted as evangelist and established them. She is well networked in the media & Sports industry and is regularly invited for Panel discussions/Symposiums and Industry Forums as a panelist and speaker on women leadership and topics of value systems which are a global concern.
Associate Vice President Times of India, New Delhi
Founder and MD SmartVizX, Delhi
Founder and MD SmartVizX, Delhi
After spending nearly two-decades in the building industry where Ar Tithi played various business and creative design head roles, she observed several gaps in the traditional way of approaching a design project. The biggest challenge being design communication, and explaining the design to clients, using 2D and 3D renderings. This urged her to find a solution and this led to the creation of SmartVizX, which, is the creator of the world’s first fully immersive Virtual Reality platform for the building industry, Trezi. Launched in 2018, Trezi connects architects with building product manufacturers, and helps transform design communication by allowing them to explore, review and modify designs at full scale.
Outside of work, Tithi is passionate about design and the amalgamation of traditional and modern architecture. A music and theatre enthusiast, she loves to travel and visit landmark locations across the globe. She also advocates the cause of equal pay and her views on gender pay gap have been widely featured in multiple media such as NDTV and The Economic Times.
Founder and MD SmartVizX, Delhi
Gian P Mathur & Associates, Delhi
Gian P Mathur & Associates, Delhi
Ar Mitu is the Director of Gian P. Mathur – Architects & Planners, Associated with the firm since 2006, she manages the business development of the firm and is responsible for expanding and professionalising GPMA’s activities. An architect by profession, she has a keen interest in art appreciation, conservative surgery, designing public domains, systems of project management and understanding the application and utilisation of master plan and laws.
Recipient of several prestigious awards as a student, she continues to question the current notions of architectural development in developing cities. She received the second prize for Katha Asia Urban Design Slum Upgradation Design Competition; and has won the prestigious Kinne Fellowship from Columbia University for 2010. An active member of architecture fraternity, she has been a part of panel discussions and talks for the ‘Architecture and Society’ series by GREHA, challenging the concept of garden cities.
Gian P Mathur & Associates, Delhi
Shreyas Architects Hyderabad
Founder & Principal Counsellor, Shreyas Architects
He has deep insight into the field of Master Planning, Interior Design, etc. In his career of over 45 years, he has handled various Architectural projects pertaining to Industries, Clubs, Residences, Hospitals, etc., all over the country. He has numerous awards to his credit.
Shreyas Architects Hyderabad
The Novarch Delhi
Co-founder of Novarch Architects Delhi
Co-founder of Novarch Architects, a firm that specialises in industrial architecture which she runs with her husband Ar Nishant Goel, Ar Manu is a nature lover. Her love for nature goes back to her childhood in Bareilly where she was born, and Dehradun where she lived with her uncle’s family while completing middle school. After completing her Bachelor’s and Master’s in environmental planning from the prestigious CEPT University Ahmedabad, she worked in the development sector before she won the Chevening Scholarship to study urban environment in the UK. After her wedding, the Goels set up their home and business in Delhi. Manu’s propensity towards spaces that promote sustainability and well-being has a major role to play in their beautifully designed projects.
The Novarch Delhi
CAPT Consultants Chandigarh
Principal Architect, CAPT Consultants, Panchkula
Ar Purnima Sharma is amongst the most accomplished architects of Punjab. She is also the co-chairman of A3 Foundation – an organisation supporting sustainable architecture in India. Her wide repertoire of projects includes Institutes to residences, resorts to hospitals and more. Ar Sharma was felicitated with Bharat Jyoti Award from IIFS, New Delhi for contributing her meritorious services in the field of architecture.
CAPT Consultants Chandigarh
Artist New Delhi
Artist
Born in 1960, Seema Kohli has created her own niche in the world of contemporary art for the past 35 years. Her creative repertoire is eclectic, encompassing a wide range of mediums ranging from painting, murals, experiential installation performances, films to installations, sculptures and each a unique expression of her style. Working with oils on canvas, inks, mixed mediums, ceramics and printmaking, her work has redefined the basic contours of figurative art in India, finding admirers across the planet. Seema Kohli has had over 30 solo show in Venice, Brussels, Melbourne, London, New York, Dubai, Singapore, Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bangalore and many more.
Artist New Delhi
Dean Academics, Avani Institute of Design, Kerala
Dean Academics, Avani Institute of Design, Kerala
As an architect, historian, critic, theorist, curator, editor, author, and educator, Dr Anuradha has been involved in academic practice for the past 18 years in India and Australia. Her scholarship is positioned across the fields of theories in architectural history; surface studies; and intersections of surface and textile readings with architectural design theory and methods. She has edited/authored three books across these fields. As the Dean (Academics) at Avani Institute of Design, her role is one of institution-building that involves academic quality and enhancement; thought leadership; faculty development; and others.
Dean Academics, Avani Institute of Design, Kerala
Design Cafe Bangalore
Design Cafe, Bangalore
Gita Ramanan is an Entrepreneur (Architect & Interior Designer) with 15+ years of experience. Design Cafe was started by her to disrupt the Home Interior industry, both for the homeowner and the designer+executors. She believes every homeowner deserves the most innovative design solutions (that are customised as per their requirements & lifestyle) for their home, should have it delivered at the most competitive price and in a manner that is transparent, where they are assured of the quality. Her supervision over the 3 primary aspects of the business : People (customers and employees), Design (all new design and products) and Brand has led to the immense growth of the company.
Design Cafe Bangalore
Principal Architect & Director, Arinem Consultancy Services, New Delhi
Principal Architect & Director, Arinem Consultancy Services, New Delhi
Architect Anupam Mittal is the Director of Arinem Consultancy Services – a firm indulged in creating efficient designs with the optimum utilization of space at limited costs. Ar Mittal is an active member of various bodies like IIA, IIID, GCAAA, etc. His proactiveness is also reflected through his knowledgeable opinions at several platforms. He was felicitated by HUDCO (Housing & Urban Development Corporation), commending the work he has been doing for sustainable & green building for his house in Lucknow.
Principal Architect & Director, Arinem Consultancy Services, New Delhi
Partner, Ramanlal Dave & Sons
Partner, Ramanlal Dave & Sons
A renowned name in Gujarat, Ar Bankim Dave has been the Corporate Architect & Associate of The Incorporated Association of Architects at Northampton, U.K. Ar Dave served as the National President at the Institute of Indian Interior Designers (IIID)” for three consecutive years (2010-2012). He has also been the Chairman for the Asia Pacific Space Designers Alliance (APSDA) for term 2010-2014. He is now the Secretary General of the World Council of Leaders of Interior Design.
Partner, Ramanlal Dave & Sons
Centre of Living & Planning for Tomorrow (CELPT), Mumbai
Co-founder, Centre of Living and Planning for Tomorrow (CELPT), Mumbai
Ar Hemanti Sutaria is known for the juxtaposition of innovation, technology and vitality in her designs. Ar Sutaria’s trademark is to merge art with Indian crafts and is quite visible through the work she does at CELPT. The accolades bagged by the firm include ACEF, 3rd Asian CEF awards (Excellence in Architecture) for Architectural Project in Commercial and Hospitality, Gokul One.
Centre of Living & Planning for Tomorrow (CELPT), Mumbai
Design Cosmos Gurugram
Ar Manishi designs with an acute sense of contextual- functionality, a high level of dedication and a genuine understanding of the user, all coming together in a core idea of shaping a space for an enhanced environment. She strongly feels that Design is a labour of love; the multiplicity of partnership, the minute attention to detail, the technical know-how, the management skill required makes it a complex profession that can only be well-practiced if it is embraced wholeheartedly and without reservation. She has a rich experience in high-end residential, retail, hospitality, corporate & commercial architecture and interior design.
Design Cosmos Gurugram
Director, Technical Development, GCBI, New Delhi
Director, Technical Development, GCBI, New Delhi
As Director – Technical Development at GBCI, Mr Apoorv supports project teams engaged in LEED v4.1, v4 and other GBCI programmes in the Asia Pacific and MENA region. He is USGBC Faculty and an acting Subject Matter Expert on Materials and Resources Credit Category in LEED and is actively pushing the market towards products and technologies with reduced environmental footprint and low human health impacts. He is heading a team working on the development of Alternative Compliance Paths for LEED V4 rating systems. In addition, he actively supports project teams across Asia in their pursuit of LEED rating for their existing buildings through a performance-based approach. He is one of the faculties imparting the LEED training programmes.
Director, Technical Development, GCBI, New Delhi
Founder, Tejal Mathur Design, Mumbai
Tejal Mathur Design, Mumbai
Interior Designer Tejal Mathur started her practice in 1998. Owing to her exceptional work, she has bagged many awards and recognitions like a National Commendation in 2013 in the Hospitality category at the Indian Institute of Interior Designers awards. She also started her line of furniture, accessories, and linen called – Ironworks in the year 2012.
Founder, Tejal Mathur Design, Mumbai
MO-OF Architects/Mobile Offices, Mumbai
Partner, MO-OF Mobile Office, Mumbai
Ar Manisha Agarwal is an architect, urban designer, academician. She believes that the future of design depends on the symbiotic relationship between academia and architectural practice. She is also currently a visiting faculty at Kamla Raheja Vidyanidhi Institute of Architecture, Mumbai where she has been teaching since the past 10 years. Her areas of interest and concern are community housing, educational institutions, hospitality and environmental aspects of design.
MO-OF Architects/Mobile Offices, Mumbai
Iram Sultan Design Studio/ Studio Strato, New Delhi
Iram Sultan Design Studio, Gurgaon
Creating modern as well as traditional designs with a unique twist is this renowned designer’s forte. Using her creative instincts, she specialises in creating beautiful, comfortable and most importantly functional spaces. According to her, design is all about telling stories that are curated with love and passion. With over eighteen years of experience, her firm, Iram Sultan Design Studio has provided interior design solutions to numerous luxury residential and boutique hospitality projects. It has been listed as one of the top 100 design firms in the subcontinent for two years in a row. Iram’s focus on creating interesting spaces that feel at once inviting and rich environments defined by sophisticated colour palettes, refined materials and detailing have led to the creation of extraordinary spaces like homes for the Hero group, the Modi family, and The Taj and The Park Hotels.
Iram Sultan Design Studio/ Studio Strato, New Delhi
Planet 3 Studios Mumbai
Planet 3 Studios, Mumbai
Her design philosophy is not to have one that is encompassing, while she thinks it is unfair to envelop all projects in a common thought process. With such a subjective approach to design, Ar Santha Gaur Mattoo co-operates Planet 3 Studios – a global award-winning practice and a precursor of future-savvy designs in India. Some of the international awards bagged by the firm are Spark Design Award 2011; HONOR Award from DesignShare; USA’07; ‘Multiplicity’ International Product Design Award, USA’08 amongst several more.
Planet 3 Studios Mumbai
Collaborative Architecture Mumbai
Co-Founder & Principal Architect, Collaborative Architecture, Mumbai
Ar Lalita Tharani is one of Mumbai’s leading architects who established her firm 2002. Under the ardent leadership of Ar Lalita, the firm has grown tremendously and started reckoning amongst the best young practices of the country. To date, Collaborative has won multiple national, international awards & shortlists, such as Institute of Indian Interior Designers (IIID), Architecture + Design (A+D), Biennale Miami, Design share educational spaces International Award, Aga Khan Architecture Award, Inbar International, FX International amongst many others.
Collaborative Architecture Mumbai
VSSM Ahmedabad
Founder & Managing Trustee, VSSM, Ahmedabad
Mittal Patel is a catalyst of change. Her work in uplifting & nurturing the Nomadic and De-Notified Tribes has been instrumental. Her relentless advocacy of their rights since 2005 has helped the communities to obtain their identity as Indian citizens and benefit from several government welfare programs. Her pursuit of making a difference doesn’t end there. Her work towards water-conservation in villages of Banaskantha district, a semi-arid area that borders Pakistan has become an example for many villages in the region to follow. In about two years, her organisation, VSSM has successfully deepened 87 village lakes in 45 villages of Banaskantha. Great work, we must say!
VSSM Ahmedabad
Founder, Ethos Kolkata
Founder, Ethos Kolkata
Gita Balakrishnan is an architect, who realises the difference a stimulated student fraternity could make to the future of our built environment. “Knowledge is Power.” Recognising this, her firm, Ethos aims at arming the architectural fraternity with knowledge. It also works towards sensitising students of architecture to the culture and the ethos that their designs would need to respond to. There is an effort to equip students to be agents of change, to lead and not just follow and to contribute towards building of a harmonious society. Ethos’ main objective is to be the wind beneath the wings of young minds that are to shape our built environment in the years to come.
Founder, Ethos Kolkata
Creative Head, Studio KIA, Gurgaon
Creative Head, Studio KIA, Gurgaon
Creative head of the Studio KIA, Ar Sabeena leads an energetic & enthusiastic team through inspiration, vision and leadership. Architecture, for Sabeena, is a way of life. Her architectural lineage includes her illustrious father, Ajay -her brother, Rajiv-her husband as well as Sakshi-her daughter. She believes in Leonardo Da Vinci’s “Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication” and her works resonate this design philosophy. Under her able leadership, Studio KIA has done projects of all types and magnitude globally for renowned business houses, developers and government organizations, marking its presence in diverse sectors of Infrastructure development, mixed land use planning, residential, commercial, institutional, interiors, hospitality, recreational and leisure.
Creative Head, Studio KIA, Gurgaon
Design Director, Ido design Solutions, Ahmedabad
Design Director, Ido design Solutions, Ahmedabad
Ar Niraj Shah believes that “human needs bring about good design”. His uniquely named firm is indulged in providing design solutions – from inception to execution – in the multiple domains of Interior Architecture, Furniture Design, Identity Design, Branding and Positioning Strategies, Exhibition and Temporary Design. His objective has always been to create multiple synergies with a belief that Variety of People with Varied Experiences coming together stem best results. And learning doesn’t cease as knowledge and inspiration come from all walks of life, every single moment. ‘Share what you Know’ has been his guiding thought.
Design Director, Ido design Solutions, Ahmedabad
Founder Principal, Studio KIA, Gurgaon
Ar Rajiv Khanna is a well-revered name in North India’s architectural arena with around four-decade of global experience in Architecture, Design, Management and Real Estate. His magnanimous repertoire of work includes Dubai Lifestyle City, Dubailand for ETA Group and many other star projects.
Founder Principal, Studio KIA, Gurgaon
Founder, Design Studio, Nepal
Vice President, Society of Nepalese Architects
For an unassuming professional who prefers to work from a small office in a comparatively secluded part of the city, near Dhobhighat in Patan, and for an office which does not even have a signboard outside, we can say that Anju Malla Pradhan and Design Studio prove the cliché right: ‘their works speak for themselves’. Ar Pradhan likes to play with spaces. The demure architect expresses herself brilliantly through her many well designed works. As the Vice President of Society of Nepalese Architects (SONA), she feels happy that the organisation is working actively towards making a difference.
Founder, Design Studio, Nepal
President, Bhutan Institute of Architects, Bhutan
Ar Dorji Yangki is the first-ever elected female President of the Bhutan Institute of Architects (BIA) and the first female Chair of SAARCH (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation of Architects). Ar Yangki remains the Chief Architect and Head of the Department of Conservation of Heritage Sites (under Ministry for the Home and Cultural Affairs, Bhutan) for about fifteen years. Some of the architect’s noted restoration projects are monasteries Takshang (Tiger’s Nest), Folk Heritage Museum and Simtokha Dzong. Few other examples of her impeccable design works can be seen at the National Archives of Bhutan, the gallery of the National Museum, and the Offices of the Royal Academy of Performing Arts in Thimphu.
President, Bhutan Institute of Architects, Bhutan
Nela de Zoysa Design Corporation, Sri Lanka
Nela de Zoysa is a multi-faceted personality who has a huge name in architecture industry – both inside Srilanka, her homeland and abroad. Ms Zoysa’s enormous experience covers the areas of Design, Design Development and Construction Management. Her international affiliations include a fellow membership of ARCASIA, Royal Institute of British Architects, Royal Australian Institute of Architects, Royal Architectural institute of Canada and the Indian Institute of Interior Designers.
Nela de Zoysa Design Corporation, Sri Lanka
Architect & Professor, Sir J J College of Architecture Mumbai
Architect & Professor, Sir J J College of Architecture Mumbai
Founder and Chief Designer, Manish Kumat Design Cell, Indore
A keen observer and admirer of nature, Mr Manish Kumat appreciates its serene beauty and even seeks inspiration from it. The INIFD- Stylish Designer Award Winner (2016), Mr Kumat is also the Hon. Sec. of Institute of Indian Interior Designers. He established his design cell in 1993, which thrives of the principles of research, responsibility and competence. The firm’s accolades are a testimony to his proficiency. Some of these are designing the ‘Smallest Private Sector Platinum Rated Green Building’ in the country and ‘Smallest Platinum Rated Green Building’ in Madhya Pradesh.
Founder and Chief Designer, Manish Kumat Design Cell, Indore
Managing Director and Chief Architect, Idea Centre Architects, Bangalore
Having done a plethora of noteworthy projects across all verticals, Architect and Urban Planner, Anil Bhaskaran is known to have discovered the unearthed in the realms of Urban Planning and Architectural Design since he started his firm in 1989. A traveler, dreamer, and writer, Ar Bhaskaran is a stern supporter of using natural materials and implying minimal design concept to projects.
Managing Director and Chief Architect, Idea Centre Architects, Bangalore
Environ Planners, Nashik
Environ Planners, Nashik
Winner of Nashik Gaurav Puraskar 2003, Ar Sanjay M Patil founded his firm, Enviro Planners, in the year 1981. Justifying its name, the firm stands apart through implementing unadulterated care for nature – through its environment-conscious design approach and projects. Ar Patil has many more feathers in his caps, including the Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Award, AESA Gold Award 2008, Pune and many others.
Environ Planners, Nashik
S D Sharma & Associates Chandigarh
Partner, SD Sharma & Associates, Chandigarh
Sangeet Sharma, founder of ‘A3 Foundation,’ a forum that promotes Art, Architecture and Aesthetics is a multifaceted personality whose accomplishments spread over architecture, writing, mentoring and art. He is a winner of various awards in architecture, significant being- The ‘GRIHA Exemplary performance award’ for his project in Coimbatore and three projects awards for sustainability. He has authored five cult books on architecture. He has been awarded two literary awards in authorship including the ‘National Book Honour Award’-2017. He is also a poet and has penned his poems in English under the title ‘The Touch of Moon.’ He was awarded the ‘Poet of the year’ by the poetry society. His essays on architectural aesthetics culminated in the book called ‘Archi Talks.’ He is a sought after motivational speaker. He has developed a workshop ‘IDSS-In-depth with Sangeet Sharma,’ that comprises of lecture series and active design exercises in the studios. He is a trained singer, guitarist, and artist, and was awarded the state award by World Wild Life fund in Bangalore.
S D Sharma & Associates Chandigarh
Founder, BCA Architecture, Calicut
Founder, BCA Architecture, Calicut
Ar Cherian believes in creating outstanding vernacular architecture with a lot of traditional craftsmanship. His design solutions interact with the environment. A unique combination of resources, skills, and vision, he often draws inspirations from the spectacular land scenario of Kerala and the architect in him steps into the spirit and character of the Kerala style of architecture. His residences strike a chord between architecture and people. His works have treaded the global path many a time. Designs which are the realization of a desire to integrate the natural elements make Mr Cherian an architect with a difference.
Founder, BCA Architecture, Calicut
Founder and Director, FRDC
Founder and Director, FRDC
Having worked with retail giants such as Wills Lifestyle, Aditya Birla Group, ITC and more, Ar Sanjay Agarwal is the mind behind some of the most inventive retail concepts ever encountered by the Indian retail industry. An architect plus retail designer by qualification, Ar Agarwal has developed around more than 500 retail stores. Such vast exposure gave him the vision for FRDC. One of his projects is Green LEED certified – listed under sustainable retail design.
Founder and Director, FRDC
Cosmic Designs Lucknow
Cosmic Designs Pvt. Ltd., Lucknow
Born in the city of Chandigarh, this legendary architect was influenced by the works of Le Corbusier sine an early age. His professional training in the office of renowned Indian Architect, Charles Correa also contributed to the modernist thinking. While working in Goa, as he came across Sarto Almeida’s strong resolution of regionalism with modern techniques of construction, his architectural thinking further evolved. The learnings eventually led to the creation of phenomenal buildings while working on projects of large magnitude in India and abroad. The enriching professional journey began with the design of buildings in a half-built University campus in Punjab. The next important milestone was working for a government corporation as its Head for about twenty-five years. For the legend, “The journey of learning still continues.”
Cosmic Designs Lucknow
Principal Architect and Managing Director, AVA Design Studio, Delhi
Principal Architect and Managing Director, AVA Design Studio, Delhi
This phenomenal architect excels as a cartoonist, photographer and poet as well. While his architectural works have earned him several acclaimed awards such as The Reality Excellence Awards for The Best Commercial Architect -2014: Commendation Award for Commercial Workspace by Artist in Concrete Awards, Asia Fest (2014-15) etc., his columns in newspapers and magazines have inspired many. Along with bringing innovative practices to the table through his association with The Council of Architecture and the Green Building Council, he has had an active engagement with the student community through the Indian Institute of Architects and Institute of Indian Interior Designers.
Principal Architect and Managing Director, AVA Design Studio, Delhi
Lovekar Design Associates, Pune
Principal Partner, Lovekar Design Associates, Pune
A benign personality, Anjali Lovekar, started her firm in the nineties, after few short stints in different architectural firms. Success didn’t take long to reach her venture. The firm won IIID MK INDIA Award for a Residential interior of a Studio Apartment in the year 1998. The architectural scene overseas too seemed impressed by the kind of work they did as they got an ‘honourable mention at the Ar+D Design Competition- the United Kingdom in the same year. Lovekar Design Associates also remains the Winner of IIID MK INDIA Award 1999.
Lovekar Design Associates, Pune
Principal Architect TSDPL, Jaipur
Tushar Sogani Designs, Jaipur
The advisor for smart city mission to Jaipur Mayor, Tushar Sogani is a celebrated name in Jaipur’s architecture scene. He is also the Vice chairman of Indian Institution of Architects, Rajasthan chapter.
Mr Sogani represents the nation at the Arcasia Commitee on Green & Sustainable Architecture highlighting the vernacular, sustainable & Green Rating practices in Indian Architecture. He has also completed two terms as the Former Hon Joint Secretary.
Principal Architect TSDPL, Jaipur
Chairperson, IIID Jaipur Chapter Principal Architect, Design Inc. Jaipur
Chairperson, IIID Jaipur Chapter Principal Architect, Design Inc. Jaipur
Principal Partner, Lovekar Design Associates, Pune
Principal Partner, Lovekar Design Associates, Pune
For Ar Lovekar, each of his projects has to be carefully implemented in accord with the demands of the weather, client and budget. His disciplined approach and out of the box thinking, has enabled him to bag prestigious awards like The American Architecture Prize 2016, New York, IIID Anchor 2016 National Awards 2016 and A-Design Award 2016 Winner, Como, Italy. Under his leadership, Lovekar Design Associates has excelled in delivering design oriented projects across the country.
Principal Partner, Lovekar Design Associates, Pune
Co-founder, Centre of Living and Planning for Tomorrow (CELPT), Mumbai
Co-founder, Centre of Living and Planning for Tomorrow (CELPT), Mumbai
Mr Sutaria is a firm supporter of sustainable architecture and has been practicing it across India for the sake of having a better-built environment. Over the last 24 years, he has been passionately working on a variety of projects and has built a reputation of a person who delivers. He is a creative and thinking architect who believes in design solutions for the long term and likes to explore various Architectural vocabularies. His vision to contribute significantly for better living conditions of the masses led to the creation of CELPT, which is diligently working towards creating solutions for affordable and low-cost housing.
Co-founder, Centre of Living and Planning for Tomorrow (CELPT), Mumbai
Principal Designer, Richa Bahl Design Studio
Principal Designer, Richa Bahl Design Studio
Richa realised her passion for interior design and architecture while working in the domain of advertising following her graduation from the Pune University in 1999. She initially started designing for advertising agencies and media houses, and gradually became the go to girl for celebrities across the city who were looking for fresh perspectives in luxury home spaces. Richa enjoys creating spaces that are distinctive and reflect the personality of the client while retaining her own aesthetics and sense of design. Her passion for travel fuels her design aesthetics.
Principal Designer, Richa Bahl Design Studio
Celebrated Artist
Celebrated Artist
Ms Miller who has served as the Hon. Festival Director of Kala Ghoda Arts Festival for many years is highly sensitive about women rights and empowerment. She is currently on the advisory committee of Mumbai’s National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA) and an Educational Consultant at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya. She was a SPECIAL JUROR for WADe Asia 2017 – Artist Awards. Ms. Miller who was also a TEDx speaker in the September 2017 feels that art should be a part of everyone’s life. She has 15 solo art exhibitions to her credit since 1982.
Celebrated Artist
Rupande Shah, Architect & Space Planner, Kolkata
Rupande Shah, Architect & Space Planner, Kolkata
Ar Rupande Shah’s stint with the architectural/design world began from working on her own bedroom, that eventually led her to start her design firm in 1995. Ar Shah’s contemporary design style is a testimony to her global education, yet her designs boast of traditionalism courtesy an extensive usage of natural materials and a lot of light. Amongst many of her firm’s accolades remain getting featured in “50 Best Residential” houses of India.
Rupande Shah, Architect & Space Planner, Kolkata
Managing Director, SD Engineering Consultants LLP, Delhi
Managing Director, SD Engineering Consultants LLP, Delhi
A renowned civil engineer with M.Tech from IIT, Delhi, Ms Wij has exhaustive experience in structural analysis, design and drawings for earthquake resistant design of structures. Based on her prior experience in handling high-valued assignments with premium organisations like RITES and AECOM, she has been efficiently carrying out engineering design, architecture and project management for stadiums, auditoriums, hospitals, school, colleges, swimming pools, residential, commercial and industrial developments. In her quest to share her knowledge and mentor others, she is associated with the Women in Engineering Committee of WFEO. She is also the President of Women in Science and Engineering (WISE India).
Managing Director, SD Engineering Consultants LLP, Delhi
Principal, Annkur Khosla Studio, Mumbai
Principal, Annkur Khosla Studio, Mumbai
Annkur Khosla’s journey as an architect is inspiring. Along with adding phenomenal architectural buildings and interior projects in India and abroad to her collection, she has successfully ventured into designing for hospitality and wellness spaces. After graduating from Academy of Architecture, Mumbai, she completed her Post Graduate Diploma in Indian Aesthetics at Jnanapravaha. Her stint at the NYSID ( New York School of Interior Design), New York inculcated in her the skills to create soulful and meaningful spaces with unique and path breaking designs.
Her bespoke design studio in World Trade Centre, Mumbai has been nominated as one of the 50 Next Generation Architects of India in 2012, Space Explorer Dynamos of 2013 by ‘Vogue’ magazine, one of the 100 Leading Architects of India by ‘Architect and Interiors’ 2015 & 2016 and one of the fifteen Upper Crust designers by ‘Casa Vogue’,2015 .
Principal, Annkur Khosla Studio, Mumbai
Chief Project Manager Delhi Tourism Govt of India, New Delhi
Chief Project Manager Delhi Tourism Govt of India, New Delhi
Founder, HSA, Mumbai
Founder, HSA, Mumbai
With expertise in Land development, Commercial, Residential, Institutional projects, Administrative, Social and Healthcare Projects and Master Planning, Hiten Sethi is an extraordinary architect. Under his leadership, HSA has completed space planning and execution for over 45 lac square feet valued at Rs. 1200 crores, and over 2 lac square feet of Interior architecture design and execution valued at Rs. 100 crores. His most famous structure, the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) is India’s first green government building and has entered the Limca Book of Records. Known for his sensitivity to local culture and climate, Ar Sethi’s enduring structures exhibit sustainability and co-existence.
Founder, HSA, Mumbai
Principal, Vivek Bhole Architects
Ar Vivek Bhole is one of the leading architects in Mumbai who’s known for the impeccable work at the Mumbai skyline. Ar Vivek’s work is often compared even the designers of international repute – owing to the kind of finesse he provides to all of his projects. He leads Vivek Bhole Architects with utmost intensity and thus the results are always abundant in success. The firm bagged the Bloomberg International Property Award for one of its project called the “One Avighna Park” under the Asia Pacific category and has various other such accolades in its kitty to be proud of.
Principal Designer, Design House, Hyderabad
Principal Designer, Design House, Hyderabad
Ms Rao thrives on the philosophy, “the ability to do a good design alone will not make one a good or successful designer, she must be a good manager and most importantly a sensitive person.” Implementing this beautiful thought, she has given shape to a variety of interior projects in India, Dubai & USA, her forte being residential design. Culture plays an important role in the designs of the proficient architect. Her designs stand out not only because of their versatility, but also because of the mixed cultural experiences they reflect, owing to the extensive travelling experiences of Ms Rao. By effectively using varied elements of design, this awesome designer can make any house look magnificent, no matter what the size. As an active member of IIID, Hyderabad chapter, she loves to share the lessons learned and the secrets of creating a beautiful home with upcoming designers.
Principal Designer, Design House, Hyderabad
Principal Architect, Abha Narain Lambah Associates, Mumbai
Principal Architect, Abha Narain Lambah Associates, Mumbai
Head of Abha Narain Lambah Associates, Abha Narain Lambah is a conservation architect, an author, a lecturer and an advisor to several prestigious forums. Ar Lambah’s Mumbai-based company has worked on a range of projects across India. Among the many feathers in her cap are helping conserve 15th-century Buddhist temples in Ladakh and Hampi; preparing masterplans for ancient Buddhist sites in Bodh Gaya and Ajanta Caves, Shimla’s Viceregal Lodge, Raj Bhavans in Nainital and Kolkata; and giving old palaces in Gwalior, Hyderabad, Indore and Patiala a facelift.
Principal Architect, Abha Narain Lambah Associates, Mumbai
Ravish Vora Home New Delhi
Ravish Vora Home, New Delhi
Ravish Vohra has been in the bespoke lifestyle industry since 1992. His drive and passion for design are beautifully executed through his technical expertise in creating high-end quality pieces with attention being paid to the comfort of the furniture, lavish design and unparalleled quality. As a natural progression, Ravish Vohra Home was started. The flagship store launched in October 2010 and Ravish Vohra Home was introduced in a space that showcases Ravish’s abundant offering of the best in luxury lifestyle. Creativity and technology, glamour and functionality, quality and innovation: an extraordinary combination of factors, along with a strategic vision has contributed to the lasting success of Ravish Vohra.
Ravish Vora Home New Delhi
Vice President, GMR Infrastructure, Gurgaon
Vice President, GMR Infrastructure, Gurgaon
A Gold Medalist in Architecture from JNTU, Hyderabad, Srilata Ramkumar has over 25 years of experience in the field of Architecture & Interior Design, having worked in various Coastal cities in India like Mumbai, Goa, Visakhapatnam ,Cochin etc. Wife of a Naval Officer, Ms Ramkumar has been instrumental in design & execution of various terminal finishes projects like Retail Areas, Counters, Signage, Flooring, Lounges & Terminal Art etc. Her other significant stints include conducting a workshop on Interior Designing for Women Entrepreneurs for Government of Goa as the Regional Director of a leading Architectural Consultancy and also working as a Faculty of Interior Design in Girls Polytechnic in Cochin, Coastal city in Southern India.
Vice President, GMR Infrastructure, Gurgaon
_OPOLIS Mumbai, Maharashta
Principal Designer, _Opolis
“You only live once but if you do it right, once is enough!” This is the mantra Sonal follows to live her life to the fullest. Her keen interest in Japanese Architecture led her to do intensive undergraduate research on the Traditional Japanese Architecture. She has worked with world-famous Architect Fumihiko Maki in Tokyo. In January 2001, she started _OPOLIS a multidisciplinary design practice with Rahul Gore. Her penchant and passion for learning and attaining experiences has led her to pursue several interests in allied fields such as Film Making, Set Designing, Photography, Scuba Diving, Trekking in the Himalayas and studying Comparative Mythology at the University of Mumbai. She has recently co-authored the book “Scripting Destiny”. She is a visiting faculty of the design at Kamla Raheja Vidyanidhi Institute of Architecture in Mumbai.
_OPOLIS Mumbai, Maharashta
Mansaram Architects, Bengaluru
Mansaram Architects, Bengaluru
Often called as the Bamboo lady of India, Manjunath is a renowned architect, planner, activist and theoretician based in Bengaluru. Her work is distinguished for the use of low energy materials with special emphasis on Bamboo. Not only has she used bamboo in her projects, but has inspired many others through her untiring promotional activities towards endorsing it. With her practice Mansaram Architects, which she started in the year 1991, Ar Manjunath has done several projects of national and international repute. She is the Founder and Managing Trustee at Centre for Green Building Materials and Technology, Bangalore. She was also the Co-Convener and Co-Chair of Technical Committee, International Bamboo Conclave 2014. Her nomination for Aga Khan Award for Architecture 2013 for designing own office project, “Bamboo Symphony” is highly coveted.
Mansaram Architects, Bengaluru
Director, DSP Design Associates, Mumbai
Director, DSP Design Associates, Mumbai
With sky-high aspirations, this ‘archipreneur’ is relentlessly charging ahead with multi-disciplinary studios across multiple cities. His design practices benefit from a cumulative footprint in over 10 countries world over. His commitment towards excellence has made DSP Design rank 58th among Top 100 Architectural Practices in the World by WA100 2018, 4th among Top 10 Architectural Practices in Central Asia, Finalist at the World Architecture Festival 2017, Berlin, to name a few. Ar Patel also chairs Education Design Architects (EDA) as Founding Director; a joint venture between Fielding Nair International (FNI USA) & DSP Design Associates.
Director, DSP Design Associates, Mumbai
Principal Architect, Studio PKA
Principal Architect, Studio PKA
An IIT Roorkee alumnus, Ar Puran Kumar believes in flowing with the tide and making the best of what life offers. He believes in creating spaces that exude a strong sense of place and identity. Now 25 years into the practice, he continues to explore and adopt fresh, innovative and exciting new ways of breathing life into the wide gamut of projects that come his way. From Corporate Interiors to Residential Spaces to Adaptive Re-Use, Studio PKA, now located within the Art District (SoBo or South Bombay), is breaking new ground as it expands, evolves its design language and ventures out in search of new typologies in the field of architecture and design.
From collaborating to experimenting, and constantly questioning the status quo – the design studio seeks a conviction in its processes with an added dimension of empathy.
Principal Architect, Studio PKA
President, Council of Architecture (COA) New Delhi
President, Council of Architecture (COA)
Revered for his high spirited knowledge, Ar Vijay Garg wears multiple hats that of the President for COA, Joint Hon. Secretary, Treasurer & Chairman of Publication Board of IIA and Alternate Council Member Region IV & ‘Member of Competition Commission’ for the International Union of Architects. His achievements show no dearth as Mr Garg has been the Regional Corresponding Editor of ARCASIA Magazine & is known to serve as Founder Member & Chairman of the SPA Alumni Association. Garg who’s also been an Expert Member in the Architectural Board of Education at AICTE is known for his tremendous contribution to architectural academics.
President, Council of Architecture (COA) New Delhi
Founder & Principal Designer, DGA, Gujarat
Founder & Principal Designer, DGA, Gujarat
Dipen Gada believes in attaining a true balance of beauty and functionality through his designs. He is the man behind the scaling-up of his firm Dipen Gada and Associates (DGA) – from starting out as a small interior design firm to becoming one of the most sought after architectural planning firms in Gujarat. Some of the firm’s noteworthy projects include The Bathworld Baroda, The Cube House and The Skewed House. Mr Gada’s philosophy that irrespective of technological advances, it is ultimately human resources that makes the difference, builds a strong connect among the team-members that ultimately transfers to the clients and projects.
Founder & Principal Designer, DGA, Gujarat
Senior Associate, Architect Hafeez Contractor
Senior Associate, Architect Hafeez Contractor
With numerous appreciable projects in his collection, Ar Nagar exhibits keen interest and exceptional skills in urban redevelopment, master planning, green building design, slum redevelopment projects and airport, and railway station designs. Some of his notable projects are Turbhe Railway Station, IGI Terminal 1B, Delhi, and Windsor Commercial Complex, Mumbai. Some of the notable buildings designed using the ‘green building’ concept by Ar Nagar include ONGC – Dehradun, and Hubtown – Akruti Gold, BKC.
Senior Associate, Architect Hafeez Contractor
Executive Director, DLF Shopping Malls, Delhi
Executive Director, DLF Shopping Malls, Delhi
PUSHPA BECTOR is Executive Director, DLF Shopping Malls, which comprises of 5 properties across Delhi NCR and Chandigarh namely DLF Mall of India – India’s Largest Mall, DLF Promenade, DLF PLACE, SAKET, DLF CyberHub and City Centre DLF, Chandigarh. She has been a major role player in spearheading major projects for DLF Mall of India which including leasing, overall operations of the mall and leading the marketing front completely. Under her supervision, DLF Promenade has become one of the largest epicentres of fashion and has become the ultimate shopping destination for people across the country. Redefining the modern shopping retail experience, DLF Place Saket, is undergoing a complete revamp under the skilful supervision of Ms Bector. With her broad vision, Ms Bector has been successful in converting DLF CyberHub into the best social hangout place in the Delhi NCR region. From leasing of Cyber Park, Horizon, Cyber City and more, to taking care of the day to day strategies, Pushpa Bector is a hands-on person to deal with everything. Following her continuous contributions to the Retail and Real Estate Segment, she has been honoured with most prestigious awards like Most admired shopping centre professional of the year, Diversity and Inclusion Excellence Awards 2019, Retail professional of the year, Ms Bector- BTVI awards, Women Super Achiever by ET NOW Stars and many more. Prior to DLF, she was the CEO of Funky Orbits and other retail projects under Apollo International Ltd. She has also worked with the Oberoi Group of Hotels and Jubilant FoodWorks Ltd.
Executive Director, DLF Shopping Malls, Delhi
Romi Khosla Design Studios, New Delhi
Romi Khosla Design Studios, New Delhi
The incessant quest to learn keeps the innovative architect on toes. Being highly selective in his approach, he takes pride in doing projects that help him to find a balance between theory and reality. His focus on program and environment-driven architecture has led to culmination of well-received projects, both in India and abroad. His creative works have received numerous accolades, for instance, the World Architecture Festival award for an hospital developed for the underprivileged in West Delhi. He is also the creative mind behind the famous cafeteria of Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi which was also selected by Phaidon Architectural Press as one of the best global buildings of the 21st century.
Romi Khosla Design Studios, New Delhi
Principal Architect & Chief Designer, Chandrashekhar Design Inc.,
Principal Architect & Chief Designer, Chandrashekhar Design Inc., Mumbai
With a prolific career spanning over 40 years, Chandrashekhar Kanetkar has brought bold and creative design concepts to adapt to varying site conditions and meet client briefs with aplomb. His portfolio includes versatile and distinctive projects with renowned high profile clients across hospitality, commercial and residential sectors, both domestic as well as internationally. Recognising his contribution to the profession, he was felicitated by Society Interiors Magazine with the Durian Society Interiors Design Award in 2003 and the Lifetime achievement award by Economic Times at ACE TECH 2009. Under his leadership, his firm, Chandrashekhar Design Inc., has built a reputation of integrity, creativity and conviction.
Principal Architect & Chief Designer, Chandrashekhar Design Inc.,
Principal Architect, Stapati, Kerala
Principal Architect, Stapati, Kerala
Ar Tony Joseph’s works span across a very wide spectrum, with projects ranging from urban design schemes, master planning, mixed-use developments, premium hospitality projects, commercial complexes to residences, interiors, and even product designs. His practice, Stapati is built on the core principles of integrity, sustainability, and innovation. Under his leadership, the firm has imprinted its name on the list of ‘Top 50 Most influential design firms in South Asia’ and has been there for five consecutive years.
He is also the Founder Chairman of Avani Institute of Design, Calicut. Ar Joseph has designed some of the finest holiday resorts of the country. He was also an invited artist in the Kochi-Muziris Biennale 2016, wherein he had beautifully designed the Biennale Pavilion.
Principal Architect, Stapati, Kerala
Bharatnatyam Dancer, Founder, Delhi International Arts Festival, Delhi
Bharatnatyam Dancer, Founder, Delhi International Arts Festival, Delhi
A noted Bharatanatyam dancer, educator, choreographer, arts administrator, and author, Prathibha Prahlad is a multifaceted personality, who founded the Delhi International Arts Festival. She was the youngest recipient of the Central Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for dance, which she won in 2001. She received the Padma Shri in 2016. Her impeccable art has made her worthy of some other accolades like Karnataka State Government Award and the Sangeet Nritya Academy Award of Karnataka.
Bharatnatyam Dancer, Founder, Delhi International Arts Festival, Delhi
Biome Environmental Solutions and Biome Trust
Biome Environmental Solutions and Biome Trust
An ardent believer of sustainability, Ar Chitra Vishwanath since the beginning of her career, has focused on creating architectural designs that made use of indigenous natural resources like mud. Having designed more than 500 projects that include constructing sustainable buildings, water harvesting, and sanitation structures, Ar Vishwanath is known to use earth as a basic material for her work.
Both her ventures, Biome Environmental Solutions and Biome Trust focus on key ecological and social issues in each project. The team follows the philosophy of ’employing local resources in an optimised way, planning considering the natural elements, passively and actively, and rendering the social impact of construction positive, improving lifestyle quality of both, the doers and the users.’
Biome Environmental Solutions and Biome Trust
Founder & Chief Architect, Shilpa Architects Planners Designers Pvt Ltd, Chennai
Founder & Chief Architect, Shilpa Architects Planners Designers Pvt Ltd, Chennai
Sheila Sri Prakash is one of the first women in India to have started her architectural firm back in 1979. Her more than three-decade career, boasts of completing approx. 1200 globally acclaimed architectural projectstill date. Ar Prakash is the first Indian architect to serve on the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Global Agenda Council on Design Innovation (role of arts in society). Listed amongst the “Top 100 most influential architects in the world by Il Giornale dell’ Architectura, Ar Prakash is known for her dexterous architectural theories surrounding ‘reciprocity in design’.
Founder & Chief Architect, Shilpa Architects Planners Designers Pvt Ltd, Chennai
Founder, Shirish Beri & Associates, Kolhapur
Founder, Shirish Beri & Associates, Kolhapur
Ar Shirish Beri’s deep search for meaning in life has made him explore various mediums of understanding and expression such as painting, poetry, philosophy, deep ecology and extensive travelling. Through his work, Ar Beri probes the multisensory and the immeasurable dimension of space while trying to evoke a reflective pause amidst today’s clutter and background noise.
Ar Beri has received numerous accolades for his exemplary work, the most significant being the Great Master’s award for 26th JK AYA 2017, Architecture+Design & CERA Awards 2014 – The hall of fame award, Arcasia gold medal 2009-2010 for the best designed public-institutional building in Asia and the Arcasia gold medal 2017 for the best designed single-family residence in Asia. A Fellow of the IIA & IIID, Ar Beri is well-known for his motivational talks and design workshops. His recently published book ‘Spaces inspired by nature’ is an inspiration in itself.
Founder, Shirish Beri & Associates, Kolhapur
Chenthur Raaghav Naagendran
TEDx Speaker, subject expert
Shhilpi Sinha
Sharda University Noida
Gauri Bharat
Associate Professor Chair PG Program in Architectural History and Theory, CEPT
Shutapa Paul
Journalist, Author, Entrepreneur
Soumini Raja
Soumini R College of Architecture, Co Founder, Studio Commune, Trivandrum
Shruti Gupta
Energy Analyst - GreenTree Global, ISHRAE Women Chair, Gurugram Chapter
Anand Menon
ADND & KDND Studio Art Profile, Mumbai
ADND & KDND Studio Art Profile, Mumbai
Anand Menon strongly believes that the seed of art and architecture got planted very early on in his life. From taking part in various art competitions to opting for art in his final years of schooling his association with art took a break when he pursued science in college hoping to become a doctor like his parents. However, as destiny would have it architecture popped up as an alternative option that he embraced to find himself where he is today. The years at architecture school saw him honing his drawings skills to satisfy the primary needs of the vocation that he had chosen. As he transitioned into the professional side of architecture, drawing became more as a medium to express and explain his designs to clients. A couple of years back a chance meeting with a client who also happens to be an ardent art collector and connoisseur became a turning point. A singular statement made by the client asking Anand to think bigger hit a chord that since then hasn’t stop ringing. The quick passage of time has seen Anand produce a respectable amount of art. He strongly believes that like architecture his art is a work in progress and he is only as good as his last creation.
Ar Gian P. Mathur
Gian P. Mathur & Associates, New Delhi
Pankhuri Goel
Studio Lotus New Delhi
Vina Verghese Biswas
Maliha Sultan
Pearl Academy New Delhi
Pearl Academy New Delhi
Maliha has worked with Reg Aulds (ARM Architects, Glasgow), Manit Rastogi (Morphogenesis Pvt Ltd) and KT Ravindran. She has also worked as a freelance architect and researcher for York Civic Trust (York, UK) and the Delhi Art Urban Commission (New Delhi). She has been inclined towards research in the field of the Architectural Design Process – specifically in the area of design analysis using Space Syntax theories. The use of software such as Depthmap and Rhino was integral to her project during her Masters and is at the core of her research. She has also actively participated in various architectural conservation projects.
Monita Patel
Monita Patel & Associates, Surat
Sharmila Katre
Pearl Academy New Delhi
Pearl Academy New Delhi
With a professional career spanning 37 years in the fashion, clothing and textile industry in India, Sharmila Katre’s areas of specialism include back end merchandising, product development and sourcing, implementation of management systems for garment production and textiles. over the years, she has headed merchandising and buying organisations with principals in Europe and Australia, and taught in postgraduate and undergraduate programmes as a senior faculty at national and private institutions. She also conducts Industry Workshops, EDPs and seminars, and has been a core member of the research team responsible for fashion, colour and textile forecasting for international textile fairs held in India. She is currently working as an Industry trainer and a consultant in Design Pedagogy with various institutions pan India, who are engaged in the delivery of Design Education.
Nivedita Bose
Shreyas Architects Hyderabad
Shreyas Architects Hyderabad
Ar Nivedita Bose has experience of over 28 years in the field of architecture and design. She handles all Interior projects around the country. At Shreyas Architects, she mainly manages the interior design department and the Quality System Programme, which is at par with ISO 9000. She acts as the project coordinator and consultant for TQM. She is also a member of Indian Institute of Interior Designers, the Geographical Society of India, and the Quality Circle Forum of India.
VINITA BHATIA
Associate Vice President Times of India, New Delhi
Associate Vice President Times of India, New Delhi
Ms Vinita is a seasoned business leader with over two decades of experience in Media Industry across multiple platforms like TV, PRINT, RADIO , DIGITAL and SPORTS. With strong experience in Media Sales, business development, general management and leading country level teams towards a culture of excellence, she has built strong business models, revenues and teams at STAR TV, ZEE TV, SONY TV, RADIO CITY, TIMES OF INDIA, HINDUSTAN TIMES, KABADDI LEAGUE. She has worked on many first-time businesses and new media, acted as evangelist and established them. She is well networked in the media & Sports industry and is regularly invited for Panel discussions/Symposiums and Industry Forums as a panelist and speaker on women leadership and topics of value systems which are a global concern.
Sakshi Khanna
CEO & Founder, The Uncube, Gurugram
Tithi Tiwari
Founder and MD SmartVizX, Delhi
Founder and MD SmartVizX, Delhi
After spending nearly two-decades in the building industry where Ar Tithi played various business and creative design head roles, she observed several gaps in the traditional way of approaching a design project. The biggest challenge being design communication, and explaining the design to clients, using 2D and 3D renderings. This urged her to find a solution and this led to the creation of SmartVizX, which, is the creator of the world’s first fully immersive Virtual Reality platform for the building industry, Trezi. Launched in 2018, Trezi connects architects with building product manufacturers, and helps transform design communication by allowing them to explore, review and modify designs at full scale.
Outside of work, Tithi is passionate about design and the amalgamation of traditional and modern architecture. A music and theatre enthusiast, she loves to travel and visit landmark locations across the globe. She also advocates the cause of equal pay and her views on gender pay gap have been widely featured in multiple media such as NDTV and The Economic Times.
Mitu Mathur
Gian P Mathur & Associates, Delhi
Gian P Mathur & Associates, Delhi
Ar Mitu is the Director of Gian P. Mathur – Architects & Planners, Associated with the firm since 2006, she manages the business development of the firm and is responsible for expanding and professionalising GPMA’s activities. An architect by profession, she has a keen interest in art appreciation, conservative surgery, designing public domains, systems of project management and understanding the application and utilisation of master plan and laws.
Recipient of several prestigious awards as a student, she continues to question the current notions of architectural development in developing cities. She received the second prize for Katha Asia Urban Design Slum Upgradation Design Competition; and has won the prestigious Kinne Fellowship from Columbia University for 2010. An active member of architecture fraternity, she has been a part of panel discussions and talks for the ‘Architecture and Society’ series by GREHA, challenging the concept of garden cities.
AJAY KUMAR BOSE
Shreyas Architects Hyderabad
Founder & Principal Counsellor, Shreyas Architects
He has deep insight into the field of Master Planning, Interior Design, etc. In his career of over 45 years, he has handled various Architectural projects pertaining to Industries, Clubs, Residences, Hospitals, etc., all over the country. He has numerous awards to his credit.
Manu Goel
The Novarch Delhi
Co-founder of Novarch Architects Delhi
Co-founder of Novarch Architects, a firm that specialises in industrial architecture which she runs with her husband Ar Nishant Goel, Ar Manu is a nature lover. Her love for nature goes back to her childhood in Bareilly where she was born, and Dehradun where she lived with her uncle’s family while completing middle school. After completing her Bachelor’s and Master’s in environmental planning from the prestigious CEPT University Ahmedabad, she worked in the development sector before she won the Chevening Scholarship to study urban environment in the UK. After her wedding, the Goels set up their home and business in Delhi. Manu’s propensity towards spaces that promote sustainability and well-being has a major role to play in their beautifully designed projects.
Purnima Sharma
CAPT Consultants Chandigarh
Principal Architect, CAPT Consultants, Panchkula
Ar Purnima Sharma is amongst the most accomplished architects of Punjab. She is also the co-chairman of A3 Foundation – an organisation supporting sustainable architecture in India. Her wide repertoire of projects includes Institutes to residences, resorts to hospitals and more. Ar Sharma was felicitated with Bharat Jyoti Award from IIFS, New Delhi for contributing her meritorious services in the field of architecture.
Seema Kohli
Artist New Delhi
Artist
Born in 1960, Seema Kohli has created her own niche in the world of contemporary art for the past 35 years. Her creative repertoire is eclectic, encompassing a wide range of mediums ranging from painting, murals, experiential installation performances, films to installations, sculptures and each a unique expression of her style. Working with oils on canvas, inks, mixed mediums, ceramics and printmaking, her work has redefined the basic contours of figurative art in India, finding admirers across the planet. Seema Kohli has had over 30 solo show in Venice, Brussels, Melbourne, London, New York, Dubai, Singapore, Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bangalore and many more.
Dr Anuradha Chatterjee
Dean Academics, Avani Institute of Design, Kerala
Dean Academics, Avani Institute of Design, Kerala
As an architect, historian, critic, theorist, curator, editor, author, and educator, Dr Anuradha has been involved in academic practice for the past 18 years in India and Australia. Her scholarship is positioned across the fields of theories in architectural history; surface studies; and intersections of surface and textile readings with architectural design theory and methods. She has edited/authored three books across these fields. As the Dean (Academics) at Avani Institute of Design, her role is one of institution-building that involves academic quality and enhancement; thought leadership; faculty development; and others.
Gita Ramanan
Design Cafe Bangalore
Design Cafe, Bangalore
Gita Ramanan is an Entrepreneur (Architect & Interior Designer) with 15+ years of experience. Design Cafe was started by her to disrupt the Home Interior industry, both for the homeowner and the designer+executors. She believes every homeowner deserves the most innovative design solutions (that are customised as per their requirements & lifestyle) for their home, should have it delivered at the most competitive price and in a manner that is transparent, where they are assured of the quality. Her supervision over the 3 primary aspects of the business : People (customers and employees), Design (all new design and products) and Brand has led to the immense growth of the company.
Anupam Mittal
Principal Architect & Director, Arinem Consultancy Services, New Delhi
Principal Architect & Director, Arinem Consultancy Services, New Delhi
Architect Anupam Mittal is the Director of Arinem Consultancy Services – a firm indulged in creating efficient designs with the optimum utilization of space at limited costs. Ar Mittal is an active member of various bodies like IIA, IIID, GCAAA, etc. His proactiveness is also reflected through his knowledgeable opinions at several platforms. He was felicitated by HUDCO (Housing & Urban Development Corporation), commending the work he has been doing for sustainable & green building for his house in Lucknow.
Bankim Dave
Partner, Ramanlal Dave & Sons
Partner, Ramanlal Dave & Sons
A renowned name in Gujarat, Ar Bankim Dave has been the Corporate Architect & Associate of The Incorporated Association of Architects at Northampton, U.K. Ar Dave served as the National President at the Institute of Indian Interior Designers (IIID)” for three consecutive years (2010-2012). He has also been the Chairman for the Asia Pacific Space Designers Alliance (APSDA) for term 2010-2014. He is now the Secretary General of the World Council of Leaders of Interior Design.
Hemanti Sutaria
Centre of Living & Planning for Tomorrow (CELPT), Mumbai
Co-founder, Centre of Living and Planning for Tomorrow (CELPT), Mumbai
Ar Hemanti Sutaria is known for the juxtaposition of innovation, technology and vitality in her designs. Ar Sutaria’s trademark is to merge art with Indian crafts and is quite visible through the work she does at CELPT. The accolades bagged by the firm include ACEF, 3rd Asian CEF awards (Excellence in Architecture) for Architectural Project in Commercial and Hospitality, Gokul One.
Manishi Aggarwal
Design Cosmos Gurugram
Ar Manishi designs with an acute sense of contextual- functionality, a high level of dedication and a genuine understanding of the user, all coming together in a core idea of shaping a space for an enhanced environment. She strongly feels that Design is a labour of love; the multiplicity of partnership, the minute attention to detail, the technical know-how, the management skill required makes it a complex profession that can only be well-practiced if it is embraced wholeheartedly and without reservation. She has a rich experience in high-end residential, retail, hospitality, corporate & commercial architecture and interior design.
Apoorv Vij
Director, Technical Development, GCBI, New Delhi
Director, Technical Development, GCBI, New Delhi
As Director – Technical Development at GBCI, Mr Apoorv supports project teams engaged in LEED v4.1, v4 and other GBCI programmes in the Asia Pacific and MENA region. He is USGBC Faculty and an acting Subject Matter Expert on Materials and Resources Credit Category in LEED and is actively pushing the market towards products and technologies with reduced environmental footprint and low human health impacts. He is heading a team working on the development of Alternative Compliance Paths for LEED V4 rating systems. In addition, he actively supports project teams across Asia in their pursuit of LEED rating for their existing buildings through a performance-based approach. He is one of the faculties imparting the LEED training programmes.
Tejal Mathur
Founder, Tejal Mathur Design, Mumbai
Tejal Mathur Design, Mumbai
Interior Designer Tejal Mathur started her practice in 1998. Owing to her exceptional work, she has bagged many awards and recognitions like a National Commendation in 2013 in the Hospitality category at the Indian Institute of Interior Designers awards. She also started her line of furniture, accessories, and linen called – Ironworks in the year 2012.
Manisha Agarwal
MO-OF Architects/Mobile Offices, Mumbai
Partner, MO-OF Mobile Office, Mumbai
Ar Manisha Agarwal is an architect, urban designer, academician. She believes that the future of design depends on the symbiotic relationship between academia and architectural practice. She is also currently a visiting faculty at Kamla Raheja Vidyanidhi Institute of Architecture, Mumbai where she has been teaching since the past 10 years. Her areas of interest and concern are community housing, educational institutions, hospitality and environmental aspects of design.
Iram Sultan
Iram Sultan Design Studio/ Studio Strato, New Delhi
Iram Sultan Design Studio, Gurgaon
Creating modern as well as traditional designs with a unique twist is this renowned designer’s forte. Using her creative instincts, she specialises in creating beautiful, comfortable and most importantly functional spaces. According to her, design is all about telling stories that are curated with love and passion. With over eighteen years of experience, her firm, Iram Sultan Design Studio has provided interior design solutions to numerous luxury residential and boutique hospitality projects. It has been listed as one of the top 100 design firms in the subcontinent for two years in a row. Iram’s focus on creating interesting spaces that feel at once inviting and rich environments defined by sophisticated colour palettes, refined materials and detailing have led to the creation of extraordinary spaces like homes for the Hero group, the Modi family, and The Taj and The Park Hotels.
Santha Gour
Planet 3 Studios Mumbai
Planet 3 Studios, Mumbai
Her design philosophy is not to have one that is encompassing, while she thinks it is unfair to envelop all projects in a common thought process. With such a subjective approach to design, Ar Santha Gaur Mattoo co-operates Planet 3 Studios – a global award-winning practice and a precursor of future-savvy designs in India. Some of the international awards bagged by the firm are Spark Design Award 2011; HONOR Award from DesignShare; USA’07; ‘Multiplicity’ International Product Design Award, USA’08 amongst several more.
Lalita Tharani
Collaborative Architecture Mumbai
Co-Founder & Principal Architect, Collaborative Architecture, Mumbai
Ar Lalita Tharani is one of Mumbai’s leading architects who established her firm 2002. Under the ardent leadership of Ar Lalita, the firm has grown tremendously and started reckoning amongst the best young practices of the country. To date, Collaborative has won multiple national, international awards & shortlists, such as Institute of Indian Interior Designers (IIID), Architecture + Design (A+D), Biennale Miami, Design share educational spaces International Award, Aga Khan Architecture Award, Inbar International, FX International amongst many others.
Mittal Patel
VSSM Ahmedabad
Founder & Managing Trustee, VSSM, Ahmedabad
Mittal Patel is a catalyst of change. Her work in uplifting & nurturing the Nomadic and De-Notified Tribes has been instrumental. Her relentless advocacy of their rights since 2005 has helped the communities to obtain their identity as Indian citizens and benefit from several government welfare programs. Her pursuit of making a difference doesn’t end there. Her work towards water-conservation in villages of Banaskantha district, a semi-arid area that borders Pakistan has become an example for many villages in the region to follow. In about two years, her organisation, VSSM has successfully deepened 87 village lakes in 45 villages of Banaskantha. Great work, we must say!
AR GITA BALAKRISHNAN
Founder, Ethos Kolkata
Founder, Ethos Kolkata
Gita Balakrishnan is an architect, who realises the difference a stimulated student fraternity could make to the future of our built environment. “Knowledge is Power.” Recognising this, her firm, Ethos aims at arming the architectural fraternity with knowledge. It also works towards sensitising students of architecture to the culture and the ethos that their designs would need to respond to. There is an effort to equip students to be agents of change, to lead and not just follow and to contribute towards building of a harmonious society. Ethos’ main objective is to be the wind beneath the wings of young minds that are to shape our built environment in the years to come.
Sabeena Khanna
Creative Head, Studio KIA, Gurgaon
Creative Head, Studio KIA, Gurgaon
Creative head of the Studio KIA, Ar Sabeena leads an energetic & enthusiastic team through inspiration, vision and leadership. Architecture, for Sabeena, is a way of life. Her architectural lineage includes her illustrious father, Ajay -her brother, Rajiv-her husband as well as Sakshi-her daughter. She believes in Leonardo Da Vinci’s “Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication” and her works resonate this design philosophy. Under her able leadership, Studio KIA has done projects of all types and magnitude globally for renowned business houses, developers and government organizations, marking its presence in diverse sectors of Infrastructure development, mixed land use planning, residential, commercial, institutional, interiors, hospitality, recreational and leisure.
Niraj Shah
Design Director, Ido design Solutions, Ahmedabad
Design Director, Ido design Solutions, Ahmedabad
Ar Niraj Shah believes that “human needs bring about good design”. His uniquely named firm is indulged in providing design solutions – from inception to execution – in the multiple domains of Interior Architecture, Furniture Design, Identity Design, Branding and Positioning Strategies, Exhibition and Temporary Design. His objective has always been to create multiple synergies with a belief that Variety of People with Varied Experiences coming together stem best results. And learning doesn’t cease as knowledge and inspiration come from all walks of life, every single moment. ‘Share what you Know’ has been his guiding thought.
Rajiv Khanna
Founder Principal, Studio KIA, Gurgaon
Ar Rajiv Khanna is a well-revered name in North India’s architectural arena with around four-decade of global experience in Architecture, Design, Management and Real Estate. His magnanimous repertoire of work includes Dubai Lifestyle City, Dubailand for ETA Group and many other star projects.
Anju Mala Pradhan
Founder, Design Studio, Nepal
Vice President, Society of Nepalese Architects
For an unassuming professional who prefers to work from a small office in a comparatively secluded part of the city, near Dhobhighat in Patan, and for an office which does not even have a signboard outside, we can say that Anju Malla Pradhan and Design Studio prove the cliché right: ‘their works speak for themselves’. Ar Pradhan likes to play with spaces. The demure architect expresses herself brilliantly through her many well designed works. As the Vice President of Society of Nepalese Architects (SONA), she feels happy that the organisation is working actively towards making a difference.
Dorji Yangki
President, Bhutan Institute of Architects, Bhutan
Ar Dorji Yangki is the first-ever elected female President of the Bhutan Institute of Architects (BIA) and the first female Chair of SAARCH (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation of Architects). Ar Yangki remains the Chief Architect and Head of the Department of Conservation of Heritage Sites (under Ministry for the Home and Cultural Affairs, Bhutan) for about fifteen years. Some of the architect’s noted restoration projects are monasteries Takshang (Tiger’s Nest), Folk Heritage Museum and Simtokha Dzong. Few other examples of her impeccable design works can be seen at the National Archives of Bhutan, the gallery of the National Museum, and the Offices of the Royal Academy of Performing Arts in Thimphu.
Nela Dzoysa
Nela de Zoysa Design Corporation, Sri Lanka
Nela de Zoysa is a multi-faceted personality who has a huge name in architecture industry – both inside Srilanka, her homeland and abroad. Ms Zoysa’s enormous experience covers the areas of Design, Design Development and Construction Management. Her international affiliations include a fellow membership of ARCASIA, Royal Institute of British Architects, Royal Australian Institute of Architects, Royal Architectural institute of Canada and the Indian Institute of Interior Designers.
Yashwant Pitkar
Architect & Professor, Sir J J College of Architecture Mumbai
Manish Kumat
Founder and Chief Designer, Manish Kumat Design Cell, Indore
A keen observer and admirer of nature, Mr Manish Kumat appreciates its serene beauty and even seeks inspiration from it. The INIFD- Stylish Designer Award Winner (2016), Mr Kumat is also the Hon. Sec. of Institute of Indian Interior Designers. He established his design cell in 1993, which thrives of the principles of research, responsibility and competence. The firm’s accolades are a testimony to his proficiency. Some of these are designing the ‘Smallest Private Sector Platinum Rated Green Building’ in the country and ‘Smallest Platinum Rated Green Building’ in Madhya Pradesh.
Chetan Vaidya
Kochi
Anil Bhaskaran
Managing Director and Chief Architect, Idea Centre Architects, Bangalore
Having done a plethora of noteworthy projects across all verticals, Architect and Urban Planner, Anil Bhaskaran is known to have discovered the unearthed in the realms of Urban Planning and Architectural Design since he started his firm in 1989. A traveler, dreamer, and writer, Ar Bhaskaran is a stern supporter of using natural materials and implying minimal design concept to projects.
Sanjay Patil
Environ Planners, Nashik
Environ Planners, Nashik
Winner of Nashik Gaurav Puraskar 2003, Ar Sanjay M Patil founded his firm, Enviro Planners, in the year 1981. Justifying its name, the firm stands apart through implementing unadulterated care for nature – through its environment-conscious design approach and projects. Ar Patil has many more feathers in his caps, including the Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Award, AESA Gold Award 2008, Pune and many others.
Sangeet Sharma
S D Sharma & Associates Chandigarh
Partner, SD Sharma & Associates, Chandigarh
Sangeet Sharma, founder of ‘A3 Foundation,’ a forum that promotes Art, Architecture and Aesthetics is a multifaceted personality whose accomplishments spread over architecture, writing, mentoring and art. He is a winner of various awards in architecture, significant being- The ‘GRIHA Exemplary performance award’ for his project in Coimbatore and three projects awards for sustainability. He has authored five cult books on architecture. He has been awarded two literary awards in authorship including the ‘National Book Honour Award’-2017. He is also a poet and has penned his poems in English under the title ‘The Touch of Moon.’ He was awarded the ‘Poet of the year’ by the poetry society. His essays on architectural aesthetics culminated in the book called ‘Archi Talks.’ He is a sought after motivational speaker. He has developed a workshop ‘IDSS-In-depth with Sangeet Sharma,’ that comprises of lecture series and active design exercises in the studios. He is a trained singer, guitarist, and artist, and was awarded the state award by World Wild Life fund in Bangalore.
Ar Babu Cherian
Founder, BCA Architecture, Calicut
Founder, BCA Architecture, Calicut
Ar Cherian believes in creating outstanding vernacular architecture with a lot of traditional craftsmanship. His design solutions interact with the environment. A unique combination of resources, skills, and vision, he often draws inspirations from the spectacular land scenario of Kerala and the architect in him steps into the spirit and character of the Kerala style of architecture. His residences strike a chord between architecture and people. His works have treaded the global path many a time. Designs which are the realization of a desire to integrate the natural elements make Mr Cherian an architect with a difference.
Prof Veena Grewal
Sanjay Agarwal
Founder and Director, FRDC
Founder and Director, FRDC
Having worked with retail giants such as Wills Lifestyle, Aditya Birla Group, ITC and more, Ar Sanjay Agarwal is the mind behind some of the most inventive retail concepts ever encountered by the Indian retail industry. An architect plus retail designer by qualification, Ar Agarwal has developed around more than 500 retail stores. Such vast exposure gave him the vision for FRDC. One of his projects is Green LEED certified – listed under sustainable retail design.
Dilbir Singh Bhui
Cosmic Designs Lucknow
Cosmic Designs Pvt. Ltd., Lucknow
Born in the city of Chandigarh, this legendary architect was influenced by the works of Le Corbusier sine an early age. His professional training in the office of renowned Indian Architect, Charles Correa also contributed to the modernist thinking. While working in Goa, as he came across Sarto Almeida’s strong resolution of regionalism with modern techniques of construction, his architectural thinking further evolved. The learnings eventually led to the creation of phenomenal buildings while working on projects of large magnitude in India and abroad. The enriching professional journey began with the design of buildings in a half-built University campus in Punjab. The next important milestone was working for a government corporation as its Head for about twenty-five years. For the legend, “The journey of learning still continues.”
Vistasp Bhagwagar
Principal Architect and Managing Director, AVA Design Studio, Delhi
Principal Architect and Managing Director, AVA Design Studio, Delhi
This phenomenal architect excels as a cartoonist, photographer and poet as well. While his architectural works have earned him several acclaimed awards such as The Reality Excellence Awards for The Best Commercial Architect -2014: Commendation Award for Commercial Workspace by Artist in Concrete Awards, Asia Fest (2014-15) etc., his columns in newspapers and magazines have inspired many. Along with bringing innovative practices to the table through his association with The Council of Architecture and the Green Building Council, he has had an active engagement with the student community through the Indian Institute of Architects and Institute of Indian Interior Designers.
Anjali Lovekar
Lovekar Design Associates, Pune
Principal Partner, Lovekar Design Associates, Pune
A benign personality, Anjali Lovekar, started her firm in the nineties, after few short stints in different architectural firms. Success didn’t take long to reach her venture. The firm won IIID MK INDIA Award for a Residential interior of a Studio Apartment in the year 1998. The architectural scene overseas too seemed impressed by the kind of work they did as they got an ‘honourable mention at the Ar+D Design Competition- the United Kingdom in the same year. Lovekar Design Associates also remains the Winner of IIID MK INDIA Award 1999.
Tushar Sogani
Principal Architect TSDPL, Jaipur
Tushar Sogani Designs, Jaipur
The advisor for smart city mission to Jaipur Mayor, Tushar Sogani is a celebrated name in Jaipur’s architecture scene. He is also the Vice chairman of Indian Institution of Architects, Rajasthan chapter.
Mr Sogani represents the nation at the Arcasia Commitee on Green & Sustainable Architecture highlighting the vernacular, sustainable & Green Rating practices in Indian Architecture. He has also completed two terms as the Former Hon Joint Secretary.
Anshuman Sharma
Chairperson, IIID Jaipur Chapter Principal Architect, Design Inc. Jaipur
Ashwin Lovekar
Principal Partner, Lovekar Design Associates, Pune
Principal Partner, Lovekar Design Associates, Pune
For Ar Lovekar, each of his projects has to be carefully implemented in accord with the demands of the weather, client and budget. His disciplined approach and out of the box thinking, has enabled him to bag prestigious awards like The American Architecture Prize 2016, New York, IIID Anchor 2016 National Awards 2016 and A-Design Award 2016 Winner, Como, Italy. Under his leadership, Lovekar Design Associates has excelled in delivering design oriented projects across the country.
Ar Prashant Sutaria
Co-founder, Centre of Living and Planning for Tomorrow (CELPT), Mumbai
Co-founder, Centre of Living and Planning for Tomorrow (CELPT), Mumbai
Mr Sutaria is a firm supporter of sustainable architecture and has been practicing it across India for the sake of having a better-built environment. Over the last 24 years, he has been passionately working on a variety of projects and has built a reputation of a person who delivers. He is a creative and thinking architect who believes in design solutions for the long term and likes to explore various Architectural vocabularies. His vision to contribute significantly for better living conditions of the masses led to the creation of CELPT, which is diligently working towards creating solutions for affordable and low-cost housing.
Richa Bahl
Principal Designer, Richa Bahl Design Studio
Principal Designer, Richa Bahl Design Studio
Richa realised her passion for interior design and architecture while working in the domain of advertising following her graduation from the Pune University in 1999. She initially started designing for advertising agencies and media houses, and gradually became the go to girl for celebrities across the city who were looking for fresh perspectives in luxury home spaces. Richa enjoys creating spaces that are distinctive and reflect the personality of the client while retaining her own aesthetics and sense of design. Her passion for travel fuels her design aesthetics.
Brinda Miller
Celebrated Artist
Celebrated Artist
Ms Miller who has served as the Hon. Festival Director of Kala Ghoda Arts Festival for many years is highly sensitive about women rights and empowerment. She is currently on the advisory committee of Mumbai’s National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA) and an Educational Consultant at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya. She was a SPECIAL JUROR for WADe Asia 2017 – Artist Awards. Ms. Miller who was also a TEDx speaker in the September 2017 feels that art should be a part of everyone’s life. She has 15 solo art exhibitions to her credit since 1982.
Rupande Shah
Rupande Shah, Architect & Space Planner, Kolkata
Rupande Shah, Architect & Space Planner, Kolkata
Ar Rupande Shah’s stint with the architectural/design world began from working on her own bedroom, that eventually led her to start her design firm in 1995. Ar Shah’s contemporary design style is a testimony to her global education, yet her designs boast of traditionalism courtesy an extensive usage of natural materials and a lot of light. Amongst many of her firm’s accolades remain getting featured in “50 Best Residential” houses of India.
Sangeeta Wij
Managing Director, SD Engineering Consultants LLP, Delhi
Managing Director, SD Engineering Consultants LLP, Delhi
A renowned civil engineer with M.Tech from IIT, Delhi, Ms Wij has exhaustive experience in structural analysis, design and drawings for earthquake resistant design of structures. Based on her prior experience in handling high-valued assignments with premium organisations like RITES and AECOM, she has been efficiently carrying out engineering design, architecture and project management for stadiums, auditoriums, hospitals, school, colleges, swimming pools, residential, commercial and industrial developments. In her quest to share her knowledge and mentor others, she is associated with the Women in Engineering Committee of WFEO. She is also the President of Women in Science and Engineering (WISE India).
Annkur Khosla
Principal, Annkur Khosla Studio, Mumbai
Principal, Annkur Khosla Studio, Mumbai
Annkur Khosla’s journey as an architect is inspiring. Along with adding phenomenal architectural buildings and interior projects in India and abroad to her collection, she has successfully ventured into designing for hospitality and wellness spaces. After graduating from Academy of Architecture, Mumbai, she completed her Post Graduate Diploma in Indian Aesthetics at Jnanapravaha. Her stint at the NYSID ( New York School of Interior Design), New York inculcated in her the skills to create soulful and meaningful spaces with unique and path breaking designs.
Her bespoke design studio in World Trade Centre, Mumbai has been nominated as one of the 50 Next Generation Architects of India in 2012, Space Explorer Dynamos of 2013 by ‘Vogue’ magazine, one of the 100 Leading Architects of India by ‘Architect and Interiors’ 2015 & 2016 and one of the fifteen Upper Crust designers by ‘Casa Vogue’,2015 .
A K Singh
Chief Project Manager Delhi Tourism Govt of India, New Delhi
Nitin Saolapurkar
Saolapurkar And Associates, Bangalore
Hiten Sethi
Founder, HSA, Mumbai
Founder, HSA, Mumbai
With expertise in Land development, Commercial, Residential, Institutional projects, Administrative, Social and Healthcare Projects and Master Planning, Hiten Sethi is an extraordinary architect. Under his leadership, HSA has completed space planning and execution for over 45 lac square feet valued at Rs. 1200 crores, and over 2 lac square feet of Interior architecture design and execution valued at Rs. 100 crores. His most famous structure, the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) is India’s first green government building and has entered the Limca Book of Records. Known for his sensitivity to local culture and climate, Ar Sethi’s enduring structures exhibit sustainability and co-existence.
Vivek Bhole
Principal, Vivek Bhole Architects
Ar Vivek Bhole is one of the leading architects in Mumbai who’s known for the impeccable work at the Mumbai skyline. Ar Vivek’s work is often compared even the designers of international repute – owing to the kind of finesse he provides to all of his projects. He leads Vivek Bhole Architects with utmost intensity and thus the results are always abundant in success. The firm bagged the Bloomberg International Property Award for one of its project called the “One Avighna Park” under the Asia Pacific category and has various other such accolades in its kitty to be proud of.
Supraja Rao
Principal Designer, Design House, Hyderabad
Principal Designer, Design House, Hyderabad
Ms Rao thrives on the philosophy, “the ability to do a good design alone will not make one a good or successful designer, she must be a good manager and most importantly a sensitive person.” Implementing this beautiful thought, she has given shape to a variety of interior projects in India, Dubai & USA, her forte being residential design. Culture plays an important role in the designs of the proficient architect. Her designs stand out not only because of their versatility, but also because of the mixed cultural experiences they reflect, owing to the extensive travelling experiences of Ms Rao. By effectively using varied elements of design, this awesome designer can make any house look magnificent, no matter what the size. As an active member of IIID, Hyderabad chapter, she loves to share the lessons learned and the secrets of creating a beautiful home with upcoming designers.
AR Abha Narain Lambah
Principal Architect, Abha Narain Lambah Associates, Mumbai
Principal Architect, Abha Narain Lambah Associates, Mumbai
Head of Abha Narain Lambah Associates, Abha Narain Lambah is a conservation architect, an author, a lecturer and an advisor to several prestigious forums. Ar Lambah’s Mumbai-based company has worked on a range of projects across India. Among the many feathers in her cap are helping conserve 15th-century Buddhist temples in Ladakh and Hampi; preparing masterplans for ancient Buddhist sites in Bodh Gaya and Ajanta Caves, Shimla’s Viceregal Lodge, Raj Bhavans in Nainital and Kolkata; and giving old palaces in Gwalior, Hyderabad, Indore and Patiala a facelift.Ravish Vora
Ravish Vora Home New Delhi
Ravish Vora Home, New Delhi
Ravish Vohra has been in the bespoke lifestyle industry since 1992. His drive and passion for design are beautifully executed through his technical expertise in creating high-end quality pieces with attention being paid to the comfort of the furniture, lavish design and unparalleled quality. As a natural progression, Ravish Vohra Home was started. The flagship store launched in October 2010 and Ravish Vohra Home was introduced in a space that showcases Ravish’s abundant offering of the best in luxury lifestyle. Creativity and technology, glamour and functionality, quality and innovation: an extraordinary combination of factors, along with a strategic vision has contributed to the lasting success of Ravish Vohra.
Srilata Ramkumar
Vice President, GMR Infrastructure, Gurgaon
Vice President, GMR Infrastructure, Gurgaon
A Gold Medalist in Architecture from JNTU, Hyderabad, Srilata Ramkumar has over 25 years of experience in the field of Architecture & Interior Design, having worked in various Coastal cities in India like Mumbai, Goa, Visakhapatnam ,Cochin etc. Wife of a Naval Officer, Ms Ramkumar has been instrumental in design & execution of various terminal finishes projects like Retail Areas, Counters, Signage, Flooring, Lounges & Terminal Art etc. Her other significant stints include conducting a workshop on Interior Designing for Women Entrepreneurs for Government of Goa as the Regional Director of a leading Architectural Consultancy and also working as a Faculty of Interior Design in Girls Polytechnic in Cochin, Coastal city in Southern India.
SONAL SANCHETI
_OPOLIS Mumbai, Maharashta
Principal Designer, _Opolis
“You only live once but if you do it right, once is enough!” This is the mantra Sonal follows to live her life to the fullest. Her keen interest in Japanese Architecture led her to do intensive undergraduate research on the Traditional Japanese Architecture. She has worked with world-famous Architect Fumihiko Maki in Tokyo. In January 2001, she started _OPOLIS a multidisciplinary design practice with Rahul Gore. Her penchant and passion for learning and attaining experiences has led her to pursue several interests in allied fields such as Film Making, Set Designing, Photography, Scuba Diving, Trekking in the Himalayas and studying Comparative Mythology at the University of Mumbai. She has recently co-authored the book “Scripting Destiny”. She is a visiting faculty of the design at Kamla Raheja Vidyanidhi Institute of Architecture in Mumbai.
Neelam Manjunath
Mansaram Architects, Bengaluru
Mansaram Architects, Bengaluru
Often called as the Bamboo lady of India, Manjunath is a renowned architect, planner, activist and theoretician based in Bengaluru. Her work is distinguished for the use of low energy materials with special emphasis on Bamboo. Not only has she used bamboo in her projects, but has inspired many others through her untiring promotional activities towards endorsing it. With her practice Mansaram Architects, which she started in the year 1991, Ar Manjunath has done several projects of national and international repute. She is the Founder and Managing Trustee at Centre for Green Building Materials and Technology, Bangalore. She was also the Co-Convener and Co-Chair of Technical Committee, International Bamboo Conclave 2014. Her nomination for Aga Khan Award for Architecture 2013 for designing own office project, “Bamboo Symphony” is highly coveted.
Yatin Patel
Director, DSP Design Associates, Mumbai
Director, DSP Design Associates, Mumbai
With sky-high aspirations, this ‘archipreneur’ is relentlessly charging ahead with multi-disciplinary studios across multiple cities. His design practices benefit from a cumulative footprint in over 10 countries world over. His commitment towards excellence has made DSP Design rank 58th among Top 100 Architectural Practices in the World by WA100 2018, 4th among Top 10 Architectural Practices in Central Asia, Finalist at the World Architecture Festival 2017, Berlin, to name a few. Ar Patel also chairs Education Design Architects (EDA) as Founding Director; a joint venture between Fielding Nair International (FNI USA) & DSP Design Associates.
Ar Puran Kumar
Principal Architect, Studio PKA
Principal Architect, Studio PKA
An IIT Roorkee alumnus, Ar Puran Kumar believes in flowing with the tide and making the best of what life offers. He believes in creating spaces that exude a strong sense of place and identity. Now 25 years into the practice, he continues to explore and adopt fresh, innovative and exciting new ways of breathing life into the wide gamut of projects that come his way. From Corporate Interiors to Residential Spaces to Adaptive Re-Use, Studio PKA, now located within the Art District (SoBo or South Bombay), is breaking new ground as it expands, evolves its design language and ventures out in search of new typologies in the field of architecture and design.
From collaborating to experimenting, and constantly questioning the status quo – the design studio seeks a conviction in its processes with an added dimension of empathy.
Vijay Garg
President, Council of Architecture (COA) New Delhi
President, Council of Architecture (COA)
Revered for his high spirited knowledge, Ar Vijay Garg wears multiple hats that of the President for COA, Joint Hon. Secretary, Treasurer & Chairman of Publication Board of IIA and Alternate Council Member Region IV & ‘Member of Competition Commission’ for the International Union of Architects. His achievements show no dearth as Mr Garg has been the Regional Corresponding Editor of ARCASIA Magazine & is known to serve as Founder Member & Chairman of the SPA Alumni Association. Garg who’s also been an Expert Member in the Architectural Board of Education at AICTE is known for his tremendous contribution to architectural academics.
Dipen Gada
Founder & Principal Designer, DGA, Gujarat
Founder & Principal Designer, DGA, Gujarat
Dipen Gada believes in attaining a true balance of beauty and functionality through his designs. He is the man behind the scaling-up of his firm Dipen Gada and Associates (DGA) – from starting out as a small interior design firm to becoming one of the most sought after architectural planning firms in Gujarat. Some of the firm’s noteworthy projects include The Bathworld Baroda, The Cube House and The Skewed House. Mr Gada’s philosophy that irrespective of technological advances, it is ultimately human resources that makes the difference, builds a strong connect among the team-members that ultimately transfers to the clients and projects.
Ar Nilabh Nagar
Senior Associate, Architect Hafeez Contractor
Senior Associate, Architect Hafeez Contractor
With numerous appreciable projects in his collection, Ar Nagar exhibits keen interest and exceptional skills in urban redevelopment, master planning, green building design, slum redevelopment projects and airport, and railway station designs. Some of his notable projects are Turbhe Railway Station, IGI Terminal 1B, Delhi, and Windsor Commercial Complex, Mumbai. Some of the notable buildings designed using the ‘green building’ concept by Ar Nagar include ONGC – Dehradun, and Hubtown – Akruti Gold, BKC.
Pushpa Bector
Executive Director, DLF Shopping Malls, Delhi
Executive Director, DLF Shopping Malls, Delhi
PUSHPA BECTOR is Executive Director, DLF Shopping Malls, which comprises of 5 properties across Delhi NCR and Chandigarh namely DLF Mall of India – India’s Largest Mall, DLF Promenade, DLF PLACE, SAKET, DLF CyberHub and City Centre DLF, Chandigarh. She has been a major role player in spearheading major projects for DLF Mall of India which including leasing, overall operations of the mall and leading the marketing front completely. Under her supervision, DLF Promenade has become one of the largest epicentres of fashion and has become the ultimate shopping destination for people across the country. Redefining the modern shopping retail experience, DLF Place Saket, is undergoing a complete revamp under the skilful supervision of Ms Bector. With her broad vision, Ms Bector has been successful in converting DLF CyberHub into the best social hangout place in the Delhi NCR region. From leasing of Cyber Park, Horizon, Cyber City and more, to taking care of the day to day strategies, Pushpa Bector is a hands-on person to deal with everything. Following her continuous contributions to the Retail and Real Estate Segment, she has been honoured with most prestigious awards like Most admired shopping centre professional of the year, Diversity and Inclusion Excellence Awards 2019, Retail professional of the year, Ms Bector- BTVI awards, Women Super Achiever by ET NOW Stars and many more. Prior to DLF, she was the CEO of Funky Orbits and other retail projects under Apollo International Ltd. She has also worked with the Oberoi Group of Hotels and Jubilant FoodWorks Ltd.Martand Khosla
Romi Khosla Design Studios, New Delhi
Romi Khosla Design Studios, New Delhi
The incessant quest to learn keeps the innovative architect on toes. Being highly selective in his approach, he takes pride in doing projects that help him to find a balance between theory and reality. His focus on program and environment-driven architecture has led to culmination of well-received projects, both in India and abroad. His creative works have received numerous accolades, for instance, the World Architecture Festival award for an hospital developed for the underprivileged in West Delhi. He is also the creative mind behind the famous cafeteria of Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi which was also selected by Phaidon Architectural Press as one of the best global buildings of the 21st century.
Chandrashekhar Kanetkar
Principal Architect & Chief Designer, Chandrashekhar Design Inc.,
Principal Architect & Chief Designer, Chandrashekhar Design Inc., Mumbai
With a prolific career spanning over 40 years, Chandrashekhar Kanetkar has brought bold and creative design concepts to adapt to varying site conditions and meet client briefs with aplomb. His portfolio includes versatile and distinctive projects with renowned high profile clients across hospitality, commercial and residential sectors, both domestic as well as internationally. Recognising his contribution to the profession, he was felicitated by Society Interiors Magazine with the Durian Society Interiors Design Award in 2003 and the Lifetime achievement award by Economic Times at ACE TECH 2009. Under his leadership, his firm, Chandrashekhar Design Inc., has built a reputation of integrity, creativity and conviction.
Ar Tony Joseph
Principal Architect, Stapati, Kerala
Principal Architect, Stapati, Kerala
Ar Tony Joseph’s works span across a very wide spectrum, with projects ranging from urban design schemes, master planning, mixed-use developments, premium hospitality projects, commercial complexes to residences, interiors, and even product designs. His practice, Stapati is built on the core principles of integrity, sustainability, and innovation. Under his leadership, the firm has imprinted its name on the list of ‘Top 50 Most influential design firms in South Asia’ and has been there for five consecutive years.
He is also the Founder Chairman of Avani Institute of Design, Calicut. Ar Joseph has designed some of the finest holiday resorts of the country. He was also an invited artist in the Kochi-Muziris Biennale 2016, wherein he had beautifully designed the Biennale Pavilion.
Padma Shri Prathibha Prahlad
Bharatnatyam Dancer, Founder, Delhi International Arts Festival, Delhi
Bharatnatyam Dancer, Founder, Delhi International Arts Festival, Delhi
A noted Bharatanatyam dancer, educator, choreographer, arts administrator, and author, Prathibha Prahlad is a multifaceted personality, who founded the Delhi International Arts Festival. She was the youngest recipient of the Central Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for dance, which she won in 2001. She received the Padma Shri in 2016. Her impeccable art has made her worthy of some other accolades like Karnataka State Government Award and the Sangeet Nritya Academy Award of Karnataka.Ar Chitra Vishwanath
Biome Environmental Solutions and Biome Trust
Biome Environmental Solutions and Biome Trust
An ardent believer of sustainability, Ar Chitra Vishwanath since the beginning of her career, has focused on creating architectural designs that made use of indigenous natural resources like mud. Having designed more than 500 projects that include constructing sustainable buildings, water harvesting, and sanitation structures, Ar Vishwanath is known to use earth as a basic material for her work.
Both her ventures, Biome Environmental Solutions and Biome Trust focus on key ecological and social issues in each project. The team follows the philosophy of ’employing local resources in an optimised way, planning considering the natural elements, passively and actively, and rendering the social impact of construction positive, improving lifestyle quality of both, the doers and the users.’
Ar Sheila Sri Prakash
Founder & Chief Architect, Shilpa Architects Planners Designers Pvt Ltd, Chennai
Founder & Chief Architect, Shilpa Architects Planners Designers Pvt Ltd, Chennai
Sheila Sri Prakash is one of the first women in India to have started her architectural firm back in 1979. Her more than three-decade career, boasts of completing approx. 1200 globally acclaimed architectural projectstill date. Ar Prakash is the first Indian architect to serve on the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Global Agenda Council on Design Innovation (role of arts in society). Listed amongst the “Top 100 most influential architects in the world by Il Giornale dell’ Architectura, Ar Prakash is known for her dexterous architectural theories surrounding ‘reciprocity in design’.
Ar Shirish Beri
Founder, Shirish Beri & Associates, Kolhapur
Founder, Shirish Beri & Associates, Kolhapur
Ar Shirish Beri’s deep search for meaning in life has made him explore various mediums of understanding and expression such as painting, poetry, philosophy, deep ecology and extensive travelling. Through his work, Ar Beri probes the multisensory and the immeasurable dimension of space while trying to evoke a reflective pause amidst today’s clutter and background noise.
Ar Beri has received numerous accolades for his exemplary work, the most significant being the Great Master’s award for 26th JK AYA 2017, Architecture+Design & CERA Awards 2014 – The hall of fame award, Arcasia gold medal 2009-2010 for the best designed public-institutional building in Asia and the Arcasia gold medal 2017 for the best designed single-family residence in Asia. A Fellow of the IIA & IIID, Ar Beri is well-known for his motivational talks and design workshops. His recently published book ‘Spaces inspired by nature’ is an inspiration in itself.
