Our ongoing research venture with a keen focus on developing India's villages through SMART-ER models of growth; geared toward a deeper understanding of gender impact on community development

As a result of limited access to formal jobs in Kisumu (Kenya), women have carved out a formidable position for themselves in the informal economy sector of Kisumu. Our research highlights the connections between traditional and everyday use of space and the urban planning which will need to go hand in hand for the urbanization of Kisumu.

The first of its kind platform connecting design opportunities with collaborators from art, science and technology schools

Making a case for positive mass displacement in New Rochelle.

This project investigated the revitalization of the coastal cities through self-organized neighborhood planning. The study was done through intensive survey carried in Larnaca, Cyprus. 

This work proposes a “pilot planning” rather than a “master planning” strategy to provide flexibility in addressing short term strategic targets without compromising long term options, with particular emphases on infrastructural development issues. Within this sensibility, several potential pilots were explored and assembled comprising six “base elements:” gender, land, public space, waste, infrastructure, and economy.

City Observer is a biannual journal which aims to create a conversation on cities and to collaboratively interrogate our urban world. City Observer is published by the Urban Design Collective.

City Observer is a biannual journal which aims to create a conversation on cities and to collaboratively interrogate our urban world. City Observer is published by the Urban Design Collective.

This shortlisted competition entry - 'Building Smarter, Building Together' - addresses head on the realities of the previous devastating flood and proactive methods to mitigate future floods. Where the people of Kerala rose to the occasion in the 2018 floods was in their selfless rescue efforts. By recognizing this innate community strength, and building upon it - our strategy promotes enhanced ease of communication and real time feedback during the onset, peak and post flooding scenarios. To complement and strengthen the technological interventions, we harness the strength and resources of the community, through shared building and socio-economic investment strategies. 

Promote a patented urban farming tool as a means to socially and economically boost refugee populations, through city scale urban analysis and rigor.

Design of an eco-village in Kenya, with a focus on creating a holistic, healing and climate friendly environment where the care and protection of vulnerable children, particularly those who are separated from their families is the driver. 

Looking at housing as an infrastructure, this research aims at analyzing affordable housing (NYCHA as the largest public housing in North America) in order to rethink the governing strategies that were not sufficient for socio-economic development of the affected demographic.

Climate responsive, contemporary space design which maximizes on utilizing existing site conditions and locally sourced craftsmanship

City Observer is a biannual journal which aims to create a conversation on cities and to collaboratively interrogate our urban world. City Observer is published by the Urban Design Collective.

City Observer is a biannual journal which aims to create a conversation on cities and to collaboratively interrogate our urban world. City Observer is published by the Urban Design Collective.

City Observer is a biannual journal which aims to create a conversation on cities and to collaboratively interrogate our urban world. City Observer is published by the Urban Design Collective.

Our design proposal looks at Housing as a means to contribute to cultural, social and communal development. In a city like Manhattan, with real estate at an extraordinary premium, and in constant contradiction to the affordability of a majority of its inhabitants - we propose an adaptable and scalable solution which brings together the best of private space with the benefits of communal living. Intended in particular for the many in-need users the City has a responsibility to house.

H2Olistic is toward a unified urban canal planning, where the Canal's once unique ecological assets solidify its important position as a flood bastion of Chennai. Through 2 approaches (1) Filter, Flush, Flood; (2) Activate a Social-Economy through community involvement via an action-reward system tied in to local facilities.

The Hydro One-Vision NOW is a strategic water-centric design and action framework, created for the City of
Chennai. It brings to the forefront a shared, common, unified platform which can holistically address the issues
of water security in Chennai. The Hydro One-Vision NOW's key impact would be in bringing coherence and consensus in how cities and it's citizens together tackle the critical areas of water security.

Re-thinking an enhanced spiritual experience at one of the busiest pilgrimage centres in the world, by expanding the religious experience into the urban fabric 

This research projects future development scenarios for New Rochelle within the context of the New York City region and the greater context of Long Island Sound. Exploring a diversity of possibilities, the research’s overriding concern engages the ecological considerations related to New Rochelle’s unique position as a transportation hub on the edge of the most urbanized estuary in North America.

City Observer is a biannual journal which aims to create a conversation on cities and to collaboratively interrogate our urban world. City Observer is published by the Urban Design Collective.

City Observer is a biannual journal which aims to create a conversation on cities and to collaboratively interrogate our urban world. City Observer is published by the Urban Design Collective.

City Observer is a biannual journal which aims to create a conversation on cities and to collaboratively interrogate our urban world. City Observer is published by the Urban Design Collective.