As a practicing Architect and Planner, I focus on project planning, approvals and overall project management. I would like to share my experience in Railway Station Design, Mixed use development, hospitality and liasoning & approvals with young architects through this platform. As an entrepreneur m... As a practicing Architect and Planner, I focus on project planning, approvals and overall project management. I would like to share my experience in Railway Station Design, Mixed use development, hospitality and liasoning & approvals with young architects through this platform. As an entrepreneur managing an architecture firm for past 19 years, I can share my insights in business management, especially with those who are strating their practice. Read more

I am the co-founder of SAS Investments, a premier Real Estate Strategic Consulting firm offering a comprehensive range of services, including Planning, Design, Advisory, Valuation (primarily Land and Building), Brokerage (Land and Logistics), and Fundraising (Debt/Equity). SAS Investments is an AMFI... I am the co-founder of SAS Investments, a premier Real Estate Strategic Consulting firm offering a comprehensive range of services, including Planning, Design, Advisory, Valuation (primarily Land and Building), Brokerage (Land and Logistics), and Fundraising (Debt/Equity). SAS Investments is an AMFI AMFI-registered mutual Fund Distributor providing Life and General Insurance services as well. As the head of SAS Investments' finance arm, I have successfully arranged construction funding for two developer houses in Pune. I am working on Land Purchase, logistics, industrial leasing, sales, Valuation, and redevelopment opportunities across India. I also serve as a Director at Aaltamonte HQ LLP, a distinguished real estate advisory firm based in Pune and Mumbai. Read more

Ar. Vishakha Kallianpur is a practicing Architect, Educator, and Entrepreneur based in Mumbai. She is the Principal Architect in her firm Nirmithi Architects which works on Sustainability based projects. She is also a Partner in VastuShilp, an Architectural consultancy that provides Sustainable D... Ar. Vishakha Kallianpur is a practicing Architect, Educator, and Entrepreneur based in Mumbai. She is the Principal Architect in her firm Nirmithi Architects which works on Sustainability based projects. She is also a Partner in VastuShilp, an Architectural consultancy that provides Sustainable Designing solutions and Liaisoning services for various types of Projects - Re-development Projects of all types in Mumbai, Educational Institutions, Warehouses and has recently also ventured into providing PMC services to Societies that want to go for Re-development. Read more

Ar. Amita Gore, Partner at PGAG Architects, co-founded the firm in 2005 with Mr. Prakash Gore. Over the last two decades, PGAG has grown into a multidisciplinary design practice with an international footprint—delivering 200+ projects across 7 countries and designing more than 20 lakh sq. ft. of e... Ar. Amita Gore, Partner at PGAG Architects, co-founded the firm in 2005 with Mr. Prakash Gore. Over the last two decades, PGAG has grown into a multidisciplinary design practice with an international footprint—delivering 200+ projects across 7 countries and designing more than 20 lakh sq. ft. of entertainment, commercial, retail, corporate, and high-end residential spaces. The firm is renowned for its specialization in Cinema and Auditorium Design, where their trend-focused, technology-driven theatre planning significantly enhances ROI for mall developers and cinema operators. PGAG has also transformed several old single-screen theatres into modern multiplexes while optimizing revenue from cafes, bars, and concession areas. The firm is the proud recipient of the IIID Design Excellence Award 2025 in the category “International Projects Designed by Indian Designer” for their iconic WOW Cinema Project in Oman. PGAG has also received a Special Recognition Award at the Indywood Film Festival, further cementing its leadership in entertainment design. A graduate of Sir J.J. College of Architecture (1995), Amita brings deep expertise in feasibility studies, detailed design development, coordination with structural and MEP services, and the review of construction and shop drawings. Her approach blends aesthetics with functionality and costefficiency, transforming spaces into refined and engaging environments. Ar. Amita Gore is also an active voice in the industry, sharing her insights at national-level platforms such as Big Cine Expo and the Indywood Film Festival held at Ramoji Film City, Hyderabad, contributing to thought leadership in cinema and entertainment design. Read more

Ar. Prof. Rupali H. Gupte: An Architect by profession and an academician by passion, Rupali has been through an interesting journey of designing spaces to guiding young minds for over three decades. She wears many caps, from being a professional Architect, to Principal in architecture colleges, she... Ar. Prof. Rupali H. Gupte: An Architect by profession and an academician by passion, Rupali has been through an interesting journey of designing spaces to guiding young minds for over three decades. She wears many caps, from being a professional Architect, to Principal in architecture colleges, she's spent her life as a counsellor, a mentor and a friend. Her passion for teaching and guiding students has given her a caravan of diverse and talented students, and a group of eminent, professional architects that together form her close-knit community. Those who have been under her mentorship echo her belief in how every student is Unique and how education should encourage and enhance this individual uniqueness. Graduating with a Bachelor of Architecture degree, Rupali has done her Master’s in Project Management and further pursued her Ph.D in architecture education. She believes in mentoring students to develop their self-awareness through critical conscious initiatives which in-turn help them explore their uniqueness. In the multi- faceted discipline of Architecture, she has observed that with the right guidance, students carve their own niche and find their own way. With the focused aim, to share these stories, Rupali launched her firm “Copperpod Architecture Paths", to take others through this road less travelled by. Through the YouTube channel of CopperPod Architecture paths, we showcase numerous future career prospects and scopes available in the field of Architecture and design. We bring hand holding strategies to help you uncover who you are and explore your calling within Architecture. Read more

As a practicing Architect and Urban Planner, I continue working on various project types such as master planning, infrastructure, residential, commercial, industrial across different states of Indian. I have also taught in Architecture degree college for 8 years on topics related to design, cost ana... As a practicing Architect and Urban Planner, I continue working on various project types such as master planning, infrastructure, residential, commercial, industrial across different states of Indian. I have also taught in Architecture degree college for 8 years on topics related to design, cost analysis, urban planning and as a thesis guide. I am connected to education field via guest lecturing, practice oriented online courses, and being jury for design and thesis. I believe that as a professional, my knowledge, experience and learning should benefit fellow architects and students. I am open to discussion and heart-to-heart conversations on thesis, projects and careers. Read more