Aayushi Dubey
Nagpur
Summary
Conservation architect and full-time doctoral research scholar at VNIT Nagpur, specializing in heritage continuity, documentation, and socio-cultural analysis. Brings diverse experience across adaptive reuse, policy-aware conservation, and site-based practice. Committed to bridging fieldwork and research to develop sustainable frameworks that position built heritage as a dynamic medium for cultural engagement and transformation.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Conservation Architect
KNOSPE & CO. LLP
Delhi
03.2022 - 03.2023
- Deployed on-site at GGM Science College, Jammu (client: J&K Project Construction Corporation).
- Contributed to the conservation and restoration of historic institutional buildings.
- Involved in project planning, site coordination, billing, supervision of on-site activities, and monitoring of execution quality.
Conservation Architect
Vama Communications Pvt. Ltd.
Ahmedabad
07.2021 - 02.2022
- Deployed in Diu (U.T.) for client Diu Smart City Ltd.
- Worked on the conservation and adaptive reuse of four heritage sites:
Pani Bai School, St. Thomas Church (Diu Museum), Heritage Vegetable Market Precinct, Zampa Precinct – Fortification Wall. - Involved in planning, billing, team management, and on-site execution, ensuring alignment with smart city and heritage guidelines.
Conservation Architect
The Mira Miras Collective, India
Ahmedabad
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Collaborated with the Ahmedabad World Heritage City Trust (AMC) to document listed structures in the UNESCO World Heritage City.
- Led field teams documenting Pol houses and institutional buildings, ensuring accuracy in measurements and architectural representation.
- Prepared detailed drawings for archival submission, supporting long-term conservation strategy and inventory development.
Conservation Architect
The Achintya Studio
Nagpur
09.2020 - 12.2020
- Led the adaptive reuse of the PWD building in Jagdalpur, transforming it into a city-level art gallery through design, clearance, and landscaping.
- Participated in the conservation of three temples in Barsur, Dantewada (Pedamma Gudi Temple, Solah Khamba Temple, Surya Mandir).
- Involved in site research, excavation supervision, and strategy development for stabilizing and restoring deteriorated temple structures.
- Developed technical documentation: checklists, templates, site reports, and condition assessments.
Project Intern (Conservation)
Archaeological Survey Of India - Lonar
Nagpur
01.2020 - 07.2020
- Assisted in research, documentation, and supervision of excavations at the Lonar Crater temple complex.
- Contributed to restoration strategy development and on-site coordination.
- Created structured quality control documentation, including checklists and report templates.
- Conducted independent site analysis and submitted design and management recommendations.
Architect
Base4 - Architect, Engineers, And Designers
Nagpur
06.2017 - 06.2018
- Collaborated on hospitality projects for global brands such as Hilton and Hyatt.
- Designed and coordinated up to 200 hotel units per month, focusing on concept design and technical accuracy.
- Supervised BIM-based documentation, AutoCAD/Revit drawing sets, and design deliverables for all stages.
- Led small teams and worked with international stakeholders on documentation workflows.
Intern
Rhythm Of Space Design Studio
Bangalore
01.2016 - 12.2016
- Supported design and construction phases on projects of varying scales.
- Created 3D models, renderings, and branding materials (logos, print media).
- Enhanced team coordination through meeting prep and internal documentation.
Education
Doctoral Research Scholar - Architecture & Planning (Full-Time, Ongoing)
Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology
Nagpur07-2023
Masters of Architecture - Architectural Conservation
School Of Planning And Architecture
Bhopal07.2020
Bachelor of Architecture -
Smt. Manoramabai Mundle College Of Architecture
Nagpur05.2017
CBSE 12th -
Modern School
Nagpur05-2013
Skills
- Heritage Practice: Documentation Adaptive Reuse CMPs HIAs
- Project & Research Management: Planning Site Coordination Billing Team Leadership
- Academic & Analytical: Literature Review Writing Visual Interpretation Condition Mapping
- Software Proficiency: AutoCAD Revit SketchUp Lumion Photoshop MS Office
- Languages: English Hindi Marathi
Collaborative Documentation & Heritage Publications
Editorial Contributor – Visual Analysis & Captioning
Temples of Vidarbha – VNIT Heritage Documentation Project | 2024–2025
- Contributed to the stylistic analysis and captioning of temple imagery for a curated publication led by VNIT.
- Assisted in writing contextual heritage narratives and organizing the visual content for print.
Conservation Documentation Assistant
State Archaeology Department, Maharashtra | 2023–2024
- Supported documentation of listed temple sites under the state archaeology department.
- Contributed to condition mapping, measured drawings, and preliminary conservation strategy inputs.
Student Volunteer & Project Contributor
Documentation Cell – SMMCA, Nagpur | Aug 2013 – Dec 2015
- Progressed from volunteer to lead contributor in heritage documentation and conservation proposal development across Nagpur.
- Created measured drawings for three structures and visually documented 155 sites for the Nagpur Heritage Coffee Table Book.
- Co-authored the Maintenance Manual for the High Court, Nagpur, and supported documentation of the Markanda and Adasa temple complexes, key heritage sites in the region.
Certification
Council of Architecture | Registration No. : CA/2018/91136
Academic Work
M.Arch. Thesis
Maintenance Manual for the Wadas of Berdi and Sayra, MP | SPA Bhopal | 2020
Research Paper
Analytical Review of Traditional House Forms – Case of Wadas | SPA Bhopal | 2019
Conservation Studio Projects
- Chaman Mahal, Islamnagar – Conservation Strategy
- Kumbakonam, TN – Conservation Management Plan
- Cultural Resource Management Plan, MP
B.Arch. Thesis
Entrepreneurship Training Institute for Women, Nagpur | SMMCA | 2017
Accomplishments
- 2015 – INTACH–NIASA Heritage Awards for Excellence in Documentation, awarded by the Council of Architecture
- 2013 – Participation in ‘Neemrana Competition’ – Documentation of the Neemrana Group of Hotels
Workshops , Conferences & Webinars
- 2023 – UNESCO Sub-Regional Conference on World Heritage, Bhopal (Apr 17–18)
- 2022 – ICOMOS ICUCH: Incorporating Climate Change into Heritage Management
- 2021 – ICOMOS India – CSI & EPWG: E-Symposium on Intangible Cultural Heritage & Sustainability (Jun 19–Jul 31)
- 2020 – ICOMOS India – ICOFORT Webinar Series:
Deccan Fortresses | Western Fortresses (MH, Goa)
Northern & Central Strongholds (J&K, Delhi, MP, UP, Punjab, Gujarat)
Northwestern Forts (Rajasthan) | Military Heritage of India - 2019 – Hands-on Lime Workshop, Sadar Manzil, Bhopal (INTACH & SPA Bhopal)
- 2018 – Heritage Resource Management Training, SPA Bhopal (Beyond HRIDAY Scheme)
References
Dr. Smita Khan
PhD Supervisor | Assistant Professor, VNIT Nagpur
📞 +91 98224 73721 | ✉️ smita.khan@arc.vnit.ac.in
Ar. Sabrina Khan Patel
Director, Mira Miras Collective | Visiting Faculty, CEPT University
📞 +91 89757 54500 | ✉️ ar.sabrinakt@gmail.com
Ar. Shivani Sharma
Principal Architect, The Achintya Studio
📞 +91 98909 86178 | ✉️ theachintyastudio@gmail.com
Timeline
Conservation Architect
KNOSPE & CO. LLP
03.2022 - 03.2023
Conservation Architect
Vama Communications Pvt. Ltd.
07.2021 - 02.2022
Conservation Architect
The Mira Miras Collective, India
01.2021 - 05.2021
Conservation Architect
The Achintya Studio
09.2020 - 12.2020
Project Intern (Conservation)
Archaeological Survey Of India - Lonar
01.2020 - 07.2020
Architect
Base4 - Architect, Engineers, And Designers
06.2017 - 06.2018
Intern
Rhythm Of Space Design Studio
01.2016 - 12.2016
Doctoral Research Scholar - Architecture & Planning (Full-Time, Ongoing)
Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology
Masters of Architecture - Architectural Conservation
School Of Planning And Architecture
Bachelor of Architecture -
Smt. Manoramabai Mundle College Of Architecture
CBSE 12th -
Modern School
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