Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
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Kanishka Sharma

Kanishka Sharma

Play by the rules, but be ferocious.
Phil Knight

Summary

Conservation Architect and Researcher from the School of Planning and Architecture, Bhopal, specializing in Heritage Impact Assessments and Water System Management. Focused on integrating heritage conservation within Sustainable Development Frameworks, with a commitment to experiential learning, ethics, and social advocacy.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Research Assistant -Research Officer

Indian Institute of Public Administration
09.2020 - Current
  • Led project coordination efforts for the NMCG-sponsored capacity building initiative.
  • Researched and developed content to disseminate River Ganga conservation knowledge.
  • Established project deadlines and facilitated discussions with subconsultants.
  • Design compelling visual explainers for interactive learning.
  • Performed detailed analysis on project impacts aligning with IIPA standards.
  • Led and conducted various educational sessions.
  • Produced and designed informational resources.
  • Crafted compelling audio and script content.
  • Organized and implemented programs for 1,200 District Ganga Committee members, 30,000 school students, and 100+ institution collaborators.
  • Created over 20 project knowledge products and built connections with diverse stakeholders.
  • Delivered instructional sessions in workshops for Government Officials.

Freelance Conservation Architect

Edwin Construction
11.2023 - 12.2023
  • Reviewed technical drawings developed by project team of Loyola College Church
  • Offered mentorship to junior architects about heritage building design principles and the ethics of professional practice.
  • Produced extensive profile outlining heritage work for Edwin Construction.

Associate Conservation Architect

Kabira Architects and Conservation Professionals
01.2021 - 12.2023
  • Produced comprehensive condition evaluations for Byopar Mandal Srinagar and Srinagar Riverfront development alongside IP Global Pvt. Ltd.
  • Generated insightful reports for HRIDAY Ayodhya.
  • Drafted comprehensive reports focused on building conservation projects.
  • Contributed to the Smart City planning by drafting a DPR for Allahabad Public Library alongside M/S Aarvee Consultants.
  • Performed site inspections and documented conditions for Delhi Circle under Archaeological Survey of India.

Conservation Architect

Dharohar India
06.2019 - 07.2020
  • Drafted extensive project reports detailing the Red Fort historic garden.
  • Produced detailed drawings and specifications regarding the Pusa Road Entomology Building.
  • Prepared exhibits for a fundraising event at Delhi Golf Course.
  • Authored comprehensive technical notes on building lime.
  • Led team to prepare detailed report on Heritage Impact Assessment Reports for UPMRC evaluating the Impacts of corridor-i and II of Agra metro on the monuments
  • Preserved and restored historic buildings, sites and neighborhoods, taking into account age, style and cultural significance of location.

Trainee Conservation Architect

Kabira Architects and Conservation Professionals
06.2018 - 07.2018
  • Assisted conservation architect to manage projects at Redfort, Qutub Minar, Tughlaqabad fort and Mehrauli for Archaeological Survey of India(ASI), Delhi Circle
  • Developed comprehensive project documentation, including site plans, elevations, sections, and details for clear communication of existing condition of built structures
  • Mentored junior architects on best practices within the field while providing guidance on writing project reports & conduct field surveys for gap analysis for ASI-Delhi Circle site
  • Prepared estimates for excavation work for Historic Hammam in Red Fort Complex

Trainee Architect (Conservation)

Sanrakshan Pvt. Ltd
06.2016 - 07.2017
  • Improved space functionality by applying knowledge of ergonomic principles in interior layouts planning for Conservation and adaptive reuse of Mohindra Kothi, Patiala
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to achieve cohesive and well-executed projects for development of museum at Maharaja Ranjit Singh Summer Palace
  • Conducted feasibility studies for potential projects by analyzing site conditions, zoning restrictions, environmental factors, among others aspects affecting project viability for Designing of interpretation centres at Chamkaur Sahib Wadda and Chhota Ghallughara, Punjab.
  • Participated in client meetings, listening attentively to their needs and translating them into actionable tasks for the team for designing project reports and preparation of status reports of street and parks in Smart Cities across' India.
  • Assisted in preparing presentations for clients, effectively communicating design concepts and solutions for Conservation and adaptive reuse of Rajwada.
  • Utilized digital tools such as AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Revit for efficient drafting and visualization of architectural concepts.
  • Conducted site visits to monitor construction progress, ensuring adherence to design plans and specifications.

Trainee Architect

Imaginnations Unleashed
06.2015 - 07.2015
  • Developed comprehensive construction drawings to ensure accurate implementation of architectural designs.
  • Demonstrated strong attention to detail when reviewing construction documents, identifying and resolving potential issues before they became critical.
  • Assisted architects with architectural design process from conceptual to work drawings for residences in Surajmal Vihar and Preet Vihar

Education

Certificate Programme in Project Management - Project Management

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT Delhi), Delhi
12-2021
  • Completed Coursework: Project management concepts and principles and deliver projects with a precise focus on time, budget, and quality.

Master of Architecture (Conservation) - Architecture

School of Planning And Architecture (SPA-Bhopal), Bhopal
06-2019

Final Grade: 8.7 CGPA

  • Conservation Studio on Kamlapati mahal and its surrounds (Building level)
  • Historic walled city of Burhanpur (Area Level)
  • The Sacred Landscape of Tamil Nadu (Regional Level)
  • Thesis: Conservation Strategies for revival of Hammams in India

Bachelor in Architectural Studies - Architecture

MBS School of Planning And Architecture (MBS-SPA), Delhi
06-2017
  • Final Grade: 69.4%
  • Thesis: Design of Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University-East Campus, Karkardooma

Skills

  • Stakeholder Management
  • Project Management
  • Event planning and execution
  • Site analysis
  • Team collaboration
  • Project management
  • Design development
  • Data collection and organization

Affiliations

  • Council of Architecture(CoA): CA/2018/94226
  • International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS-UNESCO): IND 42581
  • Indian Council of Astrological Sciences (ICAS)-East Delhi Chapter

Certification

  • Certified-Vastu Professional
  • Project Management Certification

Software Skills

ArcGIS | India-WRIS

Good

Academic Conservation Studio Basemaps


Autodesk AutoCAD 2D

Excellent

Architectural Drawings


Flimora

Good

Video Editting


Adobe Photoshop

Excellent

Rendering Architectural Drawings


Google SketchUp

Good

3D Visualizations of Buildings and Site


Microsoft Office Word, Excel Powerpoint

Excellent

Document Preparation


Adobe InDesign

Good

Designing Documents and Papers


MS Project

Intermediate

Manage Project Timelines

Additional Information

2024: International Course on Impact Assessment in a World Heritage Context

Online course conducted by ICCROM, IUCN and the Norwegian Ministry of Climate and Environment


2024: Two Day Sensitization Workshop for District Ganga Plans

Training, Planning and Execution for officials of District Ganga Committee


2020: Virtual Summer Internship

Training, Planning and Execution for six weeks virtual internship program primarily intended for the students and young professionals in the field of cultural heritage to enhance the technical skills for building conservation, conducted by Dharohar and Kalakriti


2019: First CACI Meeting Volunteered First CACI Meeting at SPA Bhopal

2019: Core Team Member Ekphrasis'18 Inter SPA Fest


2018: HRIDAY Training Workshop, Bhopal
Volunteered in organizing workshop for Government Officials working on HRIDAY scheme, conducted by SPA, Bhopal.


2018: Lime Workshop with INTACH, Bhopal

Hands on experience in lime plastering and assessing properties of lime for same, conducted by SPA, Bhopal.


2017: ICOMOS General Assembly, New Delhi

Volunteered in organizing and arranging the general assembly in facilitating seminars and Scientific Symposium.

2017: Lime Workshop, School of Planning and Architecture Bhopal
Hands on lime plastering Experience Workshop conducted for the Students of Architecture of SPA Bhopal.


2017: International Conference on Raja Bhoj's contribution to Architecture

Participated in conference organized at RCVP Naronha Academy Swarna Jayanti Auditorium, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh


2015: Workshop on Haveli- the way forward

Participant in the workshop organized by ARCHADE Foundation

Publications

  • Singh, S., Sharma, V.K., Sharma, K., & Dua, S. (2024). Decoding Capital's Pollution Crisis. Indian Institute of Public Administration, New Delhi.


  • Singh, S., Sharma, V.K., Sharma, K., Dua, S. & Kulsoom, M. (2024). Navigating the Ghats of Varanasi: A Mystic Journey along the Holy Waters of the Ganges. Indian Institute of Public Administration, New Delhi


  • Singh, S., Sharma, V.K., Sharma, K. & Vohra, R. (2023). Eternal Waters R2R Visual journey from Religion to Resource. Indian Institute of Public Administration


  • Singh, S., Sharma, V.K., Sharma, K. & Garg, K.(2022) Handbook for Urban Local Bodies Officers Indian Institute of Public Administration, New Delhi ISBN 978-81-955533-0-3


  • IIPA Coffee Table Book


  • Kanishka Sharma, Vaibhavi Dhote Retro-mapping of Tamilakam Cultural, Urban and Environmental Landscapes, Department of Geography Osmania University.


Work Availability

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Accomplishments

  • Wrote grant application leading to 5.crore INR award.

Languages

English
Hindi
sanskrit

Interests

Art and Culture

Software

AutoCad

Timeline

Freelance Conservation Architect - Edwin Construction
11.2023 - 12.2023
Associate Conservation Architect - Kabira Architects and Conservation Professionals
01.2021 - 12.2023
Research Assistant -Research Officer - Indian Institute of Public Administration
09.2020 - Current
Conservation Architect - Dharohar India
06.2019 - 07.2020
Trainee Conservation Architect - Kabira Architects and Conservation Professionals
06.2018 - 07.2018
Trainee Architect (Conservation) - Sanrakshan Pvt. Ltd
06.2016 - 07.2017
Trainee Architect - Imaginnations Unleashed
06.2015 - 07.2015
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT Delhi) - Certificate Programme in Project Management, Project Management
School of Planning And Architecture (SPA-Bhopal) - Master of Architecture (Conservation), Architecture
MBS School of Planning And Architecture (MBS-SPA) - Bachelor in Architectural Studies, Architecture

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