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KRITI DHINGRA

KRITI DHINGRA

Palampur

Summary

I am a dedicated architect with over 10 years of experience, currently focusing on contemporary vernacular architecture in the Palampur region of Himachal Pradesh, India. Through my initiative, "Sanshraya Design Studio," I aim to merge traditional construction methods with modern needs, fostering collaboration with local craftsmen and embracing the use of natural materials native to the region and creating buildings that harmonizes with the context.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Founder & Principal Architect

Sanshraya Design Studio
Palampur
07.2020 - Current
  • Designing and Building Residential and Hospitality projects in a Contemporary Vernacular architectural style, using natural building material techniques.
  • Conducted Workshops for students of architecture, focusing on natural building methods.

Visiting Faculty

National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT)
Kangra
07.2019 - Current

Conducted lectures and design studios for undergraduate students for the following subjects:

  • Indian History of Art, Architecture, and Culture
  • Making Sense of Origami in Design
  • Retail Space and Environment Design
  • Store Experience Design
  • Digital Design

Visiting Faculty

National Institute of Technology (NIT)
Hamirpur
02.2021 - 07.2021

Conducted lectures and design studios for undergraduate students for the following subjects:

  • History of Architecture
  • Building Construction
  • Building services
  • Interior Design
  • Dissertation

Architect

Didi Contractor, Sidhbari & US Associates
Palampur
10.2017 - 06.2020
  • Developed design and construction details, and monitored site execution works for the project for a residence in Balla Village, Nagri, H.P.

Architect

Pradeep Sachdeva Design Associates
New Delhi
09.2014 - 05.2017

Worked on urban-level projects from tender to execution of the following projects:

  • Redevelopment of Jama Masjid Precinct & Chandni Chowk, Shajahanabad, Old Delhi
  • Central University of Punjab, Bathinda, Punjab

Junior Architect

INTACH Pondicherry
Puducherry
09.2011 - 03.2012

Documented heritage structures and developed preliminary design drawings for adaptive-reuse projects in Pondicherry and Tranquebar, Tamilnadu

Intern Architect

BESTECH
Gurugram
07.2009 - 12.2009
  • Worked on detail drawings and presentation of hospitality project, specifying dimensions and materials needed.

Education

Masters in Architecture - Theory and Design

Centre For Environmental Planning And Technology
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
06-2014

Bachelor in Architecture -

Sushant School of Art And Architecture
Gurugram, Haryana
06-2011

Skills

  • Project planning and design development
  • Sustainable design and green building practices
  • Site analysis and construction documentation
  • Construction specifications and cost estimation

Certification

  • Heritage Economics, A course module by INTACH Heritage Academy, New Delhi.
  • GSD1x - The Architectural Imagination, An online course of study offered by HarvardX on Edx
  • Compressed Stabilized Earth Bricks (CSEB), Masonry training workshop at Auroville Earth Institute.

Accomplishments

  • Panelist Speaker, Topic : 'Adobe for the New Vernacular.' Presented at HARIT Conference, 2024, SPA Bhopal, India

Timeline

Visiting Faculty

National Institute of Technology (NIT)
02.2021 - 07.2021

Founder & Principal Architect

Sanshraya Design Studio
07.2020 - Current

Visiting Faculty

National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT)
07.2019 - Current

Architect

Didi Contractor, Sidhbari & US Associates
10.2017 - 06.2020

Architect

Pradeep Sachdeva Design Associates
09.2014 - 05.2017

Junior Architect

INTACH Pondicherry
09.2011 - 03.2012

Intern Architect

BESTECH
07.2009 - 12.2009

Masters in Architecture - Theory and Design

Centre For Environmental Planning And Technology

Bachelor in Architecture -

Sushant School of Art And Architecture
KRITI DHINGRA