Ranna Parekh, Shweta, Pavan K Suryadevara, Hariesh K Sankaran

Ranna Parikh

Architect Ranna Parikh did her schooling in Kuwait and studied Architecture in Baroda. Opting to practise mainly in the field of Interior design, she has a huge portfolio of works; ranging from homes, art galleries, schools, universities, hospitals, boutiques, showrooms and corporate offices in her three decades of practise. She is currently the Chairperson of IIID (Indian Institute of Interior Designers), Ahmedabad Chapter. She is a visiting faculty at CEPT University and also visits several institutes of Design to take lectures and to participate in student Jury. She is passionate about her work and her colours! Colour plays an important role in her works. She wants people to see colours, touch and feel colours with their senses and to experience colour with the additional layers of human emotions….

Work Profile

A large part of her portfolio is the work she does for kids; schools, playgrounds and their spaces in homes. In the time when furniture and Interiors were not even heard of in India, she forayed into the kids world through exhibitions of children furniture and accessories. This was widely covered by the media. Also, her various works have been featured in several magazines. Amongst all her projects, she is known especially for her work in the kids world. We can safely say that Architect Ranna Parikh is the paediatrician amongst designers. She specializes in furniture for kids, their room, their school and even their playground. She delights in doing spaces for the little ones.

Shweta Balasubramoni

She is the founder of Vistaar Associates. She recently won the Nari Niyogin award for inspiring women in the field of architecture and also the WADE award under the category of young emerging architect. She acquired experience under world renowned architect B.V.Doshi at Vastushilpa Consultants, Ahmedabad, and further pursued the nuances of sustainable architecture and interiors at Inspiration – an eco-sensitive design firm in Kochi, Kerala. Her designs balance aesthetic elements dealing with space, form, texture, volume, mass, structure, light, shadow and colors with pragmatic elements such as cost and functionality. The endeavor is to create people oriented, ecologically sustainable designs that are artistic yet practical.

Pavan K Suryadevara

Pavan K Suryadevara has done his Masters in Architecture from UK and Bachelor of Architecture from Chennai. He is active committee member of Indian Institute of Interior Designers (IIID) (Telangana Chapter). Active member of Indian Institute of Architects (IIIA) (Telangana Chapter). Member of SARAANSH (Handicraft Development of India). He has worked on multiple residential and commercial projects.

Currently working as Associate Director for Clark Lloyd International.

His Professional Experience & Awards:

• Member of RIBA(Royal British Institute of Architects).

• Architect & Consultant for Major Projects of TSIIC ( Telangana State Industrial)

• Infrastructure Corporation Ltd & Markfed,

• Department of Andhra Pradesh,

• Oakridge International School,Epistomo

• Global International School
  

Mr. Hariesh K. Sankaran

Hariesh K. Sankaran is an architect and designer with experience in the fields of architecture, product design, furniture, urban landscapes and strategic design. He has collaborated with various firms and brands like Louis Vuitton, Dietiker, Swarovski, Sunstar, Mizar, Vietri, Paolo Pecora, Multiplicity lab, DARC, ALAD etc., spanning France, Switzerland, Japan, Italy, USA, UK, Austria and the Indian subcontinent working on varied projects ranging from furniture, lighting, packaging, retail, lifestyle accessories, interiors, architecture and urban planning. He has also been involved as a design consultant for the World Expo 2015, Milan and the master plan of the new capital complex of Abu Dhabi.

After completing his undergraduate degree from India, Hariesh pursued his masters’ degree in Industrial Design from Domus Academy, Italy. Furthering his interest in architecture he pursued a master’s degree in Architecture, specialising in urban landscapes from the Politecnico di Milano. He is an award winning designer with his works and products exhibited at the Light+Building design expo ’06 (Frankfurt), Korean Design Expo ’06, Salone del Mobile ’07 (Italy), Opus design awards ’07 (Japan) and IBDC ’05 (Taiwan).