B.ARCH FACULTY
URBAN & CITY PLANNING
Urban/City Planning is a technical & political process concerned with the development of land use in urban environments, including air, water, infrastructure passing in & out of urban areas, i.e. transportation. communication. distribution networks. the physical layout of human settlements.
Principal & Professor
B.Arch. (VRCE)
Masters in City Planning (IIT, Kharagpur)
Pursuing Ph.D.
CA/1987/10800
Ar. Abhay V. Purohit
The principal of the ideas, Nagpur, Ar. Abhay Purohit is the strong pillar of the institution. As captain of the ship, he has kept the institution successfully afloat and ideas has reached new landmarks under his leadership. In 1987, he completed MCP (Master of City Planning) from IIT Kharagpur. Apart from his extensive professional experience, his experience in the education field stretches over three decades―starting from Assistant Professor at MIET Gondia (1989-1997), Professor and Director at PCEA. Nagpur (1997-2009) and presently Principal and Director at ideas, Nagpur (2009-date). He had recently been elected as representative of Heads of Institutions by the CoA for two consecutive terms; has been a member of the executive committee of CoA from 2016-19; member of CoA committee for Revision of Minimum Standards of an Architectural Education; and advisor for accreditation process in architecture. He has also been a part of inspection panels for various institutions, an expert for arbitration, an assessor for architectural design competitions, an advisor for framing architecture program guidelines for universities, an expert for syllabus assessment, and an invitee at the Board of Studies of Architecture by RTMNU.
He believes in establishing a sense of community in the profession and initiating constructive discussion and
dialogue. For that purpose, he has organized various symposiums and workshops. He is also a resource person for various conferences and symposiums. His authority and integrity are reflected in the ideals of the institution. He ensures the smooth organization and functioning of the school in all aspects and inspires its members to maintain an ethical and professional environment. To encourage qualities of co-operation, leadership, and building self-confidence in the students, he promotes co-curricular activities as part of the overall curriculum. He has also published numerous papers on architectural education along with heritage, environmental issues, and cost-effective housing. Thus, through creative educational policies and teamwork, he strives to shape sensitive, conscious, and competent future architects capable of contributing to the betterment of the field.
Professor
B.Arch. (VRCE)
Masters in City Planning (IIT, Kharagpur)
CA/1986/09592
Ar. Uday C. Gadkari
Ar. Gadkari has been the president of the Council of Architecture (CoA) from 2012-2015. He is one of the directors at ideas, Nagpur, and has been the former principal of Priyadarshini College of Architecture and Engineering (1994-2001). He acquired his post-graduate degree in city planning from IIT Kharagpur in 1984. Along with being a senior practitioner in architecture and interior design, he also possesses close to three decades of experience in academics and education. He has also been an advisor for other institutions such as Mysore University and Sri University Bhubaneshwar. Among his many accomplishments is serving as a board and council member for various bodies such as the Central Advisory Board on Education (Govt. of India), Senate and Academic Council (RTMNU), the Academic Cell of Institute of Town Planners India, Governing Board of National Power Training Institute, Academic Council of School of Planning and Architecture, and so on. He has been a chairman of some international conferences as well as a convener at numerous national conferences in architecture.
Often indulging in informal conversations with students in various corners of the campus, he is always eager to engage in a two-way process towards finding the best solutions. He carries a vision of shaping able and competent
future architects, in all aspects. He was also a former chairman of the Board of Studies in Architecture (RTMNU) and is constantly committed to improving architectural education standards along with the qualitative and ethical standards in the profession.
Associate Professor
B.Arch. ( PCEA)
M.Plan. (SPA, Delhi)
CA/2000/26055
Ar. Rahul C. Deshpande
Ar. Rahul Deshpande is an Associate Professor. He is an accomplished architect with a professional experience of twenty years and eighteen years of experience in teaching. Architect Deshpande has characteristic ease and natural way of teaching, through which he actively imparts essential knowledge to the students in core subjects like design, construction technology, building services, and working drawing. He has completed a wide variety of projects including residences, farmhouses, apartments, small townships as well as public projects like gardens, public squares, markets, crematoriums, etc. His vast knowledge in different areas from design, technology, execution to aesthetics proves to be very valuable to the students. He introduces them to the practical, technical, ideological aspects in practice – ranging from building services to urban design. Through his firm. R.D. Architects and Consultants, he has worked on projects of varying scales, and thus, his guidance comes in the form of the minutest details to the largest issues. His teaching methods enable the students to learn effective organizational skills and prepares them for professional life by demonstrating productivity under pressure.
A true mentor, he believes in providing a common platform for all students to learn and grow equally. Giving each student a fair chance and space to polish his/her strengths, he sets an example by striking the balance between instruction and autonomy. Apart from his rich professional experience and cool demeanor, he is also a passionate traveler, a melodious singer, and an active sportsperson.
Associate Professor
B.Arch. ( Nagpur University)
M.Tech Urban Planning, (VNIT Nagpur)
Pursuing Ph.D.
CA/2001/28477
Ar. Rukhsana N. Badar
An experienced architect and academician, Ar. Rukhsana Badar, is a believer in constant learning and exploration through research, collaborative ventures, and participation in conferences. She is personally committed to teaching and introduces creative learning methods. She Pursuing PhD from VNIT Nagpur since 2022. She has completed her B. Arch from VRCE Nagpur in 1999, being the university topper for 2 years; and M. Tech in Urban Planning in 2019 from VNIT Nagpur, receiving the Best Thesis Award for PG Planning Students by ITPI Maharashtra Regional Chapter. Her practical experience is as rich as her academic. She has worked with many organizations like V K Associates, Ar. Ashok Mokha Architects, Syed Mobin Architects, and Harihar Infrastructure Development Corp. Ltd. She has also completed many independent projects through her design studio, ‘rukhsanaDesigns’. She had worked on the extension project for Boston Islamic Centre on winning the second prize in the international competition. Her inclination to reading, writing, and research extends to multiple publications, including articles and conference proceedings on subjects like tourism sustainability in Indian hill towns, Sufi shrines, neighborhood open spaces for social cohesion, and festival transformation of urban spaces. She also adopts writing as a medium of expression on her online blog, designs products to commercialize handicrafts among community women, and her empathetic demeanor reflects in her educational practices.
Assistant Professor
B.Arch. (Shivaji University,Kolhapur)
M.Plan. (CEPT)
CA/2011/51595
Ar. Sumeet S. Patange
Architect Sumeet Patange has graduated in architecture from Kolhapur University and has pursued his master’s in planning (housing) from CEPT, Ahmedabad. He has a teaching experience of 4 years and has been teaching subjects of Architectural Design, Architectural Graphics, Acoustics and Illumination, Building Services, and Construction Technology & Materials. As an assistant professor at IDEAS, he has also contributed to the university syllabus design for Acoustics and Illumination, Building Services, and Construction Technology & Materials. He introduced IDEAS, Nagpur to RIBA, London, Norman Foster Travel Scholarship in Architectural Research.
His professional experience ranges from residential to urban projects. He had worked in a 3.8-acre housing scheme at Talegaon, Pune; a residential bungalow and hotel interior at Bodhgaya; Balgopal Shree Krishna Temple at Vasai; Development of Weekly Market at Yavatmal; Development of Gram Panchayat Office Module for villages in Rajasthan; Proposal for self-sustainable toilets in schools in Bihar. His varied experience and active participation is an example of the holistic nature of architectural education at the institution.
INDUSTRIAL DESIGN
Industrial design is a process of design applied to products that are to be manufactured through techniques of mass production
HOD & Professor
B.Arch. (COET)
M.Arch. Industrial Design (SPA, Delhi)
CA/1993/15921
Ar. Milind K Gujarkar
Ar. Milind Gujarkar is head of the department at ideas, Nagpur. He has a specialization in industrial design and also started the first post-graduate course in Industrial Design at RTMNU. With more than twenty-five years of extensive academic and professional experience. He has initiated many innovative teaching modules & co-curricular activities including Rural design Studies – which introduces the students to local, vernacular architecture and the manifold aspects of rural settlements; I-show – which showcases the students’ creative academic in the form of exhibits visited by architects and citizens in general. He has also been involved in numerous book publications, workshops, and conferences at ideas.
As a professor, he imparts essential knowledge concerning the varied needs of the profession. His practice incorporates a very conscious and holistic approach. He has designed a range of remarkable buildings from institutions, hospitals to resorts and mud houses in and around central India. He has also designed various products during his experience as a product designer in Delhi. Although his powerful and dynamic persona projects discipline and order, he accords equal importance to work and play. His methods encourage experimentation, curiosity, careful problem-
solving, the development of sound technical skills, and socio-environmental consciousness along with a healthy intellect. He is a voracious reader, traveler, sportsperson, music lover, jeep rally, and an avid wildlife photographer himself. He believes in providing an environment that not only trains the future architects for the technical and physical rigor but also for the immense intellectual needs of the profession. Thus, by promoting exposure to various social subjects and cultural arts, he contributes to shaping well-informed individuals.
URBAN DESIGN
Urban design is the process of designing and shaping the physical features of cities and towns to make urban areas functional, attractive, and sustainable.
Associate Professor
B.Arch. (VRCE)
P.G.Diploma in Urban Design (CEPT, Ahmedabad)
CA/2003/31515
Ar. Veepa B. Jariwala
Architect Veepa Jariwala has been a part of IDEAS, Nagpur, since 2012. She has pursued her master’s in Urban Design from CEPT Ahmedabad. Her firm, ‘Spacebar Studio’ is almost 18 years old and specializes in residential architecture and interior design projects. She has been teaching subjects like Theory of Architecture and specialized studio subjects like Urban Design and Settlement studios along with mentoring students in their final year research and thesis projects. She, along with other faculties, made the urban design studio a unique experience for the students, and a unique feature of IDEAS. It evolved the students, developing a more mature understanding of architecture and planning from a humane and cultural perspective. The Settlement Studio in the tenth semester focuses on the study of the parameters that define the settlement patterns of various regions across India.
Her unique personality contributes to creating a warm and cooperative learning environment. She builds a rapport with the students and guides them in all aspects during their educational years and beyond. She has also conducted a workshop on ‘Networking Cities’ at the College of Architecture Trivandrum, and on ‘Forms in Architecture’ at VNIT, Nagpur. She encourages a creative, expressive, and participatory approach in her classes and studios, and strives
to build confidence and a co-working spirit among the students through various activities like organized group work, oral and visual presentations. She prepares them for teamwork and helps them develop qualities of understanding, communication, empathy, which are essential qualities for an architect.
Associate Professor
B.Arch. ( PCEA)
Masters in Urban Design (CEPT, Ahmedabad)
CA/2007/41084
Ar. Harshwardhan P Nagpure
He is an architect and urban designer with about 12 years of teaching experience. His ambitious attitude, great leadership, and energy motivate students to push their boundaries and achieve remarkable results. He is passionate about the field and guides students to adopt methodic approaches to critically address urban design issues. He has successfully conducted various urban design studios with final year students of architecture, among which the studio works on Indore, Lucknow, Chanderi, Nagpur, Amritsar, and Kolkata have been published.
He acquired his master’s degree in Urban Design from CEPT University, Ahmedabad, and is the director of his firm M/s Vividh Concepts Urban Designers and Planners Pvt. Ltd. with offices in Nagpur and Ahmedabad. His work is characterized by social value addition and improvement strategies, and his 13 years of professional experience is a valuable resource for students to conceive of architectural and design issues in a larger context. His own experience as an urban designer includes: working closely with various government authorities on urban issues for the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA); working with BMGF (Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation) on pro-poor urban design guidelines for up-gradation of slums; up-gradation projects in post-earthquake scenario of Haiti for USAID (United States Aided International Development), and pro-poor projects in Ghana.
Assistant Professor
B.Arch. (VNIT)
M.Arch.
CA/2013/61026
Ar. Ahefaz Panjwani
Ahefaz Panjwani is founding partner at Chaudhari Panjwani Building Workshop, an architecture firm based in Mumbai and Nagpur with a focus on Sustainable design and Community development. He is an IGBC Accredited professional consulting in designing and construction of Green building. He was a visiting faculty and Adjunct assistant Professor at VNIT, Nagpur.
Graduated of Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology Nagpur he went on to work with Studio Symbiosis Architects as a lead Project Architect. The projects he has worked on have been published widely nationally as well as internationally and have won prestigious internal awards such as; Iconic Award 2014, German Design Award 2015, Leaf Award Finalist 2013, WAN urban Design Award Longlist to name few.
He later went on to do his Post graduation at University of Liechtenstein (RIBA part II). He worked on various projects and scales at places such as Brazil, Mexico, Israel, Norway, Italy and Austria to name few. He got scholarship from Erasmus+ to study Urban Design at Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design, Jerusalem, Israel. He also received scholarship for summer workshop “Society in Motion” held in Bergen, Norway in 2017 and Vienna, Austria in 2018.
Assistant Professor
B.Arch.
CA/201/
Ar. Kaustubh Laddha
Kaustubh Laddha is an Architect and Urban Planner with over a decade of experience, including three transformative years at the renowned Pritzker Laureate B. V. Doshi’s Sangath studio in Ahmedabad. His expertise spans various sectors, from institutional to hospitality projects, showcasing a strong skill set in creative design, spatial analysis, and project management, including proficiency in BIM.
Beyond his architectural career, Kaustubh is a dedicated educator with three years of teaching experience in Architecture Design and Urban Planning. He instills a deep understanding of the connections between tangible and intangible aspects of architecture, emphasizing their impact on architectural and urban design. With a Master’s degree in City and Regional Planning from Cornell University and a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from Mumbai University, Kaustubh combines his professional insights with pedagogical expertise, making him an asset to the academic community.
Assistant Professor
B.Arch. (SOPA, Delhi)
CA/201/
Ar. Ranvir Kumar Singh
Architect Ranvir Kumar Singh completed B.Arch from School of Planning and Architecture, Delhi in the year 2013, and Masters’ Degree in Urban policy and governance from Tata Institute of Social Science, Mumbai. He is the founding partner of Sthapatyashala Architects & Engineers. He has 8 years of professional experience in architecture and interior design. Throughout his career, Ranvir has collaborated with various reputable firms including Sen & Lall Consultant, Bihar, Voxelscape, Bengaluru. His research interests encompass a wide range of topics, including architecture, urbanism, urban planning, traditional building technologies, energy efficiency, and sustainability. Beyond his professional pursuits, Ranvir is a passionate traveller.
Assistant Professor
B.Arch SOA, Akola
M-Arch Urban Design (VNIT’s PVPCOA, Pune)
CA/2014/65790
Ar. Amruta Thakare
Amruta Thakare completed her B.Arch from SOA, Akola, and M-arch from VNIT’s PVPCOA, Pune. During her academics, she had participated in an international design competition, “Designing Resilience in Asia ” held by (NUS) National University of Singapore at Tainan, Taiwan in 2019. she has also presented her research paper titled “Study of Tibetan Settlement Pattern in India: Importance of planning procedure in the formation of refugee settlement” Conducted by the Board of studies in Architecture, SPPU. She has also worked with ‘Mandala Architects, Banglore. She holds over 4 years of teaching experience, she has taught multiple subjects like construction, design, communication Skills, History of Architecture, Theory of Architecture.
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
Designing often necessitates considering the aesthetic, conceptual, functional, economic, and sociopolitical dimensions of both the building and the design process.
Professor (Design Chair)
B.Arch (IIA)
M.Arch (YCMOU)
CA/95/17961
Ar. Sunil Sawalkar
Ar. Sunil Sawalkar is a highly experienced Architect, Interior Designer, and an approved valuer. With more than two decades in practice, he has handed a variety of projects from residential, educational, commercial, and interiors. He brings his vast knowledge of professional practice to the institute as Professor (Design Chair).
Associate Professor
B.Arch (PCEA)
M.Arch (YCMOU, Nagpur)
Pursuing Ph.D.
CA/2004/34797
Ar. Vaidehi N Pathak
Ar. Vaidehi Pathak is presently an Associate professor. She holds over 11 years of experience in education, has been the university gold medalist in her bachelor’s in 2004, and completed her M. Arch. in 2008. She is a warm, friendly, enthusiastic, and cooperative individual whose presence instantly transforms the energy in the room. Her ways of teaching are characterized by interactive methods, personal attention to students, and creating a motivational environment in the studios. Her exceptional organizational skills help the students to navigate complex situations and ideas in a simplified manner. A talented artist herself, she encourages creativity and beauty in all things.
She has mentored student’s thesis projects, contributed to constant improvement in teaching strategies and approaches to learning and assessment. She is an excellent teacher for subjects of History of Architecture, Architectural Graphics, Construction technology and Building materials, and Design. She pays individual attention to the student’s unique aptitude and guides them accordingly. Her genuine drive towards the development of students reflects in the support and encouragement she extends towards the students, as well as her guidance regarding their
career paths and future steps. She trains the students in their early years of architectural education, to be productive and stable under pressure. She is one of the professors who represent the values of IDEAS, in terms of helping students develop a broad and integrative knowledge base, building essential mental habits, improving communication skills, and enabling them for effective problem-solving.
Assistant Professor
B.Arch (PIADS, Nagpur)
CA/2000/25887
Ar. Vinod U. Jattewar
Architect Vinod Jattewar is a highly experienced architect and has been handling projects for over two decades. He has worked on private residential projects, apartment schemes, LIG dwellings, large span structures, large tourist and temple complexes. This gives him a varied and rich experience which he can pass on to the students.
Assistant Professor
B.Arch. (PCEA)
M.Arch (General, YCMOU)
Pursuing Ph.D.
CA/2010/50539
Ar. Devendra S. Deshpande
Architect Devendra Deshpande is a driven and passionate architect who encourages his students to adopt an original, ethical, sensitive, and detail-oriented approach to design and brings a humane touch to design thinking. He is currently pursuing his Doctoral research on Human Comfort and Traditional Architecture from Rashtrasanta Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University. He completed his bachelor’s education in 2009 from Priyadarshini College of Engineering and Architecture and went on to work at A B Dongre Architects, one of the eminent firms in the city. After completing his post-graduation in General Architecture from Yashvantrao Chavan Open University, Nashik, he established his practice, ‘Niyojan Architects’ in Nagpur. Through his firm, he has worked on a wide range of architecture and interior design projects. He has designed for prestigious clients like Airport Authority of India, Tata Aeronautics and Defense TAL, Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MAHA-METRO), Bombay High Court-Nagpur Bench, and PWD Yavatmal.
Being an active and curious individual, he started ‘Forethought India’ in 2018 for 3D printing, prototyping, and CNC work. Apart from experiments in 3D printing, sculpting, and DIY engineering, he often spends his time building aero models and is a registered aero modeler at Vidarbha Aerosports. He also has an affinity for music and singing, and he is an experienced tabla player. His diverse interests include motorcycle riding and air rifle/pellet gun shooting.
Assistant Professor
B.Arch.(PIADS)
M.Arch. Interior Architecture & Design (CEPT)
CA/2017/84357
Ar. Mansi A Deshmukh
Architect Mansi Deshmukh is a graduate of PIADS, Nagpur while being the recipient of the Design Excellence Award for two consecutive years (2011, 2012). She has completed her post-graduation in Interior Architecture and Design from CEPT University, Ahmedabad. She has 4 years of teaching experience at Pune University, CEPT University, and Nagpur University. She has taught subjects like Construction & Technology, Climatology, Appropriate Technology, Energy Efficiency, EIA, History Theory, and Criticism (HTC) in her teaching career.
She is the founder of ‘Tatva Architects’ 2015, a consultancy and design firm through which she provides architectural design, interior design, municipal sanction, and green building solutions, and deals with projects in different cities like Pune, Nagpur, Amravati, Raipur, and elsewhere in central India. Apart from her profession, she is passionate about many other things like mountaineering, reading architecture and history, playing basketball. She is a qualified mountaineer from Nehru Institute of Mountaineering, (NIM), Uttarkashi powered by the Indian Army, with being
awarded ‘A’ grade of adventure course in 2006. She is a nature lover, swimmer and enjoys dancing. She is also a supporter of Vocal for Local and indulges in social and collaborative activities and nature conservation. She believes that everything that interests her culminates in architecture and how she creates spaces. That is precisely the approach that education at IDEAS stands for.
Assistant Professor
B.Arch. (MIT, Aurangabad)
CA/2016/78532
Ar. Nikhil P. Authankar
Ar. Nikhil Authankar has experience of five years in architectural practice. He is the founder and principal Architect of Authankar Architects. He did his Bachelors in Architecture from Marathwada Institute of Technology, Aurangabad in 2015. Ar. Authankar spent his initial years working under Ar. Usha Rangarajan, and has full insight experience of designing as an Architect in the Landmark design group. Art, Culture, and Climate are the main factors around which their designs are centered. His firm Authankar architects specialize in architecture, interior design, graphic design, and conservation. He is an artist; he consciously uses paintings and sculptures in his projects and has been hosting sketching workshops in Nagpur and Wardha.
Ar. Authankar is a visiting facility at the Institute of Design Education and Architectural Studies (IDEAS), Nagpur for four years and teaching subjects like Basic design, Architectural design, Building Services, Presentation skills, Workshops, and Sketching.
Assistant Professor
B.Arch.
CA/
Ar. Shreya Lakhankar
Shreya Lakhankar has completed her B.Arch from Sinhgad College of Architecture, Pune. Ever since she graduated, she have been traveling and exploring the local materials and indigenous techniques used in the construction by closely working with Artisans and understanding different materials. She has a keen interest in working with hands and travelling by gaining an insight in Architecture by living with different communities to understand the socio cultural aspect and how it is reflected in the built form. She have worked with different organisations, communities and firms who aim at providing sustainable building solutions.
Assistant Professor
B.Arch.
CA/
Ar. Amol Wanjari
Assistant Professor
B.Arch.
CA/
Ar. Ameya Barbadikar
Assistant Professor
B.Arch.
CA/
Ar. Madhavi Karangale
Assistant Professor
B.Arch.
CA/
Ar. Majid Abidi
Assistant Professor
B.Arch.
CA/
Ar. Sanyukta Bharadwaj
LANDSCAPE
Landscape architecture is the design of outdoor areas, landmarks. and structures to achieve environmental, social-behavioral. or aesthetic outcomes.
Associate Professor
B.Arch. (Nagpur University)
PG. Dip. Landscape Architecture (CEPT)
Ph.D (RTMNU)
CA/1999/24894
Dr. Ar. Ketan S. Kimmatkar
Dr. Ar. Ketan Kimmatkar is an Associate Professor. He is post-graduated from the department of landscape architecture, C.E.P.T., Ahmedabad, and a Landscape architect by profession with 20 years of experience both in teaching and practice, Dr. Ketan Kimmatkar has been conferred with a doctoral degree in “Application of landscape principles for the development of green biomass utilizing treated effluents”. His specialization includes Architectural Design, Construction, Site Planning & Landscape Design, Ecology & environment, E.I.A., and wastewater phytoremediation.
A core academician and seasoned professional to keenly practice and promote the theory of “Process-oriented approach to design”, apart from regular academics, his interest areas include active involvement with students to pursue competitions/research paper writings/ not only at the regional and national level but also providing exposure and experience to students at international level. He mentored students for the prestigious Sir Norman Foster students travel scholarship competition for the last 4 years. Research as a base is the emphasis of his inputs in academics not only at undergraduate degree program but also at the post-graduation level too. His significant contributions in research paper writing include areas of ecological restorations, reclamation for disturbed and degraded sites/regions, etc.
To date, he has authored various research papers in national as well as international journals and is identified as an eminent expert in the field of impact assessment and mitigation strategies using plants and vegetation in the region.
Assistant Professor
B.Arch. (DY Patil CoA, Mumbai)
M.Arch. Landscape Design (CEPT)
CA/2014/65601
Ar. Ankita Giripunje
Ar. Ankita Bhole has been associated with the institute since 2015. An experienced academician she is a graduate of Dr.D.Y.Patil College of Architecture, Mumbai, and has completed her Masters of Landscape Design at CEPT University, Ahmedabad. She has worked extensively on landscape projects.
CONSERVATION
Conservation describes the process through which the material and design integrity of any heritage building is prolonged through careful interventions.
Assistant Professor
B.Arch.
M.Arch.
CA/
Prof. Nivedita Fadanvis
DIGITAL ARCHITECTURE
Digital Architecture is a field of engineering that utilizes digital media in the process of its architectural design. Digital Architecture will help in designing the concept, design development, and detail designing of the architecture’s form.
Assistant Professor
B.Arch. (VRCE)
M.Tech. (VRCE)
CA/1995/8677
Ar. Adarsh Patil
Architect Adarsh Patil holds about 10 years of teaching experience in architecture, interior design, and coaching for the NATA entrance examination. He has acquired his bachelor’s in architecture from VRCE in 1994 and his M.Tech. in Urban Planning, also from VRCE, Nagpur in 1998. Along with teaching at IDEAS, he presently works as an architect for Vaastu Concept Consultant, a propriety firm in Nagpur. With over 15 years of experience in architectural design and planning, he has worked on domestic and international projects in Dubai, like industrial sheds, offices, housing, residences, and landscape. He is experienced in the management and handling of numerous aspects from design to execution of design and planning. He is informed about the prevailing advanced technologies in the industry and provides efficient solutions to design problems.
Assistant Professor
B.Arch. (V.N.I.T Nagpur)
M.Arch. Advance Architecture (IAAC, Barcelona)
CA/2019/110454
Ar. Jitendra S. Farkade
Architect Jitendra Farkade has completed his B.Arch. from V.N.I.T Nagpur and Masters in Advanced Architecture from Institute of Advanced Architecture of Catalonia (I.A.A.C) Barcelona, Spain. He is a founding partner at ParaGenesis Design Studio based in Nagpur and Pune. His expertise is in Parametric, Computational design, and Digital Fabrication. He is the recipient of the C- Idea Design Award 2019. His project “Flux Haus” has featured in International magazines like Dezeen, Archdaily, Evolo, Architizer, etc. He can mentor students regarding various design and related issues and guide them in using complex software like Grasshopper and Visual Scripting. He is fond of traveling and also learns through exploration. He has worked under Architect Hafeez Contractor as a project architect. He has a keen interest in combining parametric and climatology tools and using simple materials like brick or tiles to create complex geometries.
Assistant Professor
B.Arch. (IDEAS, Nagpur)
CA/2015/73025
Ar. Srushti Tiwari
Srushti is an alumna of IDEAS Nagpur, graduated in 2015, and is presently the vice-president of the Alumni Association of the institution. She recently founded her practice, ‘Chaukhat Designs’. Following her B. Arch, she gained working experience at Cube Design and ArchSync Studio, Pune. She has indulged in research works in history and documentation, and also worked as a teacher at Hexa Academy, an educational organization in Pune. She has completed a course in real estate consultancy and freelance writing. Along with being a visiting faculty at IDEAS and handling her practice, she works as an architectural journalism intern at ‘Rethinking the Future’, a rapidly growing online platform for architecture and design.
Assistant Professor
B.Arch. (IDEAS, Nagpur)
CA/2019/93911
Ar. Devesh Chindhe
Ar. Devesh Chinde is an IDEAS alumni. He is proficient in various software including AutoCAD, Revit, and Photoshop. He is passionate about architectural conservation and is involved with Nagpur Tales.
ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY
Sustainable architecture is that which seeks to minimize the negative environmental impact of buildings by efficiency and moderation in the use of materials. energy & the ecosystem at large.
Professor
B.Arch. (VRCE)
PG. Diploma in Planning (CEPT)
CA/1995/18094
Ar. Ajay S. Thomare
Architect Ajay S. Thomare being the co-ordinator for the institution’s post-graduate program in Environmental Architecture. He holds a post-graduation degree in Environmental Planning from CEPT, Ahmedabad (1996). Ar. Thomare is someone who works closely with nature and the environment. He has traveled vastly across rural India and is involved with various NGOs working in rural areas. He possesses expertise in traditional construction techniques, alternative eco-friendly solutions, and has carried out numerous workshops and guest lectures. He is also a founder, executive member, and treasurer of ‘Sampoorna Bamboo Kendra’ Melghat, which is an NGO dedicated to tribal upliftment with the use of bamboo for various purposes from construction to handicrafts.
Much of his work concern the central Indian region, where he has extensively worked with tribes such as the Kolam, Korku, and the Gond. He had also designed built habitats using soil, stone, and bamboo as the primary construction material. For over the last two decades, he has been involved in academics at various institutions, focusing on providing exposure to students in alternative eco-friendly practices. He strives to lead a life with the ideals of
environmental sustainability and aims to awaken the same consciousness in architecture students. He has a profound understanding of central Indian vernacular architecture, and a keen interest in traditional knowledge systems of ancient India including Indian festivals and healthy food practices, which he also applies in his own life. One of the invaluable impacts that his teaching has on students is that of critical thinking and logical reasoning. He leads by example, by imbibing the values of discipline, knowledge, ethics, and morals necessary to ensure that the future architects are shaped into compassionate human beings that can serve society, communities, and the natural environment.
Associate Professor
B.Arch. (VRCE)
M.Arch. (YCMOU)
Ph.D (RTMNU)
CA/2005/36256
Dr. Ar. Komal Thakur
The 2019 recipient of MASA best teacher award for an environmental design for outstanding contribution to architectural education, Dr. Komal Thakur is an experienced architect and a pioneer of climate responsive design. She completed her doctoral degree with her research in ‘Microclimate and Building Heat Gain’. She practices as an architect and interior designer in her firm, ‘Thakur Associates, Planners, Architects & Interior Designers’ in Nagpur, and has executed a variety of projects from industrial, commercial to educational. Her interest and expertise inform her teaching methods and she presently teaches Architectural design, Construction technology, climatology, climate & Architecture . she is also actively involved as a faculty in the Post-Graduate program at IDEAS, Nagpur, and teaches ‘software simulation tools for energy-efficient buildings ‘. Her experience in site planning, design, and presentation, preparing working drawings and municipal submission drawings as per development control rules and bylaws helps in preparing students for the practical demands of the profession.
With around 12 years of teaching experience, she recently conducted a national level COA-TRC workshop for architecture faculty on the subject “Teaching Climate Responsive Design Approach”. She promotes this approach through
her professional endeavors. She also mentored students in the documentation of Indian villages of varying climatic zones and served as editor of the book on documentation, ‘Tracing the Climate Response’. Additionally, she has also published papers in national and international journals and presented her paper at an international conference. Dr. Komal is IGBC Accredited professional (IGBCCAP). Recently her paper published in Creative space (Chitkara University, Chandigarh) – ‘Energy optimization in office buildings through daylighting design for climatic conditions of central India ‘has got selected as a chapter in a book – ‘ Current approaches in science & technology.
Assistant Professor
B.Arch. (KITS, Ramtek)
M. Plan. Environmental Planning (CEPT, Ahmedabad)
CA/2012/56695
Ar. Harshal P. Ganorkar
Ar. Harshal Ganorkar is an assistant professor at IDEAS since 2012. He has specialized in planning from CEPT University, Ahmedabad, and holds over 8 years of teaching experience. He teaches multiple subjects and guides the students regarding the technical and practical aspects of design. He is inclined towards environmental architecture, and his research interests include climate-responsive architecture, and alternative building technology & materials. He has been a part of the authorial and editorial team of IDEAS Publication Cell’s ISBN publication, ‘Tracing the Climate Response’.
He had also conducted a national Teacher Training Workshop organized by the Council of Architecture (CoA) in 2020. In the past, he has worked with various firms in Delhi, like NUPC and Datta and Datta Associates, and is presently working as an architect in Ecotecture India. His professional experience and personal strengths together constitute his teaching approach. He is an active contributor in the varying academic activities at the institution and is an expert at troubleshooting, management, and handling critical situations. He takes interest in music and visual art as well. His jovial nature, the strong rapport with his students, and his ability to balance discipline and fun in the process of learning, make him a valuable faculty member at IDEAS.
Assistant Professor
B.Arch. (PIADS)
M. Arch. Environmental Planning (DYPSOA, Pune)
CA/2011/52592
Ar. Abhishek Deshmukh
Ar. Abhishek Deshmukh is a graduate of PIADS, Nagpur, and went on to complete his M.Arch in M.Arch in Environmental Architecture from D. Y. P. S. O. A., Pune. He has published a research paper titled ‘Formulation of energy-efficient design strategies for retrofitting of existing hospitality building’ at the 12th International Conference on recent development in engineering, science, humanity, and management, Panjim, Goa. He has 7 years of teaching experience at Pune University and RTMNU. He also has professional experience working in Pune and then founding ‘Tatva Architects’ with Ar. Mansi Deshmukh in 2015. He is an active sportsman, playing football with Team PDP in Amravati.
Assistant Professor
B.Arch. (SMMCA, Nagpur)
CA/2012/54566
Ar. Devika Bandagkar
Ar. Devika Bangadkaris an assistant professor at IDEAS since 2015. She has acquired her B.Arch. degree from St.Manoramabai Mundle College of Architecture Nagpur and is presently pursuing her M.Arch. education in Environmental Architecture at IDEAS, Nagpur. She teaches subjects of Architectural Design, Climatology, Architectural Graphics, Specifications, and Estimation & Costing.
She has worked with Nandedkar Associates on various hospital architectural projects, interior design projects, and commercial projects. From 2012- 2015 she worked with Pyramid Group of Companies, where she dealt with township projects, worked on submission drawing, design, 3d views, working drawing, and site inspection. She also has experience working on residential projects and interior design projects in Nagpur.
CIVIL
Structures deals with its application in architectural design,
Associate Professor
B.E. Civil (COE, Pune)
M.Tech. (RKNEC, Nagpur)
Er. Sonali Jattewar
Er. Sonali Jattewar is An engineer by qualification and profession, an artist by temperament, she graduated from the College of Engineering Pune (COEP) in the year 2000 and pursued her post-graduation from Shri Ramdeobaba Kamla Nehru Engineering College, Nagpur in Geotechnical engineering in 2008. She has worked on the structural design for various prestigious projects in and around Pune, like Serum Institute, cold storages, farmhouses, and many high-rise buildings. She has been teaching the subject, Structures, in IDEAS since the institution started, bringing it her distinct flavor. She has also been responsible for designing the university syllabus and curriculum of the subject, which has brought about a necessary and fresh perspective to the subject in the context of architectural education.
Her teaching approach especially emphasizes the relevance of the subject in architecture, encouraging the students to receive knowledge in terms of its practical application in architectural design. Instead of mundane, mechanical routines, she focuses on explaining the foundational working concepts in the subject, aiming to ensure that the
knowledge is absorbed by the students, and is integrated with their design thinking. She has also been associated with other electives like Numerical Abilities which pertain to studying mathematics in nature. This becomes a useful tool in the students’ skillset by inspiring the inherent patterns in biology and nature. Besides being a competent engineer, she possesses an impeccable aesthetic sense, photography skills, excellent culinary skills, and a remarkable taste in music and traditional Indian clothing. Hence, apart from her role as a teacher, she leads by example in living a creative and artistic life, by seeing art in all things.
Associate Professor
BE Civil(YCCE)
M.Tech (YCCE)
Ph.D (RTMNU)
Dr. Er. Nandkishor Mankar
With around 22 years of teaching experience, from diploma to post-graduate, Dr. Nandkishor Mankar has extensive field experience of 14 years as a structural designer, surveyor, and valuer of immovable properties. He completed his doctorate in structural engineering with his research on ‘Seismic Analysis of Irregular Structure and Development of Possible Remedies to Overcome Hazardous Effects.’ He has also attended various workshops including ‘Ways of Seeing Structure in Architecture’ at Nagpur, and he is a lifetime member of professional bodies like the Institute of Engineers and Institute of Valuers. He has published research papers in national and international journals. He also presented his paper at an international conference held in Nagpur. He was invited as a technical key speaker at the national seminar on ‘Innovation in Construction Material and Architectural Complexities in Buildings’ organized by Sardar Patel University, Balaghat (MP). Also, he has undertaken the contour mapping project for the site selection of the new IT building at RKNEC, Nagpur.
At IDEAS, he has been sharing the knowledge from his areas of expertise by teaching subjects related to the fields of< structural design, surveying, valuation, and estimation. He imparts highly valuable, practical knowledge to the students which helps them fulfill the educational and professional requirements of the field. Since these subjects are an integral part of architecture and design, it is valuable to have technical expertise in such areas. Dr. Mankar often guides UG and PG students in their projects to resolve structural issues in their designs or regarding the use of structural software to aid their design process. He had conducted a training program at IDEAS, on ‘Total Work Station’, as a co-ordinator. His knowledge contributes to preparing competent architects at IDEAS, prepared to face the practical circumstances of the profession.
Assistant Professor
B.E Civil (RMIT, Badnera)
M.Tech (KKW Nashik)
Er. Radhika D. Deshpande
Radhika is a practicing structural engineer who holds first-class bachelor’s and master’s degrees in engineering from Prof. Ram Meghe Institute of Technology and Research, Badnera, and K.K. With Institute of Engineering and Research, Nashik, respectively. She is involved in teaching the subjects of Structural Design and Systems, Surveying and Levelling, Estimation and Costing, and Construction Technology and Materials. She has previously worked as an assistant professor at various institutes like her master’s alma mater in Nashik, G H Raisoni College of Engineering, and Gurunanak Institute of Technology, Dahegaon, Nagpur, where she has taught subjects like engineering mechanics, fluid mechanics, civil and environmental engineering, computer application, construction management, and law, and strength of materials which has considerable application in architectural education. Along with serving as an assistant professor at IDEAS, she also works as the structural engineer at ‘NIYOJAN Architects, Structural Engineers and Interior Designers’ for the structural design for architectural projects and conducts site supervision. Her practical, as well as teaching experience, proves useful in particular subjects for the students.
She has also presented her research papers in various conferences/journals. Her thesis on ‘Performance of Ferro
Cementunder Elevated Temperatures’ was presented at CIVIL PGCON – 2014 and published in FS 2015 3rd National Convention on Ferrocement. She had received Best Paper Award for ‘Associate Technology, Innovations and Entrepreneurship in Housing Sector’ at NOVUS 2015 International Conference on Change for Sustainable Business. She had also presented two other papers namely ‘Alternate Building Technologies for Housing’ at the International Conference – Research for Resurgence (2015), and “Smart Is Sustainable”- Linking the Environmental Goals for Smart City with Universal Agenda of Sustainable Development at the International Conference on Smart City in 2018.
FINE ARTS
Fine arts faculty deal with subjects like Basic Design, History of traditional arts and crafts, Workshop.
Sketching/ Rendering, Sculpture & Photography
Assistant Professor
B.F.A. Drawing and Painting (Sir J.J. School of Art, Mumbai)
M.F.A. Portraiture (Sir J.J. School of Art, Mumbai)
Dip. A.Ed. (Sir J.J. School of Art, Mumbai)
Mr. Manoj S. Bhanuse
Manoj Bhanuse is a rare asset of the institution. He is an exceptional artist who is a painter and sculptor by profession. He has acquired his bachelor’s in Fine Arts (Drawing and Painting) from Sir J J School of Art, Mumbai, in 2005, from where he also pursued his diploma in Art Education and a master’s degree in Fine Arts (Portraiture). He has been teaching art since 2005 when he was employed at B M C School Colaba, Mumbai, after which he taught Visual Art and Craft at Sevasadan D.Ed. College, Nagpur, from 2008-10 and also at G H Raisoni International Academy for Creative Teaching in 2009-10
His work has been showcased at many prestigious venues and festivals. In 2018, his artwork was especially exhibited at the renowned Kashi Art Gallery in Kochi. His work has been featured in many places across the country, including in Nagpur city, like the South Central Zone Cultural Centre (SCZCC), Jawaharlal Darda Art Gallery, and Chitnavis Centre. He has been a part of the annual exhibitions of Sir J J School of Art, Art Society (2002 and 2009), Mumbai University Inter-college exhibits, twice at Bombay Art Society, Vasai Landscape Competition, Alibaug Landscape Competition, and Bhausaheb Omkar Smruti Prathisthan, Pune.
His professional experience also involves architectural, interiors, and furniture design and working as an illustrator. His way of looking at art and life has played a crucial role in the foundation years of each student at IDEAS. He has
been teaching visual arts and workshops, which equip the students with all the basics from sketching, color study, forms and composition, light and shadow, textures, material experimentation, model-making, etc. Sketching is said to be an architect’s tool, and Manoj teaches the students the potential of observation, sketching, and visual expression. Students resort to him for all art and workshop-related queries for their projects, and he provides them guidance throughout their education. Moreover, his profound insights and knowledge are the most important contribution in the students’ academic lives, which enhances their design thinking in multiple ways. Architecture is vastly a human-centric phenomenon, and architects need to imbibe a tendency to consider user experience – physical, visual, and emotional, from their early years. He contributes to developing that quality in the students through creative and innovative exercises every year. He also has a major hand in adorning and beautifying the campus.
Assistant Professor
GD Art. (S.P Chitrakala Mahavidyalaya)
M.F.A (RTMNU)
Dip. A.Ed (Lalit Kala Vibhag)
Mr. Chandrashekhar M. Tandekar
Chandrashekhar is an immensely talented and accomplished artist. He has pursued MFA from RTMNU, Nagpur (2014), Dip, A. Ed. from Raje Tejsinghrao Bhosle Chitrakala Mahavidyalay Amravati (2012), G.D. Art (Painting) in 2009, and A.T.D. (Art Education) from Sharad Pawar Chitrakala Mahavidhyalaya Nagpur (2004). He teaches subjects relating to visual arts at IDEAS. His portraits and photographs have been featured in exhibitions.
He has participated in International Print Exchange Programs in Turkey, Brazil, and Romania. He also was a part of the International Art Mart at Khajuraho, MP, and International Kala-mala at Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi. He has many awards and achievements to his credit, like the 59th National Exhibition of Art, New Delhi; a fellowship in Sharad Pawar Chitrakala Mahavidyalaya, Nagpur; SCZCC, Nagpur, Merit Award in Ujjain, MP, Annual Art Exhibition SPCM Nagpur, Poster competition, Wall Painting competition, Nagpur, and many other state and district level awards. He has also participated in group shows like ‘Swachand’, ‘The Mods Say’, ‘Chhap-Khana’ printmaking show, and ‘Artology’ Group show in Jawaharlal Darda Art Gallery, Nagpur; ‘Untitled’ in CISFA ki Choti Art Gallery, Nagpur; ‘Mind Fusion’ at Jahangir Art Gallery, Mumbai; ‘Hibiscus. Art’ at Faculty of Fine Art, Vadodara; ‘Rupabh’ at Bharat Bhavan, Bhopal; ‘Maya Art Group’ and ‘Saptak’ at Rabindranath Tagore Art Gallery, Nagpur, among others.
