Research Associate
As an architect Srushti's journey was guided by a profound reverence for temple architecture, which she views as the personification of the divine essence of life itself. Her studies in Heritage Science and Technology have empowered her to harmonize modern thought with ancient culture, making her a traditional modernist. Observing everything from a dharmic lens has enhanced her creative ability.
A deep dive into the historical, cultural, and spiritual significance of India’s ancient stepwells, tracing their origins from the Sindhu-Sarasvatī Civilization to their architectural peak in medieval times.
Discover the vibrant traditions of Polā Festival, where farmers honor their bulls with love, rituals, and color. A tale of gratitude, culture, and community.
A celebration of architecture as living memory and ethical ritual, this essay rejects the sterility of modernist design in favor of earth-rooted, place-based wisdoms. It invites us to reimagine buildings not as structures but as stories - woven through ecology, ritual, and community.