Our Team

Zarna Shah

Zarna Shah, the founder principal of SamanuVidhatr is a conservationist and educator. Born in India, a professional architect and trained internationally as a designer, she brings a diverse set of experiences to each architectural and interior problems. Her professional tenure nationally and internationally has equipped her with the vision to put forth an idea and skills to see it through.

Her favorite Tag line ‘I am still learning’

What she studied:

Master of Architecture in Urban Conservation (KRVIA, Mumbai, India)

Master of Science in Professional Studies (RIT, NY, USA)

Bachelor of Architecture (APIED, Gujarat, India)

What is she doing:

Individual Member of ICOMOS India

Co-coordinator of NSC – ARSAH

Associate Member – Indian Institute of Architects (IIA)

Lifetime Member – Institute of Indian Interior Designers (IIID)

Sanjukta Das

Sanjukta Das, Mid – Level Principal for Heritage Conservation at SamanuVidhatr is a conservation Architect and educator. Her strength lies in architectural documentation of heritage structures and conservation planning. She has been involved in historical research, preparation of conservation and management plans, preparation of inventories and architectural documentation, and condition mapping of heritage structures. 

Her favorite tag line ‘… And miles to go before I sleep’

What she studied:

Master of Architecture in Urban Conservation (KRVIA, Mumbai, India)

Bachelor of Architecture (PMCA, Cuttack, India)

Mitali Nalla

Mitali Nalla is an enthusiast with a keen interest in Art and Culture and has been associated with Samanuvidhtr as Mid – Level Principal for the department of architecture. She has been involved in the architectural and interior design project along with research in architecture education. Her extensive research includes the History of Architecture and Intangible cultural heritage. 

Her favorite tag line ‘ Preserve your past to secure your future’

What she studied:

Master of Architecture in Urban Conservation (KRVIA, Mumbai, India)

Bachelor of Architecture (Sr. J J College of Architecture, Mumbai, India)

Suraj Vyas

Suraj Vyas is a Research Assistant and professional photographer associated with Samanuvidhtr. His professional tenure as a professor and designer has helped him explore the fundamentals of design principles, various materials and presentation techniques.

What he studied:

Diploma in Photography (CEPT University, Ahmedabad, India)

Bachelor of Interior Design (NSID, Gujarat, India)

Anashuiya Bhattacharya

Anashuiya Bhattacharya is an aspiring architect currently in the 5th year of Bachelors in Architecture. Her reason for choosing to study architecture was largely due to her fascination about how architecture can affect its users and the overall ecosystem.

Born and brought up in Guwahati, Assam, she believes in the values of living, reflecting and learning to bring out the best in herself. She also likes writing, researching, organizing, and moderating events. She believes in the values of compassion & empathy towards people and enjoys the interaction and in-depth understanding of various perspectives out there. 

Debashruti Giri

Debashruti Giri is pursuing a Bachelor in Architecture from KIIT School of Architecture and Planning. She found great interest in art and architecture through a few documentation, workshops, and live projects on heritage and development from rural villages to urban cities. She takes pride in providing her best to find herself engaged and dedicated to the work she does and try to ensure its ethical completion to the best of her capacity and knowledge. Her work is focused on creating spaces that function better to face the changing time to create a better living of tomorrow.

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