Architectural Education & Mentoring
Meeta Jain Architects
We mentor aspiring architects by involving them in real projects, encouraging creative risks, and providing hands-on learning beyond just theory.
Pricing Guide
Private Portfolio Strategy Session
Critical Portfolio Audit
- Deep dive review of existing digital or physical portfolio with actionable redlining.
- Guidance on narrative building to transition from technical drawings to process based storytelling.
- Identification of specific skill gaps in sketching, model making, or conceptual writing.
Career & Academic Guidance
- Strategic advice for Master's applications (e.g. CEPT, ETH Zurich) or boutique firm job hunting.
- Curated reading list and case study recommendations based on personal design style.
- Session delivery via video conference or in person at the studio.
Immersive Art & Architecture Workshop
Curriculum & Mentorship
- Direct daily guidance from Ar. Meeta Jain focusing on spatial concepts and design voice.
- Cross disciplinary feedback sessions with visiting artists and senior architects.
- Exploration of themes like 'Mass & Void' using transparency folds, collage, and digital sketching.
All Inclusive Logistics
- Full day workspace access (approx. 10 AM to 5 PM) at the studio or partner gallery.
- Complete provision of specialized art stationery, drafting paper, and modeling materials.
- Daily vegetarian lunch and high tea provided on site.
Final Output
- Curation and setup of a closing exhibition to display student work for open jury critique.
- Issuance of a completion certificate from Meeta Jain Architects.
Academic Keynote or Jury Panel
Professional Role
- Service as Keynote Speaker (Sustainability, Adaptive Reuse) or External Juror for design studios.
- On campus presence for up to 4 hours per session.
- Dedicated 30 minute interactive Q&A session regarding practice management and philosophy.
Preparation & Material
- Creation of a visual deck showcasing relevant MJA projects like Villa Soham to match semester themes.
- Preliminary review of student design briefs to align feedback with academic goals.
Operational Details
- Includes professional fee and travel logistics within Bangalore city limits.
- Authorization for the institution to record the session for internal library archives.
About Architectural Education & Mentoring
Why I Mentor
Mentorship shaped my own journey in architecture. I see teaching and practicing as one - both are creative acts. My style isn’t about imposing one vision, but helping each person find their own way of seeing and making. I want you to ask questions and discover what feels true for you.
Studio Life: Internships & Mentorship
At Meeta Jain Architects, I treat the studio as a place where learning never stops. Interns and young architects aren’t just watching from the sidelines - you’re in the thick of real projects, not just technical tasks. Sometimes you’ll dive deep into details, sometimes you’ll be pushed to try something totally different. For example, I helped Ajith find his wild “steam punk” illustration style, and nudged Shreya out of her comfort zone into M.C. Escher-inspired experiments. Every intern leaves with at least one project where they’ve taken real creative risks.
Real Projects, Real Learning
I believe the best lessons come from seeing and touching real buildings, not just theory. I often turn completed projects like Villa Soham into a hands-on architectural training ground for students. We run sessions where you sketch, discuss, and dig into the details that make a space work. Workshops like "Playfield 1SR" use art and reflection, so you learn to see beyond just the surface.
For Aspiring Architects
Architecture isn’t always easy. But if you’re ready to challenge yourself and get your hands dirty, you’ll find your own design voice here.
Meet your Expert
Meeta Jain Architects
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My Story
I started doodling before I could spell my name, honestly. Studied at CEPT in Ahmedabad, learned architecture’s not just about buildings—it’s about art, space, people. Delhi raised me, but Bangalore let me breathe and build my own rhythm. Set up my studio in 2000, then came 1 Shanthi Road—helped me see how creative spaces shape culture. MapBee happened in 2009, bringing folks together for small city changes. Mentoring students—watching them get it, that’s the real high. Full circle, as they say.
My Work
What We Do - We design homes, artist studios, community spaces, educational places for kids, and public art through MapBee.
Art Meets Architecture - For us, context-aware architecture and art are one thing—each project tells its own story, never just a style.
Design Process - No fixed style here. Every project is a fresh journey, shaped by close teamwork and trust with clients.
Materials We Love - We play with natural, raw stuff—exposed brick, steel, RCC—mixing light and heavy, up and down, grounded and skyward.
Spaces for Change - MapBee - MapBee is about temporary public spaces, workshops, and preserving history—sparking community and new ways to connect.
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