Architectural Education & Workshops
Available across India
I run hands-on architecture workshops and internships where anyone can learn heritage conservation and adaptive reuse by actually doing the work, not just watching.
Pricing Guide
Priority Heritage Advisory Call
Session Details
- Format: 60-minute virtual call (Zoom/Teams) or in-studio meeting in New Delhi.
- Expert: Direct interaction with Principal Architect Dr. Aishwarya Tipnis.
Discussion Topics
- Owners: Structural assessment (dampness, cracks), restoration viability, and adaptive reuse potential.
- Students: Thesis topic refinement, portfolio review, and career mentorship in Heritage Conservation.
Deliverables
- Summary email of key action points.
- Digital access to relevant chapters from the "Restoration Toolbox" or DIY manuals.
On-Site Diagnostic & Heritage Walkthrough
Visit Scope
- Duration: Up to 4 hours on-site within Delhi NCR.
- Team: Principal Architect plus one Design Associate.
- Objective: Analysis of the structure's history, evolution, and current defects.
Technical Assessment
- Material ID: Distinguishing original materials (Lime, Lakhori brick) from incompatible modern repairs.
- Visual Pathology: Inspection of cracks, rising damp, and structural stress points (non-destructive).
- Potential Analysis: On-site brainstorming for place-making and future commercial or residential usage.
Deliverables
- Immediate verbal debriefing on site.
- Hand-drawn conceptual diagrams or observations made during the visit.
Jugaadopolis Heritage Workshop
Event Logistics
- Duration: Full day (6 to 8 hours) in-person session.
- Capacity: Suitable for groups of 15 to 25 participants.
- Staffing: Led by Dr. Aishwarya Tipnis with support from 2 studio architects.
Content & Methodology
- Themes: Covers Adaptive Reuse, Urban Regeneration, or The Restoration Toolbox.
- Gamification: Role-playing scenarios (Developer vs. Conservationist).
- Mapping: Brainstorming exercises using visual aids.
Material Kit
- The Toolbox: Physical printed copies of "Restoration Toolbox" manuals for all participants.
- Stationery: Post-its, markers, maps, and workshop sheets.
- Certification: Participation certificates provided to attendees.
About Architectural Education & Workshops
Why We Teach Architecture
For us, architecture is more than just drawing up fancy plans. It’s about being a facilitator, a listener, sometimes even a bit of a community activist. I genuinely believe sharing what we know makes the field stronger - so I put a lot of energy into making heritage conservation and urban regeneration something everyone can access, not just architects.
Internship With Us: Jump In, Get Your Hands Dirty
Our hands-on architecture internship is where you actually do the work - not just watch. You’ll get into research, documentation, and these “site adventures” (trust me, not always as glamorous as they sound, but you’ll learn a lot). We don’t care if you haven’t done this before. Just bring curiosity and honesty. You’ll be part of the team, not just an observer.
Workshops That Don’t Feel Like Lectures
Through our Jugaadopolis initiative, we run heritage conservation training and adaptive reuse workshops. We love jugaad (that bit of creative, local problem-solving) and pack our sessions with games, brainstorming, and co-creation. Topics are never boring: retrofitting old places, digital heritage, museums, and more. Anyone with a love for heritage can join, whether you’re a student, pro, or community group.
Tools & Guides: We Share The How-To
We’ve built digital tools for heritage education and practical DIY guides for everyone from homeowners to site managers. Our Restoration Toolbox and Clinic are all about making restoration doable, not overwhelming, and yes, sometimes we just hold your hand through it.
In the University World
I’m often at universities - talking shop, teaching, running panels. It’s about passing on the good, the bad, and the honest realities of architecture to the next lot.
Meet your Expert
Aishwarya Tipnis Architects
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My Story
Old buildings have always spoken to me – not literally, but you know, they’ve got stories. That’s why I started ATA, with my small gang in Delhi. We’re all about mixing old soul with new ideas. We work with clients, engineers, and locals, bouncing ideas off each other. Our Jugaadopolis thing keeps us sharp, sharing and learning with students. Every job, whether it’s reviving a Darbargarh or jazzing up an attic, is a full-on adventure for us.
My Work
What We Do - We design for heritage conservation, adaptive reuse architecture, retrofit design, placemaking, interiors, and run workshops.
Reuse, Retrofit, Reimagine - We transform tired spaces into lively ones, seeing potential where others see rubble. No demolition, just new life.
Circular Design & Jugaad - We use what’s on-site, upcycle, and work with local hands. Smart, sustainable, a bit of jugaad (clever fix).
Bold but Sensitive Touch - Our heritage building retrofit is modern but respects the old bones. Design blends in, not shouts.
Placemaking with People - We build for and with communities. Outdoor classrooms, music spaces, hubs – all about impact that lasts.
