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# Jugaadopolis Workshops: Co-creating the Future of Heritage

Tribe Verified · Over two decades of heritage conservation practice.

By [Aishwarya Tipnis Architects](https://mytribe.in/studio.ata.delhi) · Available online and across India; Studio in Greater Kailash, New Delhi · ₹6,500 Per Hour (estimate)

Part of [Architectural Education & Workshops](https://mytribe.in/studio.ata.delhi/architectural-education-workshops). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/studio.ata.delhi/architectural-education-workshops/gallery)

Our workshops turn heritage conservation into a hands-on, collaborative experience for students, professionals, and community groups.

## Photos and videos

- ![A wide shot of our workshop on urban policy for Masters of Urban Design students at SPA New Delhi. The room is buzzing with energy as multiple groups engage in a gamified exercise to understand urban regeneration.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/434c450f-1a51-4305-87e2-724ce8f4417a)
- ![A close-up of a group brainstorming session, with students using colorful sticky notes to map out strategies for an adaptive reuse project. This hands-on method encourages dynamic thinking and collaborative problem solving.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ac7836c0-3840-4876-96e0-4cf5345d73f9)
- [Video: During a winter elective with students, I discuss the real-world complexities of heritage conservation, such as the financial challenges homeowners face with listed buildings. Our teaching is grounded in the practical realities of the field.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7896ef38-344d-4d71-aa3a-75a5c526d46c)
- ![A group of students looks up at a historic clock tower in Mumbai during a site visit. Our workshops always include site adventures to connect theoretical learning with the tangible experience of the built environment.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9156a547-e5ea-46ca-8564-1641dc583658)
- ![A group photo with students in front of the Sabyasachi flagship store in Mumbai, a brilliant example of adaptive reuse. These site visits provide inspiration and practical case studies for our workshop participants.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1f1c4baf-9a23-45fe-b5b2-91dd705ff674)
- ![Students from the School of Planning & Architecture New Delhi are deeply focused during an intensive workshop on urban policy. They are using cards and notes in a game designed to simulate urban regeneration challenges.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/75967ec8-2928-44e8-8bc4-528cd1b5371b)
- ![Another angle from our urban policy workshop, showing a team of students organizing their ideas using color-coded notes. This visual method helps in structuring complex policy and design interventions.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6bd3ed9f-26b8-4359-bcf1-92d23137c688)
- [Video: A candid video of students engaged in small group discussions during a workshop. This format encourages peer-to-peer learning and allows for deeper exploration of the topics at hand.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3d749ff9-fdf8-43a5-8dc3-91b0e89858bf)
- ![The result of a brainstorming session on adaptive reuse. A board covered in sticky notes captures the diverse ideas and strategies developed by the students, showcasing the collaborative output of the workshop.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e7dafdcb-a025-427f-b129-6e69b381d924)
- ![A site visit to a haveli in Old Delhi with students from Jindal School of Art & Architecture. Exploring these living heritage spaces is a crucial part of our workshops on adaptive reuse and museum studies.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e46bd6ef-15f9-4211-91a1-ba5b5d77e332)
- ![A group photograph with students in the courtyard of Kathika, a restored haveli in Old Delhi. These workshops provide a unique opportunity for students to learn about heritage conservation in an inspiring, real-world setting.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3ecbb761-2af8-4bda-8914-c41a7ea724e6)
- ![During a workshop on International Museum Day, I work with students to explore the role of museums for local communities. Here, we are reviewing research on a laptop within the atmospheric setting of a heritage building.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a70afe3d-5a13-45f2-80a8-d7908134425d)
- ![Students collaborating in small groups at Kathika in Old Delhi. The workshop focused on reimagining museums for education and research, using the historic space as a live case study for adaptive reuse.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/64970606-05ca-4387-9bf2-2047d196b7e9)
- ![A candid moment from our museum studies workshop. The setting, a beautifully restored haveli, provides a rich context for discussing how heritage spaces can be repurposed for contemporary cultural use.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1e1e5bd7-a89f-42cf-b0d0-4a9fde58eb74)
- ![Taking notes during the student presentations at our workshop on museums and adaptive reuse. It is always inspiring to see how the next generation perceives the future of our cultural institutions.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/466813c9-629d-440e-b579-74796ea3832a)
- ![The promotional graphic for our international workshop on Adaptive Reuse, an Indo-Dutch perspective. This collaboration with Reinwardt Academy, Amsterdam, and KRVIA, Mumbai, highlights our global academic network.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6963e09e-80b6-4f5d-a645-df448e2fe1d9)
- ![A screenshot from our virtual workshop on adaptive reuse, showing a live feed from a site where a wooden wheel is being repaired. Our digital workshops integrate real-time site visits to provide a tangible learning experience.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7897263e-3e7f-4cc5-ade4-89744792c737)
- ![A screenshot of a lively discussion during our virtual Indo-Dutch workshop. This image captures the global nature of our collaborations, bringing together students and experts from Amsterdam and Mumbai to discuss heritage regeneration.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b3c2d8eb-9b0c-419b-8159-f6d835f0398e)
- ![A look at the digital collaboration board used in our virtual workshop. We use tools like Miro to facilitate brainstorming and co-creation, allowing international teams to work together seamlessly on design challenges.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f01b4f29-d69d-4e35-b2ab-c36e289668fe)
- ![A student group presents their proposal for the India United Mills site in Mumbai during our virtual workshop. This demonstrates how our programs tackle real-world urban challenges, encouraging students to develop practical solutions.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0d1dbc15-db58-4dcf-81f3-38b3d53eae9f)
- ![A slide from our virtual workshop posing critical questions about Dutch principles in heritage. We encourage our students to think critically and question established norms in conservation practice.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/43edd511-cf97-48b8-b27b-a4b6428ec7a4)
- ![A variation of the poster for our international workshop on "Reuse. Retrofit. Redesign." The collage of images showcases the architectural details and textures that are central to the study of adaptive reuse.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/10f20d45-0037-40ca-9cca-2c4fd719b586)
- ![A screenshot of me leading a virtual workshop session. We have adapted our teaching methods to the digital space, ensuring we can continue to share knowledge and mentor students across geographical boundaries.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3b164e26-2da2-4804-a208-4a745078fbdf)
- ![Students presenting their work during a workshop where we tested 'The Restoration Toolbox'. We actively involve students in the development of our educational tools, using their feedback to refine the platform.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b1364f25-aee7-4d43-8079-ee196f8fb3fa)
- ![Students engaged in a gamified session to test our Restoration Toolbox. Using card games and interactive boards makes learning about the complexities of heritage conservation engaging and memorable.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2754ae12-c7a4-4c93-a11d-cf0b0e269a03)
- ![Leading a workshop session with a colleague. We often collaborate with other experts to bring diverse perspectives to our training programs, enriching the learning experience for all participants.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f498968c-f590-47dc-bbda-76bf31fbf4c8)
- ![Interacting with students at the National Association of Students of Architecture (NASA) convention. We take our Restoration Toolbox on the road to introduce young architects to heritage conservation in the digital age.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8d61a9d5-3939-4e8e-b206-3a09d46dcf2b)
- ![A group photo with students after a successful workshop at the Balwant Sheth School of Architecture. The enthusiasm and engagement of the students are what make these sessions so rewarding.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2323420a-fdad-4548-b319-1ab447cd24d6)
- ![A group photo with local stakeholders and partners at the Alliance Française du Bengale after a workshop. Engaging directly with the community is essential for creating solutions that are relevant and sustainable.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fc48d456-4f99-4554-a65c-baa164104117)
- ![A top-down view of a workshop table, showing the tools of co-creation: architectural plans, identity cards for role-playing, and lots of sticky notes. This captures the organized chaos of a productive brainstorming session.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c049e5e7-b6c9-49a4-9f3d-f2fef7d3b778)

## About Jugaadopolis Workshops: Co-creating the Future of Heritage

These sessions are far from typical lectures where you simply sit and listen. We use gamification and collaborative mapping to tackle real-world urban regeneration problems, such as how to retrofit an old building or revive a heritage site without losing its character. You will work alongside peers, using sticky notes and onsite site visits to dissect challenges, mirroring the actual methodology we apply in our professional architecture practice.

Our Jugaadopolis initiative is built on the belief that heritage conservation must be an accessible, living practice. We design these workshops to break down the walls between academic theory and the messy realities of the built environment. 

### How We Work
Instead of dry presentations, we pack our sessions with games, brainstorming, and co-creation exercises. Whether we are exploring a haveli in Old Delhi or dissecting urban policy with design students, the goal is always to move from abstract concepts to tangible, local solutions. 

### Core Themes
- **Adaptive Reuse:** Learning to repurpose old structures for modern use while respecting their original bones.
- **Urban Regeneration:** Understanding the dynamics of policy, community needs, and economic constraints.
- **Materiality:** Hands-on identification of original materials like lime and Lakhori brick versus incompatible modern repairs.

### Why Join
We welcome students, design professionals, and community groups. Our workshops provide you with the Restoration Toolbox—a practical guide to demystifying the conservation process. You walk away with more than just a certificate; you gain a framework for 'placemaking' that you can apply to your own projects. We believe that by teaching these skills, we make the entire field of conservation stronger and more relevant to our climate and culture.

## About Aishwarya Tipnis Architects

We founded this studio to bridge the gap between academic theory and the honest, often messy realities of architecture. We are here to help you move beyond fancy plans and get your hands dirty with the actual work of saving our built history. Learning is an adventure, and we want you to be part of the team, not just an observer.

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