Life at ATA: Mentorship & Co-Creation
At our studio, heritage conservation isn't just about preserving old stone; it's about building a community of thinkers. We believe in learning by doing, side-by-side on site.
An intern getting valuable hands-on experience, reviewing plans on the scaffolding of a live construction site. I believe in providing immersive learning opportunities.
Internship diaries. On-site collaboration between team members amidst the raw, honest beauty of a building undergoing transformation.
Our summer internship program brings together multidisciplinary professionals. Here, a social designer and an architect collaborate at a historic stepwell, creating a rich dialogue between design thinking and cultural research.
We encourage professionals from all backgrounds to join us. This image captures a social designer's perspective, finding her place and purpose within an architectural studio.
Announcing our summer internship program. We look for creative and inquisitive individuals who are willing to learn about architecture, heritage, and adaptive reuse through hands-on work.
A snapshot of the diverse work our interns engage in, from architectural sketching and urban design mapping to visual communication and heritage conservation research.
Studio Voices. A group photo with our talented 2024 interns. It's always a pleasure to have their energy and fresh perspectives in the studio.
A testimonial from one of our urban design interns, reflecting on the valuable insights and knowledge gained during her time with the studio.
Another heartfelt testimonial from a 2024 intern, who found that the experience helped her explore the complexities of conservation architecture.
Our Studio Manager, Vaibhav, mentoring junior team members on-site. Respect is earned through dedication and a willingness to share knowledge.
About Studio Life: Mentorship & Co-Creation
You won't find us buried in air-conditioned boardrooms all day. Our work happens on-site, in the dust and the details, where we mentor young architects to understand the true texture of a structure. Whether we’re decoding heritage bylaws or working through the curing of lime mortar, our team members are hands-on from day one, turning architectural theory into tangible, lasting impact.
Beyond the Classroom
We situate our work at the intersection of academia and practice. For us, mentorship isn't a side project; it is the core of how we evolve. We believe that architecture is a social act, which is why our studio is a melting pot of disciplines. You will find architects working alongside social designers, historians, and urban researchers, all of whom bring fresh perspectives to the challenges of adaptive reuse.
The Jugaadopolis Philosophy
Our 'Jugaadopolis' platform is where this energy finds its focus. It’s a space where we share knowledge, host workshops, and bridge the gap between historic building conservation and modern needs. We don't just teach the 'how'—we teach the 'why.' We look for team members who are naturally inquisitive, willing to embrace the messiness of a live construction site, and who value authentic engagement over polished, AI-generated shortcuts.
What We Look For
If you care about the built environment and want to work on projects that respect the past while planning for the future, you will fit right in. We value sincerity, a willingness to learn, and the ability to find creative solutions in constrained environments. Our interns and junior architects don't just observe; they take responsibility. Whether it is documenting measured drawings of an old haveli or managing the site supervision for a timber retrofit, the work is demanding, rewarding, and undeniably real.
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