Urban Design & Placemaking
Available across India
We co-create urban spaces with communities, reuse existing materials, and design places that fit naturally and serve local needs.
Aishwarya Tipnis Architects
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About
Why We Do What We Do
I’m passionate about turning everyday corners of the city into places that just feel right. Sometimes, the best urban design isn’t flashy - it’s the stuff that feels like it’s always been there, blending in so well people forget it was ever different. That’s what placemaking means to me.
How I Work With Spaces and People
- Co-creating is the heart of my process. I don’t just show up and decide what goes where. I run workshops, talk with locals, and try to work out what makes a space tick. The final design always reflects the vibe of the people actually using it.
- I’m big on adaptive reuse in urban design. If something’s already there, I’d rather fix it up than tear it down. Repurposing old materials and spaces - with a little jugaad - keeps things sustainable and unique.
- Using local materials is a no-brainer for me. They help the design fit in and keep things eco-friendly.
- Heritage isn’t about keeping things stuck in the past. I look for ways to give old places a fresh life, so they stay relevant.
Projects I’m Proud Of
- Turned a forgotten corner at Woodstock School into a lively outdoor hub under the deodars.
- Restored a haveli in Old Delhi, making it a community spot for art and events.
- Brought daylight into a cramped attic workspace from the 1920s.
- Revived Chandernagore courtyards for pop-up art and dinners.
Beyond Design: Sharing What I’ve Learned
I run workshops for locals and students, helping others shape their own spaces. With my Restoration Clinic, I offer free support to people trying to save heritage properties, guiding them through the process step by step.
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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.
