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Nivetha Annamalai
Consulting Architect
Nivetha is an accomplished graduate in Architecture from MEASI Academy of Architecture, Chennai, and has been immersed in architectural practice in Auroville since her internship in 2017. Her experience with a local construction firm has equipped her with valuable knowledge in earthen practices, sustainable designs, and climate-responsive architecture. Collaborating with Ar. Yatharth, she has designed various buildings in and around Pondicherry led numerous student exposure workshops across India. Nivetha is passionate about learning from local communities, utilizing indigenous materials, techniques, and traditions in her architectural approach.
Yatharth Laad
Principal Architect
Yatharth has been an architect in Auroville since 2017, offering a wealth of experience gained from his professional background in Delhi and Bangalore. He specializes in contextual, sustainable, climate-responsive design, drawing inspiration from the philosophies of the renowned architect Laurie Baker, which he studied during his training with COSTFORD. Yatharth has successfully executed numerous projects in Auroville, meticulously considering site conditions, client needs, and environmental impacts. His innovative research on the use of bamboo as reinforcement in ferrocement concrete structures underscores his dedication to developing low-cost, easily constructed solutions across various building typologies.
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