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Ashna Negandhi
Architecture @ AA | September 2023
Architect and Computational Designer @ AA School
Ashna Negandhi is an architect and computational designer with a strong passion for architectural design and its evolving relationship with technology. She holds a Master’s degree in Architecture from the Architectural Association (AA) in London, where she specialized in the EmTech, and a Bachelor’s degree from Kamla Raheja Vidyanidhi Institute ...read more
Applied Universities
Academic Details from Current/Recent University
Education
CountryUnited KingdomUniversityArchitectural Association School of ArchitectureIntakeSeptember 2023DegreeMastersProgramArchitectureSpecializationsClimate Adaptation and Urban Resilience, High-Density Urban Environments, Public Space and Placemaking, Smart Cities and Digital Urbanism, Environmental Design and Resilient Cities, Heritage Conservation and Urban Regeneration, Sustainable Urban Design, Urban Analytics and Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Computational Design and Algorithmic Architecture, Generative Design and AI in Architecture, Digital Fabrication, Performance-Driven Parametric Design, Virtual and Augmented Reality in Architectural Design
Research and Publications
October 23, 2024Ground Up: Regenerative Architecture for Post War Gaza- Part 1
Application Profile
Skills
RhinoGrasshopperEnscapeUnitySketchUpAutoCADLumionV-RayAdobe Suite
Test Scores
Exam TypeScoreIELTS7.5
Projects/Thesis
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Resilience in BiomimicryKRVIA
My undergraduate thesis, “Resilience and Biomimicry,” addressed flooding in Mumbai’s Kandivali region by drawing inspiration from the city’s natural ecosystems rather than relying solely on technology. The project explored how nature’s adaptive strategies could be structured into a scalable urban framework, working with rather than against the environment. The building design incorporated a thin concrete membrane, while the landscape used a five-layer system to regulate water flow, both inspired by biomimetic principles. By integrating nature-based solutions, the thesis proposed a resilient, adaptive approach to urban flooding.
Extra-curricular Activities
01 Exchange Program
I participated in the 7PAAU (Asian Architecture and Urbanism) 2019 exchange program in Malaysia, focusing on documenting social and heritage spaces and their relevance in modern cities. The program explored how traditional spaces shape urban life and how their principles can be adapted to contemporary urbanism, offering valuable insights into preserving cultural identity within evolving cityscapes.
02 Managed and hosted talk shows
I was invited by UTAR (University of Tunku Abdul Rahman) to host the talk show BINA in 2020 and 2021, where I engaged in discussions with renowned architects on various architectural designs and their future potential.
Work & Education
Work History
June 2023January 2022(1Y, 5M) | Morphogenesis Architect I was the sole point of contact for a project, overseeing its progress from design development to near completion, managing coordination, and ensuring execution. In addition, I played a key role in concept development, contributing extensively to concept drawings, technical documentation, and design refinement. | |
April 2020December 2019(4M) | Venkataramanan Associates Intern I managed and executed a school project, overseeing its progress from design development to near completion, including client discussions and meetings. |
Education History
January 2025September 2023(1Y, 4M) | Masters Emergent Technologies and Design • Architectural Association School of Architecture (A Grade) | |
May 2021August 2016(4Y, 9M) | Bachelors Architecture • Kamla Raheja Vidyanidhi institute for Architecture and Environmental Design (A Grade) |