She plays a pivotal role in shaping the spaces we live, work, and interact in, by combining creativity with technical expertise. After all, it’s an architect that can bring vision, structure, and innovation together to create meaningful and lasting spaces. Keeping up with the same prowess, meet Tanya Agarwal who passed out from Apeejay Institute of Technology, School of Architecture and Planning, Greater Noida (AIT-SAP) in the year 2015. In a candid interview, Tanya shares how she is beautifying her professional journey with her knowledge.
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What are you doing professionally now?
I am currently working as an Assistant Professor at an architecture college in Banglore. I also actively engage in researching the convergence of Architecture, technology and pedagogy.
Share few of your professional achievements.
There are a few achievements that I am proud of which are as listed:
- Presented paper titled “Forged in Tradition – The Enduring Craft and Commerce of Moradabad’s Brass Industry” in National Conference on Creative Economic Geography of Artisanal Crafts Investigating the Synergy between Place, Culture, and Economy in India, March 21-22, 2025 (Hybrid Mode) | TIIR Building, NIT Rourkela
- Core Team Member and part of Editorial Team: International Conference 2024 “Decoding Affordable Housing: From Dimensions to Dignity” organised by BMS College of Architecture, Bangalore in collaboration with Bangalore Chamber for Industries and Commerce (BCIC).
- Presented paper “Effective communication in remote work environment – lessons learnt during pandemic” in COA International Conference – Architecture Education in the Changing World -Reviewing and Rethinking the Way Forward on 15th, 16th and 17th February 2024 at VIT, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India.
- Transparence 17.0 Architecture Category: Mentored National winner and participated in the International event in Lisbon Portugal along with the student Shruti Bansal, Sushant University, Gurgaon.
- Worked as a Teaching Assistant and Research Assistant at CEPT University during graduate degree program under GATE scholarship.
Share your favourite nostalgia from college days.
My favourite would definitely be the first year. Studying and collaborating with a large number of students, faculty, and experts during studios, workshops and lectures. It was a whole new world and perspective on things, especially to be able to make things in various material workshops and not just study them.
How was the faculty at AIT-SAP?
Faculty was an excellent mix of knowledge, inquisition, and familial, and real life experiences. The “real-life experiences” meant that many faculty members were actively involved in architectural practice, bringing first-hand knowledge of the profession’s realities, challenges, and opportunities into the classroom. They also fostered a sense of ownership and responsibility for our own work.