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Inda Somaya
Inda Somaya
SOMAYA
BIOGRAPHY
Brinda Somaya, Architect and Conservationist
completed her Master of Arts degree from Smith College,
USA after graduating from the Sir J. J. College of
Architecture, Mumbai. She believes that development
and progress must proceed without straining the cultural
and historic environment.
Her philosophy : the Architect’s role is that of guardian
– his is the conscience of the built and un-built
environment
▪ 2007, the Wienerberger Golden Architect Award as first woman ever for lifetime
achievement.
▪ 2014, she was awarded the Indian Institute of Architects – Baburao Mhatre Gold
Medal for Lifetime Achievement.
▪ 2019, the Somaya and Kalappa Consultants won the competition for the
Restoration and Enhancement of the historic Louis Kahn Buildings of the Indian
Institute of Management, Ahmedabad in 2019.
WORKS.
▪ St. Thomas Cathedral ▪ Nalanda International School
The zoning follows the contours of the site and the clusters of built
spaces form a cohesive environment on the site.
One powerful idea central to both the projects; and perhaps central
to most of Somaya & Kalappa’s work – is the understanding and
interpretation of architecture as a choreographed environment
rather than a design object.
NALANDA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL