VIDHI JOBANPUTRA

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
 B.Arch(graduated in 2014) and pursuing M.arch( thesis submitted ) –both from Sir J.J. college of Architecture

 B.Arch thesis : Childcare facility and play therapy centre for underprivileged of red-light areas in mumbai –
Rehabilitating children of Kamathipura focusing on their special psychological needs (behavioral design)

 M.Arch thesis : Exploring the potential of historic fort precincts in Mumbai- significance assessment through lenses of
citizens, SWOT analysis and site management plans/strategies for forts of Vasai, Sewri, Worli and Sion

 Conducted barrier-free design workshops for visually impaired in SPA, Bhopal

INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE : 9 months

 6 months internship with deodhar associates, Vile parle( Church design and residential complex) and a few months with
liasoning firm. Currently freelancing in Vasai Virar region.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE PRIOR JOINING BSSA : 2 YEARS

15 mnths full-time assistant professor at VIVA School of Architecture followed by two semesters as visiting faculty in VIVA and
L.B Hiray.

Subjects taught individually:

 Humanities – Prehistoric architecture, Greek, Roman, renaissance, Modernism and Post modernism

 Architecture theory – Works of modern architects le Corbusier, Louis kahn, Tadao ando, Yoshinobu Ashihara
Acoustical and theatre design by Alwar Alto
Low-cost design strategies of Baurie Baker
Post modern works of Frank-o-Gehry
Behavioural design
Sacred geometry and golden ratio

Subjects handled in a group:

 Building services -- Acoustics, air-conditioning, fire-fighting

 Interior design -- Color theory and color schemes, materials and finishes
Evolution of furniture design especially chairs from arts and crafts movement to Bauhaus school
till date.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE AT BSSA: 2 YEARS
 Humanities /history of Architecture/cultural studies :
Same as above + current affairs, diverse ways of living and influence of terrorism and war on architecture eg. impact of
ISIS on Syrian architecture and crime prevention through architecture using CPTED principles (crime prevention through
environmental design), fort architecture of India. Political systems –capitalism and communism and its impact on
architecture –eg china, Japan and Russia
 Urban theory: The city and its issues, precinct studies.
 Climatology : Sun path and climate responsive design strategies
 Building materials : bricks, concrete, glass, polymers, paints, bamboo, stone, timber,etc.( took responsibility for
teaching underlined materials)
 Services: same as above + water supply, drainage, rain water harvesting
 Barrier-free design specialisation (handled individually) : designing spaces for sensory impaired and cognitive
disabilities –Dementia and autism.

TEACHING INTEREST FOR FUTURE

Would like to assist/ teach ‘Theory of design’ as I haven’t got an opportunity to teach it in BSSA. In the process I would enhance
my learning of the subject through readings and learning from existing senior faculty of the subject.
INTEREST IN OTHER INSTITUTIONAL ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS
 Can organise workshop for barrier-free design with experts from the field.
 Can prepare presentation/lectures for students before each study tour to make them familiar with the place they are
visiting through lenses of Architecture.