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Faculty

Megala Gurumurthi

Assistant Professor

B.Arch.[VTU]

Ms. Megala Gurumurthi graduated with a Bachelors in Architecture from BMSCE, VTU, Bangalore. For over ten years, having associated with various design firms such as mayaPRAXIS, greySCALE design studio & Kham (Bangalore), that emphasise and propagate sustainable practices through their works, she carries forward similar values in her design approaches. Through the tenure and her current practice, she has worked on varied genres of projects ranging from residences, group housing, schools, co-working offices, hospitals, spiritual centres, public projects etc. Her endeavours are focused on contributing to the larger canopy of Architecture’s influence through academia, active research, innovation and collaboration with professionals from related fields.

Specialisation and interest: Architecture and Identity Design

Publications/career highlights

  1. Finalist at VISIONAIR- a design competition for the proposed design of the public spaces at the new terminal at the Bangalore International Airport, in a competition hosted by BIAL. https://moodiedavittreport.com/bial-engages-bangalores-next-generation-of-architects-to-examine-future-design-of-the-airport-161209/
  2. Practice: Publishing of the Coffee Estate House project “”OVOID HOUSE””, as the design team (completed: 2021, greyscale DESIGN STUDIO) published in Archdaily. https://www.archdaily.com/958556/ovoid-house-greyscale-design-studio
  3. Peoples’ Choice Award, Runner Up at the “”RETHINKING HOUSING: Beyond BHK”” and International Housing Challenge, hosted by Ethos.
  4. Authored articles in “The Address”, a supplementary issue on Real Estate & Architecture and RETHINKING THE FUTURE(RTF), which is a global platform for architecture and design.”

ORCID ID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-0693-2258