SHIVARAO R. C.
B.Arch , M.Arch (CEPT)
Msc (LSE, London)
Nationality : Indian
shivarao @atelierdsync.com
Ph : +91 (0) 8238023078
EDUCATION
2009 – 2010
MSc in City Design and Social Science
London School of Economics, UK
The Studio based multi-disciplinary programme concentrates on design of cities with emphasis on
key social and spatial process of urban change – policy making, sustainable development, urban
economics, housing demands and changing patterns of living and working.
Studio work :Olympic fringe master plan - case Stratford Town Centre, London
Dissertation : Environmental Governance in India - Towards a 'thick' analysis of Environmental
Decision-making Process; Lessons from Commonwealth Games Village - 2010, New Delhi.
2002 – 2004
Master of Architecture in Urban Design
Centre for Environmental planning & Technology (CEPT), Gujarat, India
The Studio based programme attempts to mediate between Urban Planning and Architecture with
more focus on Analysis, Design and management of Cities.
Dissertation: Rejuvenation of Lost Space , Hubli, Karnataka, India
1996 – 2001
Bachelor of Architecture, (5 year degree level course)
B.V.B College of Engineering & Technology, Karnataka, India
Subjects studied Includes, History of Architecture, Architectural Design, Landscape and Interior
design, Principles of Planning, Construction and Working drawing, Economics, Sociology, Valuation.
Dissertation: Silicon Valley at Pune, Maharashtra, India.
Core Competency
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May 2012 - Till Date
Architecture, Urban Design and Master Planning
Sustainable Spatial, Transport and Regeneration planning strategies
Community planning and Economic development strategies
Atelier Dsync, Surat, Gujarat, India
Designation: Co-founder | Managing Director
GCPIAIF, VNSGU, Surat, Gujarat, India
Designation: Asst. Professor
Feb 2011 - April 2012
ARCOP Associates Pvt. Ltd. Gurgaon, India
Designation: Architect - Urban Designer - Planner
As a senior architect - urban designer involved in number of projects, major accomplishments
includes IIT-Mandi Design Competition, TCG Group housing scheme at Pune and DLF Housing at
Gurgaon.
Jan 2010
The Architectural Foundation, London, UK
Designation: Research Associate, Part – Time
Engaged in a public consultation project at ‘Blue water’ and conducted design related surveys to
create a sound qualitative research base for analysis in coordination with research manager.
Nov 2009
Royal Society of Arts (RSA), London, UK
Designation: Research Associate, Part – Time
As part of a multidisciplinary research team, involved in ‘Connected Communities Project ‘ at New
Cross Gate and conducted qualitative and quantitative field work, collected survey samples and in
effective coordination with research manager contributed to producing state-of-art research at RSA.
Apr 2008 – Jun 2009
Freelance Practice
Designation: Architect - Urban Designer
As an urban design team leader involved in number of projects, major accomplishments includes
developing a sustainable spatial planning strategy for one of JP Group's prestigious project ‘Formula-one Master Plan’ Delhi-NCR – through public consultation, client engagement and
coordination with international consultants.
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SHIVARAO R. C.
B.Arch , M.Arch (CEPT)
Msc (LSE, London)
Nationality : Indian
shivarao @atelierdsync.com
Ph : +91 (0) 8238023078
Oct 2007 – Mar 2009
Reliance Haryana Special Economic Zone (RHSEZ) Ltd. Gurgaon, India
Designation: Manager Urban Design, Full-time
As a part of a multidisplinary planning and management team, involved in the development of India’s
largest Special Economic Zone Master Plan (10,000 Hectares/start up phase of 450 Ha) project. As
an urban design team leader contributed to developing a sustainable transit-oriented spatial
development strategy to encourage pedestrian movement and minimize automobile usage through
effective coordination with international consultants.
Mar 2007 – Oct 2007
ARCOP Associates Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi, India
Designation: Senior Urban Designer, Full-time
As a team leader involved in various master planning projects, the most acclaimed one is ‘JP Greens
NOIDA’ township project for 120,000 population in 450 Hectares. Through client engagement, team
motivation and effective coordination developed an integrated master plan which blurred the
boundary between private and public realm and became a benchmark for best practice in Indian
context.
Aug 2004 – Nov 2006
B.V.B College of Eng & Tech, Karnataka, India
Designation: Lecturer and Research coordinator, Dept. of Architecture, Full-time
As a mentor motivated students to think beyond the course material to explore and address social,
economic and environmental issues of urbanism. Supervised many design dissertations and by
establishing research and development unit provided platform for students to get first hand
experience of practical training. As a research coordinator prepared city development strategies and
tourism development master plans in coordination with local municipalities, development corporations,
NGOs and consultants.
Jun 2002 – Aug 2004
CEPT Research & Development Unit (CRDU)
Centre for Environmental planning and Technology (CEPT) University, Gujarat, India
Designation: Research Associate, Part-Time
Involved in many urban design and planning projects and studies. Contributed to developing a
spatial development strategy to revive local rural economy by reviewing formal and informal economic
sectors in rural traditional towns of Gujarat, India.
Oct 2001 – May 2002
Freelance Practice, Hubli, Karnataka, India
Designation: Architect
Designed and executed many construction projects ranging from, residences, offices and institutions.
Jul 2001 – Sept 2001
Karim Noorani & Company, Mumbai, India
Designation: Apprentice
Worked under an architect on a residential complex for DHL company, developed working drawing
technical details and supervised construction activities at site.
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SHIVARAO R. C.
B.Arch , M.Arch (CEPT)
Msc (LSE, London)
Nationality : Indian
shivarao @atelierdsync.com
Ph : +91 (0) 8238023078
RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS
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Urban seams, “Olympic fringe area; Partial Policy Vacuum for Stratford”, Cities Programme studio work, London School
of Economics, UK, 2010.
Reliance Haryana SEZ Ltd., “RHSEZ Master Plan”, Gurgaon, Haryana, India, 2008.
“Violation of building Bye-Laws and its impact on Built Environment”. Sponsored by Hubli-Dharwad Municipal
Corporation (HDMC),Hubli, Karnataka, India, 2004-05.
“Inventorying of Heritage Monuments and Preparation of Heritage Management plan for Kittur village”, Karnataka, India.
Worked as Co-Author with Senior Urban Designer Mrs. Gitanjali Rao, 2005-06.
“Rejuvenation of Lost Space”, Master Degree thesis at Urban Design Dept. CEPT, Ahmedabad, India. 2003-04.
Urban Design Project case study, “Bandra Band Stand Water Front Development”, Bandra, Mumbai. Conducted by
Urban Design Dept.CEPT, Ahmedabad, India, 2002.
Documentation of Kedareshwar Temple, Shimoga, conducted by B.V.B.college of Engg and Tech, Hubli, Karnataka,
India for NASA. 2001.
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