Kaustubh Mirajkar

An architect and an urban designer. I accompany the principal architect in client meetings and undertaking requirements from the clients and material selection as well. I also assist in designing various architecture and interior design projects of the firm. I monitor the preparation of drawings by the draftsmen of the firm and carry out the processes required for online approvals of the projects. I also carry out research with the upcoming materials and meet the company representatives for the same.

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Experience:​

• Program Coordinator, Capacity Building Commission, Govt. of India, 2024

• Led capacity-building initiatives at the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports and Ministry of Finance (Dept. of Public Enterprises & Dept. of Investment and Public Asset Management)

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• Urban Designer, UrbanShift (United Nations Environment Programme) at Pune Municipal Corporation, through National Institute of Urban Affairs, Delhi, Govt. of India, 2023

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• India Smart Cities Fellow, Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs, Govt. of India, 2021–22

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Honours and Affiliations:

• Expert, for PhD dissertation and other studies on Accessible Bus Terminal Infrastructure Study and Circular Economy in Construction in 2026

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• Moderator, curator and script writer, GenConnect- Melange 2026, ESEEED Trust - Fun and engaging dialogue across generations of architects exploring how architecture profession has transitioned over three decades

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• Presenter, Nagar Manch 2025 – International Conference, Manipal School of Architecture and Planning

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• Speaker, APIC 2025 – International Conference, Rizvi College of Architecture, Mumbai

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• Panelist, Smart Cities panel at IIA NatCon 2024, Lucknow

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• Implemented master’s thesis via a digital plug-in on Indore-311 (Indore Smart City app) – "Activate Public Spaces", reaching 6.5+ lakh users

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• Represented Team India at U20 Summit under G20 Presidency, Ahmedabad, Feb 2023

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• Expert, Curriculum Conclave 2024 – Input for course curriculum for Master’s in Urban Design & Development, Manipal School of Architecture and Planning

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• Among 6 Indian candidates for the International Design Studio with Pritzker Laureate Prof. B.V. Doshi and other stalwarts of Architecture

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• Published work on human-centered digital tools, underutilized spaces, transit-oriented development, disaster resilience, and gender inclusivity

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• Associate member of the Indian Institute of Architects