As someone drawn to spaces that carry history and meaning, I find purpose in design that bridges the past with the present. Architecture and interior design have given me a way to do just that, working with what already exists and shape it into something ready for the future. Growing up in Bengaluru and now studying at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, I bring a cross-cultural perspective to every project, whether that’s reimagining a century-old office building as a student dormitory, weaving biophilic principles into a former airport terminal, or mapping the sensory heritage of a historic bazaar in Mysuru. Through adaptive reuse and preservation, I hope to create spaces that don’t just function beautifully but that people feel connected to.