dabbled in all scales and disciplines of design. Enjoy construction process the most. A continuing affair with brick and stone. More of the sametill that perfect bam. In the mean time teach some. Attempt a post doctorate thesis. Fight battles for causes close to heart.

I Currently, principal architect, AETCRRAIN. architectural endevours.. terra initiatives. Director, Laxmi Institute of Architecture

Data : Falguni Desai '

Designation : Principal Architect, ae terrain design associates.

Date of Birth : 2"̂^ January, 1965.

Education : D.Arch, Center for Environment and Planning, Ahemdabad, India, 1989.

Academic Experience :

Visiting Faculty SCET since 2000 , Sarvajanik College of Engineering and Technology.

Visiting faculty for post graduation course at SCET in Urban conservation. Visiting faculty at Vir Narmad University

August 2014 onwards :

Director, Laxmi Institute of Architecture , Sarigam, Dist Valsad, Gujarat

Professional Experience :

1980- 2001 : Private Practice : Partner, Desai - Derasart architects - Designing .detailing and execution of projects ranging from individual residences to housing and institutions . Special area of interest being - study into environmentally sound , sustainable systems and low cost housing. ^

2003 upto September 2007 Chief Architect. Partner . Design Point, Dpvic. Pvt Ltd

October 2007 till now , Chief architect, founder, AE TERRAIN DESIGN ASSOICATES

Membership of Professional Societies:

COA: Council of Architecture

HA : Indian Institute of Architects.

INTACH : Indian National Trust for arct and cultural heritage : Convener Surat Chapter

Career Aspirations :. |

In my earlier practice period , I was largely engaged into transforming given site and landform with my AESTHETIC sensibility , technical perception and craftsmanship. Later, the focus has been primarily governed by the desire to anticipate with larger scale realities of urbanity and adding an ecological sensitivity to the given premise. I see myself continuously engaged into environmental aspirations of Planning projects and involvement in proactive educational initiatives.

PROJECT LIST : AE TERRA.IN (1990 - 2013)

TOWN PLANNING PROJECTS

TOWN PLANNING PROJECTS

1. Development, Vapi 2. Cdp, Kurundwad, Maharastra

TP SCHEMES

1. Surat 2. Gandhinagar

INFRASTRUCTURE DESIGN FOR GUDC

1. Dpr, Mandvi.: Water Supply 2. Dpr, Mandvi: Drainage 3. Dpr, Pardi: Watersupply 4. Dpr, Pardi: Drainage 5. Dpr Vapi: Water supply 6. Dpr Vapi: Drainage 7. Dpr Mahudha: Water supply

SLUM REDEVELOPMNENT UNDER IHSDP SCHEME: FOR GUDC

1. Patan, 2. Khambaht 3. Vapi 4. Kaalol 5. Bhiwandi, iVlaharastra

ARCHITECTURE

PUBLIC SPACES

1. Development In the vicinity of Modhera sun-temple 2. Destination development Dandi 3. Upgradation of Taleti Road, Palitana 4. Destination Development, Saputara 5. Proposed Museum at Dwarka 6. Destination Development Patan 7. Restoration vi/ork at River Tapi

• Development proposal for Paandav ghat j ' " ^ • Edge Along Ashwini Crematorium

• Illustrative Character of Fulpada Ovara 8. DPR Creek Development, Bhiw/andi-Nizampur, Thane 9. Conceptual Stage Along Nallah ,

LANDSCAPE DESIGN

1. Snehrashmi Botanical Garden, Surat 2. Development of the Dumas seashore as a tourist place 3. Landscape proposal for hotel gateway inn, surat

INSTITUTIONS: EDUCATION

1. 151 schools in kutchh 2. Low cost housing at Ahmednagar, Lajpor, Surat 3. Adajan Sports club, Surat 4. Madhav Vidhyapith, thava 5. Sewadham-ahwa, dang 6. Mahavir education Campus 7. Indian Diamond Institute, surat 8. Uma Education 9. Ambaba Commerce College, Surat 10. Vocational training center, Vaghaldhara

HEALTHCARE

1. Abhinav Hospital for Dr. Ami yagnik (Gen surgeon) (15 bed) 2. Hospital for Dr Dhaval Desai ( Orthopediatric surgeon) (20bed) 3. Pravar Hospital for Dr Prashant Naik ( Neurology) (25 bed) 4. SMIMER : Surat Mahanagarpalika Institute Of Medical Education And Research , Surat (750 bed) 5. Mahavir institute of Medical Science and Research : Bhopal ( 1000 bed , ongoing) 6. Apex Cncer Hospital (ongoing)

COMIVIERCIAL BUILDINGS

1. Malbar Hill, Surat ' 2. Office Building, minibazar, surat 3. Shivani Motors, Surat | 4. Patidar wadi, surat 5. Anjanshalaka residential complex, Surat 6. Kinara Flats, Surat | 7. Abhilasha Heights, Surat 8. Hare Krishna Complex, Surat 9. Abhishek Heights, Surat 10. Farm House Scheme at Palsana, Surat 11. Proposal For Diamond trading centre, Surat 12. Proposal For Dhanera Diamonds, Surat 13. Proposal For Farmhouse Scheme at Lajpore

RESIDENCES

1. Farmhouse at Abrama, Surat 2. Rajhans Farmhouse, Surat. 3. Ovian Farmhouse, Surat 4. Residence in Amalsad for Mr. ashok Mahta 5. Residence For C.F.Patel, Surat 6. Residence At Navsari 7. Residence for Navaibhai Mehta 8. Farmhouse For Manojbhai at Dumas, Surat 9. Residence for Mr. Snehal patel 10. Farm House at Dhaman for Mr Jignesh Khatiwala

INTERIOR DESIGN

1. House At Ghuma 2. House At Valsad 3. HoseatVesu

CONSERVATION

1. Reconstruction of Bhuj Museum, Kutchh 2. Retrofitting - Jamnagar Ayurvedic University, Jamnagar 3. Stepwell Restoration . proposal 4. Havi/a Mahal Restoration . proposal 5. Heritage Listing of Surat City, as local team leader with UMC

COMPETITIONS

1. Proposal for extension of NID campus, Gandhinagar (finalist, last five) 2. Proposal for Bhopal Gas Memorial (forth prize) 3. Tourism Development Proposal, Manori, Gorai, Uttan (invited) 4. War Memorial, Bhopal (invited amongst seven in the country) 5. Restoration and reuse - Bhachau Fort 6. Development of Precinct - Balasinor 7. Development proposal for tourism site at wanakbori dam 8. Development proposal for tourism site at dharoi dam 9. Development of Adalaj Step well 10. Development of Bhimrad Lake 11. Proposal for Dinosour Park at Surat 12. Destination Development of Siddhisarovar 13. Proposal Connecting road from bindoo sarovarto saraswati river 14. Proposal of Ghats and Walkway near Muktidham 15. Destination Development of Narayan sarovar - Koteshwar