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Diana Kellogg is the Founder and Principal of Diana Kellogg Architects, an internationally recognised practice working at the intersection of architecture, sustainability and social impact. Her portfolio spans cultural and residential projects, with a focus on context-driven, human-centred design. She is best known for the Rajkumari Ratnavati Girls School in Rajasthan, a widely awarded project that foregrounds education and community engagement through architecture. Diana is also the founder of Tara for Change, an initiative supporting education, craft and local economies. Her work extends across disciplines, engaging with design as a tool for cultural continuity and social transformation, with current projects including a museum development in Mongolia.

Mehul Shah is the Founder and Principal of DSP Design Associates, with over three decades of leadership in shaping large-scale, multidisciplinary design practice. His work spans master planning, mixed-use developments, residential, hospitality, industrial and commercial projects, with a focus on integrated and technology-driven design solutions. Under his stewardship, DSP Design Associates has grown into a globally recognised practice, consistently ranked among the WA100 World’s Largest Architecture Practices. Shah is known for driving strategic growth, design excellence, and innovation within the firm’s operations and project delivery. His professional roles extend to board directorships at Education Design International and GrydSens, reflecting his engagement with design, technology and education at an institutional level.

Narendra Dengle is an architect, author, artist and educator based in Pune, with a practice spanning over five decades. His work ranges across educational campuses, museums, housing and temples, executed across urban, rural, and tribal contexts in India and internationally. A founding partner of The GRÜP, New Delhi, he has held key academic positions at the School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi, KRVIA Mumbai, GCA Goa, and PVP College of Architecture, Pune, and has been associated with the Building Beauty Program in Sorrento, Italy. He has served on multiple heritage committees and with INTACH at both the city and national levels. Narendra is the recipient of HUDCO design awards and Lifetime Achievement Awards from AESA and the IIA Pune chapter.

Sanjay Prakash is an architect and Principal Consultant at SHiFt: Studio for Habitat Futures Architects and Engineers Pvt. Ltd., with a long-standing focus on energy-conscious architecture, ecological design, and participatory planning. Trained as a Bachelor of Architecture and Associate of the Indian Institute of Architects, his work integrates sustainability with the principles of new urbanism across projects and practice. Before SHiFt, he was a partner at DAAT and Studio Plus. His interdisciplinary interests extend to music and production design, informing a holistic approach to the built environment. Sanjay’s work has been recognised in global architectural discourse, including mention in the twentieth edition of Sir Banister Fletcher’s A History of Architecture, a key reference in the field.

Sonal Sancheti is an architect and co-founder of _OPOLIS, a multidisciplinary design practice established in 2001 with Rahul Gore. Educated at CEPT University, Ahmedabad, and the Southern California Institute of Architecture, Los Angeles, her work reflects a synthesis of global exposure and contextual design thinking. Under her leadership, _OPOLIS has emerged as a leading practice in India, with projects such as the Bihar Museum in Patna, developed in collaboration with Maki and Associates, and recognised through multiple national and international awards. Her work is widely published and engages with simplicity as a core design principle. Sonal is also a visiting faculty member at CEPT University and the founder of the India Foundation for Creativity, supporting arts education and interdisciplinary learning.

Dr. Vikramaditya Prakash is an architect, historian and Professor of Architecture at the University of Washington, with a focus on modernism, postcoloniality, and global architectural history. He holds a Bachelor of Architecture from India and an M.A. and PhD from Cornell University, and has served in multiple academic leadership roles, including Associate Dean and Chair of Architecture. His published work includes Chandigarh’s Le Corbusier, A Global History of Architecture (with Frank Ching and Mark Jarzombek), and several other books examining architecture in India and beyond. He was recognised as an ACSA Distinguished Professor by the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture in 2021. Dr. Vikramaditya also leads research initiatives and hosts the ArchitectureTalk podcast.

Wong Chiu Man is an architect and co-founder of WOW Architects | Warner Wong Design, a Singapore-based practice known for its focus on regenerative and sustainable design. His work integrates architecture, landscape, and interiors to create immersive environments grounded in ecological thinking and cultural context. Under his leadership, the firm has developed projects across Asia, East Africa, and the Middle East, with an emphasis on sensory experience and place-based design. A graduate of the University of Southern California and the Harvard Graduate School of Design, he plays an active role in guiding the practice and mentoring interdisciplinary teams. Wong is also engaged in design education and advocacy around environmental responsibility within the built environment.

Zafar Masud Chaudhary is an architect and interior designer, and CEO and co-founder of Habitat Architects, a multidisciplinary design practice with projects across India and internationally. A graduate of the Chandigarh College of Architecture, he brings over three decades of experience to a body of work spanning residential, commercial, hospitality, and urban design. His practice is grounded in sustainable, technology-driven solutions and a strong emphasis on user-centric design. Under his leadership, Habitat Architects has developed a reputation for contextually responsive and technically rigorous projects. Zafar is a member of the Council of Architecture and the Indian Institute of Architects. His work has received recognition through industry awards, including the IIID Design Excellence Awards and Construction Week Awards, across residential and hospitality categories.