Nida Ansari
MA, Rhode Island School of Design
BArch, Jamia Millia Islamia University
nansari@alumni.risd.edu
Nida is an architect from India, who has worked in multidisciplinary studios, with projects ranging in the field of urban, architecture, conservation, and interiors. She is interested in research of repurposing existing structures using design as a tool by analyzing its social, political, and environmental impact.
Miranda Goldschmidt
MA, Rhode Island School of Design
BArch, Torcuato Di Tella University
mgoldsch@alumni.risd.edu
Miranda holds a Bachelor's degree in Architecture from Torcuato Di Tella University in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Her current research focuses on the intersection between adaptive reuse, real estate, and housing production in Latin America.
Reem Habis
MDes, Rhode Island School of Design
BID, Dar Al-Hekma University
rhabis@risd.edu
Reem received her professional degree in Interior Design from Saudi Arabia, and she is a LEED Green Associate since 2018. Her working experience with existing buildings triggered her interest in Adaptive Reuse, which brought her to RISD to extend her knowledge and expertise in the subject.
Mariyam Kherodawala
MA, Rhode Island School of Design
BArch, Mumbai University
mkheroda@alumni.risd.edu
Mariyam, an architect from India, gained experience in multidisciplinary studios focused on adapting existing built environments. Currently, she is exploring the potential of preservation to develop creative and transformative design solutions of historical contexts in contemporary architectural practice.
Simran Mehta
MA, Rhode Island School of Design
BArch, Brick School of Architecture
smehta@alumni.risd.edu
An architect from India, Simran has a range of experience in Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning, and Interior Architecture. After her time at RISD, she wishes to continue her practice focusing on reuse and conservation to strengthen key steps towards a sustainable future for our built environment.
Aaron Neal
MA, Rhode Island School of Design
BArch, Auburn University
BIArch, Auburn University
aneal@alumni.risd.edu
Aaron received his Bachelor of Architecture and Bachelor of Interior Architecture from Auburn University. His research highlights the lingering effects of past policy on minority communities, and how adaptive reuse can begin to address the disparities.
Aishwarya Pavan
MA, Rhode Island School of Design
BArch, BMS College of Engineering
apavan@alumni.risd.edu
Aishwarya, a graduate in architecture, has prior experience working at an Interior Architecture firm. Her desire lies in the deep search for the question about what role design had to play in nurturing the needs of the minorities and how spaces themselves can help in expedite healing.
Parvati Vijaykumar
MA, Rhode Island School of Design
BArch, BMS College of Engineering
pvijayku@alumni.risd.edu
Parvati, a graduate in architecture, started out her career tackling unique requirements in the residential and hospitality sector. Post her time at RISD, she hopes to continue her research in the reuse and materiality of the built environment.
Michael Grugl and Liliane Wong
mgrugl@risd.edu
lwong@risd.edu
Co-taught the MA Adpative Reuse Studio.
