Ananya Ananya

My passion for art and design, combined with a strong foundation in Physics, Mathematics, and Fine Arts, has shaped my architectural journey. I rank among the top ten percentile academically, with a focus on integrating scientific principles into design, particularly in stability, ventilation, and daylighting.

Growing up around engineering and design, and participating in mountaineering expeditions, deepened my commitment to creating resilient, human-centered spaces. Projects like the Ulster Nests in Germany and the Rajkumari Ratnavati Girls' School in India inspire my belief in architecture's power to transform communities through sustainable innovation.

Sustainability is central to my design philosophy. I am passionate about incorporating eco-friendly solutions, regenerative strategies, and biomimicry to create nature-inspired spaces that address environmental challenges. I am particularly interested in reimagining large public venues, like stadiums, as multifunctional, sustainable hubs.

My experience in community outreach, event planning, and fundraising reflects my dedication to inclusive, socially responsible design. With strong leadership, collaboration, and problem-solving skills, I aim to create architecture that balances functionality, beauty, and ecological stewardship.

Toronto Botanical Gardens

Toronto Metropolitan University, Toronto, ON, June 2023

• Worked with students of varying levels to design a pavilion for the Toronto Botanical Garden using a limited wood supply.
• My contributions included concept development, design detailing, and model-making.

Toronto Botanical Gardens

Toronto Metropolitan University, Toronto, ON, June 2024

• Worked with peers across multiple years to reimagine an unused parking lot near the Toronto Botanical Garden, transforming it into an urban park featuring urban farming, a seasonal farmers market, and community gathering spaces.
• Contributed to site analysis, concept development, and design communication, focusing on sustainability, community engagement, and the adaptive reuse of urban space.

Timber Fever Competition

Toronto, ON, September 2024

• As part of the TimberFever inter-university competition, I collaborated with a small team of five architecture and engineering students to design and build a modular porch prototype using limited wood. The project focused on creating scalable, transitional housing solutions to help address homelessness.
• In just two days, we went from concept to full-scale construction, working hands-on to bring our design to life. I contributed to initial ideation, design detailing, and on-site building, helping create a structure that was modular, transportable, and community-driven.