Shashi Sharma
Shashi Sharma is an Indian architect and urban planner based in Nagpur, Maharashtra. She is a graduate of the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee. Sharma is known for her work on the Deekshabhoomi monument and her contributions to the urban development of Nagpur.
Education
Sharma earned her Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) from the University of Roorkee. Her training focused on structural design for large-scale public monuments and civic infrastructure.
Career
Sharma practiced with architect Sheo Dan Mal (Shivdanmal Mokha). During this period, she served as a co-architect for the Deekshabhoomi Stupa in Nagpur. The project is recognized for its hollow dome, which spans 120 feet and was designed to support a large assembly space without internal pillars.
Urban Planning
In Nagpur, Sharma has been involved in several commercial and civic projects:
- Kalamna Market: Participated in the architectural planning of the wholesale agricultural complex.
- Housing: Designed residential layouts and public housing schemes for the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA).
- Tulip Brook Concepts: She is the Principal Architect at Tulip Brook Concepts LLP, focusing on residential and institutional design.
Notable Projects
Project |
Type |
Role |
|---|---|---|
Deekshabhoomi Stupa |
Monumental |
Co-Architect |
Kalamna Market |
Commercial |
Planning Architect |
MHADA Housing |
Social Housing |
Project Architect |
See also
- Deekshabhoomi
- Architecture of India