Room 008, Amrut Mody School of Management
Central Campus
An in-depth exploration of heritage architecture through the lens of an architect who aims to merge the rich historical and cultural significance of heritage sites with cutting-edge design principles and management strategies. This approach necessitates a delicate balance between preserving the historical essence of these structures and ensuring they remain functional and relevant in contemporary times.
Modern architects strive to integrate new technologies that enhance the longevity and usability of heritage sites without compromising their original character. This could involve the use of advanced materials for restoration, incorporating sustainable practices, and employing digital tools for better management and preservation.
Moreover, addressing current practices means acknowledging the evolving needs of the society and how heritage sites can serve these needs. It includes making sites more accessible to the public, ensuring that safety standards are met, and potentially reimagining spaces to accommodate modern demands while respecting historical integrity.
Overall, this perspective focuses on looking at the past with a modern eye, ensuring these projects are not just monuments of history but living, breathing parts of today's world, serving as bridges between eras and contributing to our cultural and social fabric."
Rimpesh Sharma, known as “Temple Man of India” leads the Design and Architecture firm Ingenious Studio PVT. LTD., having projects in more than Seven countries and presence in almost every state. As the Director & CEO of the firm, he has been instrumental in shaping the contemporary sacred spaces both in India and abroad. He prefers to call himself a “spiritual architect”, an aspect that finds reflection in his temple designs. Some of the important projects he is involved with include designing the Akshaya Patra Foundation’s fully automised kitchens serving midday meal to more than 1.7 million school children every day; Shree Siddhivinayak Temple Corridor; Immersive Museum at Mata Chintpurni Shaktipeeth, showcasing the rich cultural history of the state, Una, Himachal Pradesh; Vrindavan Chandrodaya Temple, world's tallest religious structure at a height of 210.0 meters on a 70-acre plot in Vrindavan; Nagara Style Mata Sheetla Temple Complex, Gurugram. Ingenious Studio was responsible for architectural and landscape design, and providing infrastructure and project management services for 2021 Kumbh in Haridwar. The firm is now entrusted with providing design and project management services for 2026-27 Kumbh in Trimbakeshwar. Rimpesh Sharma is on the board of studies in Architecture and Planning, Maharaja Ranjit Singh Punjab Technical University.
