City: Ranchi

Ar. Rajiv Chadda is a distinguished architect and urban planner who has played a pivotal role in shaping the architectural landscape of Jharkhand. With over 50 years of experience, he is recognized for his deep commitment to community-centric design and his influence on the urban development of Ranchi.

Design Philosophy & Expertise

Rajiv’s architectural philosophy blends modernist principles with a focus on passive sustainability. He advocates for buildings that are naturally ventilated and illuminated, reducing energy dependency. A unique hallmark of his work is blurring the line between architecture and urbanism; he believes architects must go beyond individual buildings to create beautiful, functional, and cohesive cities.

Key Projects & Urban Impact

Civic & Infrastructure: Instrumental in developing Ranchi’s capital infrastructure, including the Ranchi Railway Station (Renovation) and the Jaipal Singh Stadium.

Public Markets & Urban Design: Designed high-impact public spaces such as the Vendor’s Market, Vegetable Market, and the redevelopment of Karamtoli Talab.

Diverse Typologies: His portfolio spans nearly every sector, including Healthcare, Aviation, Hospitality, Education (Colleges and Schools), and luxury residential apartments.

Cultural Landmarks: Architect of the Pranami Mandir, showcasing his ability to handle sensitive religious and cultural projects.

Professional Background

A graduate of the prestigious Sir J. J. College of Architecture, Mumbai, Rajiv began his career with residential and commercial projects. His practice saw significant expansion in the early 2000s following the formation of Jharkhand, where he became a key figure in designing the new state’s government buildings and infrastructure. Beyond his practice, he is a dedicated mentor who has inspired generations of young architects through his commitment to architectural integrity.

Education & Credentials

B. Arch: Sir J. J. College of Architecture, Mumbai.

Experience: 50+ years of professional practice.

Specialization: Urban Design, Passive Sustainable Architecture, and Public Infrastructure.

Legacy: A respected figure in Indian architecture known for thoughtful urban development and mentorship.

Ar. Sandeep Kumar Jha is director of AXIS consultants at Ranchi, also Chairman of VIKALP, an NGO working for promotion of Cost Effective Construction Technologies and Visiting faculty at the Architecture Department, BIT Mesra, Ranchi. He is Registered with the Council of Architecture and also Life Member of The Indian Institute of Architects. He has Designed and constructed so many important Low Cost housing project near Ranchi such as Valmiki Ambedkar Awas Yojana for slumdwellers for Ranchi Municipal Corporation and HUDCO (408 Units) through Vikalp at Bargama, Namkum. He is also Author of several articles in newspapers for awareness about architecture and interior design.

Ar. Satyaki Sarkar, Ranchi (Professional Advisor 22nd AYA)

Dr. Satyaki Sarkar is the Reader in Department of Architecture, Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra.  He has great academic and professional experience. He has attended various Seminars & Workshops and also presented papers in various seminars, workshops, and conferences. He is also handling various administrative responsibilities in Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi.

Dr. Manjari Chakraborty is currently serving as the Dean, of Infrastructure and Planning at the Birla Institute of Technology, Ranchi with a professional and teaching experience of 30+ years. She is the Founding member of the Dept of Architecture, BIT Patna and Dept of Architecture & Planning, BIT Mesra, Ranchi. Her major areas of research interest are Architecture Education, Sustainable and Green Architecture, Ecology and Environment and Building Technology. She has worked on a large number of multifarious buildings for BIT as an Institute Architect and as a Principal Coordinator for the external Design Consultancy. She is the recipient of the “Career Award for Young Teachers” and the author of the Book “Designing Better Architecture Education” & many National and International level articles.

Projects and Awards

Principal Coordinator of UGC SAP Special Assistance Program (2009-12)
Recipient of “ Career Award for Young Teachers” of AICTE (2000-2003)
Principal Investigator for a good no of Research Projects

 

 

 

Academic Contribution

Book : Designing Better Architecture Education, ISBN: 9788192473390
Editor–in–Chief of International journal ABACUS(ISSN 09738339)11 issues
Reviewer of Journal of Council of Architecture & few other organisations

Academic Contribution

Published many articles in International and National level Journals
Lectured and chaired sessions in many Conferences in India and abroad.
Visiting expert, Teacher Trainer and Guest lecturer in many reputed places

Academic Development

Founder Member of Dept of Architecture & Planning, BIT Mesra, Ranchi
Founder Member of Dept of Architecture, BIT Patna
Architecture Content Developer for MHRD, India
Convened many Seminars, Conferences, Courses

Design Consultancy

Large number of multifarious Buildings for BIT as Institute Architect.
Principal Coordinator for external Design Consultancy
Overall Coordinator of Infrastructure Augmentation of University as DEAN of Infrastructure & Planning