Richmond Town Diaries
Location: Bangalore
Typology: Series of workshops & heritage walks
Project size: 2 month engagement. Supported by India
Foundation for the arts
Year of completion: 2018
Team: Ar. Sharanya
‘Richmond Town Diaries’ began as a response to India Foundation for the Arts’ call for neighbourhood engagement under Project 560, with the aim of helping children form deeper emotional connections with the landscapes of their childhood. Led by principal architect Sharanya Iyer, the project brought together ten mothers and their children (aged 8–9) to explore Richmond Town through walks, interviews, and sketches. The result was a child-led heritage walk and five art installations capturing the area's colonial bungalows, parks, markets, religious sites, and iconic eateries. The project reimagines heritage as lived experience—layered, local, and led by
young voices.
Down To Earth
Location: Bangalore
Typology: Series of workshops & site visits
Project size: 2 month engagement. with 50+ children visiting site
Year of completion: 2018
Team: Ar. Sharanya
‘Down to Earth’ is a workshop series that introduces children to the fundamentals of natural building through hands-on exploration. Designed for ages 8–10, the workshop invites participants to engage with soil, land, and materiality—observing earth types, colours, and the lay of the land through site visits and guided activities. A live demonstration of COBB construction allowed over 45 children to mix and mould 18” thick walls, learning through touch, play, and experimentation. The workshop fosters curiosity about sustainable living—rooted in nature, yet open to contemporary possibilities.
Restoring Melukote
Panchakalyani
Location: Melukote
Typology: Masterplanning & Historic Documentation
Project size: Documentation drawings, details, masterplan and provision of amenities 12 Acre site
Year of completion: 2019
Team: Ar. Sharanya Ar. Bhargavi S
The restoration of Melukote Panchakalyani was undertaken as part of a broader conservation and tourism planning effort for this sacred, perennial stepped well located at the foothills of the Yoganarasimha Swami Temple. As the most revered of the Ashtatirthas in Melukote, the Panchakalyani holds deep religious and cultural significance, forming the backdrop for both daily rituals and festive gatherings. Conservation efforts focused on reviving the water body and restoring associated mandapas, shrines, steps, and gateways, while ensuring the site remained accessible and functional for pilgrims. The project combined architectural restoration with watershed management, crowd-flow planning, and sensitisation strategies—reclaiming the Panchakalyani not only as a historical site, but as a living, breathing ritual space.
Nandibetta masterplan
Location: Nandi Hills, Chikballapu
Typology: Masterplanning & Historic Documentation
Project size: 97 Acre Tourism Masterplan, 6 Acre Entry Plaza
Year of completion: 2019
Team: Ar. Sharanya Ar. Bhargavi S
The master plan for Nandi Hills aims to enhance this popular getaway while preserving its rich heritage and natural beauty. It integrates crowd management, heritage conservation, and environmental impact mitigation, alongside essential amenities like seating, lighting, and signage. Key areas like the entry plaza, visitor plaza, and yoganandi plaza are designed to improve accessibility and visitor experience. The first plaza's detailed design is currently in progress, offering an opportunity to create a space that is both welcoming and sustainable for all visitors.