Creative Force

authentic. hardworking. agile.

We believe that design and research are creative and iterative processes that demand grit.
Our team is a diverse group of creative, honest and hard-working group of individuals.

Director & Principal Architect

Dr. Sruthi Atmakur-Javdekar

B.Arch., M.L.A., M.Phil., PhD

thrives on long walks

Architect

Khyati Kelkar

B.Arch

appreciates a good sunset

Architect

Mukta Nachare

B.Arch

wanders on the Western ghats

Landscape Designer

Rutuja Chandekar

Diploma in interior and landscape

studio's chocolate bearer

Architect & Landscape Designer

Sanyogita Gaikwad

B.Arch

studio's plant mascot

Architect

Smita Jadhav

B.Arch

loves temples and travelling

Junior Architectural Intern

Devika Jadhav

B.Arch

admires scenic views

Research Associate

Deeksha Napa

BA (Psychology & Design), MA (Clinical Psychology)

studio's salad chef

... the force behind the creative force...

Nandita

Party Planner

rooting for office lunch

Leela

Therapist

always checking in on us

Maya

Chief Recruitment Officer

naps and checks vibes

Luna

Chief Cuddle Officer

permanent fixture on our tables or arms

Shekhar Kaka

Driver/Office Boy

moves us and our drawings around, and manages our office

Surekha Maushi

Staff

keeps us clean and sane

acknowledgements

We strive toward a culture of inclusion from both a design and work environment perspective, and would like to mention our former architectural interns for their contribution to GRIT’s journey.

Shruti Kulkarni, B.Arch. (March 2021- September 2022)

Nidheesh Hasabnis, B.Arch. (February 2021- September 2022)

Surabhi Rao, B. Arch (June 2021 - April 2024)

Creative Force

We believe that design and research are creative and iterative processes that demand grit.
Our team is a diverse group of creative, honest and hard-working group of individuals.