Hello! I am Shalom.

I was born and raised in India. I earned my bachelor's degree at the Manipal School of Architecture and Planning and then practised as a junior architect for two years, predominantly working on bespoke residential projects.

I'm an MArch student currently in atelier SKN. I am very passionate about nature and community-based projects. I look forward to expanding my knowledge of eco-friendly technologies and methods. The Nelson Viaduct is a fantastic opportunity for me to explore my interests, and I look forward to contributing to this amazing project.

Apart from architecture, I enjoy immersing myself in books, sketching, discovering new music, playing the violin and indulging in occasional gaming sessions.

I am looking forward to collaborating with everyone! Let's have a great time and learn along the way!

April 25, 2024: Exciting things are on the horizon, and we're thrilled to share the latest developments with you! The action plan is out! From colourful tapestries to innovative design ideas, it's going to be an exciting 2 weeks.
So, what's next on the agenda? It's time to roll up our sleeves, dive headfirst into action, and bring our plan to life.
Stay tuned as we embark on this exciting journey together. The best is yet to come!

May 7, 2024: We are Live!
Today, our journey began with introductions, both to each other and to this vibrant town. We got a glimpse of what makes Nelson and where our design focus for the coming two weeks would lie.
Splitting into two groups, we set out on our missions: one to dive into Nelson's rich history and heritage, the other to analyze the current state of our site.
As the day wound down, we regrouped to share our findings and deepen our understanding of the town and the site.

May 8, 2024: Sketches, sketches and more sketches,
Our journey commenced with a collaborative sketching exercise capturing the viaduct's immediate context. We outlined the prominent buildings around the site and mapped out the primary access routes.
Turning our attention to the viaduct, we immersed ourselves in a brainstorming session. We sketched out diverse design concepts fueled by individual perspectives and creativity. As ideas flowed, we engaged in a vibrant exchange, sharing our visions and insights and identifying common threads among our concepts.
In the afternoon, we formed two groups, each tasked with refining design options further. Collaboratively, we delved deeper into our concepts, honing in on details and exploring innovative solutions.