N Ramaswamy

Professor of Architecture, graduated in Architecture from College of Engineering Trivandrum, did Masters in Architecture (Conservation) from the School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi, and was awarded the Charles Wallace Trust (U.K), Master of Arts in Conservation from the Institute of Advanced Architectural Studies University of York, (U.K). First Indian to have two consecutive degrees in Conservation both from India and U.K. Former Head and founding member of Architecture Department, TKMCE, Kollam, Governing body member College of Architecture Trivandrum and Former Principal and mentor Vaishnavi School of Architecture and Planning, Hyderabad. Architect, Academician and conservation architect with practice and academic experience since 1986, with a strong portfolio spanning residential design, adaptive reuse, climate-responsive architecture, heritage conservation and urban design. Founder of SPACE CONCERN, with experience in designing and executing residences, apartments, hotels, offices, churches and educational buildings, alongside nationally recognised conservation projects. The practice brings together architectural design, material sensitivity, traditional knowledge and practical construction understanding. Three decades-plus of continuous architectural practice combined with academic leadership. Residential design experience including individual homes, farm houses and climate-responsive residences. Strong understanding of materials, traditional building techniques, timber architecture and sustainable design. Design approach informed by conservation practice, allowing sensitive integration of local character, craft and contemporary requirements. Prof Ramaswamy had the opportunity to be part of many prestigious Architectural & Conservation heritage projects both within and outside the State, which includes, Thanjavur Palace Restoration, David hall restoration, Fort Kochi Heritage zone – architectural and urban conservation, Trivandrum Fort Area Conservation, Boat House Restoration and Restoration of CIB Building, Hyderabad, various churches in Hyderabad, Cochin House restoration, New Delhi, Mattancherry Konkani museum, Museum of cultural Mosaic, Mattancherry, La Providence Heritage Resort at Kodaikanal, Dutch heritage stay, Mahabalipuram heritage, Amritsar core heritage, Bhongir fort area, Gudimalkapur temple and marketHol precinct, All saints church, St.Mary’s church, Bolarum church conservation, Fort Cochin and many architectural projects.

He has organised workshops on Conservation of heritage buildings, Documentation techniques, & Traditional construction techniques and materials for training Architectural faculty and Practising Architects in the field of conservation. He had the opportunity to travel extensively both within and outside India and had the occasion to deliver lectures in various institutions and conduct workshops of great significance both in India and abroad.

He was the founder Chairman of IIA Kollam sub centre and now holds important positions as Expert committee member for Kerala State Art & Heritage Commission (last 25 years), Heritage legislation for Kerala State since 1999, founder member of CACI (Conservation Architects Community of India) and has won many accolades