Nitika Anand

An Urban visionary dedicated to equitable, people-centric development, passionate about the nexus between health and urban design. With a background in architecture and global experience, I leverage trans-disciplinary approaches to craft vibrant, inclusive city ecosystems. I champion stakeholder engagement and participatory action to unlock collective genius and pioneer critical strategies

professional experience

BUILDING DESIGN PARTNERSHIP (BDP)  New Delhi, India

Design Intern April 2022 - June 2022

• Co-designed a 4000-acre Solar Park Experience Centre in the Middle East, from concept to working drawings, facilitating client coordination and producing high-quality graphics to international standards.
• Devised a feasibility report for a residential project, increasing design efficiency by 22% by raising number of tenements from 186 to 228 3BHK units on an 11,170 sq.m. plot, ensuring compliance with by-laws and building codes.
• Collaborated with the UK Urban Design Department on Urban planning of a 187-acre multimedia park, contributing to site planning, programming, development calculations, phasing, and architectural massing.

Urban Design Intern April 2022 - June 2022

• Played an integral role within a highly collaborative team of eight for the conceptualization, planning, and implementation of a 240-acre educational institute, incorporating conservation principles and economic efficiency.
• Demonstrated proficiency in crafting fluid spatial arrangements and adeptly navigating intricate terrains and diverse topographies, resulting in a 25% improvement in spatial efficiency.
• Enhanced pedestrian circulation networks, achieving a 20% improvement in walkability metrics and elevating experiential quality of proposed master plan.

University College London London, UK

MSc Building & Urban Design in Development 2023 - Present

• Analysed and visualized critical urban issues, utilizing real-life platforms to experiment with urban theory and understand spatial practices in diverse developmental contexts.
• Dissertation on "The Effect of Spatial Segregation on the Indian Caste System.".

Bachelors in Architecture I 3.6/4 CGPA 2018 - 2023

• Graduated top of a cohort of 40, showcasing academic excellence through high grades, innovative design projects, and strong conceptual and strategic thinking, alongside active participation in architectural competitions.
• Awarded Distinction for thesis on "Targeting Health by Reiterating Recreational Footprint of Mumbai.".