Sharmila Manimaran

About the Author

Sharmila is a landscape architect who balances designing green spaces and capturing moments through photography. After participating in few architecture competitions, Sharmila made a mark at the Council of Architecture Thesis Awards in 2021 with a project on conserving the pilgrim town of Palani, Tamil Nadu. Her work cleverly combines innovative design with historical preservation, showing that protecting the past can be just as exciting as finding the perfect shot.

Author Details

FieldsDescription
PositionArchitecture Research Intern
CountryIndia
CityPalani
Institute/ OrganizationNA
QualificationB.Arch (Bachelors of Architecture)

Published Articles

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Case Studies for Adaptive Reuse in Urban Design

Adaptive reuse is like giving grandma’s old house a stylish makeover, blending charm with modernity. It’s sustainable, community-friendly, tech-savvy, and sprinkled with nostalgia.

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Gis Made Easy- Learn to Map, Analyse and Transform Urban Futures

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15th-19th December 2025

Urban Design Lab

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