I am an architect and interior designer, a visionary leader driving the strategy, design and execution of multidisciplinary projects to transcend limitations of program and create enhanced value for the client through establishing compelling “why” for projects. I have over fifteen years of experience in all the phases of design and management for projects of varied scales and typologies including commercial, residential, hospitality, retail, office and nonprofits.
I grew up in Calcutta and dreamed of becoming an architect since the age of fifteen. At eighteen, I left home to study in the US. The journey exploring uncharted territories gave me the confidence to approach challenges with imagination and possibility. I continue this journey by pushing boundaries of design, opportunistically integrating multiple disciplines to create a dynamic vision of impact for every project. I am passionate about innovating user experience through a customized narrative that unfolds through its spaces.
I won “BD+C 40 under 40 2014” title and publication cover feature and “ENR NY Top 20 under 40 2013” title which celebrates the design excellence, career achievement and service of emerging leaders. I was honored with “Professional Achievement Award” from the Society of Indo-American Engineers and Architects NY in 2015. I was awarded Permanent Residency in US for “extraordinary ability” in the field of Architecture. My work has been published in leading international design publications including Architectural Record, World Architecture News, ENR, BD+C.
I received an MArch from UPenn and a BA in Physics, Math and Art from Luther College. My unique background enables me to achieve a careful balance between performance and form to create meaningful settings. I have taught at UPenn, Cooper Hewitt,City College,SVA. I served as the Founding Director for Architecture for Humanity NY.
I have been training as a meditation teacher for six years. My practice informs all aspects of my work.
Sarika Bajoria Unlimited, New York, NY, US, Senior Principal Architect, Design Director and Project Manager
I am the Founder of Sarika Bajoria Unlimited, an architecture, urban design, interior design, styling, and branding practice in New York City and India.
• Visionary leader driving the strategy, design and execution of projects to create positive impact and innovate user experience.
• Strategically designs to transcend limitations of program, create enhanced value for the client by establishing a compelling “why” for projects.
• Hands on designer with expertise in projects of varied typologies and scales; creative design and technical problem solver.
• Manages holistically all phases of planning, design and documentation and construction administration, budget, schedules.
• Creative leader who guides by example and through mentorship in a fast paced energetic process driven environment.
• Directs multi disciplinary design and technical teams both locally and internationally, while creating an integrated design solution.
• Develops new business opportunities, proposals, marketing and builds client relationships.
Selected projects:
• Mixed use 5 star Hotel Tower and Retail Development, Mumbai : 600,000 sf urban masterplan arch
• Penthouse Duplex Condo, Toren Tower, Brookyn, NY : 3,000 sf Interior design and styling
• Kadampa Meditation Center, New York, NY : 9000sf gut renovation, interior and millwork design
• The Great Eastern Home Store, Dubai : 20,000sf Retail Architecture, Interior and Branding
• The Indian Chamber of Commerce, Kolkata, India : 50,000 sf Building Facade
• Ficus Fine Living, India and Middle East : Retail Architecture, Interior design, Branding
• Villa on a mango orchard, Mumbai, India : 4500sf Architecture, Landscape and Interior design:
• Shopping Mall and Multiplex, Kolkata, India : 120,000 sf Mall Architecture
• GreenHouse Pavilion, International Architecture Festival Moscow, Russia : Exhibit Design
Yabu Pushelberg, New York, NY, US, Senior Architect and Design Collaborator/consultant
Projects:
• Park Hyatt Hotel, Shenzhen, China : Luxury Hotel tower large public spaces design
• 108 Leonard Street, New York, NY : Residential luxury Condo Renovation, Layouts & Design
Design Republic, New York, NY, US, Senior Architect and Design Collaborator / Consultant
Projects:
• Hyundai Department Store, Seoul, Korea : 700,000 sf of high end Retail Interior Design
• Lotte Department Store, China : 120,000 sf of high end Retail Interior Design
Woods Bagot, New York, NY, US, Senior Architect and Design Collaborator / Consultant
Projects:
• Delhi One, Mixed use Residential, Hotel, Office Development, Noida, Delhi : 3 million sf
• Beijing CBD Residential and Office Tower, Beijing : 1.5 million sf
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM), New York, NY, US, Senior Architect and Designer
Selected projects:
• Hill County Energy Efficient Office Complex, Hyderabad, India : 5.5 million sf office campus.
• Qatar Petroleum Office Complex, Doha, Qatar : 2.5 million sf campus
• TATA Mixed use Development, Chennai, India : 4 million sf Office, Hotel, Residential, Retail.
• World Financial Center : Merrill Lynch Trading Podium, NY : Strategic Planning, Interior design.
• CREATE Research Complex, University of Singapore, Singapore : Design Competition
Luther College, Decorah, Iowa, Bachelors, Majors in Physics, Math and Art, Minor : Computer Science
Professional Achievement Honor Award by Society of Indo American Architects and Engineers, Award
Building Design + Construction "40 under 40 2014" Superstar and Publication Cover Feature, Award
Won the BD+C "40 under 40" title which celebrates exemplary design excellence, leadership, career achievement, service to their profession and active participation in charitable work of emerging leaders under the age of 40 in the AEC industry. Featured on the cover of the April 2014 publication.
Engineering News Record "Top 20 under 40" Star, Award
Won the Engineering News Record Top 20 under 40 2013 rising stars title for design leadership, career achievements and service to community.
