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Swapnil Patil

Partner – Urban Designer / Architect

Swapnil is a Founding Partner of Swapnil Patil + Partners. He is an Urban Designer/Planner, Architect who graduated Magna Cum Laude from University of California, Berkeley, USA.

He has over twenty years professional experience of working for public and private sector on a range of project types including Vision Plans, Masterplans, Campus Plans, Mixed-use Developments, multi-unit Housing, Healthcare and Institutional projects in USA, China, Dubai, Abu Dhabi and India.

Under his leadership, the firm has thrice won the prestigious National HUDCO Award (Most innovative Township Design in India) and has delivered several Masterplanning and Architecture projects

Work History

  • Associate Urban Designer & Planner, Urban Planning Council, Abu Dhabi
  • Lead Urban Designer, WS ATKINS, Dubai, UAE
  • Senior Urban Designer, WRT Solomon, San Francisco. USA
  • Urban Designer, Van Meter Williams Pollack LLP, San Francisco
  • Architect, ‘Sangath’, the atelier of Architect Balkrishna V Doshi, Ahmedabad

Honors and Awards

  • National HUDCO Award, for “Most innovative Township In India”, 2013, 2015 & 2016
  • Graduate Scholarship, Department of Urban Design, University of California, Berkeley, USA. 2003
  • Master Planner of the Year”, Urban Planning Council, Abu Dhabi. 2010

Alma Mater

  • University of California, Berkeley, USA. 2003

Education

  • Masters in Urban Design (M.Arch)

Manali Beri Patil

Partner- Architect/ Furniture Designer

Manali is an Architect with a specialization in Furniture Design from the prestigious National Institute of Design (NID), Ahmedabad and a Partner/Co-Founder at Swapnil Patil + Partners. After finishing her Masters in Design from NID, Manali worked in New York on Interior and Furniture Design projects and later worked as Studio Head for a prestigious firm in Abu Dhabi.

She has over ten year professional experience of working on a range of projects in the USA as well as India in retail, hospitality and corporate sectors. Prior to co-founding SPAP, Manali in her role as an in-house designer for Godrej Interio was instrumental in the development and production of several furniture products for Godrej Interio.

Work History

  • 2015 – Present: Founding Partner, Swapnil Patil + Partners, Pune
  • 2009-2010, Head Design Studio, Al Reyami Interiors, Abu Dhabi
  • 2006-2007, Interior & Furniture Designer, TODA, New York
  • 2003-2005, Design/Project Manager, Godrej Interio, Mumbai
  • 2000-2001, Interior Designer, Shimul Javeri Kadri Associates, Mumbai
  • 1998-1999, Intern Architect, Ms. Hasmukh C Patel, Ahmedabad

Honors & Awards

  • Bamboo Stool Design Featured in Victoria & Albert Museum, London & Wallpaper Magazine

Alma Mater

  • National Institute of Design (NID), Ahmedabad

Education

  • Masters in Furniture Design (M.Des.)

Kunal Shah

Senior Associate – Architect

Kunal is a proud Associate- Architect at SPAP who has been at the firm for over six years. He is a go to person to clients, whether for the office work or on-site construction management.

Starting as an Entry Level Architect, he has quickly climbed the ladder to become the firm’s first Associate. He has been actively involved in designing and execution of numerous kinds of Institutional, Healthcare and Corporate Projects.

Kunal’s strength is his attention to detail and passion for all things at SPAP family. He believes that well thought and executed design can make difference and creative solutions can be achieved for most of the design or execution issues through robust systems and organized thinking.

Work History

  • 2020 – Present: Associate, Swapnil Patil + Partners, Pune
  • 2015 – 2020: Architect, Swapnil Patil + Partners, Pune
  • 2014 – 2015: Intern Architect, Prakash Kulkarni, Pune

Honors & Awards

  • B.Arch. University Topper, YCMOU, Nashik. 2015

Roopal Shinde

Associate – Architect

Roopal is a Associate Architect at SPAP who has a well-rounded skill set from design and presentation through to project management.

She is a confident designer with an attentiveness that clients love. Whether she’s designing or preparing construction documents, she pays attention to the details to make sure she’s delivering the best possible product.

Roopal is a national level swimmer who also is trained in life saving skills. She loves painting and nature walks during her me time and enjoys exploring new cities. Amongst her favourite cities, she loves the grittiness of London and urbanism of Paris to name a few.

Work History

  • 2020 – Present: Sr. Architect, Swapnil Patil + Partners, Pune
  • 2017 – 2020: Architect, Swapnil Patil + Partners, Pune
  • 2016 – 2017: Intern, Ar. Richard Pereira, Pune

Honors & Awards

  • Bronze Medal, State level Swimming Championship, 2008
  • Gold, Silver and Bronze Medal, National Life Saving and Swimming Championships, 2006
  • Indian Navy Open-sea Swimming Competition. 2005

Vishal Dhok

Senior Architect

Vishal Joined SPAP as a Senior Architect in the middle of unprecedented pandemic situation. His handling of the situation and adopting to the SPAP culture has been commendable.

Prior to joining SPAP, he worked for several Firms in Mumbai working primarily on Housing and Institutional projects.

A quick learner, Vishal brings to the table his calm demeanor and cool in the most adverse situations. He likes to mentor the interns and is always available to all members of the SPAP family. He has played a crucial role in developing SPAP COST CODES™ and has been testing it relentlessly to ensure all systems are go!

Work History

  • 2021 – Present: Sr. Architect, Swapnil Patil + Partners, Pune
  • 2016 – 2020: Architect, Archilab, Mumbai
  • 2013 – 2016: Architect, Abhikalpan, Mumbai
  • 2013 – 2013: Intern Architect, Worksphere, Mumbai