Archita Suryanarayanan

Archita Suryanarayanan brings a unique interdisciplinary perspective to her role at the Indian Institute for Human Settlements (IIHS), combining expertise in architecture, urban studies, and journalism. Her diverse educational background includes degrees in architecture and urban studies, complemented by a diploma in journalism. As a seasoned writer and editor, she has contributed articles to leading media organizations including The Hindu, Mint, and The New Indian Express, focusing on urban planning, city development, and urbanism. At IIHS, she specializes in translating complex academic research into accessible public writing formats and provides comprehensive writing and editorial support. Her work includes developing and conducting training sessions on various forms of writing and editing, while also focusing on documentation and knowledge translation. Her expertise in distilling academic concepts into accessible formats has made her particularly effective in bridging the gap between academic research and public understanding of urban issues.