A student of Architecture from Mumbai, Krisha joined URBZ as an intern to break free from the conventional architectural practice with an interest in exploring the socio-political effects of architecture. 

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Kumbharwada - incremental innovation to reduce pollution

A new series of Make in Dharavi focuses on the neighbourhood of Kumbharwada, famous for its pottery. We look at how the potters respond to the pollution generated by their kilns - and brainstorm with them.

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NYUAD students putting a "cool roof" cover on a house Dharavi

Handstorm Workshop 2018

A unique collaboration between New York University, Abu Dhabi Campus (NYUAD) and urbz, wherein engineering students engage with projects that address the issues of the residents of Dharavi at the grassroots.

By: Matias, Rahul, Jai, Krisha, Nirav, Sagar, Cameron, Hugh, Elena, Bharat, Bhau

A Commercial and Community Building on Dharavi Main Road

urbz is designing a new building in Dharavi for the Koliwada Jamat.

By: Krisha, Nirav, Jai

A Chawl for 21st century Dharavi-Koliwada

Revisiting a familiar typology 

By: Rahul, Matias

"My bank account is in the negative".

How garment manufacturer Muzaffar makes in Dharavi. (Make in Dharavi III)

By: Bharat, Matias, Rahul

"It isn't about the money".

How garment manufacturer Aameer makes in Dharavi. (Make in Dharavi II)

By: Rahul, Bharat, Matias

"We have no interaction with the government".

How garment maker Samit makes in Dharavi. (Make in Dharavi I)

By: Rahul, Matias, Bharat

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