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Rahul Mehrotra is the John T. Dunlop Professor of Housing and Urbanization at the Harvard Graduate School of Design. He is the founder and principal of RMA Architects, a Mumbai-based firm established in 1990 that has designed various projects for government, private institutions, and corporate clients. Mehrotra has extensively lectured and published on topics related to architecture, conservation, and urban planning, with a specific focus on Mumbai, India. His notable works include significant restoration projects and academic contributions that address urban history and the adequacy of housing in rapidly urbanizing regions. In addition to his architectural practice, he actively participates in academic research and has been involved in various exhibitions, including significant collaborations that showcase the complexities of urban environments in India. He co-authored several influential works, including 'Working Mumbai' and 'Kinetic City'. His research investigates the urban landscape, its historic and contemporary narratives, contributing to a deeper understanding of urbanism. Mehrotra's courses at Harvard include topics such as Extreme Urbanism and the elements of Urban Design.
Harvard Graduate School of Design • Cambridge, MA
Teaches courses on urban design, housing, and conservation.
RMA Architects • Mumbai, India
Leads architectural practice focusing on social housing, urbanism, and architectural conservation.
Administered by the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS).