ABOUT ME

Renuka Deshpande
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Education
Master in Advanced Computation for Architecture & Design (MaCAD)
Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia (IAAC)
Barcelona, Spain | Grade: 8.5 | Thesis Grade: 9.5
2024 – 2025
Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
Mumbai, India
2020 – 2024 | Grade: 8.7
Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch)
University of Mumbai
Mumbai, India
2014 – 2019
Graduated with Distinction
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Experience
Computational Designer (Freelance)
Remote
October 2024 – Present
Developed generative systems for urban density and spatial configuration. Automated spatial analysis across multi-scalar architectural frameworks. Integrated behavioral logic into computational workflows. 
Research Assistant — Clinical Psychology
Dehradun, India
December 2023 – August 2024
Conducted clinical psychological testing and research support. Assisted in diagnostic formulation using standardized clinical tools. Supported data analysis and research documentation
Junior Architect
Fortress Infrastructure Ltd.
Mumbai, India
March 2022 – September 2023
Led design development for urban-scale and institutional projects. Prepared bid-stage drawings and regulatory presentation packages. Supported statutory submissions and approval processes
Junior Architect
Dhumne Architects & Planners
Nashik, India
August 2020 – February 2022
Designed residential and architectural proposals. Executed conservation, refurbishment, and documentation work. Prepared interior specification catalogues and design details
Architectural Journalist
Re-Thinking the Future
Remote
March 2020 – July 2020
Authored and edited long-form articles on architecture and urbanism. Managed citation, proofreading, and editorial review processes
Architectural Designer
Aayadi Architects
Mumbai, India
2018 – 2019
Produced detailed 3D models, visualizations, and working drawings. Supported approval drawings for residential projects
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Interdisciplinary Work
Interdisciplinary Research Project
Architecture × Psychology
2024 – 2025
Investigated the impact of spatial configuration, light, scale, and enclosure on psychological well-being. Translated behavioural and cognitive responses into architectural parameters using spatial analysis
Freelance Design Project — Rethinking Mental Hospital Design
Mumbai, India
2019 – 2020
Designed derivation matrices based on patient case studies. Analyzed architectural efficiency in response to behavioural data. Applied research insights into spatial and programmatic design outputs
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Notable Works
Master’s Design Thesis (MaCAD)
Prompt-to-Built: Data-Enriched Pipeline from Textual Input to 3D Spatial Massing
2025
Master’s Thesis — Psychology
Influence of Architecture on Clinical Spaces & the Process of Recovery
2024
Bachelor’s Thesis
School of Life: Exploring Learning Pedagogy through Multidisciplinary Approaches
2019
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Skills
Computation & Analysis
Grasshopper · Rhino · Python · Karamba · Ladybug · WASP · LunchBox
Design & Modelling
Rhino · Revit · SketchUp
Graphics & Visualization
Photoshop · Illustrator · InDesign · After Effects
AI & Generative Tools
Stable Diffusion · SDXL · ComfyUI · NanoBanana Pro
Languages
English (C2) · Marathi · Hindi
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