Shruti Karmacharya

Master of Architecture & Urban Design

I am Shruti Karmacharya, a passionate and aspiring architect and urban designer hailing from the picturesque landscapes of Nepal. Currently in my final semester of the Master of Architecture and Urban Design program at Swinburne University, I have dedicated my academic journey to the fusion of creativity and functionality in the built environment. My fascination with architecture began with an appreciation for the harmonious integration of design and functionality in shaping the spaces we inhabit.

With a foundation rooted in professional experience in Nepal, I have actively engaged in collaborative projects throughout my studies. These experiences have sharpened my skills in conceptualization, design development, and effective communication, providing me with a practical understanding of architecture. As I approach the culmination of my academic journey, I am eager to embark on a professional career that allows me to contribute meaningfully to the built environment. My vision is to be a catalyst for positive change, using my skills to create spaces that resonate with cultural context, embrace sustainability, and enhance the quality of life for those who inhabit them.

Beyond academia, I am an avid advocate for continuous learning, staying abreast of emerging trends and technologies in the field. I am excited about the prospect of applying my knowledge and skills in real-world projects that push the boundaries of conventional design, contributing to the evolution of urban spaces. Stepping into the next chapter of my career, I am enthusiastic about the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead, and eager to make a lasting impact.

THE HUB

Student work

THE TERRACE

Student work

BOUTIQUE HOTEL

Professional work from Nepal

MIXED USE BUILDING

Professional work from Nepal

OLD VILLAGE RESORT

Professional work from Nepal

Acknowledgement of Country

The School of Design and Architecture respectfully acknowledges the Wurundjeri peoples of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Owners and knowledge-keepers of the lands, waters and sky that surround us, where we work, learn, create, communicate and make place. We recognise that sovereignty has never been ceded and this always was and will always be Wurundjeri Country. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who continue to make a better world through design.

We extend our acknowledgement to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff, students, alumni, real-life clients, and knowledge keepers, who have contributed to our own education diversity and growth. We will continue to ensure that staff and students respectfully honour ancestral connection to Country and Place in everything that they do.

We are dedicated to the notion of design to make a better world and we acknowledge that making tools, shaping place, sharing stories, making meaning, wayfinding and collaborating have long been and continue to be both central and integral to First Peoples' cultures. We recognize that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ cultural contributions have continued relevance to design practice and commit to: reconciling ancestries of design and contemporary practice as well as pursuing culturally and professionally appropriate ways to engage with a diverse population of colleagues, industries and clients. In a time of treaty-making and voice we understand that there are overlaps between caring for Country and the sustainable production of goods, services, experiences, products and buildings.

Guided by the principles of respect, reconciliation, and reciprocity we undertake to indigenising and decolonising design practice by dismantling colonial structures and challenging biases that have marginalised Indigenous voices and design.

As students of SoDA you will be given opportunities to both engage with and educate yourself in Indigenous creative practices and cultural protocols through a lens of inclusivity, diversity, respect, mutual understanding, inter-cultural dialogue in all aspects of design practice. Indigenous people have been telling stories, making tools, and connecting to Country through visual media, placemaking and place marking for more than 60,000 years and these practices are part of an ongoing, evolving and live tradition.