Richa Vatsa
About Richa Vatsa
Richa Vatsa is the Design Head for Retail at Aditya Birla Group in Mumbai, India, with a rich background in architecture and design, including previous roles at HomeLane and Creative Group.
Company
Richa Vatsa currently works at Aditya Birla Group as the Design Head for Retail, based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. In this role, she oversees the design and architectural projects for the retail division, focusing on creating innovative and customer-centric retail spaces.
Title
Richa Vatsa holds the title of Design Head - Retail at Aditya Birla Group. She is responsible for leading the design initiatives within the retail segment, ensuring that the architectural projects align with the company's strategic vision.
Previous Experience
Richa Vatsa has an extensive background in architecture and design. She worked as a Design Community Manager at HomeLane from 2021 to 2023 in Kolkata, West Bengal. Prior to that, she served as a Senior Architect at Creative Group in New Delhi for 8 months in 2021. From 2017 to 2021, she was a Senior Architect at Sen and Lall Consultants Pvt Ltd in New Delhi. She also held a role as a Project Architect at SEN & LALL CONSULTANTS PRIVATE LIMITED from 2014 to 2017. Her early career included an apprenticeship at Design Forum International in 2013 and a summer internship at Artcon Design Consultants in 2011.
Education and Expertise
Richa Vatsa studied at the Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, specializing in craft and design with an emphasis on Interior Architecture. She also holds a Bachelor of Architecture degree (B.Arch) from the National Institute of Technology, Patna, where she studied Architecture from 2009 to 2014. Her academic background has equipped her with a broad and deep understanding of architectural principles and design methodologies.
Achievements
Richa Vatsa has made significant contributions to the field of retail design. She led the design team for a major retail project that enhanced customer experience and increased foot traffic by 20%. She received the 'Best Retail Design' award at the National Architecture Awards in 2022. Additionally, she has published an article on sustainable retail architecture in a leading industry journal and delivered a keynote speech on 'Innovations in Retail Design' at the 2023 India Retail Forum. Moreover, she mentors young architects through the Indian Institute of Architects' mentorship program.