Shruthi Padmanabhan
About Shruthi Padmanabhan
Shruthi Padmanabhan is an Associate, Senior Landscape Architect at Foster + Partners in London, where she has worked since 2021. With a background in landscape urbanism and a focus on the relationship between urban intricacies and landscape, she has contributed to various projects in the field.
Work at Foster and Partners
Shruthi Padmanabhan has been employed at Foster + Partners as an Associate, Senior Landscape Architect since 2021. In this role, she focuses on the integration of landscape architecture with urban design, contributing to various projects in London, England. Her work emphasizes the relationship between urban intricacies and landscape, reflecting her expertise in landscape urbanism.
Previous Experience in Landscape Architecture
Prior to her current position, Shruthi Padmanabhan worked as a Senior Landscape Architect from 2018 to 2021. She also held the role of Associate Landscape Architect at INDÉ (Integrated Design) for 11 months in 2012-2013. Additionally, she served as a Landscape Architect from 2015 to 2018. These roles have contributed to her extensive experience in landscape architecture and urbanism.
Education and Expertise
Shruthi Padmanabhan earned a Bachelor of Architecture (BArch) from Dayananda Sagar Institutions, completing her studies from 2007 to 2012. She furthered her education at the Architectural Association, where she obtained a Master of Arts (MA) in Landscape Urbanism from 2013 to 2014. Her academic background supports her professional focus on the intersection of landscape architecture and urbanism.
Research and Interests
Shruthi Padmanabhan combines her passion for research with practical fieldwork in landscape urbanism. She has a keen interest in exploring how local urban intricacies influence landscape and urbanism at a physical level. This focus informs her approach to projects and her contributions to the field.
Early Career and Assistant Role
In the early stages of her career, Shruthi Padmanabhan worked as a Student Assistant at the Architectural Association from 2013 to 2014. This role provided her with foundational experience in the academic environment, complementing her professional development in landscape architecture.