Kaaviyaa Nagarajan
About Kaaviyaa Nagarajan
Kaaviyaa Nagarajan is an Urban Designer and Architecture Design Staff member currently working at Lord Aeck Sargent in Lexington, Kentucky. With a background in architecture and urban design, she has managed over 30 projects and is recognized for her sketching skills and proficiency in various design software.
Work at Lord Aeck Sargent
Kaaviyaa Nagarajan has been employed at Lord Aeck Sargent as an Urban Designer and Architecture Design Staff since 2017. In this role, she has contributed to various design projects and initiatives, leveraging her expertise in urban design and architecture. Her responsibilities include managing project workflows and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to achieve design objectives.
Current Role at American Planning Association
Since 2019, Kaaviyaa Nagarajan has served as an Executive Committee Member of the American Planning Association in Kentucky, United States. In this capacity, she engages in planning discussions and initiatives that impact urban development and community planning. Her involvement reflects her commitment to advancing planning practices and contributing to the professional community.
Educational Background in Architecture
Kaaviyaa Nagarajan holds a Bachelor's degree in Architecture from Thiagarajar College of Engineering, which she completed from 2008 to 2013. She furthered her education at the University of Cincinnati, where she earned both a Master’s Degree in Architecture and a Graduate Certificate in Urban Design between 2014 and 2017. This educational foundation supports her professional practice in urban design and architecture.
Previous Experience in Architecture
Kaaviyaa Nagarajan has accumulated diverse experience in the field of architecture through various internships and positions. She worked as a Graduate Student Intern at Jackson Liles Architecture for three months in 2016 and as a Graduate COOP Student Intern at Hutker Architects, Inc. for five months from 2015 to 2016. Additionally, she served as an Assistant Professor at CARE School of Architecture in India from 2013 to 2014, where she contributed to architectural education.
Project Management and Design Philosophy
Throughout her career, Kaaviyaa Nagarajan has managed over 30 projects, encompassing yield studies, master plans, neighborhood plans, and various building types, including single-family, multi-family, and mixed-use developments. She believes that architecture serves as a medium to express values and ethics, striving to incorporate personal values into her designs and processes.