Faculty
Amal Shah
Assistant Professorhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/amalshah
As a graduate of the School of Interior Design - CEPT University, I have worked as an interior architect on residences, hospitality, retail, work environments, and healthcare projects. I have taught as an assistant professor at the Faculty of Design, CEPT University, since 2012. I have taught several technology-related subjects, history, research, and the studio. I have also guided several award-winning undergraduate research theses at CEPT University on topics related to work environments. I am working on a project to redefine how the history of interior design is taught to young students. I am p passionate about the technologies of the built environment.
Education
| Degree | Institution | Field | Year of Completion |
|---|---|---|---|
| B. Interior Design | CEPT University | Interior Design | 2005 |
| MA Interior Architecture and Design | Academy of Art University | Interior Architecture and Design | 2022 |
| PG Diploma | Jyanpravah, Mumbai | Indian Aesthetics | 2022 |
Areas of Expertise
Interior Design Material Application and Construction Processes, Materiality and Material Culture, History Theory, and Criticism of Materials in Interior Architecture, People, Process, and Technology driven construction proccesses.
Courses Taught
| Sr No. | Course Name | Semester |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ecosystem of Materials | M-2024 |
| 2 | Ecosystem of Materials | M-2024 |
| 3 | HRW-1 History of Interior Design : Materials | M-2024 |
| 4 | DRP | S-2024 |
| 5 | DRP | S-2024 |
| 6 | Ecosystem of Materials | S-2024 |
| 7 | Ecosystem of Materials | S-2024 |
| 8 | HRW 2- History of Interior Design -2 | S-2024 |
Research/Design Projects in Areas of Expertise
- Adaptive Reuse Project of converting an Old School building into a Multi Speciality Hospital at Vadnagar (Architecture, Interior Design, and renovation)
- A Hospital Project at Halol, Gujarat (Architecture and Interior Design)
- Residence Design for Shri Sanjay Bhai at Vadnagar (Architecture and Interior Design)
- Contributing to the curriculum for Cindrebay School of Interior Design, Kerala, (Academic)
- An ongoing Research Project: Redefining the Efficency Parameters of the Indian Kitchen
- An ongoing Research Project: Evolution of Home, Office, and Retail environments in the last 100 years
Research Articles and Book Chapters in Areas of Expertise
Khimesara, S., & Shah, A. (2024). A Critical Enquiry of Material Ageing in Interior Architecture. Proceedings of the International Conference of Contemporary Affairs in Architecture and Urbanism-ICCAUA, 7(1), 261–276. https://doi.org/10.38027/ICCAUA2024IN0317
Presented Papers and Invited Lectures in Areas of Expertise
- IICD conference Jaipur, 2023: Abstract and Poster on RRR of Indian Interior Architecture Practices
- A Critical Enquiry of Material Ageing in Interior Architecture at the 6th International Conference of Contemporary Affairs in Architecture and Urbanism