Vaishnavi Vadgama

Vaishnavi Vadgama, a Graduate of the Class of 2024 with Space Design as major and Visual Arts as minor, designs rehabilitative juvenile correctional facilities for positive behavioural change.

The objective was to create a transformative juvenile correctional facility to balance control and freedom to foster a rehabilitative environment. Under the mentorship of Prof Neha Vin, Adjunct Assistant Professor, School of Design, Vaishnavi designed a facility that integrates therapeutic elements such as natural light, calming colours and ergonomic, age-appropriate furniture to reduce stress and enhance well-being.

Hailing from Rajkot, Vaishnavi has designed to foster a sense of normalcy and security and supports physical activity, social interaction and open communication, creating a conducive and rehabilitative environment.

Currently, Vaishnavi works with Studio 919 Architects. She has even submitted her project for consideration in the Gandhian Young Technological Innovation (GYTI) Awards.