CHANGING THE RULES OF THE GAME

KHUSHBOO BANSAL VARSHNEYA, Principal Architect, Principal Architect, STHAPATI. For over a decade, Khushboo Bansal Varshneya has been shaping the face of public architecture in India and has been at the helm of some of India’s most ambitious public infrastructure projects. She’s also a changemaker within her firm. Under her leadership, STHAPATI’s footprint has expanded nationally, with her work driving international recognition. Varshneya is also a vocal advocate for gender equity. She has redefined team dynamics in a male-dominated industry, ensuring women architects take the lead on-site, with clients, and across major projects.Varshneya’s approach is rooted in mentorship, inclusion, and cradle-to-cradle design thinking.