The Institute of Architecture and Planning, Nirma University (IAPNU), is pleased to share that second year students were shortlisted for NASA’s The Insider – Edition 20: pk Inception, conducted at Nashik on Feb 27 and 28, 2026. The selected students were (24BAR018 – Palak Moliya, 24BAR022 – Utsav Patel, and 24BAR095 – Vansh Sanghavi). The Insider is a significant academic initiative by the National Association of Students of Architecture (NASA), designed to bridge academic learning with professional practice by offering students direct exposure to leading architectural firms and their operational frameworks. Hosted at PK_INCEPTION initiated by Ar. Pooja Khairnar, a multidisciplinary design studio in Nashik, the program provided immersive learning through site visits, studio interactions, and discussions on methodology and practice. The studio’s philosophy centers on architecture as a responsibility toward life enhancement, seeking a “generic essence” that responds to context and the user’s inarticulate needs while creating timeless spatial experiences. Their selection reflects IAPNU’s sustained emphasis on experiential learning and professional engagement within architectural education.
