Rajendra Kumar is an Indian architect, academician, curator, and speaker based in New Delhi, India.[1][2] His work spans professional practice, teaching, and participation in global discussions related to architecture and the built environment.[3][4][5] He served as Director, School of Architecture, Noida International University[6][7][8][9] and School of Architecture and Design, Lovely Professional University, Local Ambassador RIBA International Awards for Excellence in 2024.[10]
He is actively engaged with institutions, think tanks, keynote speaker at International forums and conferences. These include involvement in platforms such as the BRICS Urban Future Forum[11][12], Kazan Forum[13], TEDx speaker[14][15], Youth20 (Y20), engagement forum of G20 Summit.[16]
Education and Professional Engagement
He graduated from the Chandigarh College of Architecture in Chandigarh, India and postgraduation at Politecnico di Milano, Italy. His association with Politecnico di Milano includes recognition within its alumni network, where he has been referenced in connection with international academic and professional engagements.[17]
- Registered Architect with Council of Architecture, India ,
- Associate Member, Indian Institute of Architects
- Associate Life Member, Indian Institute of Interior Designers
- Member, International Association for Territorial Development (IATD), Russia[18]
- Member, Council of Vertical Urbanism (CVU), Chicago, USA
- Member, International Society of City and Regional Planners (ISOCARP), Netherlands[19][20]
- Regional Correspondent, Asian Network of Industrial Heritage[21]
Global engagement and recognition
Rajendra is invited globally for professional and academic discourses.[22][23][24][3][20][25][26][27][28][29][30] He lectured at many national and international forums on issues related to cities, community, sustainable environment in India, Spain, USA, UK, Poland, Portugal, Hong Kong, Russia, Canada, South Africa, Slovenia, Italy, Germany, Thailand, Malaysia, Russia, South Korea, Taiwan, Romania including UN Habitat, Columbia University, New York, Cambridge University, AA London, Birmingham University, FUAP Porto, FH Joanneum, Austria, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia, Gdansk University, Poland, and others.[31][32][33][34]
He has been associated with global architectural award and has served as a jury member in international design and architecture competitions.[1][10][35] He was jury member for, World Architecture Festival[36]. He is global jury member for '11th Advanced Architecture Contest as part of the official program of Barcelona World Capital of Architecture 2026', organized by IAAC,Barcelona.[37][38]
Curations and Publications
Rajendra has curated exhibitions, symposiums, highlighting architectural references and global connections.[39][40][41][42][43][44][45][46][47][48] He curated e-talk series, 'Portugal-India: Faraway So Close' with Pritzker Prize laureates Alvaro Siza and B.V. Doshi.[49] , 'Rendez-Vous d' Architectes' exhibition as part of Bonjour India organized by Alliance Francaise de Chandigarh,[50] 'Transformative Journey of New Delhi and Riyadh' exhibition in collaboration with Embassy of India, Riyadh at Royal Culture Palace, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.[51][52]
He contributed articles in magazines, newspapers, online publications[53][54][7][55] and authored book 'Portugal-India: Iconic Architecture and Cities'[56].[57]
He has been featured in interviews and discussions related to architectural education and practice, including an interview associated with his academic role. [58][59][60]
"Jury/Speakers 2025". Awards & Conferences for Women Architects, Interior Designers & Artist - WADE ASIA. Retrieved 2026-04-11.
