A Student With a Vision Larger Than Her Classroom
When Rudrika Rathore first arrived in New York, she wasn’t just stepping into a new city—she was stepping into a new version of herself. Coming from a different cultural background and enrolling at the New York Institute of Technology, she carried more than books and blueprints. She carried a quiet certainty that she was meant to build worlds.
“I was always fascinated by spaces,” she says. “Not just how they look, but how they feel. What they do to people.”
That fascination became her compass. During her five-year Bachelor of Architecture program, she earned a six-month internship in New York—an experience that didn’t just sharpen her skills, but validated her instinct. It was the first time her ideas were not just accepted, but celebrated.
And from that moment on, there was no turning back.
From Education to Elevation
After completing her Master’s in Architecture and Urban Design in New York in 2020, Rudrika stepped into the professional world, first through an architectural firm, then by collaborating with fellow architects across the United States.
Her rise was not loud—but it was deliberate. Project by project, she built a reputation for something rare: spaces that felt deeply personal yet strikingly sophisticated. Soon, opportunities began to arrive—high-end, niche, critical environments. Even celebrity spaces.
Architecture, for Rudrika, was no longer a profession. It had become a language.
Where Aesthetics Become Emotion
Long before she knew what a floor plan was, Rudrika knew what beauty felt like.
“The juxtaposition of antique and modern always fascinated me,” she shares. “I loved seeing two different eras come together to create something entirely new.”
Her parents—especially her father—were her earliest cheerleaders, encouraging her eye for aesthetics and her confidence in her own taste. That support gave her something few designers have: the freedom to trust her vision without apology.
“I don’t rely on precedents,” she says. “I trust my imagination and my gut. My background, my personality—everything shows up in my work.”
It’s that emotional imprint that makes her spaces feel alive.
Designing Toward a Net-Zero Future
Rudrika isn’t just designing beautiful spaces—she’s designing responsible ones. Her mission is to bridge the gap between sustainability as an idea and sustainability as a lived reality.
“I want architecture to demonstrate the Net Zero lifestyle,” she explains. “You can create a top-notch space for any user without harming the planet.”
Her upcoming work in sustainable color palettes, acoustic environments, and urban design reflects that philosophy—a belief that the future of architecture must be both intelligent and soulful.
A Career-Defining Moment
In 2023, Rudrika reached a milestone that still fills her with pride: designing a recording studio for a world-renowned American pop singer in New York.
It was not just a professional achievement—it was a statement. That a young architect who once arrived as a student had now become a trusted creator of elite, high-performance spaces.
What Success Truly Means
To Rudrika, success isn’t fame or fortune.
“Success is the freedom to make choices without second-guessing,” she says. “To design without fear.”
And behind that drive is something deeply personal—her father.
“I’m a daddy’s girl,” she admits with a smile. “Making him proud is my biggest motivation.”
The Road Ahead
Next, Rudrika is setting her sights on urban design projects along Broadway, more advanced acoustic recording studios, and sustainable, emotionally intelligent spaces that reflect who we are—and who we’re becoming.
Because for her, architecture is not just about buildings.
It’s about belonging.