RMA’s goal is to strike a balance between technology and aesthetics in the field of Architecture and Interior Design by integrating all the other important disciplines of design related to the building industry. This multidisciplinary firm has mainly catered to multinationals, property developers, commercial and public establishments, etc. who require work done to international standards.
A KEY FACTOR FOR SUCCESS
RMA’s success is based in its holistic and sensitive approach to any design, which is achieved by its close co-ordination with the clients and consultants. Stress is laid on making sure the clients’ brief is executed with the functionality of design enhanced with others parameters like aesthetics, mood and style, harmony with the environment, ergonomics, etc. and within the available budget.
All this is achieved by involving allied consultants as required at the conceptual and creative design phase of the project to ensure a harmonious integration of architecture, interiors, lighting and landscaping, etc.
The scope of work handled by RMA encompasses conceptual designs, detailed working drawings, tendering documentation, appointment of contractors, project management and site supervision to the full satisfaction of the clients. A detailed description of RMA’s normal scope of work is available on request.
The firm was founded in 1982, by Rohini Mani, an Architect with more than 25 years of experience in the field of Architecture and Interior Design. With an established office in Mumbai, and an experienced team of young architects and interior designers, who are fully familiar with the in house computer facilities having Auto CAD and other associated software, RMA provides a comprehensive Architecture and Interior Design package. A group of highly qualified and experienced consultants in allied disciplines like Structures, Lighting, Electrical, Plumbing and Sanitation, HVAC & BMS etc are associated with the designs at the appropriate time to facilitate smooth execution of the project. |
| R M A |
Rohini G. Mani - Principal
Professional Profile & Affiliations |
EDUCATION
1965-1970 Bachelor of Architecture,
Sir J J College of Architecture (Honours List) |
1968-1970 Government Diploma in Architecture,
Maharashtra State (State Rank) |
| PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE |
1970-1975 Assistant Architect, Narinder Bedi & Associates
1975-1982 Senior Architect, Bhonsule Khambatta Aederi
1982 till date Private practice
in Architecture and Interior design.
(List of Projects attached) |
| PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS & AFFILIATIONS |
| From 1988 |
Associate, Practising Engineers
& Architects
Association (PEATA) |
| From 1988 |
Registered Architect,
Council of Architecture (CA) |
| From 1990 |
Fellow, Indian Institute of Architects (FIIA) |
| From 1991 |
Associate,
Indian Institute of Interior Designers (IIID) |
| From 1989 |
Fellow,
Indian Society of Lighting Engineers (ISLE) |
| From 1989 till date |
Member of the Publication Committee
& Technical Programme |
| 1990 |
Committee member, of ISLE,
Mumbai State Centre. |
| 1996 – till date |
Member - Rotary Club of Mumbai North Island |
| 2003 - 2007 |
Hon Secretary of ISLE Mumbai State Center |
| 2005 – 2006 |
Member – Adhoc Committee of the department of Interior Design
SNDT University – Juhu. |
| 2007- 2008 Till date |
ISLE – Greater Body –
Director Publicity & Publication Committee
IIID – National Body EC Member –
Public Relation, Insite Media |
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| SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS ATTENDED |
| Nov 1988 |
Workshop on Solar Passive Architecture
at IIT, Mumbai |
| Nov 1989 |
Workshop on Visual Semantics at IIT, Mumbai |
| May 2000 |
Light Fair 2000, USA. |
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| ATTENDED FOLLOWING SEMINARS & WORKSHOPS |
| WORKSHOP |
Presentation aspect of Lighting
museums, Libraries, Archives |
| SEMINARS |
The Philosophy & science of colour
How to work with a lighting designer
Lighting tensile structures
New trends in office Lighting
Fibre optic lighting, photometry & performance |
| May 2000 |
3days Training cum
product orientation Zumbtobel Staff, Germany |
| Mar 2003 |
Workshop on Rain Water Harvesting conducted by MCGB. |
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| TRAINING PROGRAMME JUNE 2000 |
| Attended the Two week training on Lighting education organised by ISLE at the Lighting Research Centre, Troy, U.S.A. |
| PUBLICATION |
| 1992 Mar/Apr |
The Fountainhead featuring computer
factory at Bangalore |
| 1993 Jan/Feb |
JIIA Journal featuring work on
women architects. |
| 1995 Jan/Feb |
The Fountainhead, featuring
office and commercial work |
| 1996 Nov |
Presented paper on - Light a form given for architecture, at the
3rd SAARC,
Lighting Conference – Kathmandu |
| 1997 Mar. |
Interior & Life Style India
Featuring Bungalow in Pune |
| 2001 Sept. |
Electrical India – Article on Lighting Application Centres |
| 2002 Sept.-oct |
The Luminaires – Article on
Commercial Lighting |
| 2002 Nov. |
Style Speak – Article on Beauty Salon |
| 2002 May |
Inside Outside featuring Residential Interior |
| 2002 July |
Presented paper on – LIGHT SEEING IS
BELIEVING at the
Lux – Pacifica – 2002 International
Lighting Conference - Delhi |
| 2003 Jan-Feb |
The Luminaires – Featuring
Lighting for Residence |
| 2003 Nov-Dec |
The Design Source – Featuring
Residential Interior |
| 2003 May-June |
The Luminaires – Featuring Lighting
for Residence |
| 2004 Jan |
Inside Outside featuring Residential Interior |
| 2004 Jan |
Architecture Time Space & People
Featuring Lighting for Interior |
| 2005 March |
The Design Source – Featuring
Residential Interior
Index – Featuring article on Lighting
Architects prospective |
| 2006 Sept. |
Society Interior – Featuring ABP
Corporate Office |
| 2009 Feb/Mar |
Featured in INSITE |
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| COMPETITIONS WON |
| 1987 |
National Centre for Software
Technology (NCST),Mumbai |
| 1990 |
Breach Candy Hospital expansion, Mumbai |
| 1993 |
Special Mention at the IIID Awards. |
| 2005 |
Received the Best Women Entrepreneur award from Rotary District 3140 |
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| COMPETITIONS – TAKEN PART |
| D.I.G. Police Headquarters, Madras |
Housing for Service Personnel |
G.E.D.A., Baroda |
Breach Candy Hospital |
| TEACHING EXPERIENCE & WORKSHOP |
| 1994 - 1996 |
Visiting Design Faculty for first year students at Kamala Raheja
Vidyanidhi.
Judging of Students work &
various Architectural/ Interior Competitions. |
| 2006 |
Conducted Panel discussion on “ GENDER MAINSTREAMING & ITS IMPEDIMENTS FOR WOMEN’S DAY” for Rotary Club
of Mumbai North Island.
Published a paper on Women
Empowerment for a Rotary Magazine.
Organised & participated in Art (Oil Painting) festival held by Rotary Club of Mumbai North Island. |
| 2006 |
Conducted Panel discussion on
“New Generation Lights” for ISLE, Mumbai
State Centre |
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