About

Neeta Das is a distinguished conservation architect and scholar renowned for her expertise in architectural history, preservation, and sustainable urban regeneration. With degrees from CEPT Ahmedabad, University of Cincinnati, and SPA Delhi/Lucknow University, she specializes in integrating old structures with modern systems. As founder of Neeta Shubhrajit Das Associates in Kolkata, she leads significant restoration projects including Krsna Temple in Nepal and Loudon Mansion in Kolkata. Her research, often based on primary sources, spans 18th-19th century architecture, material sciences for restoration, and urban revitalization. Das has authored several books and established material labs at CEPT and Kolkata Lime Center, recognized by ICCROM. Recognized internationally, her work emphasizes holistic conservation and has received grants from organizations like INTACH and Gerta Henkel Foundation. Awards include a Post Doctoral Fellowship from Indian Council for Historic Research. Das's contributions blend scholarly rigor with practical conservation, ensuring cultural heritage resonates in contemporary contexts worldwide.