Anushka Kishor Deshpande

Intern @Toole Design l Ms. in Urban Design at UT Austin l Graduate Teaching Assistant l Architect

United States

About

I am currently pursuing a Master’s in Urban Design at The University of Texas at Austin, building with a background as a practicing Architect. I bring strong conceptual development skills, exceptional illustration abilities, and proven leadership qualities. My work begins with a curiosity for how cities breathe, adapt, and grow. I explore Urban Design through the lens of integrated future planning strategies that foster resilient, connected, responsive, and grounded in community life. My experience spans Master planning, Urban Design, Transit and mobility development, Streetscape design, and Community‑housing projects. I believe in a process‑oriented approach that thoughtfully moves from concept development to on‑site implementation, ensuring that ideas translate into meaningful, context‑sensitive spaces for people.

Experience

  • Urban Design Intern at Toole Design Group
    Jun 2026 - Present · 1 mo

  • The University of Texas at Austin School of Architecture (Part-time · 10 mos)
    • Graduate Teaching Assistant
      Jan 2026 - May 2026 · 5 mos

      Prof. David Heyman- ARC 333 + 3838 Site Design

    • Graduate Student Assistant
      Aug 2025 - May 2026 · 10 mos

      Build Lab -Workshop inventory -Safety tools assessment

  • Jr. Architect at Urban Design and Architecture Initiative (UDAI)
    Jul 2024 - Apr 2025 · 10 mos

    Experienced in public realm development in collaboration with participatory bodies such as BMC and MMRDA, Mumbai. Skilled in site coordination, producing detailed design drawings, and creating 3D visualizations to effectively communicate design intent across all stages—from concept development to construction documentation. Adept at handling complex urban design and architectural projects with a strong emphasis on People, Place, and Culture. -Belapur Waterfront and Jetty Development, Navi Mumbai -Kalaghoda Art District Enhancement, Fort, Mumbai -Revitalization of Taraporewala Aquarium Precinct, Mumbai -Gateway of India Precinct Development, Mumbai -Regal Cinema Junction Masterplan, Mumbai -Transit Network Rerouting and Reimagining, BKC, Mumbai

  • Architectural Internship at StudioPOD
    Dec 2022 - May 2023 · 6 mos

    Worked on urban-scale projects encompassing master plans of up to 100 acres, streetscape design, metro precinct analysis and strategy formulation, as well as plotted development. Additionally, contributed to the research, design, and compilation of a publication, further strengthening my understanding of urban narratives and communication through design.

  • Publication Team at Vivekanand Education Society's College of Architecture
    2019 - 2021 · 2 yrs

    Mahila Baug Jhalra, Rajasthan, India Book Documentation publication, 2020-Newletter column, Poster design for events.