Chennai, (Tamil Nadu) [India], 12 February 2025: Sumitra Ravindranath, the visionary architect and Director of C. R. Narayana Rao (Consultants) Pvt. Ltd., a firm with a proud 75-year legacy, has been honored with the Best Architect of the Year Award at the Realistic Awards 2025. As the third-generation leader of this esteemed organization, she has played a pivotal role in shaping the architectural landscape of India and beyond.
A distinguished graduate of the School of Architecture and Planning at Anna University, and further refined by a Master’s degree in Architecture from the University of Texas at Austin, Sumitra brings over 30 years of industry expertise to every project. Her impressive portfolio includes the acclaimed Ebene Cyber Tower in Mauritius—recipient of the ‘Intelligent Building of the Year’ award in New York—and the innovative design of the LuLu Mall and Shopping Centre in Trivandrum, recognized by the Indian Concrete Institute.
An ardent advocate of sustainable architecture, Sumitra has consistently integrated advanced building technologies such as MIVAN structures, precast designs, and hybrid steel-concrete systems to ensure efficiency, durability, and environmental consciousness. Her extensive travels across the USA, UK, Spain, France, Italy, Japan, and beyond have further enriched her design philosophy, enabling her to infuse global architectural trends into her projects.
As a respected member of esteemed industry bodies including the Council of Architecture and the Indian Institute of Architects, Sumitra Ravindranath continues to inspire the next generation of architects with her visionary approach and unwavering dedication.
