Bio:

Snober Khan, OAA, M.Arch., is a licensed architect in Ontario with over eight years of experience in long-term care, institutional, and multi-unit residential projects. Originally from New Delhi, she earned her Bachelor of Architecture from the School of Planning and Architecture and a Master of Architecture from the University of Waterloo. She also serves as Manager of Events at SOSA, advancing mentorship, equity, and representation within the architectural profession.

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How did you first learn about architecture and when did you decide that built environment profession was an area of interest for you?

Growing up in New Delhi, my passion for art and analytical thinking drew me to architecture. I was inspired by its ability to blend creativity, problem-solving, and purpose to shape spaces that enrich human experiences and connections.

 

What do you do?

I am a licensed architect in Toronto, delivering long-term care, institutional, and residential projects across Ontario. I also serve as Manager of Events for SOSA, supporting mentorship, networking, and diversity in architecture.

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What excites you in the work you do?

I'm inspired by architecture’s ability to shape how people feel through space, light, material, and place. Thoughtful design can create belonging, enrich experiences, and form lasting memories that become part of our collective identity.

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Who or what inspires you professionally?

I’m inspired by architects who design with empathy, sustainability, and respect for place. My mentors, colleagues, and involvement with SOSA continue to reinforce the value of collaboration, inclusion, and meaningful design.

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What is your proudest professional accomplishment or achievement?

Becoming a licensed architect in Ontario after moving from India is my proudest achievement. I’m equally proud of mentoring emerging architects and advancing equity and professional development through my leadership with SOSA.

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Featured Project Name: 

Zydus Headquarters

 

Featured Project Location: 

Ahmedabad, India

 

Featured Project Completion Date: 

2022

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Role in Featured Project: 

Graduate Architect, Design Team

 

Featured Project Description:

As a Graduate Architect at Morphogenesis ,Khan was part of the design team for Zydus Headquarters, a project that reinterprets Ahmedabad’s rich architectural heritage through contemporary computational design. Inspired by historic regional forts and traditional Kutch Bhunga dwellings, the building’s iconic doubly curved Corten steel facade provides critical solar protection while showcasing parametric craftsmanship rooted in local Kansara metalwork. Dynamic dichroic glass inserts transform the elevation into a light-responsive surface that shifts throughout the day, synthesizing local culture, climate resilience, and digital design into a distinctive workplace.

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Photography Credit:

Noughts & Crosses LLP