The University of Sheffield
School of Architecture
Ranbir Lal
  • Hiilside cladding approved
    Hiilside cladding approved
  • Quantum Leap belly
    Quantum Leap belly
  • Quantum Leap Build
    Quantum Leap Build
  • Quantum Leap Side
    Quantum Leap Side
  • Quantum Leap
    Quantum Leap
  • Settles St
    Settles St
  • Settles St: balcony
    Settles St: balcony
  • Settles St: elevation
    Settles St: elevation
  • Thatched house: elevation
    Thatched house elevation
  • Thatched House: end
    Thatched House: end
  • t-house: visualisation
    t-house: visualisation

BA(Hons) DipArch RIBA

I graduated from Westminster University, London in 1999 and
have worked in various design practices throughout London. I
currently run my own architectural practice in Sheffield (RL-AD)
which is both conceptually and contextually driven. I also have an
interest in public art and sculpture which is an amalgamation of
architecture and design. Previous award winning projects include
the National Memorial to Charles Darwin in Shrewsbury and
regional RIBA shortlist for a housing scheme in East London.

I have an enthusiasm for teaching and have been a design tutor
for third year for the past eight years. The first four years were at
the Birmingham School of Architecture where I still act as a
visiting design tutor.

Teaching Activities

Year 3 Design Tutor

My approach is to provide students with a conceptual or thematic
platform which encourages them to critically analyse and develop
their own individual techtonic resolutions. Through this process
and group discussions, students have the opportunity to explore
and experiment in the studio through drawing and model making.
This results in a rich variety of architectural proposals and
multitude of approaches to architecture with their own theoretical
standpoint. This in turn allows the student to take ownership of
their projects.
Professional Standing & Distinctions

Project Awards and Publications:
Won -
Jaguar and Landrover Arts & Business awards
for innovation - December 2010
Quantum Leap -- Concrete Quarterly
Spring 2010 issue No 231
2008 winning design for Charles Darwin memorial 2007,
2008 short listed and selected at national level to design / install a
piece of work in Kielder Forrest.
2007 won a national competition for public art installation: the Thouse
2001 runner's up for best restaurant design in london for the
Japanese Canteen
1998, won the first prize for the homeless project 'crash'