Bilwa Gulavani
Designer I

Bilwa’s design journey began in India, influenced by its rich architectural heritage and the relationship between culture, climate, and technology. Her interest in early settlements inspired her to pursue a Bachelor of Architecture, deepening her fascination with how landscapes shape architectural forms. Completing her Master of Landscape Architecture from The Ohio State University, Bilwa discovered how even the smallest elements of a landscape contributed to a cohesive, dynamic system, stepping beyond the built environment. Through her fellowships with the Midwest Landscape Lab and the Landscape Architecture Foundation, she deepened her commitment to designing spaces that foster meaningful connections between the place and its inhabitants.

Drawn to cities built around rivers, Bilwa calls Chicago home. She enjoys sketching along the river and plans to develop a comparative study of river cities—a project that merges her interests in urban design and spatial exploration.