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title: "From Indian Classrooms to Global Studios: Aryaman’s BIG Leap"
description: Discover how Aryaman went from SPA Delhi to BIG London without a master’s degree, sharing portfolio tips, upskilling strategies, and lessons for young architects
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# From Indian Classrooms to Global Studios: Aryaman’s BIG Leap
Harshita Chaudhary
August 27, 2025
3 min read
**What did it really take to go from studying architecture in Delhi… …to designing at one of the world’s most innovative architecture firms?**
In this edition of *The Next Step: Talking AEC Futures*, we sat down with Aryaman Garg, a graduate of the School of Planning and Architecture (SPA), Delhi, whose journey had taken him from studio critiques in India to work at the Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG), London.
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Aryaman's story resonates with many young architects: starting with a strong academic foundation, studying Architecture in India, gaining exposure through competitions and collaborations, and then navigating the leap to a global stage and building a career without a Master’s. He interned at BIG during his undergrad years and now holds a full-time position at their London office—an opportunity that remains a dream for many in the AEC space.
In this conversation, Aryaman opens up about:
## Early days at the School of Planning and Architecture, Delhi
Like most architecture students in India, Aryaman followed the usual cycle: studio work, juries, semester projects, and internships. It began with studying Architecture at SPA, Delhi.
What stood out for him was a nagging sense that his work lacked clarity. A realisation that grew as he compared himself to global standards.
As he recalls: “I was doing everything right — but still felt behind.”
So, how did he move from that realisation to building a global-standard portfolio? Check out the interview to uncover!
## The turning point: Realising the gap
Aryaman’s perspective shifted when he began exploring portfolios from schools such as AA, TU Delft, and Bartlett. He noticed something striking:
“The portfolios weren’t just filled with visuals. They had a clear process. You could see the thinking behind the design. They were communicating an idea, not just showing drawings.”
This approach reshaped how he presented his own work and influenced the steps he took next.
## Upskilling with purpose
Aryaman didn’t wait for a master’s abroad to upskill—he turned himself into a one-man powerhouse. From cracking new software like Grasshopper, Rhino, and Revit , to reworking old projects and chasing raw, honest feedback, he pushed until complexity became clarity.
## Applying to BIG: strategy over show-off
When the time came to apply to BIG, Aryaman took a strategic approach. He curated just three projects, each with a sharp narrative highlighting the problem, process, and outcome.
His goal was not to dazzle with flashy visuals but to demonstrate clear thinking—and an awareness of when not to overdo it.
As he explains: “I didn’t try to fake complexity or add things just to look fancy. BIG isn’t looking for that. They want clear thinkers who can work in teams and communicate ideas.”
Follow along to see what portfolio tips for young architects actually work.
## Lessons for young architects
Looking back, here are a few lessons I’d share with students and young professionals:
You don’t need a master’s degree abroad to grow. What you do before a degree matters more.
Every design tells a story—be clear, concise, and selective in how you present it.
Keep learning, seek feedback, and act on it—that’s how real growth happens
But what does it really take to apply these principles and stand out globally? If you're curious about getting to know the full story, you don’t want to miss this interview.
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## Conclusion
Today, Aryaman is part of the design team at BIG — contributing to projects that push the boundaries of architecture globally. But his story is rooted in something deeply relatable: the Indian classroom, the struggle to stand out, and the hunger to learn.
For anyone who feels stuck or unsure in their architecture journey, his story is a reminder that clarity, craft, and constant **upskilling** **as architecture students** can take you a long way — even to the studios you once only dreamed of.
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