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Parantap Bhatt

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Parantap Bhatt is a designer, researcher, and educator based in Toronto, Canada. He has a diverse expertise in multidisciplinary fields such as architecture, design, arts, and computation.[1][2][3] He serves as a lecturer at OCAD University (Ontario College of Art & Design University), where he teaches in the environmental and industrial design programs.[4] Parantap also partakes in the the senate governance [5] and is

Bhatt holds a Master’s in Architecture with a specialization in Emerging Technologies & Design from the Architectural Association in London and a professional Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design from CEPT University, Ahmedabad. He is recognized for his research on the application of augmented reality (AR), mixed reality, and other advanced technologies to design, with a focus on user-centered, innovative, and culturally sensitive spatial solutions.[6]

Professionally, Bhatt is a design lead at NORR Architects & Engineers, contributing to multiple large-scale projects and was notably the project lead for the redevelopment of Toronto’s historic regent theatre.[7][8][9] He has an international portfolio, including projects and collaborations in Canada, India, Germany, Dubai, and the UK. His research and teaching have been presented at various universities worldwide.

His research interests include the SObiT model (Sociology, Biology, and Technology), generative design, digital fabrication, biomimicry approaches, and the integration of technology with traditional and vernacular design methods. Additionally, Bhatt has conducted lectures and workshops at multiple global institutions and maintains an active role in academia and design consultancy.[10]

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  1. ^ "Parantap Bhatt | OCAD University". www.ocadu.ca. Retrieved 2025-07-31.
  2. ^ Clay. "Parantap Bhatt - LinkedIn". Clay. Retrieved 2025-07-31.
  3. ^ bhatt, parantap. "Parantap Bhatt - The Architectural Association". aaschool.academia.edu. Retrieved 2025-07-31.
  4. ^ "Parantap Bhatt | OCAD University". www.ocadu.ca. Retrieved 2025-07-31.
  5. ^ "Senate | OCAD University". www.ocadu.ca. Retrieved 2025-07-31.
  6. ^ Proceedings of the Symposium on Simulation for Architecture and Urban Design 2017: SimAUD 2017. Toronto: Simulation Councils. 2017.
  7. ^ "Regent Theatre Redevelopment | UrbanToronto". urbantoronto.ca. Retrieved 2025-07-31.
  8. ^ "Reimagined Regent Theatre to See New Lobby and Balcony Seating Area Enclosed in Glass". storeys.com. Retrieved 2025-07-31.
  9. ^ "Plans for renovation of historic Regent Theatre take shape with new development application - Streets Of Toronto". 2023-02-28. Retrieved 2025-07-31.
  10. ^ "Parantap Bhatt | OCAD University". www.ocadu.ca. Retrieved 2025-07-31.