A. Srivathsan is an architect and urban designer and currently heads the Centre for Research on Architecture and Urbanism, CEPT University Ahmedabad. Previously, he was the Academic Director of the University, taught for a decade in Chennai, and worked for about eight years as a senior journalist with The Hindu, the national newspaper. His research and writings include the themes of urban history, planning and policy and contemporary practices. His recent work includes the study on Chennai Housing – Dynamics and Determinants for Tamil Nadu State Planning Commission. Srivathsan’s publications include the co-edited book titled `The Contemporary Hindu Temple- Fragments for a History’ published by Marg publications.