RESEARCH - THE DIVINE LA

Research Highlights

Developed a knowledge management framework to preserve cultural values in heritage conservation, focused on Tiruchirappalli city.
Principal Investigator for the Council of Architecture’s Urban Studio Research Project, leading the Uyyakondan Canal revitalization initiative.
Expertise in historical landscape analysis, heritage conservation, and sustainable urban development methodologies.
Recognized for interdisciplinary research incorporating cultural studies, urbanism, placemaking, and sustainable landscape design.
Innovated the Travelling Transect-based Drawing approach for recording and conceptualizing cultural values in landscapes.
Published key works on place identity in urban and highway landscapes, cultural heritage management using local experiential knowledge, and assessments of cultural experiences in historic urban centers.
Research integrates ethnographic and participatory approaches, emphasizing values-based design to foster social responsibility.
Active in investigating the natural, social, and visual processes within historic urban landscapes, contributing to smart city discourse.

Principal Landscape Architect, The Divine Landscape Architects, Trichy (Since 2009)
Designing and coordinating projects including housing, parks, resorts, educational institutions, industrial layouts, and commercial complexes.
Previous roles at Ravikumar and Associates, Aamby Valley City (SAHARA Group), and OIKOS Landscape Architects.

National seed research grant for urban revitalization projects (2022)
Best Paper Award on cultural values in landscape research, ICDIMSE 2022
Multiple faculty awards recognizing academic excellence and contributions to student development.
Several sustainability and design awards for eco-friendly housing projects, including Tata Tiscon and Dalmia Best House Awards.

Co-authored influential journal articles and conference papers on heritage conservation, cultural experiences, and place identity.
Participated as keynote speaker and workshop leader on topics such as values-based design, urban water body protection, and self-reliant living.
Presented research internationally and nationally on cultural landscape recording and management methodologies.

Fellow Member, Indian Society of Landscape Architects (ISOLA TN & PY Chapter)
Associate Member, Indian Institute of Architects (IIA)
Registered Architect, Council of Architecture (COA)
Organizer and coordinator of landscape research symposia and World Landscape Architecture Month celebrations.
Pro bono community design consultation services for local village pond restoration.

Dr. J.Godwin Emmanuel
Email: godwinarchitect@gmail.com
Mobile: +91 90030 11812, Trichy, India

Research focus on place identity, landscape visibility, cultural values, and sustainable urban design.
Published papers in IOP Conference Series and Springer Singapore.
Presented at international conferences including University of Greenwich and VIT, Vellore.
Current research: Revitalisation of Uyyakondan canal, Tiruchirappalli, awarded seed grant by Council of Architecture.

Partner, Divine Landscape Architects, Manaparai (Since 2009)
Landscape design for Smart Cities Programme, Tiruchirappalli Corporation (2018-2019)
Trainee roles at Ravikumar and Associates, O.I.K.O.S Bangalore, M/s Murali Architects (2006-2008)

Domain Lead – Environmental and Society, Centre for Innovative Teaching and Learning (Since 2023)
Executive Council Member (2022-24), Indian Society of Landscape Architects (ISOLA), Tamil Nadu & Pondicherry
Organizer for multiple lecture series, workshops, and gender equality initiatives on campuses

Dr.G.Ophylia Vinodhini
Mobile: +91 9003011813
Email: ophyliagodwin@gmail.com
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/g-ophyliavinodhini-58a3598b/