The studio
Thoughtful guidance, grounded in the place.
Ananda Preservation is a small studio helping people care for historic buildings with confidence.
We bring design thinking, preservation knowledge, and a practical point of view to every conversation. No jargon for jargon’s sake. Just careful listening, clear guidance, and respect for the character of your place.
Working as a focused independent consultant allows the studio to meet homeowners, project teams, and fellow professionals where they are, offering the right level of support for the question at hand.
Based in the United States, the studio welcomes projects and collaborations throughout the U.S. and internationally, with each scope shaped around its local context and requirements.
Professional background and qualifications
Jasoda brings together architectural education, specialized conservation training, and professional experience across Brazil, Canada, and the United States.
She earned a Bachelor of Architecture and Urbanism from UniBH in Brazil and a Master of Architecture in Urban Design from the University at Buffalo. She also completed a three year Diploma in Heritage Conservation at Willowbank School of Restoration Arts, recognized internationally as Canada’s premier school in the conservation field.
Together, her education and experience meet the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualification Standards (36 CFR Part 61) in Architecture and Historic Architecture.