Vivasthu is a woman-owned startup providing art, design and architectural services in the Washington DC Metro area. Mandira Sareen is one of the three partners who is leading The Paper Architect Hack® at various venues in the DMV area. She has a Master of Architecture, Bachelor of Arts and Associate in Applied Science and is a master model maker.

Participants of The Paper Architect Hack create an architectural model of an iconic structure in just two and a half hours, with a focus on “hacking” iconic structures here in Washington, D.C., such as the beautiful Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge, the National Cathedral, and the Lincoln Memorial, among others. You and Mandira will delve into design, engineering, urban planning, and civic history, emphasizing the importance of hand-mind coordination in our digital age. No prior experience necessary.