OUR IDENTITY
Director & CEO
Ar. Yogesh Wajekar
Board Of Director & CRO
Welcome to Kalatrava79
01 — PROFESSIONAL CAREER
Professional Career
His career has been influenced by renowned architects such as Hafeez Contractor, Ar. Santiago Calatrava, and Ar. Charles Correa. He particularly admires the architectural style of Charles Correa and has been deeply influenced by his approach.
“We should think of contributing to society first.”
According to him, work should always be approached with a realistic perspective. His objective has been to support contractors while creating meaningful value for end customers, who ultimately represent the common people.
Over time, he developed a strong interest in entrepreneurship and became determined to use his experience and knowledge to contribute to society.
02 — HIS VISION
His Vision
Ar. Yogesh Wajekar has always had a clear vision of what he wants to achieve in his lifetime. The work he undertakes every day is part of his mission to accomplish that vision.
“I wanted to help the industry in any way and every way possible. I didn’t want my knowledge and experience to remain confined only to my office.”
03 — THE LAUNCH
KALATRAVA79.com THE LAUNCH
Kalatrava79.com has also been launched in Dubai. It provides services across various construction-related sectors, including real estate, healthcare, education, and hospitality.
According to Ar. Yogesh Wajekar, an architect traditionally plays the role of an actor in a project; however, by stepping into entrepreneurship, he has also taken on the role of a director.
His objective is not only to develop projects but also to develop more entrepreneurs across different industries in the country.
04 — HIS BELIEF
HIS BELIEF
“It is not important where my position is. Sometimes I climb the hill, and sometimes I fall down into the valley. What matters is whether you have added value to society and to people.”
He also believes that problems create opportunities:
“There are problems every day, and every person has problems. My point of view is that if there is a problem, there is an opportunity. Grab that opportunity and make the most of it.”
05 — LEADERSHIP & JOURNEY
Leadership & Journey
Under the leadership of Ar. Yogesh Wajekar, Kalatrava79 successfully completed more than 1,000 architectural projects, some of which received recognition at national and international levels.
With more than 20 years of experience and expertise, his vision gradually expanded from architecture into entrepreneurship within the construction, real estate, and hospitality industries.
His larger objective is to create employment opportunities, encourage entrepreneurship, and contribute to the growth of Maharashtra’s tourism sector.
With this vision, Kalatrava was born.
Kalatrava79 aims to provide concept-to-completion solutions for different types of projects while creating strong, practical, and profitable business models.
06 — EDUCATION & EXPERTISE
Education & Professional Expertise
Known for his innovative approach, Ar. Yogesh Wajekar has built a diverse professional and academic portfolio.
During this journey, he established his first professional practice, Shree Sthapatya Associates (SSA), while simultaneously completing his Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture.
His continuous professional journey has resulted in the successful completion of more than 1,000 projects over approximately 20 years.
His education, professional experience, and business ethics have also earned him several national and international recognitions.
07 — THE BIRTH OF KALATRAVA
The Birth of Kalatrava
Kalatrava was launched in 2016 with the objective of serving multiple construction and development sectors, including real estate, healthcare, education, and hospitality.
“Empower the identity” of every project with start-to-end support, providing effective business models through detailed planning, uniqueness, and effective customer delight.
Through Kalatrava79, Ar. Yogesh Wajekar aims to promote successful entrepreneurship and create sustainable employment opportunities for the country through a wide range of development projects.
OUR TEAM
We Are a Talented Team of Thinkers
Varsha Deshpande
Senior Partner
Nitesh Bhagwat
Senior Architect
Kapil Deshmane
Architect
Bhagwat Deshmukh
Designer
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