Influenced by works and personal interactions with architect Laurie Baker during under graduate days, Jaigopal, an architect by training, chose the less traveled path of trying to evolve through actual field experience, an architecture and aesthetics based on the base realities of India; and make it the focus of Inspiration’s practice. Jaigopal G Rao is the Principal Designer & Managing Partner of ‘Inspiration' - one of the only 2 Indian Firms to be invited to present in Venice Architecture Bienalle – 2014 & 2018.
He was shortlisted for Aga Khan International award and Ashden International award, UK.