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- Close Knit Living
Close Knit Living Housing Design for Occupation Based Community At Yeola The handloom industry is one of the oldest and largest cottage industries in India with a 2000-year-old ancient tradition representing the vibrant Indian culture. It is said that India makes 95% of the world’s handmade textiles, unique to each geographical community within the country. … - Ananda Aangan
Ananda Aangan A school is a place where one learns about the totality, the wholeness of life. Academic excellence is absolutely necessary, but a school includes much more than that. It is a place where both the teacher and the taught explore not only the outer world, the world of knowledge, but also their own … - Techniques in Ceramics and Pottery
Techniques in Ceramics and Pottery The elective was conducted as a hands-on workshop with demonstrations of techniques used to develop objects in clay, to understand the properties of the material, its advantages and limitations. Students explored clay as a material and understood how to work with it. They made different objects using various techniques and … - URDHVA- Socio Economic Upliftment of Tribal Community
URDHVA- Socio Economic Upliftment of Tribal Community Tribal people who guard the forests live very sustainably, yet they are becoming more and more drawn to city life. People have lost their identities as a result of comparison and competitiveness. Although they are connected to nature, they are unable to use it to support themselves. So … - Preservation of Mumbai’s Maritime History
Preservation of Mumbai’s Maritime History The port of Mumbai acted as a catalyst around which the city grew.. The areas maritime history dates as far back as the 8th BC. After the Suez Canal opened in 1869, import and export trade shifted to the east coast and Mumbai Port became the principal Gateway of India. … - The Koli Community of Bandra
The Koli Community of Bandra Fisher folk, said to be among Mumbai’s earliest inhabitants, continue to adhere to traditional values, customs, and culture despite the challenges posed by living in the heart of the city. From Mazgaon, Sion, Worli, Mahim, Khar, and Bandra to Versova to Madh and beyond, their koliwadas are rooted along the … - Redevelopment of BEST Bus Depot with Mixed-Use Building
Redevelopment of BEST Bus Depot with Mixed-Use Building Semester 9 Design Studio: Proposal by Naiya Shah Mumbai, being an important urban center, has seen numerous mega investments in various sectors over the decades since independence. One of these sectors is transportation. Several large scale projects have been done since the last 10-15 years. Some of … - Waroda Road
A journey into the Waroda Road Waroda Road in Bandra West, Mumbai, India is a popular destination for locals and tourists alike, known for its trendy cafes, boutiques, and art galleries. However, its rich history dates back several centuries to when Bandra was a small fishing village ruled by the Portuguese in the 16th century. … - Brand Your City
Brand Your City City of Dreams. Maximum City. The City That Never Sleeps. India’s Financial Capital. Gateway Of India. These are just some of Aamchi Mumbai’s nicknames. And in spite of having so many monikers and visitors alike, Mumbai does not present itself as a brand as well as other global cities. 14 students of … - Renovation of IES Manik Vidyamandir Entrance
Renovation of IES Manik Vidyamandir Entrance The entrance and interior renovation of a 30-year-old school is a project that aims to reinstate the identity of the school and organize the user movement. The design uses only three materials majorly, i.e. triangular fluted wall panels, golden mirror finished ceiling, and natural kota stone to create a … - Terrace Landscape at Santacruz, Mumbai
Terrace Landscape at Santacruz, Mumbai The intervention is the redesign of a private podium that adds a much needed landscape space into an old building. The brief looked at a vibrant high energy space involving a mix of hardscape and softscape along with seating spaces. Several design elements like a corten steel jaali, a Mural … - Shree Katyayani Baneshwar Temple
Aversa Temple Documentation This is an overview of the Shree Katyayani and Baneshwar Temple located in Aversa, Karnataka. Its historical importance is evident from its structure and form. It is well reserved over the years. Temples are an important part of the Indian culture. Temples are associated with traditions, tales passed on from generations to … - FOOD FACTORY: Reimagining Girangaon
5TH SEMESTER MIXED-USE PUBLIC PROJECT (BYCULLA,MUMBAI) The Design Narrative is rooted in the heritage of the setting which played a crucial role in building the city of Mumbai as the financial capital of the country. The locality of Byculla and its surrounding areas were known as ‘Girangaon’ or Mills Land stating their importance in the … - The Knowledge Series on Tall Buildings
Lecture Series relating to understanding the nuances of design and execution of tall buildings. Scroll down for the video links to the lectures Introduction The Knowledge Series is a Lecture Series contains a practical approach towards the planning of Tall Buildings in the perspective of various aspects of design by the practitioners from different disciplines. … - Recommended Book List 2017-18Here’ s a list of highly recommended books for the students of architecture compiled for the year 2017-18. An IESCOA Outreach Initiative under the I Love Library Campaign
- IS THERE SOMETHING CALLED ‘INDIAN DESIGN’?
IS THERE SOMETHING CALLED ‘INDIAN DESIGN’? by Prof Anisha Shekhar Mukherji Outreach Rhetorics The talk will explore if there is anything identifiable as Indian Design. And in the process, also examine what is Indian, and what is Design? Is there anything at all – about aesthetics, art and objects of daily use in the … - At the welding workshop
- Masonry and Arches
This was an elective where the students had a change to build various types of arches in bricks. It gave them a hands on understanding of not only the structural system but a real experience of how to handle bricks and masonry work. The elective was conducted by Prerna Thacker and Tanvi Patil - Architecture of Money
Architecture of Money by Prof Snehanshu Mukherjee Outreach Rhetorics Why is it that even the simplest traditional village hut is often beautiful to behold and epitomizes logic and functionality of design. Whereas most Modernist buildings often fall short of achieving such levels of refinement both in appearance and function? This lecture explores the way traditional … - ENGAGING ARCHITECTURE IN INDIA TEMPORAL RECONCILIATIONS: Urban Interventions And The Future Of The Historical Indian CityTEMPORAL RECONCILIATIONS: Urban Interventions And The Future Of The Historical Indian City An International Conference of Architectural Practitioners, Educationists, Entrepreneurs and Stake Holders Hosted by IES College of Architecture, Mumbai, India Saturday, March 4, 2017 At IES College of Architecture, Mumbai, India The East-West polarity of this modern world has continuously posed a dilemma for Eastern …
- Contemporary Design in Historic Centres – Ferrara: a city full of voids (Workshop at Ferrara, Italy 2016)Historic urban areas of a city are valuable assets of a city. They not only generate great cultural interest but also provide high-density housing. Conservation and revitalization of such areas add to the richness and livability of the future of a city. The historic city centres are an essential part of the cultural heritage. They …
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