The Annual Newsletter

School of Architecture
Year 2010
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 The Annual Newsletter
School of Architecture
Year 2010
Editor
Ar. Sankaragomathy Selvaraj
Publisher
Ar. Mohammed Ali Sharieff
Director, School of Architecture
Karpagam University
Eachanari Post
Coimbatore - 641021
Tel: 0422 - 2611146
Email: mosaickaruniv@gmail.com Dear Readers
Student Editorial Team It is my privilege to be an editor for
Anu Vijay
Salah Hamza the first edition MOSAIC, Annual
Shinowin Newsletter of School of Architec-
Vishwajanani ture and excited that it will be re-
Gururaj.M leased during the Regional Design
Janani.V Symposium ‘OBLIQUE’. The School
Faiz Naser is evolving as a dynamic and finest
Naina Sulaiman institution for architectural educa-
M O S A I C - the annual newsletter of the School of tion in the city. MOSAIC is an effort
Architecture, is printed and published by Prof. Moham- to trace and capture all the activities
med Ali Sharieff on behalf of the School of Architec- in the School. This edition reflects
ture, Karpagam University, Eachanari Post, Coimbatore
- 641021. Editor: Ar. Sankaragomathy Selvaraj. Printed
the academic and events happened
at Easan Printers, Coimbatore. in the school since its existence. I
am grateful to our director Prof.
Disclaimer: All the Photographs and text used in Mohammed Ali Sharieff for initia-
this magazine are provided by the authors and their tion of MOSAIC and his suggestion
sources. Views expressed in this magazine are those of in making this a special edition.
the contributers and do not necessarily reflect those And I thank the Student editorial
of the editor or Publisher. team for their Contributions for the
newsletter.
I hope you enjoy the journey of the
School of Architecture since its exis-
tence through MOSAIC.

Regards
Ar. Sankaragomathy Selvaraj
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 Dear Readers,
Karpagam University is de-
termined to deliver outcomes
that have the potential to
make a positive impact on
society.
The university has a green
campus ideal for an academ-
ic environment.
As Chancellor of the Univer-
sity I am proud to put in a
few words about our School
of Architecture in its annual
newsletter ‘MOSAIC’.
The School of Architecture
is a vibrant part of the Uni-
versity which has a creative
impulse to make this world a
better place to live in.
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We are keen on updating ourselves in terms
of infrastructure and knowledge pool by or-
ganising seminars and workshops by emi-
nent professionals. It is clearly visible that
the contribution of the staff and students to
activites has been remarkable and worth ap-
preciation.
I am pleased that the School of Architecture
is hosting the Regional Design Symposium
‘OBLIQUE’ 2010 and their annual newsletter
MOSAIC is being released during this occa-
sion. I wish that the School of Architecture
realises its dreams of becoming a truly unique
institution, producing outstanding architects
for the country.
Best Regards,
Dr. R. Vasanthakumar
Chancellor
Karpagam University
Dear Readers,
This is a wonderful opportu-
nity for me to write about the
School of Architecture on the
occasion of the release of its
annual newsletter “MOSAIC”.
The School of Architecture
holds promise for a bright and
prosperous future towards
contributing to the architec-
tural scenario in this region.
While there were no schools
of architecture in Coimbatore
earlier, today a handful of
school are working hard to
make an impact.
The School would do well if it can provide
the highest standards of skills essential for
architectural practice in collaboration with
the professional bodies. I would like to take
this opportunity to the staff, students and all
those who are associated with it, and wish it
many years of glorious contribution.
I also would like to share my appreciation for
the organizers of the Regional Design Sym-
posium “Oblique” when this newsletter is
slated for release.
Best Regards,
Er.K.Murugaiah
Advisor
Karpagam University
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Dear Readers,
India’s economic growth is only sustainable
with the equivalent infrastructure. Presently
the growing demand is not been met by the
crumbling infrastructure, such as road net-
works, city transport, water & Sanitation etc.
This requires a massive enlargement of urban
infrastructure. The massive amount of fund
(Rs 1292.37 Billion) has been made available
to improve upon the basic services in the 60
major cities of India.
The massive infrastructure development dis-
cussed in JNNURM (Jawaharlal Nehru Nation-
al Urban Renewal Mission) most of which talk
about clean and green technologies) a large
scope of architectural profession in India ex-
ists at present.
India has a plenty of resources for green
building moreover Indian climate and econo-
my is suitable for such constructions. We re-
quire dedicated departments in the architec-
ture schools/Engineering colleges on “Green
Buildings” or “Green Architecture”.
The conventional Architect does not fit into
the shoe of “Green Architect”. A green Ar-
chitect will essentially have the knowledge
about the all the aspects like; effect to hu-
man health, environmental impact, loss of re-
sources, waste, air/water/indoor pollution,
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energy/water/material consumption; while designing a build-
ing. This will essentially require our architect schools to have
massive expansion in terms of faculty and course develop-
ment. A significant gap exist between intake capacity and reg-
istered professionals It is a matter of concern which needs
attention of the policy makers.
Still, green architect is a new profession so it is not possible
to identify and quantify green architectural professionals in
India. However, a few institutions have started to offer short
term courses on green architect. As projections show emerg-
ing demand of green construction in India and present pau-
city of architect professional will result gap in future.
It may further widen if proper policies are not devised in the
directions. Therefore, Ministry of Rural Development and Ur-
ban Planning must take initiatives in designing appropriate
course in green architecture. Karpagam University’s Archi-
tecture school is young with capable teachers to take up this
task of popularizing Green buildings. History records the
drawidian contribution in temple, cave and ship architecture.
School of Architecture should take a lead in this and the cli-
mate of 12 hr sunshine and average 37 C temperature will be
always available for this technology to cherish and enjoy.
I wish the second Congress of the Karpagam’s School of Ar-
chitecture to succeed in its goal.
Best regards,
Dr.K.Ramasamy
Vice Chancellor
Karpagam University
Dear Readers,
I take pride in writing a mes-
sage for MOSAIC, Annual
Newsletter of School of Ar-
chitecture
And glad that it is planned to
be release on the Regional
Design Symposium ‘Oblique’
the Design Angle.
The School of Architecture
is a leading knowledge-pool
institute that fosters a new
and deeply interdisciplinary
approach to the course.
The courses have been care-
fully designed to provide
maximum exposure to the
students and to present them
with a tremendous challenge
for a complete learning expe-
rience.
It has developed a balanced and broad cur-
riculum in each of the programs offered
based on a sound understanding of global
perspectives.
Academic links with Indian and foreign
institutions of excellence help us to continu-
ously update the structure, content and de-
livery of our programs.
What we have achieved so far is definitely
commendable. But I am aware there is still
scope for us to become better and to reach
higher pinnacles of academic excellence.
I extend my best wishes to the School of Ar-
chitecture to follow the pathway to success
Best Regards,
Dr. P. Lakshmamaperumalswamy
Registrar
Karpagam University
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Member, Board of UG Education
Council of Architecture, New Delhi.

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Dear Reader,
Welcome to the inaugural an-
nual edition of the “MOSAIC”
newsletter, a special issue
for the School of Architec-
ture, Karpagam University. I
am sure that this will be the
first of the successive yearly
newsletters to connect the
department and other peo-
ple in the same profession in
the city. On behalf of the In-
dian Institute of Architects
Coimbatore Centre (IIA-CC),
I congratulate the manage-
ment, staff and students for
successfully entering the sec-
ond academic year.
We would like to encourage the study of Ar-
chitecture, to elevate the standard of Archi-
tectural practice and by mutual support, to
promote the interests of Architects through-
out Coimbatore & its surrounding districts.
We would also like to strengthen the Aca-
demia - Institution interaction for mutual
benefit.
I offer a sincere thanks to all of you who have
made various contributions to help support
the activities of IIA-CC. We look forward to
your continued contributions.
My best wishes to the entire team for making
the Regional Design Symposium ”OBLIQUE
-the design angle” a grand success.
Best Regards,
Arun Prasad P.
Chairman, IIA-Coimbatore Centre
Principal Architect, Arun & Associates.
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Dear Friends,
All praise to the Almighty, with whose grace
we have successfully entered into our sec-
ond year, and whose help we seek to per-
form and preserve success.
The past year has been hectic yet fun-filled
for everyone at the school. The honorable
Chancellor’s vision and tremendous support
from the University management in provid-
ing infrastructure and motivation has kindled
all of us to deliver our best efforts. Needless
to say, strong financial support as well.
High academic standards, state of the art
curriculum, good and accessible library, ex-
cellent faculty, daily staff lunches, diverse
students, tests and assignments, frequent
guest lectures, industry collaboration, site
visits, industrial visits, educational tours,
case studies, expos and exhibitions, design
reviews, club activities, events and semi-
nars, workshops and symposiums, broad-
band wi-fi, club activities, birthday parties,
football matches and fun, creativity and in-
novation are slowly turning default.
This is just the first step, there is a long way
to go.
Our students did very well in many events
including the recent zonasa and also man-
aged to send a decent entry for the ANDC. An
educational tour to TamilNadu and Pondich-
erry last semester enlightened them not only
about the architecture of the region, but also
of the rich culture and social life of the
people.
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Faculty members participated in several seminars, work-
shops and conferences in new and emerging areas besides
frequently organizing some as well. The visiting faculty has
become stronger with the addition of a practicing structural
engineer to the team.
A regional design symposium “Oblique - the design angle” is
scheduled for the second week of November 2010 when this
newsletter is also planned for release. Being the first of its
kind in South India, we hope it would be a good forum to dis-
cuss design especially in the architectural context. We also
hope it will be an initiator for the other schools in the region
to organize this symposium on a rotational format.
This is just the first step, there is a long way to go.
We must adopt academic standards which will set the highest
benchmarks for architectural education and practice in this
region. This requires collaborated effort and understanding,
strong commitment and mutual respect from all the stake
holders.
Success I believe, comes not from doing just what is required,
but by achieving substantially much more, and gradually. Let
us come together to raise this school with all our might.
We sincerely would like to appreciate the efforts of all those
directly and indirectly involved in building this school, brick
by brick. Commendations to the Editor of the newsletter and
her team for their tremendous effort in putting together its
first edition.
This is just the first step, there is a long way to go. May the
Almighty show us the way!
Best regards,
Ar. Mohammed Ali Sharieff
Director - School of Architecture, Karpagam University
 About The School

Vision Mission
To develop the School as a state
To develop architects who will of the art facility in terms of
physical infrastructure and aca-
assume major leadership role demic curriculum.
in shaping the built environ- Lay emphasis on inter-disciplin-
ment and be key players in the ary and holistic approach to
country’s growth. learning teaching methodology
through academic orientation
and practical exposure.
To facilitate idea sharing on new
and emerging concepts in archi-
tecture

The School of Architecture is a young and

dynamic constituent of Karpagam University.
It currently offers a five year full-time B.Arch
program from the academic year 2009 – 2010,
duly recognized by the Council of Architecture,
New Delhi.
The unique feature of the school is the course
structure and updated curriculum which
insists on inculcating abilities to visualize,
conceive, formulate and design.
The school strives to impart knowledge in
emerging architectural areas such as virtual
reality, sustainable design, computer aided
design through digital interactive learning
systems.
The focus of the school is to develop and
mould students into professional architects
through academic learning, practical expo-
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 Salient Features
- Highly qualified and experienced faculty members
- Emphasis on digital teaching methodology for all subjects
- Well designed studio spaces and classrooms with audio –
visual facility
- Exclusive library comprising nearly 1000 books and 10 jour-
nals apart from the central library
- Independent Computer applications laboratory with high
end systems and latest software like AutoCAD, ArchiCAD,
Adobe Photoshop, 3DS MAX, MS office and Sketchup
-Periodically conduct Guest lectures by eminent Professors

and practicing architects

- Encourage participation in Extra-curricular activities, out-
door visits and study tours
- This will contain spacious theatre type classrooms and de-
sign studios; a fully equipped lecture theatre for 150 people
with audio – video conferencing facility; Practical learning
and experimental spaces like Library and Material museum,
Open classrooms, Exhibition and crit areas, Workshop, Cli-
matology lab, Photography lab, and Construction yard; and
an in house canteen and recreation area

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 Ar. Mohammed Ali
Sharieff
B.Arch, M.Arch (IIT-R) Faculty
Director
Area of Interest: Architectural Profile
theory and Design, Retail & Com-
mercial Interiors, Sustainable
Architecture, Project Management,
Islamic Architecture

Ar. Ramakrishna-
moorthy M R
B.Arch, M.Plan (SPA)
Assistant Professor
Area of Interest: Architectural
Design, Housing, Urban Design and
Planning, Project Management.

Ar. Sankaragomathy Ar. Siva S

Selvaraj
B.Arch (NITT), MA (UK) B.Arch, MBA (BU)
Lecturer Assistant Professor

Area of Interest: Architectural Area of Interest: Architectural De-

theory, Creative Management, sign, Building Construction, Project
Graphic Design, Art History. Management, Building Services

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 Ar. Sharmila A
B.Arch
Lecturer
Area of Interest: Architectural
theory, Product Design, Art History

Ar. V.H.S. Moni

B.Arch(SAP)
Professor (Visiting)
Area of Interest: Architectural De-
Ar. Vivek Anandhan sign, Building Construction, Project
NV Management, Building Services
B.Arch, M.Plan (SAP)
Professor (Visiting)
Area of Interest: Architectural De-
sign, Building Construction, Project Ar. P. Kathiravan
Management, Building Services,
Graphical Presentation. B.Arch, M.Tech (MIT)
Assistant Professor (Visiting)
Area of Interest: Architectural De-
sign, Building Construction, Project
Management, Building Services

Er. Muruganantham
R
M.E (,Structures) MBA
Assistant Professor (Visiting)
Area of Interest: Structural Analysis
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Architectural
Design
–
BATCH The Basic design exercises pro-
OF vide the understanding of com-
position of a design idea and its
2010 - 2015 evolution.

The objective of the Architectur- Students used Lines create con-

al Design I is to provide a com- tours and form, and they also
prehensive introduction to the convey a specific kind of feeling
discipline of Architectural Design or point to an important feature
Fundamentals and Visual Arts. in a design.

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 Elements of design combined
together to create a sense of
value, density, color and texture
in a two dimensional composi-
tion.
The images shown here are the
two dimensional composition
using inclined lines, curves and
creation of texture by lines and
strokes.

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 Architectural
Design
–
BATCH
OF
2010 - 2015

Poster Design
and Relief
Sculpture en-
courages cre-
ative thinking,
analysis and
dialogue and
develops
graphical rep-
resentation

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 Architecture
as a
Career
–
Career guidance
seminar

The School of Architecture, Kar-

pagam University and Indian In-
stitute of Architects, Coimbatore
Centre jointly conducted an ex-
clusive career guidance seminar
on the prospects of an architec-
ture career and about the Sce-
nario of architectural education
in India.

Many leading architects were part
of the event that enlightened the
+2 and diploma students desir-
ous of joining the B.Arch course.
The key speakers of the event in-
cluded Ar.Ramani Sankar, Prof. Ha-
rimohan Pillai, Ar.Arivudainambi,
Ar.Siddarth and Prof. Mohammed
Ali Sharieff.

There were visual presentations

and thought provoking speeches
which inspired the students.

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 ‘Colorful
Coimbatore’
–
The School of Architecture con-
Coimbatore ducted 3 grand events under the
vizha theme ‘Colorful Coimbatore’ as
a part of the ‘Coimbatore vizha
2010 2010’.

Colorful Coimbatore events

were designed with the objec-
tive to highlight the rich and
unique cultural heritage evident
as a blend of social, cultural and
economic lifestyle of the city.
The events were intended for
the schools, colleges’ universi-
ties and other art and design re-
lated institutions in and around
Coimbatore.

‘The Poster Design and The Land-

mark Design contests evoked the
creativity and ideas of many stu-
dents. Apart from this there was
also a heritage talk which had
Ar. Sai Vivek, Ar. Jayshree and Ar.
Sukumar as special guests. This
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 Architectural
Design
–
BATCH
OF
2009 - 2014

Additive and Subtractive

Sculpture develops the three
dimensional understanding
of Space and form through its
composition.

The course al-

lows students
to explore
through
exercises like
Matchstick
model, Paper
Sculpture and
thermocol
Model

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 The design relationship are
conveyed using principles like
Scale, Proportion , Balance and
symmetry

Aluminium
Foil Relief is
example of an
exploration of
mixed media
and to express
the design
with the
meaning by
specific theme
or concept

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 ANDC 2010
–
DESIGN
OF AN
UTOPIAN CITY

The theme of the ANDC 2010 is

to design an Utopian city. The
site chosen is located near the
pollachi road and the bypass
road
This integrated city has all the
facilities including Apartments,
Individual DwVelling units,
Recreation centers, hospital,
School, offices, shopping cen-
ters etc

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 An outer green belt was provided
along the periphery of the site as
a barrier between the main road
and the neighbourhood.

On the whole the design concept

was to build a sustainable city.
The site planning was based on
providing easy access from the
approach road to all the facilities.

Apartments and individual

housing units are located at the
centre of the site with equal
and quick access to the com-
mercial areas and amenities.

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 Industrial Visit
–
Pricol Properties
&
TechnoMAX

The students of Batch 2009 – To gain practical knowledge on

2010 visited the upcoming resi- building materials and construc-
dential premises of Pricol proper- tion the students visited
ties at avinashi road, Coimbatore - RMC Plant – techno Max
on 19th of May 2010. They were - Artificial Sand Manufacturation
briefed about the design aspects of plant
as well as essential services pro- -Commercial Building Site (Under
vided in the housing design by Construction Site)
Ar. Kathiravan, Design Manager The students learnt about the
– Venkatraman Associates manufacture of ready mix con-
crete and its properties.

It was also help-

ful for them to
visit the sand
m a n u fa c t u r-
ing unit where
powdered
stone dust was
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 Workshop on
graphical
presentation
–
AR. Vivek
Anandhan N V

The above Workshop intended

to highlight the importance of
presentation techniques in ex-
pressing design Scheme using
different media.

The workshop also stressed the

importance of developing free-
hand sketching skills through live
demonstration by the guest.

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 Workshops on
basic design
–
Prof. harimohan
pillai

This workshop on basic design

helped kindling the creativity of
the students and in understand-
ing the elements and principles
of design.

Students from Prahar School of

Architecture and RVS School of
Architecture also participated in
these workshops.

The first workshop was conduct-

ed last year under the theme:
abstraction. The students creat-
ed abstracts of images through
a three stage transition

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A similar workshop was con-
ducted this year under the
theme : elements. The students
experimented in 2D the basic el-
ements of design.

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 SUSTAINABILITY
AND
WATER MANAGEMENT
INTRODUCTION:
It is recognized that water problems cannot be solved by
quick technical solutions; solutions to water problems
require the consideration of cultural, educational, commu-
nication and scientific aspects.
SUSTAINABLE WATER MANAGEMENT-THE SCIENCE NEED:
Water is a ‘landscape agent’ and is involved in a number
of interdependent processes including; soil erosion,
transport nutrients and pollutants, providing habitat for
aquatic biota, provides a connective network with in the
landscape. The purpose of Sustainable Water Manage-
ment is simply to manage our water resources.
SUSTAINABLE WATER MANAGEMENT IN INDIA:
How will India avert the looming crisis? For India, the two
most important issues are how to balance the country’s
rapid economic growth with the need to ensure equitable
distribution to all sectors, in particular the urban and rural
drinking water supply. It is estimated that about 21% of
communicable disease in India is water related.
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Ar. Siva. S
Assistant Professor
NEED FOR INTEGRATION OF HYGIENE, SANITATION AND
WATER QUALITY INTERVENTION:
Although the burden of diarrhea disease resulting from
inadequate water quality, sanitation practice and hygiene
remains high, there is little understanding of the
integration of these environmental control strategies.
Sanitation and hygiene are often perceived as social and
behavioral issues and water quality as a technical issue re-
quiring technical intervention. Urban developments have
to echo the need to protect and conserve natural resources
CONCLUSION:
An ecological approach has to be followed to introduce
complementary engineering inputs with planning skills,
if the water bodies are to be revitalized in full and used in
a sustainable manner. A conservation and restoration is a
step towards preparing the framework for short long term
management in urban areas, the next phase should harp
and embark on water based urban growth.
How Building Construction
Drawings Make Better
Buildings?
Are you looking to build a better and effective building?
Want to make better building in quick time? Then build-
ing construction drawings are the right alternative to
use. It contains so much important information regarding
buildings.
Using them, one can easily construct a better building
structure in a shorter time period.
Building construction drawings are developed using
concepts of design and building methods. To construct a
better building structure, building construction drawings
are required due to following reasons:
- For better and safe building structural design
- For quality structural layouts of buildings
- Incredible steel structural drawings
- Low cost construction solutions
Using building construction drawings, one can get better
and safe building structural design. Building construction
drawings provide following valuable information regard-
ing building:
Ar. P. Kathiravan
Assistant Professor (Visiting)
- Technical aspects of building’s design
- Detailed dimensional specifications of various building components such as
elevators, steel structures, panel windows, cabinets, and trusses etc
- Structural steel fabrication drawings as per standard drawing symbols
- Design of Structural Steel plate girder, truss girder, gantries, industrial sheds
- Working drawings of wooden structures like fish repair centers, sheds,
residential structures etc
- Replacement Structure Designs for any deteriorated structures
Above mentioned aspects are quite important as far as effectiveness of your
building is concerned. Also one can develop superior quality structural layouts
of buildings with the help of building construction drawings. By implement-
ing it into your core construction activities, one can definitely build a better
and effective building.
Building construction drawings are also important source of steel structural
drawings. We can develop efficient steel building designs using construc-
tion drawings and construct a reliable steel building in quick time. The most
important thing about construction drawings is that it provides low cost
construction solutions. It also saves good amount of total construction costs.
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 Tamilnadu
and
Pondicherry
–
architectural
study tour

The Tamilnadu and Pondicherry

architectural study tour was
organized as part of the B.Arch
curriculum for the Batch of
2009-2014.

The tour had bought the stu-

dents in contact with great ar-
chitectural marvels and the cul-
tural heritage of south India.

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 Apart from the traditional South
Indian architecture the students
also had the opportunity to ex-
perience the Gothic Churches
in Chennai & Trichy and Danish
Settlement in Tranquebar.
One of the highlight of the tour
was the visit to Dakshinachitra,
where the traditional south In-
dian way of life by constructing
a “living” village is preserved.

The tour had bought the stu-

dents in contact with great ar-
chitectural marvels and the cul-
tural heritage of south India.

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Architectural
Design
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BATCH
OF
2009 - 2014

These are scematic drawings of

a residence as part of architec-
tural design work.
The focus of the design was in
exploring innovative forms, ma-
terial and easy circulation with
optimal space utilization.
The design also emphazed cli-
mate responsive appraoch to
the building through its ele-
ments.

MOSAIC
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 THEORY
OF
ARCHITECTURE
-
HISTORY
OF
ARCHITECTURE

These are skecthes of the Aca-

demic work as part of understand-
ing architecture theory through
contemporary examples.

These are skecthes of the

Academic work as part of un-
derstanding architecture history
through examples.

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 Sparcz
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Architecture
Students
Club

School of Architecture Students

initiated a club for their ex-
tracurricular activities named
SPARCZ, which aims at strength-
ening their hobbies into useful
learning skills relevant to their
course. SPARCZ promotes over-
all personality of the students
through socio-cultural activities
and Recreation.

This club was formerly inaugu-

rated by Prof.N. Ramalingam. Jt
Secretary, Indian Institute of Ar-
chitects, Tamilnadu at the school
of Architecture on 14.12.2009.

MOSAIC This club is entirely a student

managed affair and hold activi-
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