The Pillai College of Architecture recently celebrated World Environmental Day through a Poster Design Competition held on 2nd December, 2023. This annual event, a highlight in the college’s calendar, aims to engage students creatively in environmental advocacy, with this year’s focus being on pollution and pollution control. Conducted on Google Classroom, the competition facilitated broad...Read More
Exploring Constitutional History: The event commenced with a deep dive into the history of the Constitution. Participants delved into the framing of its provisions, emphasizing the significance of democratic principles and fundamental rights. The Making of Indian Constitution: Insights were shared on the intricate process of crafting the Indian Constitution, encompassing the time taken to...Read More
The architectural study tour for third-year students of Pillai College of Architecture, New Panvel was planned from 22nd November to 2nd December, 2023 to Delhi and Rajasthan, covering Jaipur, Jodhpur and Jaisalmer. 3 faculty members accompanied the 67 students on the tour. This report captures the essence of their educational journey and the experiences gained...Read More
On 21st November 2023, a group of 65 excited second year students and 3 faculty members left for the state of Himachal Pradesh for the study tour. The first halt was at Ambala from where it was a roadways journey to Sharchi, Tirthan Valley. The group reached there on 23rd morning struggling with the weather...Read More
The Vachan Prerna Diwas event was inaugurated by Professor Aarti Mankame, who shared valuable tips on effective book reading, especially targeting newcomers for their future development. She underscored the significant role of reading in personal growth and skill acquisition. Professor Mankame recommended exploring books on diverse subjects such as World Politics, Environment, Climate, and Politics....Read More
Aim: To tribute the valiant individuals who made sacrifices for our nation. Objective: The event Amrit Kalash Yatra -“Meri Maati Mera Desh” was organized as a heartfelt tribute to the valiant individuals who made the ultimate sacrifice for the nation. The primary objective was to honor and remember these heroes and create a sense of...Read More
In the coursework of Humanities 5, the students were required to have an understanding of the architectural production in the country and significant architects practicing since independence. It was decided to celebrate the World Architecture Day 2023, by showcasing 75 Indian architects in the 75 years since independence. This was done by systematically studying these...Read More
The much-anticipated “Induction Day” at Pillai College of Architecture took place on 10th October 2023, in the college’s spacious auditorium. It was a day filled with informative sessions, introductions, and insights into the exciting journey that lay ahead for the incoming students and their parents. The event was orchestrated to provide a warm welcome to...Read More
Workshop Details Day wise with Geotagged photographs Day 1: Students worked on final sheets for Site Plan with Ground floor & first floor plan from 8.30 to 4.00 pm. Majority of students finished it with pencil in class. Some of them managed to complete inking too. Faculties guided them to improve their line weights, representation...Read More
The site visit was arranged for mapping and proposing the projects along Kalundre Riverfront in Panvel. The riverfront was visited, mapping was done in detail for all the layers in urban ecology. Later, 3 sites were selected for detailed study.Read More
