Anubhuti, the social service wing of MES Pillai’s College of Architecture, celebrated World Environment Day on 8th June, 2023, by organizing a plantation drive to raise awareness about the importance of protecting and preserving nature. The event aimed to promote a sustainable lifestyle and a pollution-free environment, emphasizing the need to save our planet for...Read More
Day 1 Prof. Prakash Shringarpure introduced Project & Project management as a concept to students. He explained its importance for construction field in current scenario & project lifecycle. Prof. Vrinda explained the relevance of project management in architecture field & how it is beneficial for architects. Day 2 Prof. Prakash Shringarpure explained role of Project...Read More
Aim: To empower architecture students with tools and methodologies that help in managing stress effectively, thus enabling them to maintain mental well-being and achieve academic excellence. Objectives: Understand the nature, causes, and implications of stress in academic environments. Learn and practice mindfulness, meditation, and breathing techniques. Create an environment where students can openly share personal...Read More
An architecture case study is the in-depth analysis, exploration, and understanding of an existing building. While students consider a case study in architecture as the starting point of any project, it can also serve as a reference to proceed with the intricacies of a project. With regards to this, A case study visit for Semester...Read More
Aim The site visits was conducted to have a practical and hands on experience of building construction methods and understanding of site dynamics for load bearing masonry structures and timber structures. Objectives Understanding of construction of masonry wall in brick and stone. Understanding of the sequence of construction from plinth to roof. Physical understanding of...Read More
On the occasion of Photography Club presenting, which was conducted on 15th April, 2023, the PICA social media team and the Photography Club launched a Architectural Tour Photography Competition. Through this competition, we appreciate the amazing talent and passion people share for photography. To solemnize Tours, Pillai College of Architecture held a Tour Photography Competition...Read More
As part of introducing the Sem II students to the nuances and processes involved in moving towards a process based design synthesizing stage, the intermediary stage of exploring and understanding of the different poetics of space through various existing built typologies of the given subject was being realized by organising two live case study visits...Read More
Aim: To understand and observe Networks of Satara through primary data collection and mapping Objective: Mapping various infrastructural layers of the city Mapping socio-cultural fabric of the city and its relation with evolved city form Understanding urban form and its complexities Observing the public realm and documenting it in detail Intension of the visit: The...Read More
