On the occasion of International Women’s Day, Pillai Group of Institutions had organized an Essay writing competition for the students of MES, New Panvel Campus. The topics for the Essay Competition were Breaking the Glass ceiling Women Empowerment and Education Inspiring Women – one Indian Example Women in Technology – Opportunities & challenges Unsung Women...Read More

Inclusive Social Awareness Many institutions work towards improvement of the relatively unprivileged sections of the society. But does anyone think of women as part of society. Nowadays we see a lot of facilities showing equality and covering all other issues coming up for women from the society and the government. But we still see things...Read More

Biography of the Resource Faculty He is an artisan from Korakendra (an Institution of Khadi and Village Industry Commission, Gov. India). He has learnt hand made pottery from Pondicherry. He runs a pottery studio near Panvel. He conducts workshops in various schools and colleges. He is teaching clay and pottery in Oberoi International School, Ecole...Read More

“Tekton-Talks”- is a bi-annual public lecture series as an extension activity of our Tekton Journal. The January 2020 Tekton-Talks were held in collaboration with ‘Mindscape Festival’ – a public festival of ideas, organized every year by X-Pican, our alumni association and the student body. The latest issue of Tekton volume 6, issue 1 edited by...Read More

Students of Pillai College of Architecture enthusiastically participated in the Tree Plantation Initiative on 11th January, 2020. The main aim was to plant more trees to negate the harmful effects of deforestation. A student named Shruti Chaskar took the lead and explained the harmful effects of deforestation to the environment. Then the students planted the...Read More

Day 1 – 2nd January, 2020 The workshop commenced with the interactive discussion on what is Parametric designs and its applications. It proceeded to the understanding of how parametric design is important not only aesthetically but also is sustainable. This interaction was followed by an ice breaking exercise on making forms using Rhino where students...Read More

Pillai College of Architecture, New Panvel celebrates Christmas every year. This year, on 20th December, we organized a program to celebrate Christmas. The celebration was held at the Atrium. The entire Atrium was beautifully decorated with flowers and lights. All the students and faculty members were very excited and full of enthusiasm for the celebration...Read More

In order to make architecture sustainable, various methods are adopted. Using Solar energy is one of the important ways of achieving sustainability. 5th year students need thorough understanding of this topic as a specialized service to be used in their Design dissertation project. Prof. Shirgaonkar has many years of experience of using Solar Energy efficiently...Read More

This day is a tribute to let Dr. Abdul Kalam with a talk on the importance of the reading, hardwork, and nourishing the reading habits with a quote “vachal tar vachal.” Around 54 interested students attended the function along with three faculty members who shared their experiences and enjoyment of reading books.Read More

Every year Teachers Day is celebrated during the 1st week of September at Pillai HOC Campus, Rasayani. It’s a combined event of all Institutions run by Mahatma Education Society. Outstanding Highlights and Achievements of all Institutions run under Mahatma Education Society is presented by Dr. Daphne Pillai Madam. Faculty who have been qualified Ph.D. are...Read More