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

Aim To be able to evaluate the site condition and context. Objectives to undertake measurements of the plot boundaries, location of obstructions, tree canopies. to be able to evaluate the site context- and determine the possible views to examine impact of the micro-climate on the site to determine the context of the site surroundings- such...Read More

“Tekton-Talks”- is a Public Lecture Series as an extension activity of our Tekton Journal. This Academic Year’s Tekton Talks event was held on 28th March in the Ground Floor Architecture studio of Dr. K.M. Vasudevan Pillai Campus, New Panvel. The talk was organized in association with the ‘Mutations’ event of M.Arch. Urban Design programme. The...Read More

Pillai College of Architecture participated in the campus convocation with other streams like PIMSR, PCE, PCACS. The Convocation Ceremony 2023 was held on 28th March, 2023. Graduating students of B.Arch. batch graduating in April 2022, and M.Arch batch 2021-22 were present at the ceremony. Honorable Dr. K. M. Vasudevan Pillai, Chairman & C.E.O. of Pillai...Read More

‘Mutations’ is the annual, week-long event part of the M.Arch (Urban Design) program, open to all. It intends to extend new discussions on urban design and broaden perspectives on approaching a thesis project through lectures, a workshop and an exhibition of studio outcomes. The event was held between 21st – 24th March and 27th March,...Read More

Aim To provide the opportunity to the students to showcase their creative ideas so that their creativity can be nurtured well. Objectives To provide the students with a large platform to showcase their talent and present it in public. The exhibition is a mass medium through which students can represent their learning and hidden talent...Read More