Prof. Smita Dalvi’s essay titled, ‘Rice, Salt and Cartwheels: the story of Panvel Bunder’ features in a beautifully produced volume: ‘Gateways to the Sea: Historic Ports and Docks of Mumbai Region’. It is conceptualised and edited by Maritime Mumbai Museum Society and published by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Govt. of India. “The book...Read More

On the occasion of Photography Club presenting, which was conducted on 25th March 2024, 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

The IIA Brihan Mumbai Centre Design Dissertation (IIA BMC-DD) Awards 2022 & 2023 served as a significant platform for students across colleges to demonstrate their creativity, skills, and innovative approaches in architectural design. This inter-college competition, organized online by the esteemed IIA Brihan Mumbai Centre, provided a dynamic environment for students to engage with contemporary...Read More

Playing dry Holi is a fantastic way to conserve water while still enjoying the vibrant festivities. You can opt for eco-friendly, dry colors made from natural ingredients like turmeric, beetroot, or even flour. Encourage your community to join in on the fun while being mindful of water conservation. Remember, celebrating responsibly adds to the joy...Read More

PiCA Thesis Forum is a lecture series where recent graduates present the process and outcome of their final-year Design Dissertations. It offers a platform for Design Dissertation discussions and the exchange of ideas. This year, the guest speaker for the session was architect Suditi Chaudhary, a graduate of LTIADS, Navi Mumbai. She presented her thesis...Read More

Alumni talks provide a platform for Alumni to showcase their work to the current batches of Pica. This year, Ar. Aishwarya Gothe, a recent graduate from our institute was invited to present her thesis work to the fifth year students. The session was arranged in the last phase of the dissertation and thus the speaker...Read More

AKSHARA CENTRE Engendering Cities – Driving Gender Inclusion for Better Cities Workshop Introduction: With growing urbanisation, cities create a dichotomous and complex condition for its citizens. On one hand, it offers employment opportunities for all including women and on the other hand there are infrastructure provision deficits and challenges, especially in transportation, housing and amenities....Read More

The 18th lok sabha elections were special, particularly for our youth who were turning 18. It would bring them an opportunity to make their voices heard as well as shape todays and tomorrow’s politics. The ministry of education had organized a campaign “Mera Pehla vote desh ke liye” from 28th February to 6th March, 2024...Read More

The farewell event for our esteemed seniors was a memorable occasion that brought together students, faculty, and staff to celebrate the culmination of their college journey. Organized by the third-year students, the event was a heartfelt tribute to the departing seniors, honoring their contributions and cherishing the memories created over the years. Before the dinner,...Read More

On the 7th March, 2024, the Pillai Group of Institutions joyously celebrated International Women’s Day. The event, orchestrated by the Women Development cell across all departments in collaboration with Soroptimist International Bombay Chembur, was a testament to empowerment and recognition. The highlight of the day was the presence of esteemed guests, notably Ms. Sumaira Abdulali,...Read More