Objective of this event was to introduce the fundamental principles of architectural acoustics and their relevance in building design and to explore the role of acoustics in enhancing spatial quality, user comfort, and functional performance in various building types. Ar. Rolins Thomas Roy, an experienced acoustics consultant, He began by sharing his professional journey in...Read More
The students arrived at 2:30 p.m. and were briefed by Mr. Nikhil, the MEP consultant. After safety instructions, they toured the site to observe various systems. They saw the service core with ducts for fire safety, electricity, ventilation, and the lift core. On the ground floor, the lift mechanism, installation, and lobby size were explained....Read More
Aim of this Guest Lecture was to understand how landscape strategies can enhance design of public open spaces. It helped students to understand landscape design aspects in commercial spaces. Ar. Gayatri Narkar’s lecture on landscape design provided a comprehensive overview of the discipline, emphasizing its multifaceted role in shaping environments that are both functional and...Read More
Objectives of the Visit: Observation of Ongoing Basement Construction Understanding Different Components Associated with Basement Construction Understanding Services Involved The Site Visit was to the Ongoing Construction Site at Plot no-17, Sector – 1, Nerul, for D.Y. Patil College Student Hostel. The Basement was a Single level Basement, Accommodating Stack Parking. The visit provided a...Read More
Purpose of Visit: The purpose of this visit was to familiarize students with the functional and service-oriented aspects of hospitality design through real-life examples. It aimed to strengthen their ability to integrate technical services with spatial planning in a 3-star hotel project. Introduction: As part of the 3rd Year, 5th Semester Architectural Design curriculum, students...Read More
The Induction Day for the B.Sc. Interior Design students was conducted on 25th June 2025 at the Auditorium of Pillai College of Architecture. The event marked the beginning of a new academic journey for the students and provided an opportunity for both students and parents to get acquainted with the institution, its values, and its...Read More
The Yoga Day Celebration was a wellness and awareness initiative organized by Anubhuti of PiCA in collaboration with Align Yoga, Panvel and SIBC at Pillai College of Architecture. The event was held on Tuesday, 10th June 2025, starting at 10:00 a.m. in the 2nd floor Assembly Hall on campus. The celebration aimed to promote the...Read More
The Orientation Week for the first-year students of B.Sc. Interior Design was held from 16th June to 20th June 2025. As part of the orientation program, a series of five workshops were conducted by various faculty teams. These workshops took place in the Ground Floor Studio and were thoughtfully curated to introduce students to the...Read More
The site visit for the second-year Interior Design students of Pillai College of Architecture was conducted on 19th June 2025 at the IKEA store in Turbhe, Navi Mumbai. The students, accompanied by faculty members, explored the store to observe and analyze various aspects of design. The visit was organized as a guided academic activity where...Read More
The guest lecture titled “IGBC Green Campus Certification Guidelines” was conducted on 19th June 2025 at 10:00 a.m. in the AV Room of the Architecture Department. The session was jointly organized by Pillai College of Engineering and Pillai College of Architecture under their sustainability awareness initiative. The event was open to students across disciplines, particularly...Read More
