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
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
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
Introduction and Significance of the Event The Institution Innovation Council (IIC) of Pillai College of Architecture (PiCA) organized a presentation on Idea Validation & Concept Development as part of the Interpersonal & Communication Skills subject. This event was conducted under the “Shark Tank” assignment, where first-year students were tasked with developing and pitching innovative business...Read More
To promote legal awareness and empower the youth with knowledge of women’s rights, Pillai College of Architecture organized a guest lecture on 21st March 2024. The session was held in the AV Room on the second floor and was attended by first-year students. The esteemed guest speaker for the session was Advocate Juily Chavan, a...Read More
The event took place on 4th March 2025, Tuesday, 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 am. It was very insightful and engaging lecture on “ESG and Sustainability“. The expertise and thoughtful presentation were truly captivating, and we are incredibly grateful for the knowledge and perspectives that was shared. Ar. Deepali is an Architect with over 17 years...Read More
Details of Event: Aim of the lecture: To sensitize students about how to important it is to understand the designing process of a furniture in wood, its components and making process. This lecture was arranged specially for Semester 4 – College Project Studio where students have already designed a chair in plywood. Students brought A2...Read More
Aim: The event “Walkable MMR by The Walking Project” aimed to explore various facets of walkability in urban spaces, emphasizing how thoughtful planning and infrastructure choices can improve pedestrian experiences by creating safer, more accessible, and engaging environments for walking. Details of the event: When and How the event was conducted The event took place...Read More
The Thesis Forum is a platform where students share their journey and outcomes of their design dissertations. It encourages discussions and the exchange of ideas. This semester’s first session featured presentations by Shravya Karuturi and Shivam Patil, offering valuable insights into their research and design processes. Shravya Karuturi talked about her thesis Ephemerality in Urban...Read More
Details of the event: When and How the event was conducted The Semester 6 Architectural Design in this term dealt around the realm of Institute of Design. The students were studying at different institutes as case studies specifically looking at the spaces, Functions, Architecture, etc. The lecture was arranged to let the students understand the...Read More
