Day 1: Mapping the History Faculty In charge: Aarti Mankame The workshop was organized as a day-long interactive session aimed at introducing students to Mumbai’s rich cultural history and the fundamentals of urban mapping. The session blended lectures, hands-on exercises, teamwork, and creative representation. Prof. Aarti Mankame conducted an orientation on “Mumbai’s Cultural Layers”—highlighting the...Read More

Aim To identify geometry that makes up basic 2D geometry which would later provide exposure for the students to approach a design project leading them on the right track allowing them to experiment different forms. Objective To study and understand the importance of Geometry/ form in Architecture To enable the student to understand the basic...Read More

Aim To introduce students to the systematic process of architectural documentation of load-bearing structures through site visits, measured drawings, and detailed representation techniques. Objectives To introduce the fundamentals of architectural documentation To develop accuracy in measured drawings To understand materials and indigenous construction techniques To translate site documentation into working drawings To integrate prior construction...Read More

Introduction The Induction Day marked the beginning of the academic journey for the new batch of architecture students at PiCA. The event was designed to welcome the incoming students and their parents, familiarise them with the institute’s vision, structure, and work culture, and set the tone for the upcoming Orientation Week. The programme combined formal...Read More

Organized by National Service Scheme (NSS) of Architecture Department As part of the ongoing Swachhta Campaign and in alignment with the principles of sustainability and creative reuse, the NSS unit of Pillai’s College of Architecture organized a unique and engaging event titled “Waste to Art.” The initiative invited first-year students to collect e-waste from their...Read More

Organized by National Service Scheme (NSS) of Architecture Department As part of the ongoing Swachhta Campaign, the NSS unit of Pillai’s College of Architecture organized a Public Space Cleaning Drive in response to the aftermath of the Garba celebration held the previous day. The event had witnessed the presence of over 1000 students, leaving the...Read More

Organized by National Service Scheme (NSS) of Architecture Department The NSS Swachhta Pledge ceremony was successfully conducted with enthusiastic participation from first-year B.Sc. Interior Design and first-year Architecture students. The event was held from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM, bringing together over 95 students, 35 from B.Sc. ID and approximately 60 from B.Arch — to...Read More

Day 1 Prof. Neha Deshpande introduced the topic of project & project management to students. She explained its importance for the construction field in the current scenario. She also explained the relevance of project management in the architecture field & how it is beneficial for architects. Further what are the scope and opportunities for project...Read More

The 3 o’clock event, held on 10th September, 2025 at the 3 O’Clock Studio, Pillai College of Architecture, was an enriching interactive session designed especially for the students. The session provided juniors with valuable guidance from their seniors on various aspects of academic and professional growth. The highlights of the event was the open environment,...Read More

The guest lecture was conducted on the 12th September 2025 in the Ground Floor Studio of Pillai College of Architecture. The session was organized in an interactive format, where Ar. Tanaya Deka delivered her talk on the topic “Spaces that Speak – The Importance of Function, Flow and Materials.” The lecture was supported with a...Read More