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

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 seminar “Towards Financial Well Being” was conducted on Tuesday, 9th September 2025, from 3:00 p.m. onwards at Conclave 1, 3rd Floor, Pillai College of Architecture (PiCA). The event was organized under PiCA Archilogics in collaboration with the Women Development Cell (WDC) of PiCA and Bharat Vikas Parishad. The session highlighted the growing importance of...Read More

Introduction The HVAC training workshop was organised by Belimo Automation Pvt. ltd. at Belimo house, Rabale. Belimo focuses on the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning markets providing quality solutions that will increase energy efficiency; reduce installation cost with the fastest delivery times in the industry. The company deals in advanced building technology dealing with sensors,...Read More

A Faculty Development Session titled “Strengthening Research Mentorship in Architecture” was conducted by Dr Vasudha Gokhale on 11th August 2025. The session was organised to help faculty strengthen their approach to mentoring students during the research phase of the B.Arch Design Dissertation. Prof. Ajita Deodhar introduced Dr. Vasudha Gokhale, highlighting her extensive academic and research...Read More

Yvette Lee is a certified psychological counsellor and professional social worker and has been working in the field of mental health for over 15 years. Her expertise lies in mental health counselling, crisis, grief and trauma counselling, and adolescent and marriage counselling. She has worked in the past with people living with mental illness and...Read More