The architectural invocation project 08, Biju Kuriakose, by SEED, A P J Abdul Kalam School of Environmental Design, Kochi

The architectural invocation project 08, Biju Kuriakose, by SEED, A P J Abdul Kalam School of Environmental Design, Kochi

What advice can you give to young Architects? - Biju Kuriakose The Architectural Invocation Project, by SEED, is essentially a campaign of hope towards a more meaningful future for architecture and design. It attempts to articulate critical questions concerning the academics and practice of Architecture through significant practitioners in the country. The extremely short duration of the video bite makes it both challenging and absorbing, thereby presenting itself as small packets of wisdom. As a new school, seed will attempt to assimilate these into an organic academic spirit which is beneficial for the students, parents and the peers.
The architectural invocation project 08, Biju Kuriakose, by SEED, A P J Abdul Kalam School of Environmental Design, Kochi

The Architectural Invocation Project 08

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What advice can you give to young Architects?

Biju Kuriakose

Biju Kuriakose co-founded architectureRED, an architecture and urban design firm based out of Chennai, India. Having studied architecture in Mumbai, Biju received his Master’s Degree in Architecture and Urban design from Pratt Institute, New York.

Prior to founding architectureRED, Biju was an Associate at FXFOWLE Architects, a leading architectural, planning and urban design firm based out of New York.


The Architectural Invocation Project, by SEED, is essentially a campaign of hope towards a more meaningful future for architecture and design. It attempts to articulate critical questions concerning the academics and practice of Architecture through significant practitioners in the country. The extremely short duration of the video bite makes it both challenging and absorbing, thereby presenting itself as small packets of wisdom. As a new school, seed will attempt to assimilate these into an organic academic spirit which is beneficial for the students, parents and the peers.

 

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