Abhay Purohit, President of Council of Architecture

“Regulatory loopholes and tech gaps still challenge Indian architects” – Prof. Abhay Purohit, President, Council of Architecture, in his Interview with Republic Business

October 1, 2025 No Comments

Prof. Abhay Purohit, President of the Council of Architecture, outlines challenges from unauthorised practitioners to the potential of AI and smart buildings. He paints a vivid picture of both hurdles and hopes for architects tasked with shaping a modern yet culturally rooted India.

Council of Architecture Demands an Unconditional Apology and Retraction from ArchitectureLive! Over RTI Article

December 9, 2024 3 Comments

In a recent development, the Council of Architecture (CoA) has issued a letter to Rajesh Advani, the Founding Editor of ArchitectureLive!, demanding the retraction of a previously published article on RTI.

“Data? What’s that?” – The Council of Architecture’s Hilarious (and Alarming) RTI Response

November 22, 2024 3 Comments

In an RTI response, the Council of Architecture makes a shocking revelation that they do not maintain the data of admissions in architecture schools.

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The Council of Architecture, India, Lowers Bar for Entry to Architecture Education

July 21, 2023 12 Comments

Council of Architecture announced the relaxation in admission criteria for architecture colleges in India.

Architect Abhay Purohit Elected as the New President | Council of Architecture Elections

Architect Abhay Purohit and Architect Gajanand Ram | Council of Architecture Gets its New President and Vice President | COA Elections

April 3, 2023 1 Comment

After months of speculation, Architect Abhay Purohit has been elected as the 12th President of the Council of Architecture.

“We can take the current CoA reforms as the first step and leverage them for larger gains.” A. Srivathsan on the Council of Architecture’s proposed Education Reforms

January 12, 2023 1 Comment

On January 09, 2023, the Council of Architecture released an Interim Report- Architecture Education Way ahead, in pursuit of Education Reforms. In this article, A. Srivathsan briefly summarises the proposed new reforms and talks about the Council of Architecture’s role moving forward.

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The Fraternity’s Voice: Addressing the Council of Architecture’s

November 12, 2022 4 Comments

On October 23, ArchitectureLive! published the Council of Architecture’s outgoing President Ar. Habeeb Khan’s interview. For one last time in his tenure, we now dig deep into the community’s reaction to the Council under Ar. Habeeb Khan.

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Whither the Council of Architecture? – Prem Chandavarkar on the CoA President Habeeb Khan’s tenure

November 4, 2022 7 Comments

Prem Chandavarkar shares his views on the President Habeeb Khan’s tenure at Council of Architecture.

Under the Microscope- The Tenure of the Council of Architecture’s President, Ar. Habeeb Khan

October 23, 2022 6 Comments

The tenure of Ar. Habeeb Khan, the Council of Architecture’s 11th President, officially comes to an end on October 24, 2022. In a candid chat with ArchitectureLive!, the Council’s President discussed the challenges the Council faced and the initiatives it took under his tenure.

Centre of Excellence, Bengaluru, Competition Entry by localground | Council of Architecture, India

September 29, 2022 No Comments

localground’s Competition entry for the Council of Architecture’s Centre of Excellence, Bengaluru envisioned the Centre aimed to create a precinct that sensitively responded to the immediate context while enhancing the strong sense of place that existed.

Centre of Excellence, Bengaluru, Competition Entry by Studio Motley | Council of Architecture, India

August 17, 2022 1 Comment

Studio Motley’s Competition entry for the Council of Architecture’s Centre of Excellence, Bengaluru envisioned the Centre as a place which is important and relevant not just to architects, but to the entire community. Through their design they instigate and encourage a culture of openness, multiplicity and adaptability and find ways for the profession to connect to the city and its inhabitants.

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“Regulatory loopholes and tech gaps still challenge Indian architects” – Prof. Abhay Purohit, President, Council of Architecture, in his Interview with Republic Business

Council of Architecture Demands an Unconditional Apology and Retraction from ArchitectureLive! Over RTI Article

“Data? What’s that?” – The Council of Architecture’s Hilarious (and Alarming) RTI Response

The Council of Architecture, India, Lowers Bar for Entry to Architecture Education

Architect Abhay Purohit and Architect Gajanand Ram | Council of Architecture Gets its New President and Vice President | COA Elections

“We can take the current CoA reforms as the first step and leverage them for larger gains.” A. Srivathsan on the Council of Architecture’s proposed Education Reforms

The Fraternity’s Voice: Addressing the Council of Architecture’s

Whither the Council of Architecture? – Prem Chandavarkar on the CoA President Habeeb Khan’s tenure

Under the Microscope- The Tenure of the Council of Architecture’s President, Ar. Habeeb Khan

Centre of Excellence, Bengaluru, Competition Entry by localground | Council of Architecture, India

Centre of Excellence, Bengaluru, Competition Entry by Studio Motley | Council of Architecture, India

Centre of Excellence, Bengaluru, Competition Entry by m|a architects | Council of Architecture, India

Centre of Excellence, Bengaluru, Competition Entry by Shilpa Mevada + Hundredhands | Council of Architecture, India

Centre of Excellence, Bengaluru, Competition Entry by Arka Design Studio | Council of Architecture, India

Centre of Excellence, Bengaluru, Competition Entry by Anthill Design | Council of Architecture, India

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