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The architectural invocation project 01, Dr. A Srivathsan, by SEED, A P J Abdul Kalam School of Environmental Design, Kochi

The architectural invocation project 01, Dr. A Srivathsan, by SEED, A P J Abdul Kalam School of Environmental Design, Kochi

Does architecture matter? - Dr. A Srivathsan 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 01, Dr. A Srivathsan, by SEED, A P J Abdul Kalam School of Environmental Design, Kochi

The Architectural Invocation Project 01
Seed 2020
Does architecture matter?

Dr. A Srivathsan

Dr A Srivathsan is one of the most respected Architectural Academics in the country today with an approach that is multi-disciplinary in nature. His writings range from academic and research papers to newspaper articles. For eight years, he worked as a full-time journalist and functioned as a domain expert in architecture and cities for a reputed national newspaper. The purpose of his writings is to inform, engage and expand the constituency for good design and meaningful city planning. He heads the Academic Council at Seed after having helmed the post of Academic Director at CEPT University from 2014-19.

 


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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