The architectural invocation project 02, Ajit Rao, by SEED, A P J Abdul Kalam School of Environmental Design, Kochi

The architectural invocation project 02, Ajit Rao, by SEED, A P J Abdul Kalam School of Environmental Design, Kochi

What is design thinking? - Ajit Rao 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 02, Ajit Rao, by SEED, A P J Abdul Kalam School of Environmental Design, Kochi

The Architectural Invocation Project 02
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What is design thinking?

Ajit Rao

Ajit Rao started his career working with the renowned Indian architect B V Doshi. Ajit’s added passion for the art of cartooning soon developed into a journey exploring diverse skills in varied mediums of expression and communication. An intuitive teacher, he has headed training programs at leading animation studios and has been a visiting faculty at premier design and architecture institutes in India. Presently Ajit has set up a studio in Lonavala, endeavoring to bring these diverse resources to the service of various aspects of Indian cultural expressions.


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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