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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.

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The architectural invocation project 07, Bijoy Ramachandran, by SEED, A P J Abdul Kalam School of Environmental Design, Kochi

The architectural invocation project 07, Bijoy Ramachandran, by SEED, A P J Abdul Kalam School of Environmental Design, Kochi

What architectural values do drawings convey? – Bijoy Ramachandran
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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The architectural invocation project 06, Jacob George, Dr. A Srivathsan, by SEED, A P J Abdul Kalam School of Environmental Design, Kochi

The architectural invocation project 06, Jacob George, Dr. A Srivathsan, by SEED, A P J Abdul Kalam School of Environmental Design, Kochi

What is the CORE of Architectural training? – Jacob George
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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The architectural invocation project 05, Aabid Raheem, by SEED, Aabid Raheem, A P J Abdul Kalam School of Environmental Design, Kochi

The architectural invocation project 05, Aabid Raheem, by SEED, Aabid Raheem, A P J Abdul Kalam School of Environmental Design, Kochi

What value can Architects add to society? – Aabid Raheem
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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The architectural invocation project 04, Murali Cheeroth, by SEED, A P J Abdul Kalam School of Environmental Design, Kochi

The architectural invocation project 04, Murali Cheeroth, by SEED, A P J Abdul Kalam School of Environmental Design, Kochi

What is the role of art in architecture and pedagogy? – Murali Cheeroth.
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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The architectural invocation project 03, Senthil Kumar Doss, by SEED, A P J Abdul Kalam School of Environmental Design, Kochi

The architectural invocation project 03, Senthil Kumar Doss, by SEED, A P J Abdul Kalam School of Environmental Design, Kochi

What does Architecture mean to you? – Senthil Kumar Doss
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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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.

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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.

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Sabu Francis -ArchitectureLive! Article

Architects! How noble are we? – Sabu Francis

Architecture is the only subject where per-force, the architect has no choice but to invent. All inventions; by very definition, are fresh knowledge. Yet, there is no standardized method to keep this knowledge open. Instead, all architects work in their own silos. – Sabu Francis

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Central Vista Redevelopment

Central Vista Redevelopment: An Architectural Perspective, by Samvad Design Studio

In a nation regarded as a palimpsest, how does one build? This is the task ahead of architect Bimal Patel and it is against the backdrop of layered history, we analyse the proposal for the Central Vista. While, much of the opinions in public domain about the project revolve around its politics, this article attempts to analyse the proposal as a polemical as well as technical exercise in urban design and architecture – where the program, site, client, budget and time-lines prescribed are regarded as a given. The reading of the proposal reveals a conciliatory approach at the urban level, post-ideological position at the architectural level and literal treatment of the interiors. – Samvad Design Studio

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