A trip to chithannavasal and Thirumaiyyam fort was organized for the students of the second semester to probe the idea of experience as a trigger to understand spatiality in Architecture. The diverse quality and varying scales of the spaces evoked a plethora of responses amongst the students. The responses are being compiled into a documentary Read more about A trip to chithannavasal and Thirumaiyyam fort[…]

The third year students of architecture explored the vernacular architecture of Manapad and Virapandianpatanam on 3rd and 4th March 2018. The students explored the spatial organization from macro level to micro level, hierarchy of street pattern. They were also exposed to observe and understand various climate responsive strategies practiced in the vernacular buildings. Students understood Read more about site visit – vernacular architecture[…]

The students of third year C.A.R.E school of Architecture are scheduled for a study visit to the villages along the coromandel coast of Tuticorin district – Manapad and Virapandianpatanam. The study visit is to understand the vernacular architecture, spatial organisations, material and construction techniques that is witnessed in these vernacular buildings which enhanced these buildings Read more about site visit – vernacular Architecture[…]

A Site Visit to Kodumbalur Chathiram to understand its structure and construction techniques was organized for the first years along with Er. Ranjendran, Thanjavur, who has worked extensively with bricks and compression structures. He offered insights into the structural principles and sequences of construction involved in the making of the Chathiram A model making exercise Read more about Site – Visit Kodumbalur Chathiram – 27th Feb, 2018[…]