Book: ARCHITECTURAL VOICES OF INDIA

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Published: Aug 2017; Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing, UK

ARCHITECTURAL VOICES OF INDIA: A Blend of Contemporary and Traditional Ethos brings 19 illustrious architects from 17 architectural practices of India across generations on a common platform, initiating a valuable discourse on architecture as a subject and a profession.

An animation on the book: https://youtu.be/ZNewr39oQcw

Sample pages from the book can be viewed here.

ARCHITECTS FEATURED

  • Christopher Charles Benninger, Pune
  • Ravindra Bhan, New Delhi
  • Hafeez Contractor, Mumbai
  • Balkrishna V Doshi, Ahmedabad
  • Karan Grover, Vadodara
  • Sandeep Khosla, Bengaluru
  • Kamal Malik, Mumbai
  • Sanjay Mohe, Bengaluru
  • Prem Nath, Mumbai
  • Parul Zaveri and Nimish Patel, Ahmedabad
  • Sanjay Puri, Mumbai
  • CN Raghavendran, Chennai
  • Sonali Rastogi and Manit Rastogi, New Delhi
  • Raj Rewal, New Delhi
  • Jasbir Sawhney, New Delhi
  • Shiv Datt Sharma, Chandigarh
  • Brinda Somaya, Mumbai

AVAILABILITY (MRP: £25.99) 

TESTIMONIALS

Ar. Prem Nath speaks on ARCHITECTURAL VOICES OF INDIA.

Foreword by Dr. Vikramaditya Prakash  TestimonialsReviews

LAUNCH EVENTS

  • ‘VOICES OF DESIGN’ by Institute of Indian Interior Designers (Bengaluru Chapter) at Simply Sofas, Bengaluru; 25th May 2018
    The book was launched in Bengaluru by Prof. Ar. Krishnarao Jaisim, Ar. Sanjay Mohe, Ar. Sandeep Khosla and Ms. Shyamala Prabhu, Chairperson,  Institute of Indian Interior Designers – Bengaluru Chapter, as a part of an IIID Bengaluru Potpourri Event. This was followed by a panel discussion with Ar. Krishnarao Jaisim, Ar. Sanjay Mohe and Ar. Sandeep Khosla on the conversations in the book. The discussion was moderated by Ar. Apurva Bose Dutta.
    (L to R) Ar. Sanjay Mohe, Ar. Krishnarao Jaisim, Ar. Apurva Bose Dutta, Ar. Sandeep Khosla, Shyamala Prabhu (Chairperson, Indian Institute of Interior Designers - Bengaluru Chapter) (Pic courtesy: Sadanand Kulal, IIID Bengaluru) Addressing the Audience (Pic courtesy: Simply Sofas) Moderating the panel discussion (Pic courtesy: Sadanand Kulal, IIID Bengaluru) Moderating the Panel Discussion (Pic courtesy: Simply Sofas) Being presented a memento by past presidents of IIID Bengaluru Chapter (Pic courtesy: Simply Sofas) With the IIID Bengaluru Committee and Guests (Pic courtesy: Simply Sofas)
  • 60th Annual NASA Convention, Kerala; 29th Jan-2nd Feb, 2018
    The book was launched for architecture students as a part of the 60th Annual NASA Convention held at DC School of Architecture and Design, Vagamon, Kerala.
    (L to R) Ar. James Joseph (Vice Principal, DC School of Architecture and Design), Brig.M.C.Ashok Kumar (Group Director & Deans Operations, DCSMAT Institutions), Prof Sathyaprakash Varanashi, Ar. T.M.Cyriac (Principal, DC School of Architecture and Design), Ar. Tony Joseph, Ar. Apurva Bose DuttaAr. Apurva Bose Dutta addressing the audienceAr. Apurva Bose Dutta addressing the audience
  • 34th National Convention (NATCON) of the Indian Institute of Architects, Bhubaneswar; 7th-9th Dec, 2017
    The book was launched nationally by professionals from the architectural fraternity from India, Bangladesh, and Nepal, as a part of the 34th National Convention (NATCON) of the Indian Institute of Architects held at Bhubaneswar.
    (L to R) Ar. Qazi M. Arif (Gen Secretary, Institute of Architects, Bangladesh), Ar. Sagarendra Mohapatra (Chairperson, Odisha Chapter of IIA), Prof Jit K. Gupta (National Council Member, IIA), Ar. Apurva Bose Dutta, Ar. Anju Mallah Pradhan (Vice President, Society of Nepalese Architects), Ar. Lalichan Zacharias (Jt. Hon. Secretary, IIA)Ar. Apurva Bose Dutta addressing the audience.
  • Chandigarh College of Architecture, Chandigarh; 13th Oct 2017
    The book was launched in Chandigarh by Shri Anurag Aggarwal, UT Home Secretary; Ar. Shiv Datt Sharma, Ar. Sabina Khanna, Prof Sangeeta Bagga, Principal, CCA and Ar. Sohan Lal Saharan, Dean of Academics, CCA  at the Chandigarh College of Architecture.
    Hindustan Times - 14th Oct 2017(L to R) Ar. Sohan Lal Saharan, Ar. Apurva Bose Dutta, Shri Anurag Agarwal, Ar. Shiv Datt Sharma, Ar. Sabeena Khanna, Prof. Sangeeta Bagga unveil the book (Pic courtesy: Rajiv Kumar, CCA)Ar. Apurva Bose Dutta addressing the audience (Pic courtesy: Rajiv Kumar, CCA)Ar. Apurva Bose Dutta addressing the audience (Pic courtesy: Rajiv Kumar, CCA)
  • Sir JJ College of Architecture, Mumbai; 6th Sep 2017
    The book was launched in Mumbai by Shri Rajiv Mishra, Principal, Sir JJ College of Architecture; Ar. Prem Nath and Ar. Kamal Malik at Sir JJ College of Architecture.
    (L to R) Ar. Kamal Malik, Ar.Apurva Bose Dutta, Shri Rajiv Mishra, Ar. Prem Nath unveil the book (Pic courtesy: AAJAA) Ar. Apurva Bose Dutta addressing the audience (Pic courtesy: AAJAA) Ar. Apurva Bose Dutta addressing the audience (Pic courtesy: AAJAA) Ar. Apurva Bose Dutta addressing the audience

BOOK PRESENTATION

  • Talk on the Book, In Awe (Digital); 26th Jan 2021
    Was invited to speak on my book by In Awe (A platform by Ar. Dipika Tuteja)
    Video of the Talk
    AnnouncementApurva delivering her talk
  • Displayed at the World Book Fair 2019, New Delhi; 5th–13th Jan’19

    Display at World Book Fair, Delhi, 2019 Display at World Book Fair, Delhi, 2019

  • Book Presentation, OMAH Library, Jakarta; 18th July 2018
    An evening that entailed the book presentation and an elaborate interaction with the architectural community from Indonesia
    Video of the Talk

     

    Announcement of the Talk.An evening of interactions on architecture and Architectural Voices of IndiaPost the event Interacting with the audience

  • Displayed at the World Book Fair 2018, New Delhi; 6th–14th Jan’18

    World Book Fair, Jan 2018

  • Guest Speaker, WADe Asia & CIAMBIZ India, Gurugram; 28th–29th Oct 2017
    A book presentation/talk was held as a part of WADe Asia & Ciambiz India.
    Ar. Apurva Bose Dutta speaking on her book (Pic courtesy: Surfaces Reporter) Ar. Apurva Bose Dutta speaking on her book (Pic courtesy: Surfaces Reporter)

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