STUDENT OF THE YEAR 2023 - THESIS AWARDS
Best Thesis Award | National Level Entries | Esteemed Jury
TASA (The Alternative Schools of Architecture) & RVS Chennai Padmavathy School of Architecture is excited to launch the STUDENT OF THE YEAR 2023, A national level Thesis competition for the graduates of Batch 2023.
Total Prize Worth - Rs. 85,000
1st place - Rs. 50,000 ; 2nd place - Rs. 25,000 ; 3rd place - Rs. 10,000
Thesis - It is the studio where an architecture student becomes an architect. From the selection of the architecture program to the site and finally designing is done by a series of design choices. Through this process the student explores design programs, studying and analyzing social - cultural - political parameters and create designs solutions that are inferences of the detailed study.
Architectural Thesis is a threshold where an architecture student develops keen design and research skills. Through this process of six months, the student involves in research and design creativity and a sense of accomplishment. This STUDENT OF THE YEAR award is to celebrate this crossing of threshold by the architecture student.
We have invited all Architecture colleges to participate in this National Level Competition. The Shortlisted Top 10 students from across the country will be presenting their thesis to Eminent Jury in Chennai on Sept 29th 2023.
Ar. Raj Rewal
Ar. Raj Rewal is an Indian architect and urban design consultant who studied architecture responds to the complexities of rapid urbanization. Mr. Rewal’s commitment to housing is also central to his built works. Rewal lived in Delhi and Shimla from 1934 – 1951. He attended Harcourt butler higher secondary school. He attended the Delhi School of Architecture. After completing a degree in architecture in New Delhi, he moved to London in 1955 where he lived until 1961. Across a repertoire of residential, housing, public and institutional buildings, his work is characterized by a concern for climate sensitivity, humane architecture and the promotion of craftsmanship and technologies.
Ar. Murali Murugan
Ar. Murali Murugan is a well known architect from Chennai with more than 3 decades of experience. He is known for his out of the world design ideas and has changed the landscape of the architecture aesthetics in Chennai.
His notable works include the J. Jayalalitha Memorial in Chennai Marina Beach which is a grand memorial built for the form Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. He also has delved into unique designs for multitude of residences and commercial establishments.
Ar. Pramod Balakrishnan
Ar. Pramod Balakrishnan is a principal architect in the firm EDIFICE – A firm for architecture and interior design consultancy was set up in 1987. He is an alumni from CEPT University, Ahmedabad. The firm has grown from a single individual to a team of 25 dedicated professionals involved in all facets of the process of building. From design to completion – from a house to a large campus – our attention, passion and commitment to our work is unparalleled.
Online Jury
Ar. George Katodrytis, American University of Sharjah
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Ar. Harpreet Seth,
Herriot Watt University, Dubai & London
Sustainability-focused surface finishes and decor brand Roschcrete is leading the way forward for environment-conscious building designs.
Terracotta – meaning baked earth in Italian – technically refers to any object made from fired clay. But most commonly, the term is used to describe pottery made from a porous type of earthenware clay that is high in iron oxides, giving it a rusty reddish brown colour.
In line with this evolving trend, landscape architects and designers also need to develop styles that conform to the overall appearance and design scheme. When styling outdoor space with a modern feel, you ought to stick to a neutral color theme.
In line with this evolving trend, landscape architects and designers also need to develop styles that conform to the overall appearance and design scheme. When styling outdoor space with a modern feel, you ought to stick to a neutral color theme.