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Subrat SaurabhAuthor of Kuch Woh PalArchitectural Thesis or Dissertation, as may be called in some Schools of Architecture is one of the most important milestones for a student of Architecture. In India, as per the norms of the Council of Architecture and its recommended Minimum Standards of Architectural Education, “This is culmination of undergraduate studies and hence shall display the capability of the candidate to conceive/ formulate a design project and provide solution, aptly demonstrated through supporting research. The main areas of study and research can include advanced architectural design, including contemporary design processes, urban design including urban infill, environmental design, conservation and heritage precincts, housing etc. However, the specific thrust should be architectural design of built environment. Preparation of presentation drawings, working drawings, detailed drawings and study model are part of the requirements for submission. Submission of the Architectural Design Thesis Project shall be in the form of drawings, project report, models, slides, CDs and reports.”
The book emphasizes on the process that may be followed to finally deliver a Project Design that truly reflects the capability and acquired confidence of a would-be Architect, and also make him aware of the of the do’s and don’ts of this mammoth exercise called Architectural Thesis.
Architect Professor Indranil Sen
Indranil Sen was born in Kolkata and is a graduate Architect from Bengal Engineering College, Sibpur, (erstwhile BESU and now IIEST) and has always been a very serious professional.
In the last glorious 38 years of his career, he has worked in senior positions with leading Architectural and Developer organizations. Footprints of his project exposure are spread in 8 countries which include Oman, Mauritius, and Bangladesh. He has also worked extensively on projects across India.
He has been External Jury to IIT Kharagpur, Dep’t of Architecture for assessing the Final Year Project Dissertation and conducting Viva-voce Examination for their B. Arch Degree Thesis Program.
Having travelled extensively nationally and internationally, he has worked on several prestigious projects with well known global Architects & Engineers.
Presently he is a practicing architect in Kolkata and is the Principal Architect in Interface Design Studio.
He has been associated with Academics and is an Ex-Visiting faculty in the School of Architecture, Techno India University, Kolkata; and is also a Resource Person to the Council of Architecture, New Delhi, the apex body for Architects practicing in India.
Other Books of the Author
1. Theory of Architecture: Concept to Commissioning
2. Introduction to Architecture
3. Vaastu Saastra : Science NOT Ritualism
