Invitation for CII Convention on October 29, 30 - exciting events, please attend
Secy Desk,iiidKolkata
Dear IIID member/ friend/ colleague,
CII Eastern Region is organising NIRMAAN - Designing the Future in Kolkata from 29 October - 1 November 2010 on Architecture, Building, Construction and Design Industry at Milan Mela Grounds, Kolkata.
The Indian Institute of Architects ( West Bengal Chapter ) and Institute of Indian Interior Designers are the Knowledge Partners of this initiative.
A oracle of eminent speakers from across the globe would share their knowledge and experience in the 2 day conference on 29 and 30 October 2010. ( suggested topics of discussion attached ).
In the conferences, eminent speakers like Ar. Marina Tabassum, Ar. Dhananjay Dake, Ar. Sharukh Mistry, Ar. K Jaisim, Ar.Kapil Gupta ,Ar.Ashok B Lall, Ar.Nitin Kilawala etc. have already confirmed to deliver the gathering during the event
I am requesting you to attend the Conference personally: IIID Kolkata deserves a full representation at the programme.
Ex- Chairman Dulal Mukherjee, Chairman Partha R Das feature prominently in the programme. The end-of-the-day 2 panel discussions also promise to be very entertaining and informative. They will be moderated by Prof Ashesh Maitra from Delhi (eminent architect-academician) and Prof Tapati Guhathakurta (leading Art historian, author and eloquent speaker). The subject matter for the technical sessions have been debated over at our IIID meetings by the ExecC members, and the final schedule concluded with synopsis details by yours truly on behalf of the Chapter.
Look forward to your participation,
Thanking You,
On behalf of IIID Kolkata
Anindya Basu
Hony Secretary
IIID Office: 10th Floor, 'Neelamber' , 28B Shakespeare Sarani, Kolkata 700017 WB
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D a y I , O c t o b e r 2 9 , 2 0 1 0
Technical Session I: 2 SPEAKERS @ 45 MINS EACH
Lessons from the Past
Synopsis:
Bengal heritage brings to mind the religious ‘deul’ form of the terracotta temple. While the British and the Mughal rulers built great urban spaces with distinctive architectural character, undivided Bengal (before 18th & 19th century Calcutta-under-British-Raj) still searches for a discernible legacy of traditional architecture on an urban scale. How does one search for the right model and the missing link? How does architecture derive a modern regional vocabulary taking lessons from a past that is inspiring but euro-centric and historically truncated? In this context, comparisons with modern experiences of architects from Bangladesh and North India may be drawn.
LUNCH
Technical Session II: 2 SPEAKERS @ 45 MINS EACH
Past Perfect, Present Tense?
Synopsis:
In an age of globalisation, where creativity is contextually outsourced for good commerce, architecture – as a process in historical continuum – is at crossroads, being identified as responsible for loss of regional culture. Where are the conflicts? What are possible resolutions and reconciliations?
TEA/ SNACKS
Technical Session III: Panel Discussion 90 MINS
“Green Buildings: Low Carbon or High Jargon?”
Synopsis:
The concept of energy efficiency for buildings, largely based on indigenous materials and climatic performances, has a long tradition in Indian architecture. It may be a conjecture, but when Man built for himself, he complied with energy efficiency parameters; but when Man builds for the Market, energy performances are called in question, jargons appear, additional compliances creep in, and a new set of professionals set base. How much of green building norms are driven by disguised business interests? How much of the practice of energy audits is customised for India?
Moderator Prof. Ashesh Maitra, SPA, New Delhi
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D a y I I , O c t o b e r 3 0 , 2 0 1 0
Technical Session I: 2 SPEAKERS @ 45 MINS EACH
The Call of The Future: Man in Private Space
Synopsis:
The mantra of the new life is Speed. Multi-use gadget, convergent technology, swipe cards. We embrace technical minimalism in our interior domain. What are its ramifications on the design of private spaces of the future?
LUNCH
Technical Session II: 2 SPEAKERS @ 45 MINS EACH
The Call of The Future: Man and the Public Space
Synopsis:
The emergence of a strong, credible Private Sector is a driver of modern India. At the same time, the rapidly shrinking base of the Public Sector is also a fallout of its continuing failure to deliver. Municipal bureaus are bribe sinks, PWD becomes synonymous with potholes, public spaces reveal fingerprints of mediocre minds. And yet the biggest spatial canvas, testimony of visions of great empires, is still under custody of the Public Sector. How do citizens form a blueprint for rescuing and improving public spaces? Can we frame policies and checks to ensure that public space design also becomes a realm of excellence?
TEA/ SNACKS:
Technical Session III: Panel Discussion 90 MINS
“The City In Evolution: Solving the Jigsaw”
Synopsis:
Shaped by politicians, municipal planners, realtors, architects, economists, historians, painters, songwriters, journalists, activists, optimists and pessimists, the City has many stakeholders. And yet, development of this evolving city seems to devoid of a steering vision for the future. There is no land use plan, no thematic zoning of building byelaws, no code for pavements and street furniture, no standardization of design stock for identifiable public use. The citizen adapts to this evolving, chaotic fabric. Can we make the jigsaw fall in place? Do we have alternative models of development? A potpourri of ideas by stakeholders.
Moderator Prof Tapati Guhathakurta, Art Historian, CSSS, Kolkata
Abhijit Rakshit
I'v already confirmed my attendance to Ms. Sampa Chowdhury in reply mail. Shall submit my registration form at the venu on 29-10-2010
morning as the reg. form in the attachment as i found is not editable
Thanks
Abhijit Rakshit
CS-14/6 Golf Green, Phase-1
Kolkata-700095
Ph : 9831123971(M)
On Wed, 27 Oct 2010 18:47:24 +0530 wrote
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Dear IIID member/ friend/ colleague,
CII Eastern Region is organising NIRMAAN - Designing the Future in Kolkata from 29 October - 1 November 2010 on Architecture, Building, Construction and Design Industry at Milan Mela Grounds, Kolkata.
The Indian Institute of Architects ( West Bengal Chapter ) and Institute of Indian Interior Designers are the Knowledge Partners of this initiative.
A oracle of eminent speakers from across the globe would share their knowledge and experience in the 2 day conference on 29 and 30 October 2010. ( suggested topics of discussion attached ).
In the conferences, eminent speakers like Ar. Marina Tabassum, Ar. Dhananjay Dake, Ar. Sharukh Mistry, Ar. K Jaisim, Ar.Kapil Gupta ,Ar.Ashok B Lall, Ar.Nitin Kilawala etc. have already confirmed to deliver the gathering during the event
I am requesting you to attend the Conference personally: IIID Kolkata deserves a full representation at the programme.
Ex- Chairman Dulal Mukherjee, Chairman Partha R Das feature prominently in the programme. The end-of-the-day 2 panel discussions also promise to be very entertaining and informative. They will be moderated by Prof Ashesh Maitra from Delhi (eminent architect-academician) and Prof Tapati Guhathakurta (leading Art historian, author and eloquent speaker). The subject matter for the technical sessions have been debated over at our IIID meetings by the ExecC members, and the final schedule concluded with synopsis details by yours truly on behalf of the Chapter.
Look forward to your participation,
Thanking You,
On behalf of IIID Kolkata
Anindya Basu
Hony Secretary
IIID Office: 10th Floor, 'Neelamber' , 28B Shakespeare Sarani, Kolkata 700017 WB
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D a y I , O c t o b e r 2 9 , 2 0 1 0 Technical Session I: 2 SPEAKERS @ 45 MINS EACH
Lessons from the PastSynopsis:
Bengal heritage brings to mind the religious ‘deul’ form of the terracotta temple. While the British and the Mughal rulers built great urban spaces with distinctive architectural character, undivided Bengal (before 18th & 19th century Calcutta-under-British-Raj) still searches for a discernible legacy of traditional architecture on an urban scale. How does one search for the right model and the missing link? How does architecture derive a modern regional vocabulary taking lessons from a past that is inspiring but euro-centric and historically truncated? In this context, comparisons with modern experiences of architects from Bangladesh and North India may be drawn.
LUNCH
Synopsis:In an age of globalisation, where creativity is contextually outsourced for good commerce, architecture – as a process in historical continuum – is at crossroads, being identified as responsible for loss of regional culture. Where are the conflicts? What are possible resolutions and reconciliations?
TEA/ SNACKS
Technical Session III: Panel Discussion 90 MINS
“Green Buildings: Low Carbon or High Jargon?”Synopsis:
The concept of energy efficiency for buildings, largely based on indigenous materials and climatic performances, has a long tradition in Indian architecture. It may be a conjecture, but when Man built for himself, he complied with energy efficiency parameters; but when Man builds for the Market, energy performances are called in question, jargons appear, additional compliances creep in, and a new set of professionals set base. How much of green building norms are driven by disguised business interests? How much of the practice of energy audits is customised for India?
Moderator Prof. Ashesh Maitra, SPA, New Delhi
______________________________________________________________________________________________
D a y I I , O c t o b e r 3 0 , 2 0 1 0
Technical Session I: 2 SPEAKERS @ 45 MINS EACH
The Call of The Future: Man in Private Space
Synopsis:The mantra of the new life is Speed. Multi-use gadget, convergent technology, swipe cards. We embrace technical minimalism in our interior domain. What are its ramifications on the design of private spaces of the future?
LUNCH
Technical Session II: 2 SPEAKERS @ 45 MINS EACH
The Call of The Future: Man and the Public Space
Synopsis:The emergence of a strong, credible Private Sector is a driver of modern India. At the same time, the rapidly shrinking base of the Public Sector is also a fallout of its continuing failure to deliver. Municipal bureaus are bribe sinks, PWD becomes synonymous with potholes, public spaces reveal fingerprints of mediocre minds. And yet the biggest spatial canvas, testimony of visions of great empires, is still under custody of the Public Sector. How do citizens form a blueprint for rescuing and improving public spaces? Can we frame policies and checks to ensure that public space design also becomes a realm of excellence?
TEA/ SNACKS:
Technical Session III: Panel Discussion 90 MINS “The City In Evolution: Solving the Jigsaw”
Synopsis:Shaped by politicians, municipal planners, realtors, architects, economists, historians, painters, songwriters, journalists, activists, optimists and pessimists, the City has many stakeholders. And yet, development of this evolving city seems to devoid of a steering vision for the future. There is no land use plan, no thematic zoning of building byelaws, no code for pavements and street furniture, no standardization of design stock for identifiable public use. The citizen adapts to this evolving, chaotic fabric. Can we make the jigsaw fall in place? Do we have alternative models of development? A potpourri of ideas by stakeholders.
Moderator Prof Tapati Guhathakurta, Art Historian, CSSS, Kolkata
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I am confirming my attendance,
Vijay Chokhany
Warm Regards,