Day/Date:
Wednesday, 8th April 2026

Activity organised by:
Ar. Nikita Mahajani

Activity organised for:
Third Year B.Arch students (Architectural Design-V)

Number of participants:
4 students

SDG’s mapped:
SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities

Brief description of the activity:
A site visit was conducted at Lotus Court, Pune to provide students with a real-time understanding of spatial planning and functional zoning in a commercial complex. The activity emphasized studying circulation patterns, user movement, accessibility, façade treatment, material usage, and service integration, enabling students to relate theoretical concepts to practical architectural design.

 

Day/Date:
Monday, 12th January 2026

Activity organised by:
Ar. Nikita Mahajani (under ‘Virasat’ Heritage Club)

Activity organised for:
Third Year B.Arch students (Elective: Urban Conservation)

Number of participants:
5 students

SDG’s mapped:
SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities

Brief description of the activity:
A site visit was conducted to Vitthal Rukmini Temple, Vitthalwadi, Pune to document its architectural features, spatial organization, and construction techniques. The activity also focused on understanding the cultural and historical significance of the temple, analyzing its relationship with the surrounding urban context, and assessing its current condition for conservation and heritage preservation.

 

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