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  Anantrao Pawar College of Architecture is one of the best architecture colleges in Pune Maharashtra, fondly known as APCOA. It is listed among the top 10 architecture colleges in Pune through NATA.  

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Anantrao Pawar College of architecture is one of the best architecture colleges in Pune, Maharashtra, fondly known as APCOA. It is listed am

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What does a Modern-day ARCHITECTURE COLLEGE demand?

Introduction

Architecture is the art and science of designing and engineering large structures and buildings. Those who choose to study architecture will have enthusiasm for both the sciences and the arts, and architecture admissions requirements typically consider both artistic ability and mathematical proficiency.

Degree

Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor’s degree B.Arch. is an undergraduate degree in architecture. This five-year full-time program is a blend of theoretical and practical both. With the numerous technology-oriented study courses in India available now for students to opt for their carrier option. As architecture students, they need to focus on their creative skills to plan and design structures of commercial importance.

📷 Architecture colleges often see several applicants every year wanting to join the 5-year full-time study program that allows them to study and practice concerned skills. An architecture course is an excellent combination of arts, technology, and engineering. With this, the students will develop their creative and professional skills. From a career point of view, an architectural career is ideal for an aspirant whose interested in both creative and mathematical. They can make an of this for planning and designing complex structures for commercial or residential purposes. An architectural career accomplishes a student full of innovations, and they can contribute towards the much-needed supportable society. Architects are not contributing towards structural designing. They also had a great career option in the field of preserving architectural heritage. The study of B.Arch. allows a student to develop a global perspective concerning structural buildings. and implement their innovative skills to drive sustainable growth in greener, energy-efficient, and better-modeled building designs. The role of architecture education is the most promising part in build a highly pay carrier for the new generation.

The Requirements for a modern-day ARCHITECTURE COLLEGE

For admission in B.Arch. students should be passed 10+2 in the science major with Mathematics as the main subject. Entrance to any dignified course in architecture needs a student to clear his higher secondary schooling/diploma with eligibility criteria of 50% in and aggregate scores in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.*10+3 Diploma with MathematicsQualify NATA/JEE main paper 2Entrance in any professional architecture course requires a student to clear an authorized entrance eligibility test such as the National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) or JEE Main 2 (Architecture).📷

Based on test scores, a student must appear for national counseling rounds, after which they are allotted a seat in any of the prestigious architectural colleges in India.

The five-year architecture course promises many alternative career opportunities for an architect. Many graduates confuse themselves with where to start or choose a different path due to their reasons. An architecture degree always helps an architect develop their creative, visual, practical, and designing skills. That is useful for them in other fields also. The theory of design alone is the key to many creativities.

Mentioned below are some of the most chosen career pathways involving a bright scale of architecture, design, and art.

Urban planner (M. Arch UD)Town PlannerResearch architectExtreme architectVideo game designer Landscape architectInterior designerBuilding surveyorIndustrial/product designerEntrepreneur Restoration architectArtistStructural engineerFashion designer

Modernist architecture or Modernism

📷 Modernist architecture, or modernism, is a style that emerged in the early-20th century in response to large-scale changes in both technology and society. It is associated with the function of buildings, approached from an analytical viewpoint, rational use of materials, the elimination of ornament and decoration, and openness to structural innovation. Modernism has developed across all the artistic fields. Architecture as a means of accommodating and responding to the new technologies of machines, automation, and urban design. The industrial revolution played a huge role in the development of architecture. As per today’s architecture requirements, education has also changed the architecture college’s selection process, which demands new concepts for students. Modern days architecture colleges are the future of the great architect in India. They contribute to building a new architectural era, a combination of traditional and present-time modern architecture.

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Date: Thursday 22nd July 2021

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India Architecture Before Common Era (BCE): The Caves of Ajanta

Introduction

In Modern days Architectural is not something that we associate with traveling in India. We know India for its spiritual, cultural, and natural inheritance. However, when we look back, there are some monuments that stand out as engineering marvels of ancient Indian architecture as well as contemporary Indian architecture. Most of the time they come covered in layers of art, science, and history. Can you imagine the architecture of civilization over 4,000 years old or Before Common Era? What were its exclusive characteristics and how did it evolve through time? As you will see, the architecture of each period was marked by specific features developed due to the political, religious, and material influences at the time. Each architectural style then became representative of the culture’s values.

In this series, we will explore India’s Architecture & its history Before Common Era

So, let’s start with The Caves of Ajanta

Location:

It’s located in the Indhyadri range of Western Ghats, approximately 100 km to the north of Aurangabad, Maharashtra state, India.  Being a part of the Gautala Wildlife Sanctuary, this prehistoric scenery provides a suitable background to one of the finest collections of paintings from India’s ancient times.

📷 History:Ajanta is nothing but masterpieces of Buddhist art & sculpture skills. Like its glorious view, it has an interesting story of persistence.  As per spinks, The Ajanta Caves were built in a period when both the Buddha and the Hindu gods were all together respected in Indian culture. The royal family supported by the Ajanta Caves perhaps worshipped both Hindu and Buddhist gods. According to texts, these caves also served as a monsoon hideaway for monks, as well as a resting site for merchants and pilgrims in ancient India due to its strategic location.The caves have been built in a set of two phase’s centuries from each other.

The first phase during Satvahan Period.

The caves 9, 10, 12, 13, and 15A were constructed during this period and are considered as the earliest caves. Most scholars and researchers agree that the caves show a heavy influence of the Hinayana or Theravada group of Buddhism. These caves belong to the Hinayana sect of Buddhism. Out of these caves, cave 9 and cave 10 have Buddhist Stupas which have worship halls and caves 12, 13, and 15A have viharas.

The Second phase during Vataka Period.

According to the historians and various studies, second phase of Ajanta caves started during the reign of Harisena, a king of Vataka dynasty. It was the period of the Mahayana sect of Buddhism.The caves that were constructed during this period are 1 to 8, 11, and 14 to 29. Out of these caves, 19, 26, and 29 are chaitya grihas and rest are viharas. In this phase of Buddhism are home to stunning sculptures and paintings. The paintings and sculptures became a source of worship In 1819 John Smith, a British officer were luckily discover the Ajanta Caves. The Ajanta Caves have been an UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1983.

📷 Layout:30 Ajanta caves are famous for their early Buddhist temple architecture. Each cave opens up into grand halls, bedecked from floor to ceiling in detailed depiction and many delicately drawn murals are located in a 76 m high, horseshoe-shaped escarpment overlooking the Waghora (tiger) River. They tell the Jataka stories, which tell of the Buddha’s past life. The river originates from a picturesque waterfall called sat Kund (seven leaps) just off the last cave. It serves as a potent reminder of the natural forces that over untold eons have shaped the basaltic layers of the Deccan plateau.

Rock Cutting Techniques

The architecture of the cave is unique because it reflects the ever-improving proficiency of the craftsmen, educated in an architectural style already highly developed but unfamiliar with the rock-cut medium. Ajanta in its full flourish, therefore, represents a successful integration of the splendor of contemporary structures with the peculiarities and potentials of the basaltic medium.

📷 PaintingThe rough surface of the cave walls was made further jagged to provide a firm grip to the covering plaster made of ground ferruginous earth, rock grit, sand, vegetable fibers, paddy husk, and other fibrous materials of organic origin. The second layer of mud, ferruginous earth mixed with pulverized rock powder or sand and fine vegetable fiber helped to cover the whole interior of the cave. The surface was then treated with a thin coat of limewash over which pigments were applied. Except for the black which was obtained from kohl, all other colors were of mineral origin. Terra Verda or glauconite for green, lapis lazuli for blue, kaolin, gypsum, or lime were of frequent use. The Ajanta caves have seen some decay over the years because of tourist invasion and some maintenance problems. The Ajanta cave paintings were done using a technique called Tempera.

Few pictures of Ajanta Cave paintings you can’t miss.

Bodhisattva Padmapani The Painting of Persian Ambassador Doorway Painting King Janaka & Wife Buddha Paintings

A sanctuary for architecture enthusiasts, the Ajanta caves are the right destination for one to understand and indulge in art and culture.

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Charles Correa – India’s Greatest Architect

Charles Correa – India’s Greatest Architect

Charles Correa, the name is enough for any architect to mesmerize. As they know the legacy behind the name and the person who is carrying it was a historic architect, and pride of India. His work is the physical expression of the idea of Indian nationhood, innovation, and growth. He was someone who has that rare ability to give physical form to something as intangible as ‘culture’ or ‘society’ – and his work is therefore critical; artistically; sociologically; and ethnically.’

Born in 1930 and having studied architecture, first from the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge, Massachusetts. In 1958, he returned to India and began his career in Mumbai. He was certainly influenced by the likes of Le Corbusier during his tenure at MIT. In later life, he considered the famous French architect Le Corbusier, who designed Chandigarh, among the main influences in his life. He was also influenced by other greats such as Frank Lloyd Wright and Buckminster Fuller.

He smartly adapted the principles of novelty to suit a non-Western culture – something that set him apart from the rest and led him to play a vital role in shaping the urban landscape of independent India.

In 1960, Correa started his career as an urban planner. He was on board as the Chief Architect, ‘City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO)’ and with Adi Kanga, a civil engineer they commenced the development of around 16,000 hectares of land to the north-east of Mumbai and built Navi Mumbai, which is now urban center that caters to two million people. Unlike several other urban planners, Correa adopted low-rise solutions instead of high-rise buildings. The structures he designed also facilitated community life.

In his initial works there one can find local touch which he tried to combine native cultural standards. While designing buildings, he gave the local landscape a lot of importance. His more profound sensitivity to local materials and needs was basic to creating architecture that was relevant and contextual. As per famous-architects.org. “Traditional symmetrical spaces, the modernist use of materials, exemplary concrete forms, and sensitivity towards the site were major characteristics of his work.” Correa dispirited the use of automated methods for heating or cooling buildings. Instead of air-conditioning, he used smart sheltering, intelligent use of building alignment, controlled breeze, and methods to enhance the abilities of building materials to absorb heat. One of the best uses of

these techniques you can see in the Gandhi Ashram in Ahmedabad, the British Council in Delhi and some high-rise buildings and small homes. Correa excluded the cold glass-and-steel structural style in favor of a more ‘human’ approach, designing buildings that have a unique and deep-rooted understanding of India’s rich traditions in terms of both society and vernacular.

Charles Correa Key Work

Charles Correa designed 100’s of buildings in India, from low-income housing to extravagant apartments & condos. His style was based on designs deeply rooted in local cultures & restoring outdoor spaces and terraces.

His important works around India included the Surya Kund in Delhi, the Inter-University Centre for Astrology and Astrophysics in Pune, and the Jawahar Kala Kendra arts complex in Jaipur. Madhya Pradesh Assembly, Bhopal. National Crafts Museum, Kala academy, Jeevan Bharati Life Insurance Corporation of India, St. Peter and St. Paul’s Church, Parumala. Not only in India but he established his creative presence around the globe, Champalimaud Centre for The Unknown, Portugal, Ismaili Centre, Canada, McGovern Institute for Brain Research, MIT, US are remarkable examples.

From 1985 to 1988, he functioned as chairman of the National Commission on Urbanisation. He was also a consulting architect to the Goa government. He founded the Urban Design Research Institute in Mumbai in 1984. Correa had taught in several universities including MIT, Harvard, and the University of London. He loved cities and once said, “Our cities are among the greatest things that we have; they are part of the wealth of India. They are places of hope. The skills we need are urban skills – we never have to ask the World Bank to send us an expert because our cities already provide them.”

In his book ‘Housing and Urbanisation’ he is saying, “To work in India is the great advantage of living in the Third World. The issues are so much bigger than you are; they give you a chance to grow”.

Charles Correa died in Mumbai on June 16, 2015, aged 84, following a brief illness. Correa has influenced an entire generation of architects and urban planners. Known for treating urban planning as an essential part of a city’s growth plan, versus the traditionally held view by designers of urban planning being a necessary evil, and the need for creating affordable, low-income housing. He will be always remember for having designed numerous important buildings, but also for his role in providing low-cost shelter and in resolving housing issues in developing countries.

Key Awards

The Padma Shri (1972)

Padma Vibushan (2006)

The Royal Gold Medal for Architecture from the Royal Institute of British Architects

The Premium Imperiale Prize for architecture awarded by the Japan Art Association

The Aga Khan Award for Architecture

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History of architecture – world heritage sites

The outstanding thing about countries is the pure, incredible variety that it embraces cultures, landscapes, languages, cuisines, and it includes even UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

To this date, there are around 1121 cultural and natural heritage sites around the world and among them 39 sites situated in India.  We come at number sixth globally, by counting the number of sites in the world. So far travelers, art students, architectural disciples know only about a few. They miss some of India’s most exceptional sites that are culturally and architecturally important.

On the occasion of this World Heritage Day, let’s explore our phenomenal legacy and history behind it.  Here is the list of few Indian Heritage Sites which are important for an architecture student to do architecture study.

📷 Humayun’s TombBuilt-in: 16th century  Location: Delhi This Humayun’s Tomb is also known as the Necropolis of the Mughal dynasty also mausoleum was generally mentioned as the ancestor to the Taj Mahal. The site was built for ruler Humayun (son of the great emperor Akbar) by his widow and alongside his tomb; there are 150 more tombs belong to the royal family. In 1993 UNESCO recognized this site as a World Heritage Site. This tomb is synonyms of the beautiful Mughal architecture style created by Mirza Ghiyath. Humayun’s Tomb stands within a complex of 21.60 hectors. These monuments comprise additional contemporary, 1616th-century Mughal garden-tombs.

📷 Qutab Minar ComplexBuilt-in: 13th century  Location: DelhiQutab Minar entered to the list of World Heritage Sites by UNESCO in 1993. This architectural towering marvel made up of red sandstone, which rises to a height of over 72 meters, narrowing from 2.75 m in diameter at its peak to 14.32 m at its base to give calls for prayer. It is most famous for showcasing the artistic and architectural excellence of Islam. It took about 75 years to complete its construction.

📷 Champaner-Pavagahdh Archaeological Park, GujaratBuilt-in: 8th to 14th century Location: Gujarat This prehistoric park site has a lot to be excavated. And that’s the reason it inscribed in the UNESCO heritage site list in 2004. The site is a beautiful combination of a chalcolithic site on, a hill fortress and the remainder of the former capital of Gujarat from the 16th century. Within this there are palaces to religious buildings, to fortifications and agricultural structures, all of these combine to making this site important to the region.

📷 Chhatrapati Shivaji TerminusBuilt-in: 1888 Location: Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus is the all-time – busy railway station, used by more than three million commuters daily and one of the most popular icons of Mumbai. This grand railway station got listed in UNESCO by 2004. It was formerly named as Victoria Terminus. Designed in the grand Gothic architectural style, It is an exceptional model of the fusion of two cultures, as British architects worked with Indian craftsmen to include Indian architectural tradition and idioms thus forging a new style unique to Mumbai. It was constructed by architect Frederick William Stevens. It took 10 years to complete this project as it started in 1878. It spread across a 2.85-hectare area, touching the shores of the Arabian Sea.

📷 Rani ki vav – The Queen’s StepwellBuilt-in: 300 BC Location: Patan, Gujarat This site is functioning well (water storage system) and is popular because of its complex design. It was constructed presenting the Maru-Gurjara architectural style that consists of seven levels of stairs and an inverted temple. There are also about 500 sculptures found within this property and consists of a shaft, 10 meters in diameter, 30 meters deep. It is situated near the banks of Saraswati River. It gained the status of UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2014.

📷 Fatehpur SikriBuilt-in: 16th Century AD Location: Uttar Pradesh In 1986 it gets enrolled in the UNESCO world heritage site list. Fathepur Sikri was founded as capital for the Mughal Empire. This has royal palaces, mosques, courts, private quarters, and many other buildings. Monument also called. “City of Victory”. Including one of the largest mosques in India, the Jama Masjid this city is one of the samples of best Mughal architecture. Undoubtedly, India is a hub of great architectural exemplary. The knowledge you can’t find in books but can find under there layer and shadow. Just go put there is much to see, much to explore and learn. Let’s unfold sacred knowledge of the great architecture.

Hill Forts of Rajasthan

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Built-in: 5 Century AD Location: Rajasthan

This is encompassed of six forts: Chittorgarh Fort, Kumbhalgarh Fort, Ranthambore Fort, Gagron Fort, Amber Fort, and Jaisalmer Fort in Aravalli Range in Rajasthan. They mark their presence on the UNESCO list in 2013. This property is listed under the Cultural category. Pride of Rajputs princely states these diverse forts, some up to 20 kilometers in circumference. Surrounded by defensive walls are major urban centers.

Monuments at Hampi

Built-in: 14th Century AD Location: Karnataka

One will go happily crazy to visit Hampi, with around 3,700 monuments, ancient ruins, and temples to explore. This site is composed of nine Hindu temples and a Jain sanctuary. Situated on the banks of river Tungabadra, you’ll experience beautiful architecture, meticulous carvings and elegant sculptures amongst the remains, conjuring up vivid imagery of time gone by. The highlights of the place are the elephant stables, the 15 feet tall statue of Ganesha, and the Vittala Temple with its music-making pillars.

List of Architectural Indian UNESCO World Heritage Sites:

Taj Mahal, Agra

Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh

Hampi, Karnataka

Ajanta Caves, Maharashtra

Ellora Caves, Maharashtra

Bodh Gaya, Bihar

Sun Temple, Konark, Odisha

Red Fort Complex, Delhi

Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh

Chola Temples, Tamil Nadu

Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu

Humayun’s Tomb, New Delhi

Jantar Mantar, Jaipur, Rajasthan

Agra Fort, Uttar Pradesh

Fatehpur Sikri, Uttar Pradesh

Rani Ki Vav, Patan, Gujarat

Group of Monuments at Pattadakal, Karnataka

Elephanta Caves, Maharashtra

Nalanda Mahavihara (Nalanda University), Bihar

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (formerly Victoria Terminus), Maharashtra

Mountain Railways of India

Qutub Minar and its Monuments, New Delhi

Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park, Gujarat

Hill Forts of Rajasthan

Churches and Convents of Goa

Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka, Madhya Pradesh

The Victorian and Art Deco Ensemble of Mumbai

The Pink City – Jaipur

The Historic City of Ahmedabad

Capitol Complex, Chandigarh

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The top questions & tips to prepare for in an architecture internship interview

The graduate-level course in architecture is one of those courses that are much in demand these days. The Bachelor in architecture course has a place next to the engineering courses. To achieve their objectives, candidates will need to remain enthusiastic and very much dedicated to their studies. Only through this combination will a person be able to get a good career in this field. With the right qualification from a renowned institute with the work experience, it is possible for a person to get employment or internship very easily.

There is a welcoming job in the field of construction in the private or public sector, once aspirants have completed their education. The demand for architectural professionals in this field is easily possible to get jobs almost immediately. Not only this but there are job opportunities are available for aspirants overseas too.

But there are other scenarios too, it is equally difficult for B.Arch. students to get placed on campus as there few firms who actually go to an architecture college to hire a fresh graduate. College like Pawar Architectural college try to provide internship to the last year students from where they can kick start their career. To this date, the ratio is 100% but it always depends on the job market & candidate competence. Mostly after final examination, many architectural graduates across India are searching for jobs or internships – here everyone should realize that it is always noble to work with the good firms than larger firms.

But to get into this one of the principal obstacles is to cross the job or internship interview, and while there is plenty of advice out there about job interviews in general, little of it is aimed directly at aspirants.

The questions below are the most common for an architecture internship interview.

These are the questions one has to answer as per their expertise in subjects & projects they have worked on. Many colleges like APCOA, provide skill development training. This program is designed for students to make them capable to enter in professional words so that they can analyze knowledge level, improvise their communication which can later help them to describe learning’s and their capabilities. Follow below given Basic technical questions.

How you organize, plan, and list your work.

What was the most challenging part of your last project?

Share an experience in which you oversaw the assembly, fabrication, construction, maintenance, or modification of equipment. How did you communicate with the staff what you wanted?

Share an experience when you applied new technology or information in your job. How did it help your company?

Give me an example of when you thought outside of the box. How did it help your employer?

what is the key to ensuring your company was compliant with all laws, regulations, and standards that were applicable to your area of responsibility?

But as a fresher, companies are more interested in how you are as would be an employee for their architectural firm?  The following are some questions to check your skillset.

Personalize Capability Question

Why do you want this intern architecture job?

About yourself.

What are your weaknesses?

Where do you see yourself in five years?

Top Tips to Prepare for Architecture Internship Interviews

Architectural firms want to have employees who are zealous about the work, so you should have a great answer about why they should consider you.

Identify a few key factors that make the role a great fit for you

Why did you want to become architecture? A typical interview question to determine what you are looking for architecture as a career and how serious you are. And whether you would be a good fit for the position being hired for

Explain well about your strengths, hobbies, academic achievements effectively, and how you can use your skills. Describe your motivation.

Architect market knowledge, opportunities, some GK is good to have.

Know about the company where you are going to give an interview. Do little Homework.

Salary is always attractive but getting a job is much more than that. So focus on it.

Those who want to learn more in this field can go for the PG level course like Master of Architecture. Or can apply for advanced design courses. More you learn there are more chances to get a good job for experience candidates.  The career scope for candidates of B.Arch is always good in developing country so be prepared, think wisely, study hard t become profound in the architectural field.

We hope it is useful for internships. Feel free to contact us for any assistance.

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India Architecture Before Common Era ( BCE ): The Bhaja Caves

Introduction

India has the most amazing ancient rock-cut architecture and cultural heritage at more than 1500 historical sites. One of the fine portrayals of stone carved architecture is found at the Bhaje or Bhaja caves that date back to the 2nd century BCE. An example of the Buddhist architecture in the initial stages that is deemed to be sculptured by the Hinayana sect is represented by these caves. Constructed on a trade route from the Arabian sea to the Deccan plateau in ancient times it is an assemblage of 22 caves that comprises 14 rock-cut stupas, a magnificent chaityagraha, and many viharas. Meditation and residence of Buddhist monks were the main motive that is still fulfilled today as the caves still support the Buddhist monks that are taking education.

Location

Standing in the Indrayani river valley in the Deccan plateau the Bhaja caves are located at Lonavala around 3 km from Malavali station on the Mumbai Pune road in Maharashtra state. The west facing caves stand tall at 120 meters above the Bhaja village in a green verdant surrounding.

The Bhaja Chaitya Griha

The Bhaja Chaitya Griha is the most distinguished chaitya that is said to be one of the first ancient chaityas that are still in preserved condition as per the Archeological Survey of India and the biggest of all the Bhaja caves.This chaitya griha has a rectangular hall of 18 meters long, 8.50 meters wide, and 6.5 meters in height with an arched horseshoe shaped ceiling that is supported by the Burmese teak wood rib beams. The arched gateway has a horseshoe shaped chaitya window carved above it while a number of small chaitya windows sit on the fencing motifs on both sides.

On the inside there are 27 octagonal pillars that are without a capital in a somewhat leaning position mimicking the wooden pillars that were used to bear the load of the ceiling in the ancient times due to its inclination. But here they are carved as decorative artifacts after the realisation in the later period that upright pillars can also do the same.

The walls of the chaitya griha have the classic Mauryan glossy finish with in all 8 inscriptions that bear the name of some donors and reliefs that express Indian mythological tales along with Buddha images. It is here in the inscriptions that we find mention of the existence of these caves to be of 2200 years old.

The main stone carved stupa in the centre has a hermika i.e. fence like structure on the top with a hole on top to hold a wooden umbrella. From the outside one can notice that the whole verandah structure resembles a high rise building with verandas and windows with notable reliefs.

The 14 stupas

There are in all 14 stupas out of which 9 stupas are carved out of the smaller cave while 5 stand inside. Built in memory of worshipped monks some bear their name inscriptions with their specific titles holding the remains of the monks that stayed in the viharas till their death. They form a magnificent space structure one can roam in between to admire their beauty.

Sculptures

Deemed to have been painted in vibrant colours before enclosing in plaster, the sculptures here present excellent art pieces like that of the famous ‘ dancing couple ‘ in the last cave that is at the south. Interestingly the symbolic representation or important life incidents of Buddha are found throughout in the form of images of lotus, elephant or throne. However after 4 th century AD the paintings of Buddha became part of the caves.Demons driven over by chariots of royal women on wooden relief can be seen on the verandahs. Carving of a woman playing tabla with another one dancing discards the previous assumption that the musical instrument is of a foreign origin.

One astonishing fact is that the Bhaja caves have shady insides but the windows here are carved in such a unique way that the everyday setting sun rays enter the cave to illuminate the god and goddesses stature. Such and many other works of significant archeological structures are present here and so it can be definitely said that the uphill climb of 180 to 230 steps to reach the Bhaja caves has the potential to please your eyes with the wonderful Buddhist art and architecture of ancient India.

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How to select the best college for a bachelor of architecture?

Introduction

Architecture is classified as a discipline, and its syllabus, learning techniques vary significantly from one College/Institute to another, internationally and nationally. This difference can take many forms, including areas of specialization, degrees offered, college recognition & accreditation, focus on guiding you into the profession, fees offered, and so on.

So how do you select the best Architecture College for you?

There are ways capacities to consider: Think about yourself, The College, The Amount you are going to pay, and Prospects of learning in that college. Every ones situation, marks, learning pattern, aspirations, and financials are different. So let’s check out the things which help you to decide the best bachelor of architecture college for you.

Start with yourself:

Why do you want to be an architect?

What are your interest and what specialization you want to peruse?

Where you want to go afterward and forward your career in a specific direction?

What are your life aspirations, income, and status expectations, etc?

You will be committing to at least a 5-year association with this architecture college – so it is important to get the right fit! This choice can be both daunting and exciting at the same time. It’s a good awareness to fully know the accreditation status of a college & program before you apply. Try to find out as much as you can before you apply, and don’t be afraid to ask questions.

Marks / Eligibility

Even if you have a clear NATA entrance exam every college has its own entrance exam or selection patter so be sure your marks and finances should match to preferred college criteria.

Infrastructure

Architects are designers and guardians of the environment. It’s important to visit the institute you want to apply for, check all facilities. Take a small tour to practice hall, classrooms, studio, practical lab, exhibition hall. Check past year activities and reviews. Check the type of latest technology, and the tools students are handling. The most important distance of your chosen college is away from home town are close to it.

Faculty

Discover who will be coaching you. In urban areas, academies invite professionals to be on board. This kind of faculty has real-time experience and teachings on the latest virtue. They bring the latest practices, approaches, ideas for students. See if you might have the opportunity to intern with them. These personalities will have a substantial impact on shaping your future.

Aspiration

Where you want to see yourself after certain years in your professional life. Are you looking forward to working in some specialized field of architecture like landscape architecture, interior designer, etc. or you want to peruse higher degree, whether you want to practice abroad or in Industry. Your aspirations can be anything, and in order to accomplish those, your start should be at the right place.

Financials

Every ranked/ well accreditation college under specific academic circles has fee structure decided by the respective university which includes admission, tuition exam, and journal, etc. fees. Apart from that college can charge students for a backlog exam, medical facility, hostel, study tours, hostel, food, etc. It’s a wise step to calculate all types of expenditure before selecting a college. You can group colleges as per future spending and then can select one of them.

Values

Most importantly, you want to find out what the Institute’s philosophy is. What is its domain? What does it highlight? Some colleges might have more than one specialty and others may have unique profitable benefits. Visit its website checks its values and mission. Also, look at a college’s record and read some of the course descriptions. Here are some other questions you might think: Are there associations with local communities, where you can apply your design skills while still in college? Does it provide a study tour? Does it have a coop or internship program? Understanding each of these prospects gives you a better idea of college philosophy.

The Profession

In the end, architecture is a career and the college you choose will make you. Every institute balances the practical and the artistic in different ways. So choose college wisely which has a connection in the market with construction, engineers, designers, etc. and their way to welcome new trends.

Simple steps to select Bachelor of Architecture college:

Make list as long as possible with authentic accreditation and certified colleges.

Make a column with the above-given titles and fill it once you have done the research.

Refer to websites, go to open days, talk to or even visit the universities, talk to current students and architects. Check reviews of past students and check internship status.

Be perfect about your personal statuses, aims, and priorities. This will help you to find the best suitable college for you.

Anantrao Pawar College of architecture provides Bachelor of Architecture Degree (B. Arch.), and willing to everyone should get their desire college. We welcome all such aspirants to visit our premises, discuss your queries with us.

Contact:

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India Architecture Before Common Era (BCE): The Caves of Ajanta

Introduction

In Modern days Architectural is not something that we associate with traveling in India. We know India for its spiritual, cultural, and natural inheritance. However, when we look back, there are some monuments that stand out as engineering marvels of ancient Indian architecture as well as contemporary Indian architecture. Most of the time they come covered in layers of art, science, and history. Can you imagine the architecture of civilization over 4,000 years old or Before Common Era? What were its exclusive characteristics and how did it evolve through time? As you will see, the architecture of each period was marked by specific features developed due to the political, religious, and material influences at the time. Each architectural style then became representative of the culture’s values.

In this series, we will explore India’s Architecture & its history Before Common Era

So, let’s start with The Caves of Ajanta

Location:

It’s located in the Indhyadri range of Western Ghats, approximately 100 km to the north of Aurangabad, Maharashtra state, India.  Being a part of the Gautala Wildlife Sanctuary, this prehistoric scenery provides a suitable background to one of the finest collections of paintings from India’s ancient times.

History:Ajanta is nothing but masterpieces of Buddhist art & sculpture skills. Like its glorious view, it has an interesting story of persistence.  As per spinks, The Ajanta Caves were built in a period when both the Buddha and the Hindu gods were all together respected in Indian culture. The royal family supported by the Ajanta Caves perhaps worshipped both Hindu and Buddhist gods. According to texts, these caves also served as a monsoon hideaway for monks, as well as a resting site for merchants and pilgrims in ancient India due to its strategic location.The caves have been built in a set of two phase’s centuries from each other.

The first phase during Satvahan Period.

The caves 9, 10, 12, 13, and 15A were constructed during this period and are considered as the earliest caves. Most scholars and researchers agree that the caves show a heavy influence of the Hinayana or Theravada group of Buddhism. These caves belong to the Hinayana sect of Buddhism. Out of these caves, cave 9 and cave 10 have Buddhist Stupas which have worship halls and caves 12, 13, and 15A have viharas.

The Second phase during Vataka Period.

According to the historians and various studies, second phase of Ajanta caves started during the reign of Harisena, a king of Vataka dynasty. It was the period of the Mahayana sect of Buddhism.The caves that were constructed during this period are 1 to 8, 11, and 14 to 29. Out of these caves, 19, 26, and 29 are chaitya grihas and rest are viharas. In this phase of Buddhism are home to stunning sculptures and paintings. The paintings and sculptures became a source of worship In 1819 John Smith, a British officer were luckily discover the Ajanta Caves. The Ajanta Caves have been an UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1983.

Layout:30 Ajanta caves are famous for their early Buddhist temple architecture. Each cave opens up into grand halls, bedecked from floor to ceiling in detailed depiction and many delicately drawn murals are located in a 76 m high, horseshoe-shaped escarpment overlooking the Waghora (tiger) River. They tell the Jataka stories, which tell of the Buddha’s past life. The river originates from a picturesque waterfall called sat Kund (seven leaps) just off the last cave. It serves as a potent reminder of the natural forces that over untold eons have shaped the basaltic layers of the Deccan plateau.

Rock Cutting Techniques

The architecture of the cave is unique because it reflects the ever-improving proficiency of the craftsmen, educated in an architectural style already highly developed but unfamiliar with the rock-cut medium. Ajanta in its full flourish, therefore, represents a successful integration of the splendor of contemporary structures with the peculiarities and potentials of the basaltic medium.

PaintingThe rough surface of the cave walls was made further jagged to provide a firm grip to the covering plaster made of ground ferruginous earth, rock grit, sand, vegetable fibers, paddy husk, and other fibrous materials of organic origin. The second layer of mud, ferruginous earth mixed with pulverized rock powder or sand and fine vegetable fiber helped to cover the whole interior of the cave. The surface was then treated with a thin coat of limewash over which pigments were applied. Except for the black which was obtained from kohl, all other colors were of mineral origin. Terra Verda or glauconite for green, lapis lazuli for blue, kaolin, gypsum, or lime were of frequent use.The Ajanta caves have seen some decay over the years because of tourist invasion and some maintenance problems. The Ajanta cave paintings were done using a technique called Tempera.

Few pictures of Ajanta Cave paintings you can’t miss.

Bodhisattva Padmapani The Painting of Persian Ambassador Doorway Painting King Janaka & Wife Buddha Paintings

A sanctuary for architecture enthusiasts, the Ajanta caves are the right destination for one to understand and indulge in art and culture.

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Architect intern guide: How to survive your internship

Introduction

Every intern architects who have no office experience look for employment and transition easily into the workplace. This article addresses the internship entry-level; intern roles and office activities; job responsibilities. This will help fresh architectural graduates to grow professionally by addressing the needs of the intern architect at various stages of development.

Upon graduation with a credited professional degree, the architectural student assumes a new role as an intern architect. This promotion occurs after years of diligent studying and dedication to a demanding professional curriculum.

Certain circumstances can be pigeonholed during an architecture student’s internship; a student might get assigned to a particular category, into one or a couple of specific tasks. For example, it is very common for new interns to be given a stack of redlines of construction details. You may be stuck on redlines for several days or even weeks. If the firm can teach you one task and get you doing it very well, they may not be motivated to give architectural training to you for a second task. It is upon to pause that and try to navigate in other tasks too.

So, here is the advice: From the start of your internship, be in touch with direct superiors, subordinates, try to have a good talk with them. Ask them about their journey to settle as professionals; how you can get the best, well-rounded experience. Share that your goal is to get a broad understanding of the practice and that you’d like to have experience in a variety of categories, schematic design, construction details, construction administration, etc. Ask them if you can attend meetings with clients and consultants. There are two possibilities, either your senior will consider your motivation and support you, or you might stay where you are. It is good to take your chances.

Secondly, are you a conversable person or able to connect socially, if not, then be that. Along with timeliness, it’s important to get additional knowledge from the surrounding, get familiar with terms and thought processes, be a part of discussions, and ask questions. If you are a person putting your head down and working for eight hours straight is not exactly they expected. Nor is it in your best interest. It is okay to take breaks. It is okay to get up, walk around and talk to people.

These social encounters can turn up the most valuable parts of your internship. By the end of your internship, you might be recognized by everyone in the office and could get into a professional circle. These acquaintances with people in your office can lead to future recommendations for architectural employment or practice. But if you have your head down for three months and only speak when spoken to, then you will get difficulties. The simple interactions will create opportunities to learn new things, opportunities to work on different projects and foster new mentors.

To be a flexible person to achieve your goal is Mantra for a good start. You are going to work in a deadline-based industry, where shift labor around is needed. If senior has assigned you a task to work on wall sections for building renovation for the next four weeks until the deadline, at the same time another architect bursts ask for assistance let’s say for design section, and the task has to be completed by evening. Without frustrating you have to prove yourself in both the tasks and that’s how it begins to be an actual part of an Architectural firm. Remember that pigeonhole thing. With all committed and successful deadline activity, people around might fetch you to multiple tasks.

And the final word, Is your head about to explode? Welcome to the career of architecture. If it is happening, then it’s a good sign of growing. That means people like you to work with, and they trust your abilities. Work with them to prioritize your time. Never say no to work. Remain quick. Remain flexible.

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Career – Bachelor Of Vocational (Food Processing & Quality Control)

Introduction

When you eat dairy milk or any other chocolate bar you don’t even think about what process must be involved in converting a simple raw cocoa bean into sweet addictive magic that not a single person right from a small child to an aged grandparent can resist. The production of a chocolate bar has to go through many steps which starts from the collection of good quality cocoa beans, roasting and crushing them into powder, mixing them with other ingredients like sugar, cocoa butter, vanilla extract, and maybe another number of things. All this process requires proper inspection to check the quality of the ingredients required for the production of the final product, the process which ensures that the product will be edible, tasty, and will not lose its flavor or freshness during its storage. All these things are taken care of by the food industry through the employment of qualified personnel having the knowledge of food processing and quality control which is given by the Bachelor of Vocational Degree course. Let’s see what a student can expect from this course.

Eligibility

Eligibility criteria for the course are 12th pass preferably in science or home science field with an aggregate of 50 % to 60 % marks from a recognized board in India.

Admission & Fees

Course fees for the course are between Rs. 3,000 to 2,00,000 depending on the duration of the course and different educational institutions charge fees as per their norms. Many educational institutions admit the candidate on the basis of merit or they even take an entrance exam to judge the capabilities of the students.

Duration and Overview of the course

This is a 3 years degree undergraduate program where you can take a break at different levels as per your convenience and still secure a job as you get a certificate even if you finish only 1 year’s study. A Diploma certificate is issued after completing the 1st year course. Advanced diploma certificate is given after completing 2 years course while you get a Bachelor’s Degree certificate after completing the 3rd year course.

These courses offer 60% practical training in the industry with 40% theoretical knowledge as against the conventional degree programs where the importance is given to the theory part. So the B.Vocational degree program becomes a job-oriented educational course where the students are to visit different industries to learn the working of the actual procedures involved in the production and have to finish project work with an internship. Such practical training makes them confident enough to start their career immediately on the completion of the course as they already have the knowledge as to how to conduct their job responsibilities and what are the expectations of the employer.

In this course, the students can study the overall processes a raw material like raw meat, dairy products, fruits, vegetables goes through in Industry involved in food processing in their curriculum. Students learn about the chemical and biological structure of different raw foods and how to judge their qualities so a good standard is maintained in the final product. The changes in the physical structure of the food undergo various processes required for preservation and conversion into the finished product is also an essential aspect taught to the students.

Scope for Food Processing and quality control jobs in the industry

Food processing industries are in expanding business today gaining attractive profits by supplying food to suit the needs of the end customer. As the fast-paced world of the modern generation is accustomed to consuming ready to eat food products easily available due to long working hours leaving very little time to look after themselves this field has become a good career prospect. Customers look for good quality food products for consumption as health is now a major concerned point due to the possibility of engaging in various diseases on account of consuming degraded food items. The food preservation process involves the preservation of food for a longer period of time without getting spoiled and proper packaging of the final food product ensures edibility so that the health issues are safeguarded. Better quality products through quality control are developed through the passing time which gives a good boost to a company’s sales curve upwards.

The following food processing industries are in demand giving scope to increasing job opportunities in these areas:-

Packaged ready to eat food products are a trend these days due to easy accessibility and their availability to quench your hunger any time.

Preserved and canned food products that are eaten for a longer period of time.

Health drinks and packaged juices have good demand as they are considered healthy for the body providing various vitamins and minerals.

Ready to cook processed foods satisfy the need of the hour for less time consuming and ready prepared food that is cooked within a few minutes saving your efforts and energy when you are too tired to cook.

Frozen food gives easy availability of fish, meat, etc. which may be pre-cut or packaged as per your different requirements so you’ll save yourself from going to the fish or meat market.  

Animal food for pets prepared as per the animal’s dietary requirement is bought by owners who have now become conscious about the health of their pets.

Adulteration in food products if detected affects the sales and also the reputation of the company which may lead to the shutdown of the business. This makes Quality management an essential factor to watch for as the Economies of various countries today rely on exports to various places in the world. Check on the food products exported gives control over the quality of the products. HACCP ( Hazard Analysis Critical Control PointsI) are the guidelines to be followed so that National and International food standards prescribed by ISO are complied with by recognizing and removing the safety hazards in the manufacturing process of packaged food. The food safety auditor will check food product samples and conduct testing in the government laboratories established for this purpose.

After completing the course you can get recruited for any of the following job positions:-

Food technologist:- Developing new and appealing flavors of food products to ensure variety in the already existing product and inventing new ones is the job of the Food technologist.

Food scientists:- Every company has to have a food scientist to monitor and study the techniques involved in the journey of processing to the final product.

Quality Control Specialist / Manager:- Keeping check that the quality of the products is as per the standard mentioned by the governing body, to find out fault if any and to give solutions for the correction of the same.

Biochemist:- The various methods used for the transformation of the raw foods into processed foods are suggested by the Biochemist.

Managers and Accountant:- Ensuring that the whole processing unit is working properly and maintaining accounts of the processes involved in the production of the packaged food is the responsibility of the Managers and Accountant.

Chefs:- Chefs cook food by employing proper techniques of processing and cooking to deliver perfectly prepared dishes with innovation.

Food Bloggers:- Testing dishes of different varieties in different restaurants or streets of the city or different countries all over the world, the food Bloggers give the reader or viewer a proper judgment of the food quality wise and money-wise.

Some big Companies providing employment in this fields

Other employment opportunities

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Guidelines For First Year Architect Students In India – Academic And Learning

Intoduction

Architecture involves the art of designing and planning and construction of different structures with an aesthetic view. It may be an artistic, residential, business hub, or any public or private structure. They stand as the signs of pride for the place and creator if generated with great passion. Recognition and fame come to those who are willing to sacrifice some leisure time for hard work. The Architectural study transforms the students into a creative being with eyes for art and a calculative mind to judge the things with a distinct outlook. As a First-Year Architecture student, you will be eager to learn the various stages in this course thoroughly and so let us have a look at the education you will get and what you are supposed to deliver.

What you will learn in the Course:

The Council of Architecture provides the syllabus for the Degree course in Architecture. Every college or university has some basic subjects taught in common while additional subjects depending upon the individual policies will be offered. Each institute has its own website which provides an overview of its policies, admission procedure, eligibility, and curriculum of the specific course that can give the students an understanding of the overall nature of the subjects. Some subjects taught for First Year students of Architecture are as follows :

Art and design open the artistic angle of Architecture which deals with designing any form of structure as a representation of our culture, fashion, latest trends with a more human approach along with satisfactorily providing for the basic needs.

Drawing and communication refer to learning how to convert the ideas into drawing architectural designs to communicate with the client, make changes as per his requirement, and produce the finalized design.

History of Architecture is vital for studying the evolution of Architecture and designs through centuries, different religions, and the impact of different cultures.

Building construction teaches about the various engineering aspects of a building that has to be considered depending on its purpose like residential or commercial or artistic and the technique required for its construction.

Architectural or building design focuses on practicing designing buildings as per the various specifications, engineering concepts.

Climatology makes you aware of the effect of various environmental aspects like wind, sun, rain, cold weather on the construction, and how to handle these challenges.

The model workshop involves shaping up different models ie. small-scale description of a structure out of wood, thermocol, etc. for reviewing the design or showing it to the client or for selling the premises that are to be constructed in the future.

Sociology stresses the study of social factors that affect the architectural scenario like the location of the site, it’s a neighboring environment, needs, and desires of the client, etc.

The theory of structure involves the application of some concepts and experiments of Mathematics and Physics like loads on structures, calculation of proportions of the design, etc.

Surveying educates you on how to carry out the survey of a site means determining the legal boundaries of the land, properties of the soil and its effect on the future construction, utilization of the natural resources for less consumption of energy, sanitation facilities, and water connection, etc.

Computer and Technology train you with modern computer technology and its use in creating 3-dimensional structures, designs, art forms, diagrams for Architectural purposes.

The qualities you should acquire are:

The inquisitive mind always has doubts and questions about everything happening around in the surrounding. It leads to a better understanding of things and situations helpful in solving the problems effortlessly.

Passion for the career you are pursuing keeps you on track, reminding of your goals to be achieved in spite of all the hurdles that one has to face on the journey with strong will power.

A good observer is able to note minute things that take you to perfection, making detection and solutions to small shortcomings that could lead to bigger problems controllable.

The creative mind is capable of thinking differently and generating wonderful new things, designs, concepts, the appearance of the final structure as per the changing times with a proper outlook for utility.

A Good Communicator understands the thoughts of the other person and is able to convey the right message to them as well. Convincing the client of the genuineness and functionality of the design to accept your ideas requires good communication skills.

Dedication towards the field is a must for as hardships may make you shaky and divert from your path.

A good leader works alongside his team listen to their thoughts and manipulates their abilities for extracting the perfect outcome and still keeps them together.

Teamwork is the core of Architecture as different aspects of construction require a group of persons working together and so to create a better final outcome a strong team spirit is needed.

Guidelines to be followed for becoming a good Architecture student:

Give proper attention to the classes as theoretical knowledge is important. Go through the theory part very very well to understand the basic subjects.

As having considerable good sketching skills forms an essential part of this course it is advisable to sharpen your skills or learn them properly. Have your own style and perspective in every drawing making it your recognition.

Start thinking about every relevant thing and have a unique expression of your thoughts on those things. Your opinion will matter in everything you do so be resourceful. Observation is the key to development in this field.

Practicing the geometrical figures and revising mathematical formulas will help you with the drawings and designing part.

Reading architecture literature, newsletters or magazines regularly will keep you updated on the insight of the latest happenings in this field. The autobiography of famous successful architects is like a guide escorting you through your studies.

Every moment be alert and be ready to accept any new information that sounds interesting or different and note it down. Write down your own views and opinions.

The course of Architecture should be studied with keen interest and dedicated students should apply for this faculty as hard work is obvious.

After every new topic studied, have discussions with classmates and faculties for further understanding. Asking questions about anything and everything reveals several angles to find solutions to diverse problems.

The versatile cultures and religions of different communities have deep impressions on the Architectural designs of various structures and so studying them is quite thoughtful.

Just like the fashion world, the latest trends in this field are also constantly evolving as per the social, economical developments and a good Architect should always be informed to adapt your work as per the changes in time.

A pleasant structure is capable of boosting your mood and making you healthy or it can prove otherwise if it fails to give you a good feeling. The human behavioral study provides awareness about the psychological needs of the client which makes the work of an architect comfortable.

The returns in this field take a long time as establishing your style and working pattern will take a few years or more. So be patient and carry on working.

Study Historical monuments and archaeological sites as they have their own style and provide a different way of handling problems faced in ancient times. It still provides a gateway to many of modern day’s solutions. Study well-designed structures at different places in the World.