Trinity college students document architectural wonders of Mysuru, Chandigarh

PUNE: The architectural characters and design features of monuments and important landmarks of Mysuru and Chandigarh cities have been documented and published in the form of books by the students of K J Educational Institute's (KJEI) Trinity College of Architecture. Two books on these two cities were written, compiled, designed and edited by the students of third and fourth year recently, a statement issued by the college said.

They cover all details of the historic cities, starting from their inception and chronicle their growth, urban character, design features, important monuments and landmarks, said Vibhavari Jadhav, managing director of KJEI.

The architecture students also conducted an exhibition of student work called 'Elysian' at their campus in Kondhwa. The books were released during the exhibition. Jadhav said, "The students have documented all details of the historic cities, starting from their inception and their growth, urban character, design features among others. Photographs, sketches and maps are included to deliver the content in an easily understandable graphic manner. These books will serve as a handy reference, not just for other students of architecture, but to anybody who wants to know about these cities."
At the exhibition, projects were categorised as per the academic year and subjects which included architectural design, basic design, building construction and materials, building services, landscape, urban studies, rural settlement studies and history of architecture, said B S Keshav, principal, Trinity College of Architecture.

In addition, designs that were shortlisted at an international competition were also displayed. At various parts of the campus and premises, indigenous art installations were made, using everyday material in many innovative ways. Work on the construction yard done by the students, which included different types of brickwork and arches were also showcased.

Select photographs taken during study tours of Gujarat, Nepal, Mysuru and Chandigarh were displayed. The exhibition was inaugurated by founder president of KJEI, Kalyan Jadhav.