The programme is planned to be a site of learning, conversations and

exchange. Participants shall engage in seeing, reading, writing, listening,

discussing, speaking, criticism, designing, drawing, sketching, model
making, analysing etc and sharing in groups and by themselves. We
shall be learning through observing, thinking, feeling, imagining and
doing.
The programme is for:

Recent graduate architects (not more than 2 years since

undergraduate studies)
Students of architecture

Entrance:

This programme being initiated by Soumitro Ghosh. L studio soumitro

ghosh is looking out for those in search of an uncharted course through
time spent with architecture. Those ready to tread without a tangible
destination in mind, it requires courage and not knowing what shall
unveil is the thrill. Together we intend to tread with open eyes and be
able to see the apparent, beyond the apparent and to sift and absorb
what lies on the way; dig deeper into circumstance, condition,
programme, process, interpretation, means of developing,
modifications, representation, stories behind all that goes into the
imagination and making of architecture. A process of understanding
this is seen as a way of learning how to, when the time comes, to bring
back into play the ideating mind as a crucible for innovation, change
and liberation.

The selection process is entirely based on merit merit beyond

academic grades or skills alone. Those interested should
individually apply by email. The requirements are:

Portfolio in pdf format less than 5MB in size by email

Statement of purpose 1 A4 page by email
An interview on a specified date maybe requested of the shortlisted participants.

Course credits:
The mentors practice is well recognised in India and abroad.
The recognition for any credits being acceptable for your
purposes / by the participants institution may be checked by
the participant before enrolling

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The broad spectrum (obviously not all inclusive) of some of the topics
that shall be brought into the programme over two phases of 5 months
each in 2015-16 are:

of furniture design, product design etc. This will be through talks /

lectures and discussion sessions.
Architecture

Culture
Finding a connection to location, place, space, culture, narrative,
meaning and so on through appreciation / critique of diverse
examples from creative fields such as literature, cinema, art,
photography, advertising etc. This will be done through lectures /
readings / visual appreciation that cross connect our generally
segmented structure of understanding of these fields as mutually
exclusive creative realms.

Learning about architecture by visiting / re-visiting the plethora of

varied exposure to Indian cities / architecture; western cities
/architecture; land, economy, cities and architecture; structure,
light in architecture; design as a process; detailing as a stage of
design; seeing in-depth through architectural masterpieces;
representation reading drawings / sketches / models as a
method of understanding ideas, translation and methods;
landscape, land art, art and architecture etc. Architectural design
is mentor / team-taught by one or more complementary
mentors. It is to be conducted through conversations and critique
of design work. Participants will be exposed to a broad range of
architectural communication skills and representation.

History of ideas
Finding the present as a continuum of time and the process of
the evolution, need, innovation, logic and so on of history of
technology and machines; material, space and techniques stone
/ wood / steel / glass / masonry; concepts of structures of
building etc. Lectures and readings will introduce participants to
fundamental issues and readings (a collection of essays / articles
as a reader shall be provided). Analysis, research, and critique will
be used to sharpen intellectual skills. Related talks, discussions
and presentations will engage texts, buildings, and projects.

Learning with a workplace in proximity:

The integral engagement of the primary mentor in practice and
the path of the practice following the path of learning through its
research, insight, thoughts and resolution are seen as an
opportunity to bring experimental learning within the workspace
and vice versa as a mutually befitting scenario. The intent is to
bring inquisitive minds, restless hands and eager spirits together
in proximity of the studio environment. A place where the
participants and studio mentor and other good minds will come
together to learn.

Design
Learning about the process of design, production, optimisation,
material characteristics, details etc in parallel creative design fields

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L-studio soumitro ghosh location:

L studio soumitro ghosh is under the primary mentorship of

Soumitro Ghosh and is being conducted with the infrastructural
support of Mathew & Ghosh Architects, Bangalore
#4B, Temple Trees Row, Srinivagilu Extension 1st Cross,
Viveknagar P.O., Bangalore 560047.
L studio soumitro ghosh is also looking at collaborating
intermittently with 2 other independent such programme mentors
namely Bijoy Ramachandran and Rajesh Renganathan, both with
individual practices & architectural works to be reckoned with,
based in Bangalore. The participants of programme will be at
collaborating over certain events. Such common interactive
sessions shall be within the studio / other locations depending on
the numbers.

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Work profile of Soumitro Ghosh:

The visual directories of some of the acclaimed and important
architectural works of MGA are here as below.

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Educated at CEPT Ahmedabad, the principal architects / partners

Nisha Mathew Ghosh and Soumitro Ghosh set up Mathew and
Ghosh Architects in 1995.
Having designed and realized some of the important public
spaces / private projects in the city of Bangalore, Soumitro has
been recognized for the talent and work extensively through
awards, publications, has been invited to speak at public and
institutional forums in India and abroad. Soumitro has been
teaching architectural design and there has been a lot of writing
about the professional work. His practice bridges the real world
of projects and the flows into the realm of teaching as an
extended space of teaching, learning & vice versa at the design
studio.
INTERNATIONAL AWARDS: World Architect News Award 2013 Nomination
for Iakov Chernikhov International Foundation Award Moscow 2012 Best of
architecture around the world 2012 Nomination by RIBA Journal 2012, London
Cityscape and Architectural Review Awards 2007, Dubai, UAE Oct 2007 The
Chicago Athenaeum International Architecture Award USA 2007.

Architecture + Cityscape Awards, Singapore 2007. Highly commended by

MIPIM Architectural Review Future Projects Award 2005, London & Cannes Dec
2004 for big urban projects. Honourable Mention The 2002 Kenneth F.
Brown Asia Pacific Culture and Architecture Design Award, SOA, Hawaii, USA
2002. Nominated for the Borromini International Architecture Award for Young
Architects, Rome, ITALY 2001.
INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITIONS: What makes India urban Aedes am
Pfefferberg, Berlin 2009 Brick by Brick Art Asia Pacific (New York) 9
International Architects exhibition @ Shanghai, China 2007 New World
Architecture - London Architecture Week 2007 + Brussels 2007 + Eindhoven
Netherlands by The European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban

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Studies for The Chicago Athenaeum International Architecture Award Chicago,

USA 2007

IMPORTANT WEB PUBLICATION LINKS: ZANAV Adaptive re-use :

http://architexturez.net/doc/az-cf-166092 FREEDOM PARK New commons
for the city: http://architexturez.net/pst/az-cf-31754-1232088387 FREEDOM
PARK The invisible scaffolding: http://architexturez.net/pst/az-cf-317531217949464 CINNAMON - http://architexturez.net/doc/az-cf-166162
NATIONAL MILITARY MEMORIAL: http://architexturez.net/doc/az-cf-122821
BHOPAL GAS TRAGEDY MEMORIAL: http://architexturez.net/doc/az-cf-123848
HOUSE OF FRAGMENTS Santosh Benjamin House:
http://architexturez.net/doc/az-cf-21718

INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS: Presentations and discussions

that the office has been a part of include The Architecture League of New York
India Conference 2009 UPENN 2009 Urban design architectural concepts in
the India 2007 & 2008 World Architecture Conference, Singapore etc.
INTERNATIONAL BOOK PUBLICATIONS: The Phaidon Atlas of Contemporary
World Architecture, Phaidon Press, 04 (London) Made in India AD
monograph on architecture in India, edited by Kazi Ashraf, AD London 07
Young Asian Architects by daab gmbh, Koln 07 2007 Architecture Annual
(IV) by Archiworld Co. Ltd. Seoul, Korea Top Architects - Asia Volume 2 of 3
Sept 06 by Archiworld, Seoul, Korea. MIPIM Architectural Review Future
Project Awards 2004 catalogue Cannes & London 05 Indian Design by daab
gmbh, Koln Aug 04 -40 The Skira Library, Milan, Italy 02.

Programme for learning:

The programme is driven by mentorship. Mentoring is about
conversation within and without - individual freedom, interests
and strengths of the mentor and others who shall join in together
at times to bring a larger plethora of experiences and insights
across for sharing a discussion. .

INTERNATIONAL MAGAZINE PUBLICATIONS: Futur Arc Jul-Aug 2014

Singapore The Edge May 12 08 Singapore Wallpaper, March 06, London
Khaleej Times - Property Times, 2005, Dubai Architecture+ (UAE) Vol. 2 Mar
03 South-East Asia Building, Singapore Jan-Feb 04 Hokahua Newsletter of
Hawaii Manoa, School of Architecture 03.

The learning process shall be done through mentor / specialist

driven lectures, design problems, guidance, discussions around all
the activities with participants

NATIONAL AWARDS: AISAA Award winner for Stone in architecture award

2013 A+D & Cera Architecture Award INDIA 2013 JK Architect of the year
award 2013 Architecture and Interiors Award for Public Space Design and
Architecture 2012 A+D & Spectrum Foundation Architecture Award 09
VM&RD Awards 2007 Society Interiors Award 2006 INDIA 06 2nd in the
Bhopal Gas Tragedy Memorial National Open Design Competition, 2005
Design for Corporate Cultures Award 04 Indian Architect & Builder + ERGO
Mumbai Dec 2004 Winner of the Freedom Park Bangalore Open Competition,
2003 A+D & Spectrum Foundation Architecture Awards 2002 JK-Architect of
the Year Award 2001 JK- Young Architect of the Year Award 1998

Work presentations:
A common day & location presentation by L studio soumitro
ghosh & other possible collaborating mentors.
Design walks / sketching / analysis
Locations may include close by heritage town / village / precinct /
building; post independence structures and modern architectural
works of interest / projects done by the mentor/s / by other

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architects in Bangalore. These will be an experience with one of

the mentors or more / the architect of the building / structural
engineer / client / contractor etc. An individual documentation &
insightful critique will be submitted after the trip. This shall
happen on day 1 of a weekend and day 2 afternoons shall be the
presentation of the critique. This will be jointly reviewed &
discussed by all 3 mentors and maybe joined by other architects.

Representation and model making

A list of architectural landmarks of the world of architectural
history shall be provided for representation through drawing and
innovative model making with a focus on the idea. The idea being
not just about narration / replication but learning from it by going
deep into the process of imagination, translation, nuances, and its
making.

Topical lectures:

This will be a group activity where 4-5 people shall collaborate

and put this together including putting the entire range of
original sketches / model pictures / texts etc which revolve
around the history of the architectural work / the architects body
of work. There would be a presentation of all the work and
discussion with mentor/s and maybe joined by others.

A presentation by mentor/s other architects whose work / interest

lies in the subject specialists will be used to open boundaries of
crisis, realities, imagination and plausible interventions. These
lectures may be held at alternate locations of convenience as and
when necessary. And shall engage with larger groups when
possible.

Some possible examples are: Villa Savoye Le Corbusier

Escherick House Louis Kahn Doshi House B V Doshi House
in Bordeaux OMA Sarabhai House Le Corbusier Casa
Malaparte Adalberto Libera + Malaparte +Adolfo Amitrano
Guerrero-house - Alberto Campo Baeza Koshino House
Tadao Ando Casa en Mallorca Alvaro Siza Gilardi House
Luis Barragan Family house at Riva San Vitale Mario Botta
House for self - Paulo Mendes da Rocha House for self
Charles & Ray Eames

Design / studio
Time specific design problems may sometimes be individual and
sometimes as a group/s. There will be joint reviews of the design
projects at a common location the mentor /s and others.
Book reviews
A selection of important books / texts will be shortlisted /
provided as a reader and shall be reviewed after individual
presentations by the participants. The review shall be done with
the mentor/s and maybe joined by others.

Living sites
Visit to understanding construction and all other aspects
surrounding buildings at various stages of any of the mentor /

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other architects along with client / contractor etc will be done.

This part of the studio is to understand / engage with form and its
technical components. Using the extensive construction
documents from the mentors practice it is to help connect
structure, systems of making and design logic.

Architectural exposure trip (on cost basis)

Vacancies:
8-9 nos. maximum.
Stay:

Ownership of work produced during the programme:

Participants shall make their own arrangements; bear their own

costs for boarding and lodging and any local transport.

All work done by any / all participants shall be the property of the
L-studio.

Studio discipline:

Programme days:

Office rules of the participants location shall apply in all respects

during the course of the programme.

Fridays and Saturdays shall be the days delegated for the

programme activities. Monday to Thursday shall be learning from
involvement on live projects at the mentors office.

Attending lectures:
In case you are in Bangalore and not a participant in the
programme you may like to attend the lectures it is possible at
the payment of a nominal fee of Rs. 1000/- per lecture for
architects, Rs 600 /- for postgraduate students & Rs. 500/- for
undergraduate students per lecture. However the number of
such attendees may be limited for reasons of space available.

Interaction duration:

Term 1 2015 : 01 July 2015 30 November 2015

Term 2 2016: 02 January 2016 31 May 2016

Fee Structure:

Course fee: Rs.100,000/- per term + tax as applicable payable in

full on acceptance of participation. For foreign nationals (visa for
educational programme shall the responsibility of the
participant) the fee shall be USD 2000 / per term
Once accepted for the programme, after payment of fee by the
participant, it will not be refundable.

#4B, Temple Trees Row,

Srinivagilu Extension 1st Cross,
Viveknagar P.O., Bangalore 560047
+91-80-65966425 / +91-80-25520824 / +91-80-25506134
lstudiosoumitroghosh@gmail.com

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