‘The Cognitive Paths on Research & Sustainable development goals in research” – 4th to 9th Apr
Dr. Roopal Deshpande coordinated for 6 days Research workshops conducted WES at Shankar Nagar. Dr. Laxmi Rao, Dr. Roopal Deshpande and Ar. Anuradha Bhute conducted sessions on ‘The Cognitive Paths on Research & Sustainable development goals in research. Ar. Namrata Gaurkhede was also part of team.
Workshop on Earthen Construction Techniques – 12th and 13th April 2022
Date: Time: 7am to 6pm
Venue: Maharogi Seva Samiti, Anandwan, Warora
Medium: Onsite (Hands on), Anandwan, Warora
Co-ordinator: Tvaashtra Consultancy, Sankalan-Hunarshala Foundation, Bhuj, Punarnava Ecological Services
Number of Participants: 64 students (B.Arch)
Teachers accompanied: Dr. Seema Burele and Ar. Harpreet Saggu
Two days hands on ‘Introductory training program on Earth Construction Techniques’ was organized by Sankalan, Bhuj. Two-day program was divided into two parts, one was theory and second one was hands on.
Day 1 started with the presentation on the various projects done by Hunarashala. They further explained the advancement in earth construction techniques experimented in different projects. of understanding the basics regarding the soil as building material which covered the field test and lab tests. Students learnt to identify the type of soil through senses. It further focused on the preparation required for making adobe, CSEB, Wattle and daub and rammed.
Day 2 was completely hands on activity in which students were divided in groups and worked on different construction techniques individually. Mixing the soil was enjoyed by all, through pugging in which soil was prepared using other contents like cow dung and husk.
Preparation of soil was different for different techniques. Adobe was made out of molds and kept for drying. CSEB were firstly explained by artisans and then students one by one produced CSEB. How to lift and stack the mud bricks
were also told to the students which they quickly adopted. Centering was prepared for rammed earth which was filled layer by layer of about 10 cm each. Ramming of earth was done by tamping rod and the formwork was removed after four hours. All the minute details regarding rammed earth wall were well explained by the expert. Students gained the knowledge about advanced earth techniques through the deliberation and discussion with Hunarshala experts and the artisans too.
Mud roll used as a roofing material was another interesting invention by Hunarshala which was taught to the students by the artisans themselves.
The complete procedure was explained right from preparing the mud, wetting the gunny bags, spreading the loose mud mortar with husk on the jute sheet and making the rolled sections. These rolled sections were kept for drying and its application were discussed with the students. The technicality in mud roll preparation was learnt by the students which got reflected through the ready mud rolls.
‘RUBAROO Season 3’ – 23rd Aug
‘RUBAROO Season 3’ workshop conducted at BRDS, Nagpur by Prof. Atula Patwardhan, Ar. Piyusha Rathor, Ar. Rashmi Thakre & Ar. Samruddhi Amte. This workshop was coordinated by Dr. Madhura Rathod, Dr.Tarika Dagadkar, Dr. Seema Burele & Ar. Vaijyanti Yadav.
‘RUBAROO Season 3’ – 12th Sep
‘RUBAROO Season 3’ workshop conducted at L.A.D. college Shankar Nagar, Nagpur by Prof. Atula Patwardhan, Ar. Piyusha Rathor, Ar. Rashmi Thakre & Ar. Samruddhi Amte. This workshop was coordinated by Dr. Madhura Rathod, Dr.Tarika Dagadkar, Dr. Seema Burele & Ar. Vaijyanti Yadav.
‘RUBAROO Season 3’ – 21st Sep
‘RUBAROO Season 3’ workshop conducted for C.P Berar Jr. College, Nagpur by Prof. Atula Patwardhan, Ar. Piyusha Rathor, Ar. Rashmi Thakre & Ar. Samruddhi Amte. This workshop was coordinated by Dr. Madhura Rathod, Dr.Tarika Dagadkar, Dr. Seema Burele, Ar.Rashmi Tijare & Ar. Vaijyanti Yadav.
A 5-Day workshop on ‘ Certificate Course in Computer Application’ – 17th to 22nd Nov
A 5 Day workshop on ‘ Certificate Course in Computer Application’ was conducted for 7th Sem students by Astral Informatics Pvt Ltd. The timings of the workshop were from 9.00 am – 4.00 pm. 2 Trainers (Ms. Priyanka and Ms. Anjali) from Atral Informatics Pvt Ltd taught the students 2 softwares – Primavera and Microsoft Project. Both the softwares were related to budget finding for any given project. The instructors taught the software in detail. The students estimated the budget for a building designed by them in their 7th sem Design project. The certificate course ended with the submission of the project along with a 15 min McQ based test. Certificates were provided to the students for completion of the course. It was a fruitful Session for the students which would help them in their internship as well.
A 6-day Employability Enhancement Programme – 28th Nov to 3rd Dec
Placement Cell of WES’s Smt Manoramabai Mundel College Of Architecture in association with Placement Cell of Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur And Naandi Foundation’s Mahindra Pride Class Room, is organizing a 6 day Employability Enhancement Programme, starting 28th November 2022 till 3rd December 2022 for SMMCA’s Final year students of B.Arch and M. Arch.
Workshop Coordinators : Ar. Rashmi Tijare (Associate Professor and Placement Cell Incharge ), Ar. Samruddhi Amte ( Assistant Professor) and Ar. Tanvi Burghate ( Assistant Professor)
Dr. Pratima Dhoke – IQAC Cordinator
Dr. Roopal Deshpande – Principal SMMCA
BAMBOO CONSTRUCTION WORKSHOP AT SMT. M M COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE
Smt. M M College of Architecture organized a two day “Hands-on Workshop” on Bamboo Construction for second-semester students of Bachelor of Architecture in collaboration with Maharashtra Bamboo Board, Seminary Hills, Nagpur on 28th and 29th March 2022. It was Co-ordinated by Dr. Sujata Godbole, Prof.Atula Patwardhan, Ar.Samruddhi Amte and Ar. Rashmi Thakre from SMMCA. The workshop focused on the Use of Bamboo as a material in Construction. It also aimed to transfer knowledge about technical details and current construction technologies with Bamboo.
Mr. Rajendra Kulkarni (Assistant Conservator of Forest) introduced about Bamboo as a Building Material and narrated information about the types and species of Bamboo used in Construction. Mr. Srinivasa Rao (Managing Director of Maharashtra Bamboo Development Board, Nagpur) addressed students, about the efficiency of Bamboo as a construction material. The workshop also included a visit to Maharashtra Bamboo Development Board at Katol road, Nagpur wherein the students got to know about the basic joints and assemblies of Bamboo structures along with the necessary tools required for its workmanship. Ar. Ganesh Harimkar (Architect of MBDB) assisted the students with the Model Making activity by guiding the students with the formulation of the concept and development of design.
Mr. Srinivas Madbhushi (Retired Divisional Forest Officer) and Ar. Surbhi Gawande (coordinator) contributed to the success of this workshop.
Officiating Principal Dr. Pratima Dhoke, SMMCA and all First-year Design faculty of SMMCA extended their appreciation on the entire program for its success.
28th July – 2nd August 2021 (Earlier scheduled 26th July 2021 TO 30th July 2021)
This workshop was conducted at the Vellore Institute of Technology (School of Architecture). There were total of 15 participants, consisting of faculty from the School of Architecture.
The SMMCA team was approached by the host college to conduct this workshop in order to encourage faculty to educate them about the teaching learning processes in architecture education. The primary objective was to orient the faculty, majority of whom were young faculty, towards the basics of architecture education, research and to acquaint them upon the importance of Pedagogical aspects.
Day 1: 29th July 2021:
The workshop commenced with the inauguration of the workshop by Prof. Jaffer Khan, Dean and Director of school of architecture at Vellore. The first session focused on the Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS). Blooms Taxonomy of Cognition was also discussed in detail. The relevance of Higher Order Thinking Skills in architecture education was also discussed upon.
The second session Teacher as a communicator elaborated upon how the role of Teacher should be as a communicator. Architecture is a diverse discipline. An Architecture teacher has multiple roles to play and how approach needs to be evaluated was the focus of Presentation.
Day 2: 30th July 2021:
Day 2 focused on understanding Changing Paradigms of Society. Architecture is a Social Art. The realization of how architect can be a contributor to the society and can be an agent of change was discussed. This social angle should consciously become part of Architecture Education by inculcating social values through teaching learning processes in students.
Session 2 focused on understanding Internal and External Locus of Control of an individual. These very components shape the designer. The designer and architect must realize individual strengths and weaknesses through this.
Day 3: 31ST August 2021:
The 3rd Day had one session. It was on sharing experience through design experiments at SMMCA.
Day 4: 1ST August 2021:
The 4th Day was on sharing experience through design experiments at SMMCA. The projects of Post Graduate Department of Architecture Education were also discussed.
Day 5: 2 ND August 2021:
The last day began with the presentation by participants. The concluding session included discussion and feedback by participants.
Name of the Participants:
Link of Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88050799186?pwd=MlBRM0MwYlNpaFcrSHl1U1EvTTNuQT09
Meeting ID: 880 5079 9186
Passcode: 130356
Date: November 20, 2020
Time: 10:00AM-01:00PM
Venue: Online Microsoft Teams app
Guest Speakers: Dr. Purnima Datt, Principal Director, HECS, INTACH, New Delhi, and Ar. Nitika Ramani, Nagpur
Participants: Students of Undergraduate, Post-Graduate, Academicians, and Professionals
Workshop Convener: Dr. Madhura Rathod
Technical Assistants: Ar. Vaijayanti Yadav and Ar. Sneha Bodhankar
About the workshop:
INTACH Nagpur Chapter in association with Smt. Manoramabai Mundle College of Architecture recently conducted an online College Heritage Volunteer Training Workshop. With the present status of the society to conserve, preserve, and restore our rich heritage for the next generation, the need is to spearhead the present young college students. To spread awareness among them and help them grow with the zeal to contribute, this program was initiated by the city’s INTACH Co-Convener Dr. Madhura Rathod. She is an Associate professor at SMMCA, CO-Founder of Architectural Sankul, and torchbearer of activities related to Heritage.
Dr. Purnima Datt, Principal Director, HECS (Heritage Education Communication Services), INTACH, New Delhi along with her team conducted sessions for more than 140 participants online. Followed by which a local heritage session on both tangible and intangible aspects was covered by Ar. Nitika Ramani (Co-Founder of Architectural Sankul and Additional Co-Convener of INTACH Nagpur Chapter).
All the sessions reflected glorious features of the heritage that we have inherited from the rulers and from our fore-fathers. The workshop started with an inaugural speech by SMMCA Principal, Dr. Ujwala Chakradeo
Dr. Datt said the main objective of INTACH is to create awareness among people to protect heritage and instill citizenship values as regards their duties. She appreciated the efforts of INTACH Nagpur Chapter to organize this workshop. The workshop was instrumental in promoting awareness about the need to develop the present generation of students to appreciate the heritage of their city, state, and country and teach them to live with it in harmony. She emphasized on the memories of the past which is fast eroding due to the digital era. “We cannot in anyway decimate the past even though we have come a long way from what it was.”
Dr. Ujwala Chakradeo said “Teachers are the torch bearers who will take the spirit of this particular event to young children in various schools and colleges and young generation should now strive for retaining the existing cultural, traditional, and built heritage.”
Ar. Nitika Ramani shed light on the facts and fascinating stories associated with the heritage of Nagpur. She spoke on the importance of conserving Heritage and transmitting this awareness among others.
HECS team members: Mr. Abhishek Das, Ms. Teresa Walter, Ms. Christina Shangne, and Ms. Sanjoli Mathur shared how to do this department of INTACH work for motivating and inspiring the volunteers to contribute to the heritage at regional, national, and international levels. They shared the volunteer’s contribution and their experiences through videos.
Ar. Vaijayanti Yadav and Ar. Sneha Bodhankar conducted the Question-Answer session and supported the technical assistance required to conduct the workshop online.
Dr. Madhura Rathod concluded the workshop by saying that: “Indian heritage showcases culture, monuments, literature, and other works of art. This workshop is a platform to know how to contribute collectively as volunteers in spreading heritage knowledge.”
It was a successful workshop that was initiated by INTACH Nagpur Chapter and SMMCA successfully contributed by INTACH-HECS, New Delhi to enlighten the young minds for their inclination towards India’s rich and glorious heritage.
First year students working on carpentry joints for the subject Workshop Practices-I under the guidance of Mulekar Sir.
Workshop Co ordinator – Ar. Samruddhi Amte.
A workshop was conducted by Ar. Suraksha Acharaya on 25th and 26th July 2019 on the subject of “Passive Solar Design and Day Lighting for Buildings”
Workshop conducted by Mr. Niyaz Quraishi (Senior IBTC Trainer, E-cell IIT Kanpur & DC Crackers ) on “Personality Development & Career Planning”
First year students working on carpentry joints for the subject Workshop Practices-I under the guidance of Mulekar Sir.
Workshop Co ordinator – Ar. Samruddhi Amte.
A workshop was conducted by Ar. Suraksha Acharaya on 25th and 26th July 2019 on the subject of “Passive Solar Design and Day Lighting for Buildings”
Design Workshop Title: ‘ Historicity and Modernity: Intervention in the Historic Core, Mahal of Nagpur through AYUSH KENDRA’
Conducted by: AR . SHIRISH BERI, Kolhapur
Duration : 16th -18th August 2018
Semester: Fifth semester students
Design workshop on the theme ‘Historicity and Modernity’ was conducted for the fifth semester students by the World renowned Architect , Mr. Shirish Beri. This workshop was the part of their design project, AYUSH Kendra which was identified on the theme, Historicity and Modernity. The design concept being the initiation and very important part of this particular project, it was encouraged among students through this workshop.
The workshop was conducted for three days, from 16th August to 18th August 2018. Ar. Shirish Beri discussed and gave his critical review over the students’ idea of concept and concept evolution. Discussion on the study of Mahal as historic core of Nagpur was held on the first day. Remaining two days were totally dedicated to the concept evolution and the varied approaches to manifest the concepts.
It was a very fruitful workshop as Ar. Beri discussed on almost every idea generated by students and discussed the varied ways of evolving concept.
| DATE | EVENTS |
| 26 -28 Jul | Ar. Harimohan Pillai conducted a workshop for M. Arch. Students from the 26th to 28th July 2018. |
| 16 – 18 Aug | Ar. Shirish Beri conducted a workshop for 3rd year students on Historicity and Modernity from 16th to the 18th of August 2018. |
| 5 Oct | Advance construction workshop was held for 4th & 5th year students of SMMCA on the 5th of October 2018. |
| 26- 28 Nov | Workshop for 1st year students was conducted by LSR, Navi Mumbai faculty – Ar. Shraddha Geevith, Ar. Meghana Patil, Ar. Devendra Bawdane from 26th to 28th November 2018 under Faculty Exchange Program at SMMCA, Nagpur. |
| 10 – 12 Dec | Workshop for 1st year students was conducted by SMMCA, Nagpur faculty – Dr. Sampada Peshwe, Prof. Atula Patwardhan and Ar. Piyusha Rathor from 10th to 12th December 2018 under faculty exchange program at LSR, Mumbai. |
The emphasis on Architectural Design –IV was on functional aspects involved in complex design situation, contextual study and urban environment, climate, topography and to understand the relation between form and function of the building.
Every year our college organises study tour for 3rdyear outside India, the focus varies from country to country. This year we had been to Bali, Indonesia and study the Balinese heritage, its socio cultural and environmental sustainability manifested into architecture.
Students of V Sem visited Bali from 26th June to 4th July they visited various cultural and heritage structures like temples and cultural park, they also studied contemporary buildings like resorts, and banks. Students also visited Udayana University were the students were given presentation on Balinese traditional architecture.
Students also attended ‘ Green Architecture workshop’ from 29th June to 1st July they were given exposure on structured bamboo and its construction techniques, visit to the bamboo factory was also organized, overall Bali study tour gave a very good exposure to the students.
Hands on Workshop Organized (Bamboo)
The workshop on Bamboo as a structural material was organized in collaboration with Vaibhav Kale at his workshop near Bazargaon for 3rd year students under the subject of Appropriate technology. This is two day workshop on 18 & 19 August 2017. The in charges were Ar. Sujata Godbole & Ar. Vaijayanti Yadav.
In this workshop students worked with bamboo and made various types of structures such as bow-string arch, stair case, columns, Bamboo deck etc.
| DATE | DETAILS |
| 16 -20 Jan | Research methodology workshop was organized by Dr. Laxmi Rao from the 16th to 20th January 2017. |
| 18 – 22 Sep | National level Workshop was conducted by SMMCA along with COA as TEACHER’S TRAINING PROGRAM from 18th to 22nd September 2017. It was organized by Dr. Neeta Lambe, Ar. Rashmi Thakre and Ar. Sneha Bodhankar. |
| Summer of 2017 | MILANO ‘Discovering through experience’ is a program of weekly workshops on architectural and urban thematics. The workshop was organized by “Politecnico Di Milano”, Milan in the summer of 2017, wherein they laid out multiple activities such as heritage walks, studios and discussions. These activities were carried out by different respective architectural experts from the University, who deliberated on the various fronts of architecture of Milan. Prof. Anuradha Tikkas and Ar. Rutika Parulkar attended the workshop at Milan. |
Duration – 2 Day
Location/ address – Department of Architecture, General Sir John Kotalewala Defence University, Sooriyawewa, Sri Lanka
Event Coordinator – Prof. Harsha Manusinghe.
No. of Participants-80
Objective – Nearly 80 students from different regions participated in the workshop. The students enjoyed working together in groups on the design of ‘students/faculty interaction space’ for KDU. It was a unique experience for all the students as they got an opportunity to exchange their thoughts and shared their experiences. This workshop exposed them to design process adopted at other universities with students from varied socio-cultural backgrounds and team work approach.
The presentation by students explained their viewpoints and design approaches adopted. It was a huge success and the outcome would be published in the form of a booklet in near future. The concept of such collaborative studio would be taken further to benefit students of different universities across the continent.
CO-ORDINATORS: AR. SAMPADA PESHWE, MS. ATULA PATWARDHAN, AR. RUTIKA PARULKAR
A two day advanced sketching workshop was conducted by the internationally noted architect and sketch artist Ar. Sanjeev Joshi at SMM College of Architecture, Nagpur. Ar. Sanjeev Joshi has a very distinctive style of sketching and has been invited to countries like France, Singapore, etc. to conduct workshops.
The introductory activity in the workshop was ‘Observation’ wherein students were asked to recollect details of known areas in the campus and then go to the site to do sketching there. After this activity, students were given an unusual perspective on how to do ‘Measurement sketches’ on site without the use of measuring devises. His technique of integrating plans, sections and elevations in the measurement sketch results in sketches that are works of art themselves.
On the second day students were introduced to the technique of quick sketching wherein they had to make sketches in 10 minutes. The trick, as told by Ar. Sanjeev Joshi, was to make impressionist sketches rather than detailed realistic sketches. He also introduced the technique of integrating pre-made coloured patches and integrating them into the sketch at the spot to render an abstract quality to the sketch. The most unique technique he uses is the employment of bold calligraphy into the sketches to record significant thoughts, something which bestows a very exceptional quality to the sketch.
It was a very out-of-the-box and motivating workshop for the students. The workshop was successfully co-ordinated by Ar. Sampada Peshwe, Ms. Atula Patwardhan and Ar. Rutika Parulkar, with Mr. Rajesh Kekte giving support to the faculty.
| DATE | DETAILS |
| 4 Jan | Advanced Construction Demo – A workshop was organised on the 4th of January 2015 to acquaint the fourth year students regarding the processes involved during addition /alterations in a building. |
| 5 – 7 Feb | There was a Design Workshop conducted for 2nd year on the theme – ‘Form Functions and Feelings’ from the 5th to 7th of February 2015. |
| 14 Feb | BIM Modelling Workshop was organised for SMMCA students on the 14th of February 2015. |
| 16 Feb | Toy Making Workshop was conducted by renowned designers Sudarshan Khanna and Surabhi Khanna for SMMCA students on the 16th of February 2015. |
| 21 Feb | Workshop on Form follows Climate: Climate Responsive Architecture was held on the 21st of February 2015. |
| DATE | DETAILS |
| 25 Jul | Workshop on the 25th of July on ‘Evolution of built form’. |
| 15 – 21 Sep | ACCE Workshop: A Six days training programme from 15th to the 21st September 2014 for field experience was held in Smt. Manoramabai Mundle College of Architecture for 3rd year students. |
| 20 – 22 Nov | REFLECTIONS – Teaching learning and bonding workshop was held from 20 – 22nd November 2014 for faculty of SMMCA. |