Through archival material, and insights into practical and lived experiences, the book curates a deep understanding of the Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore‘s architectural evolution. This prose captures not solely spaces but the dynamic interactions it contains and engenders as an institution, emphasising on how it has shaped the campus over time. Thus, reinforcing what brings the architecture to life and that the true spirit of the campus lies in the experiences of its users.
A CONVERSATION ACROSS CULTURES
Swissnex / SwitzerlandandIndia75
JN Tata Auditorium
Indian Institute of Science1
Bangalore / 22nd February 2024
Swiss architect and Pritzker Prize Winner Peter Zumthor in conversation with Bengaluru-based Architect Bijoy Ramachandran.
Swissnex in India, in collaboration with SwitzerlandIndia75, hosted the two renowned architects to discuss bilateral perspectives on architecture in an open format. This was a rare opportunity for architects and architecture enthusiasts to witness a cross-cultural exploration of ideas. As Switzerland and India celebrate 75 years of diplomatic relations, this conversation was a significant milestone for Bengaluru’s design scene, fostering cultural exchange and collaboration in the field of architecture. This was an evening of intellectual discourse as these two architects wove a tapestry of diverse influences that shape the world of architecture.
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A chronicle of work can be many things – a catalogue, a celebration and a critique. This one is an uncanny montage of ideas and images: a personal retrospective into the architectural journey of one of the sharpest spatial thinkers in India.
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