Learning Architecture Through Materials

A Sneak Peek into the Material Museum Architecture education begins with understanding materials—their properties, performance, and role in shaping spaces. For architecture students, materials form the backbone of design thinking and construction knowledge. As part of...

Tapestry in Threads | Basic Design Workshop

As part of the Basic Design curriculum, first-year B.Arch students explored thread-based tapestry art using can-can material in a creative workshop titled Tapestry in Threads. The exercise encouraged students to understand design through material exploration while...

A Cross-Departmental Viva Experience at FOA

Education becomes more meaningful when learning goes beyond classroom boundaries. At the Faculty of Architecture (FOA), the recent viva visit turned into a vibrant platform for interdisciplinary exchange, bringing together students from Architecture, Psychology, and...

Travel and Learn Series for B.Design Students

The Travel and Learn Series organized by the Faculty of Architecture, Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute offered an enriching off-campus learning experience for B.Design I Year and III Year students, combining industry exposure, material exploration, and...