Recognition, Media Coverage & Additional Collaborations

  • Quote, The Times of India, Bengaluru; 28th Sep 2024
    Views were incorporated on the importance of decluttering for the national daily
    Times of India - 28th' Sep 24
  • Guest of Honour, Inauguration Ceremony of Ansh Student Council, School of Architecture, Christ (Deemed to be University), Kengeri Campus, Bengaluru; 26th Sep 24
    As the Guest of Honour for this special occasion, I also reflected on my journey in architecture and architectural writing.
    Pictures: Courtesy SOA, Christ University Kengeri Campus
    AnnouncementLamp Lighting CeremonyDelivering the oration - Journey with a Purpose Delivering the oration Honouring the ANSH Student Council Honouring the ANSH Student Council Honouring the ANSH Student Council Honouring the ANSH Student Council Being Felicitated by Dr Anitha Suseelan, HOD With ANSH - Student Council, and Ft. Thomas TV (Director, SOA) and Dr. Anitha Suseelan (HOD, SOA)
  • Podcast Interview, Women Writing Architecture, ZurichAug 2024
    The podcast was a discussion around architecture, families, and India, focussing on my book, Architectural Inheritance and Evolution in India
    Link to the Podcast
  • Quote, The Times of India, Bengaluru; 10th Aug 2024
    Views were incorporated for the landscape design of the T2 Terminal of Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru
    Times of India -10th Aug' 24
  • Guest Editor, Architecture Asia, Official Journal of ARCASIA; July 2024 (June 2023 Edition)
    Appointed the guest editor for a special issue of the official journal of the Architects Regional Council Asia (ARCASIA), an organisation that represents architectural bodies across 22 countries in Asia. I was entrusted with the responsibility of selecting a theme, curating the issue, ideating on the various essays and projects to be included, sourcing and coordinating material, editing them and overseeing the layouts. I chose the theme of Writing and Literature in Architecture for this special issue.
    Editorial – Architecture Asia, Jun 2023 (Published in July’24)
  • Featured on Madame Architect, a New York-based digital publication; July 24
    The interview focuses on my journey and core values and mission in architecture and architecture writing
    https://www.madamearchitect.org/interviews/2024/7/1/apurva-bose-dutta
  • Podcast Video Interview, Women in ArchitectureJuly 2024
    The podcast by Dr. Mansee Bal Bhargava focussed on the biographical study of my journey, conducted as a part of  ‘Role of Gender in shaping the Built Environment: a Case Study of Women Architects in India.’
    Link to the Podcast
    Announcement
  • Podcast Video Interview, Big Fat MantrasMay 2024
    The podcast focused on a few essential facets of my journey in writing in architecture
    Link to the Podcast
    Announcement
  • Podcast Interview, The Better Architecture PodcastMar 2024
    The podcast focused on diverse aspects of writing in architecture
    Link to the Podcast
    Announcement
  • Masterclass in Architectural Writing, School of Planning and Architecture (SPA), Vijayawada; 26th28th Mar 2024
    Invited to conduct a three-day masterclass for postgraduate students- master’s in sustainable and landscape architecture
    Pictures: Courtesy SPA Vijayawada
    Announcement Workshop participants with Apurva, Dr Srinivas Daketi (HOD), and Faculty coordinators Being felicitated by Prof Ramesh Srikonda, Director, SPAV Ongoing Presentation During Assignment Interaction Workshop participants with Apurva, Dr Srinivas Daketi (HOD), and Faculty coordinators Apurva with Dr Srinivas Daketi (HOD), and faculty coordinators Workshop participants with Apurva, Dr Srinivas Daketi (HOD), and Faculty coordinatorsTestimonials from StudentsTestimonials from StudentsTestimonials from Students
  • Workshop (Digital) on Architectural Writing for winners of Avani Essay Prize 2023, organised by Avani Institute of Design, Calicut; 12th24th Mar 2024
    Invited to conduct a workshop for the winners of the Avani Essay Prize 2023
  • Final Jury Schedule and Award Ceremony, IIA Kerala State Awards 23, Kerala; 2nd3rd Mar 2024
    Organised by Indian Institute of Architects – Kerala Chapter and hosted by IIA Kollam Centre
    Pictures: Courtesy IIA Kollam Centre
    Being felicitated by Ar. Vinod Cyriac, IIA Kerala Chapter Chairperson With co-jurors and a few members of the core organising committee Ongoing Jury Session Ongoing Jury Session With the winners, co-jurors and organising team
  • Jury Member, Writing Architecture Trophy 202324, NASA; JanFeb 2024
    Invited as a jury member for the Writing Architecture Trophy organised by the National Association of Students of Architecture as part of the 66th year of NASA India Trophies. The final jury meet was held at Surat on 17th Feb ’24
    The jury panel along with trophy curator (Ar. Azmi Wadia) and the NASA team During the final jury meet at Surat
  • Jury Member, IIA Kerala State Awards 23, Kerala; 2nd4th Feb 2024
    Invited as a jury member for IIA Kerala State Awards 23, organised at Kerala by the Indian Institute of Architects – Kerala Chapter and hosted by IIA Kollam Centre. The three-stage jury schedule comprised of shortlisting of projects,  site visits and interaction with clients and users, and a presentation by the architect.
    Pictures: Courtesy IIA Kollam Centre
    Announcement Jury Site Visit Jury Site Visit Jury Site Visit Jury Site VisitJury Site Visit Jury Site Visit Jury Site VisitJury Site Visit Jury Site VisitJury Site Visit
  • Writing Architecture 2.0- Foundation Masterclass (Digital) in Architectural Writing, organised by 361BIT; 28th Jan 2024
    Invited to conduct a foundation masterclass for students and professionals.
    Announcement Glimpses of the Live Session
  • Speaker (Digital), Dept. of Architecture, Chittagong University of Engineering & Technology (CUET), Bangladesh; 21st Dec 2023
    Invited as a speaker to address students and professionals.
    Announcement During the Talk The attendees Articulating Architecture The audience attending in hybrid mode
  • Panellist, India Art, Architecture, & Design Biennale 2023 (IAADB’23), New Delhi; 9th15th Dec 2023
    Invited as a panellist to discuss BRICK & MORTAR: Built Heritage of Modern India in this biennale organised by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India.
  • Featured in Hindustan Times;  21st Nov 2023
    Featured in the national daily of India
    https://www.hindustantimes.com/books/interview-apurva-bose-dutta-author-architectural-inheritance-and-evolution-in-india-101700565813605.html
  • Speaker and Panellist, Rajasthan Architecture Festival 2023, Jaipur; 6th8th Oct 2023
    Invited as a speaker and panellist to discuss THE NEW DIMENSIONS OF ARCHITECTURAL PROFESSION in an international conference organised by the Indian Institute of Architects – Rajasthan Chapter.
    Delivering the talk Delivering the talk With co-panelists Being felicitated by IIA Rajasthan
  • Speaker, Archicon 2023, Agra; 15th17th Sep 2023
    Invited as a speaker to deliver an oration on ARCHITECTURE FOR TOMORROW: Challenges and Opportunities in an international conference organised by Architects Association Agra (AAA)
    (Pictures: Courtesy AAA)
    Announcement Delivering the Talk Delivering the Talk Delivering the Talk Being felicitated post the talk
  • Guest Speaker (Digital), IIDA Summit 2023; 2nd3rd Sep 2023
    Invited as a speaker for this summit organised by The Architect’s Diary
    Announcement
  • Speaker, FEED: Forum for Exchange and Excellence in Design: The Academic Classroom, Pune; 25th Aug 2023
    Invited as a speaker to deliver an oration on the journey in architectural writing
    (Pictures: Courtesy FEED)
    AnnouncementDelivering the OrationDelivering the OrationDelivering the OrationDelivering the OrationWelcome by Prof Prasanna Desai With Prof Pushkar Kanvinde and Prof Prasanna Desai (Founders of FEED), and Prof Shekhar Garud (Academic Coordinator, PVPCOA) Felicitation
  • Interview, Building Material Reporter; 21st Aug 2023
    Interviewed for the series on Success Stories
    https://www.buildingmaterialreporter.com/success-stories/designers/an-intimate-conversation-with-architectural-journalist-apurva-bose-dutta
  • Foundation Masterclass (Digital) in Architectural Writing, organised by 361BIT; 16th July 2023
    Invited to conduct a foundation masterclass for students and professionals.
    AnnouncementDuring the Live Session
  • Podcast Interview, U N’ I with Rashmi ShettyMay 2023
    Invited to award-winning podcast U N’ I with Rashmi Shetty for an interview focussing on my professional journey
    Link to the Podcast
    Announcement
  • Faculty, Architectural Journalism, Dr DY Patil School of Architecture, Ajeenkya DY Patil University, Pune; Apr–May 2023
    Invited to teach Architectural Journalism to Fourth-year Students of the Institution
    First Session - 14th Apr 2023Last Session - 11th May 2023
  • Guest Speaker (Digital), Aces: The Society of Editing; 16th Feb 2023
    Invited for a webcast on Writing, Editing, and Communicating in Architecture
    Details of the Webcast
    Announcement During the Live Session
  • Creating a Level Playing Field, COA Social; 15th Dec 2022
    As a part of COA Social Dialogues, a think tank initiated by the Council of Architecture of India, I was coordinator and in charge of a discussion on women in architecture
    Video of the Discussion
    During the Live Session
  • Guest Speaker (Digital), Bit Talk, 361BIT; 11th Dec 2022
    Invited for an Instagram Live Session on Architectural Writing, Journalism, Criticism, Communications
    Video of the Discussion
  • Guest, Book Launch of Making Cities Great Places to Live (Author: Prof Jit K. Gupta, Publisher: JK Cement), Chandigarh; 25th Nov 2022
    Invited to share my thoughts on the book during the Book Launch
    During the Book Launch Addressing the gathering Being felicitated at the event Endorsement of the book
  • Course Curator, Mentor & Instructor, WRITING/S IN ARCHITECTURE: Building Bridges Through Words, Batch 10; Nov 13th–Dec 17th, 2022
    Conceptualised, curated, mentored and conducted Batch 10 of a six-week online certified course on architectural design writing for students, architects and designers, and academics of the architecture-design-building industry. This was hosted by Acedge and Ethos.
    Course Information; Course Video
    Testimonials by Learners (Batch 10)
    Consolidated Testimonials by Learners (Batch 1 to Batch 10)
    Thought by Ar. Gita Balakrishnan, Founder, Ethos and Acedge
    Thoughts by Acedge & Ethos
    ‘Yours is one of our most cherished courses. It is focused and systematic yet very customised in its approach. We remember how, at the beginning
    of each batch, you insist on knowing every learner and tweaking the content to suit the 70-year-old professional as well as a 2nd-year student.
    Kudos to an awesome mentor!’

    Announcement First Session - 13th Nov 2022Last Session - 17th Dec 2022
  • Panelist, Young Architects Festival Crossroads 2022, Calicut, organised by Indian Institute of Architects – Calicut Centre; 27th29th Oct 2022
    Invited as a panelist on ‘Let the wall stop none. Architecture is for all’ at this national architecture festival.
    Video of the Discussion (39.20 onwards)
    AnnouncementDuring the Panel Discussion During the Panel Discussion Being Felicitated
  • Guest Speaker (Digital), Zonal NASA 2022; 15th Oct 2022
    Invited as a guest speaker for Aseeme, a talk series on the infinite options in architecture as a part of Zonal NASA 2022 organised by Amity School Of Architecture And Planning, Noida.
    Announcement During the Live Session During the Live Session
  • Guest Speaker (Digital), Embracing the Unconventional: Architectural Writing, organised by WICCI National Architecture Council; 23rd Aug 2022
    Invited as a guest speaker for a woman-oriented architecture platform.
    Announcement During the Live Session
  • Featured on Arcause, Ethos – a platform by Ar. Gita Balakrishnan; 22nd July 2022
    Featured on Arcause, a platform for acknowledging, enlisting, and actualizing the social responsibilities of architects, designers, and engineers.
    Link to the Video
  • Course Curator, Mentor & Instructor, WRITING/S IN ARCHITECTURE: Building Bridges Through Words, Batch 9; July 16th–Aug 20th, 2022
    Conceptualised, curated, mentored and conducted Batch 9 of a six-week online certified course on architectural design writing for students, architects and designers, and academics of the architecture-design-building i dustry. This was hosted by Acedge and Ethos.
    Testimonials by Learners (Batch 9)
    Announcement First Session - 16th July 2022Last Session - 20th Aug 2022
  • Masterclass (Digital) in Architectural Journalism and Writing, organised by Kaarwan – a platform initiated by IIT Roorkee; 25th June 2022
    Invited to conduct a masterclass for students and professionals.
    AnnouncementAnnouncementDuring the Live Session
  • Guest Speaker (Digital), Architectural Journalism Matters!, Amity School of Architecture and Planning, Amity University, Kolkata; 25th May 2022
    Invited as a guest speaker for a talk for students and faculty members.
    Delivering the Talk
  • Speaker, Rajasthan Architecture Festival, Jaipur; 20th22nd May 2022
    Invited as a guest speaker to speak on ‘SCRIPTING ARCHITECTURE: From Thinking to Writing Architecture’ at the Rajasthan Architecture Festival, organised by the Indian Institute of Architects – Rajasthan Chapter.
    AnnouncementDelivering the Talk Delivering the Talk Delivering the Talk Being Felicitated by IIA-Rajasthan Chapter
  • Guest Speaker (Digital), Trends in Architectural Journalism and Criticism, School of Architecture and Planning, Anna University, Chennai; 16th May 2022
    Invited as a guest speaker for a talk for students and faculty members.
    During the Live Session During the Live Session
  • Course Curator, Mentor & Instructor, WRITING/S IN ARCHITECTURE: Building Bridges Through Words, Batch 8; Apr 2nd–May 7th, 2022
    Conceptualised, curated, mentored and conducted Batch 8 of a six-week online certified course on architectural design writing for students, architects and designers, and academics of the architecture-design-building i dustry. This was hosted by Acedge and Ethos.
    Testimonials by Learners (Batch 8)AnnouncementFirst Session - 2nd April 2022Last Session – 7th May 2022
  • Course Curator, Mentor & Instructor, WRITING/S IN ARCHITECTURE: Building Bridges Through Words, Batch 7; Jan 8th–Feb 12th, 2022
    Conceptualised, curated, mentored and conducted Batch 7 of a six-week online certified course on architectural design writing for students, architects and designers, and academics of the architecture-design-building industry. This was hosted by Acedge and Ethos.
    Testimonials by Learners (Batch 7)

    Announcement First Session - 8th Jan 2022Last Session - 12th Feb 2022
  • Guest Speaker, DESIGNURU 3.0 –  Bengaluru Festival of Art Architecture and Design, Bengaluru, organised by IIID-BRC (Institute of Indian Interior Designers – Bengaluru Chapter); 21st Dec 2021
    Invited to speak on Writing in Architecture
  • Panelist, DESIGNURU 3.0 –  Bengaluru Festival of Art Architecture and Design, Bengaluru, organised by IIID-BRC (Institute of Indian Interior Designers – Bengaluru Chapter); 20th Dec 2021
    Invited as a panellist on ‘Subjecting my work to Criticism – What is Fair Game?’ at Designuru 3.0.
    Video of the Discussion (1.57 onwards)
  • Interview, Arcohes; 14th Dec 2021
    The interview focused on how to break the mould and build a successful practice as an architectural writer
    https://blog.arcohes.com/2021/12/15/the-breakaway-architect-apurva-bose-dutta/
  • Workshop (Digital) on Writing and Communication in Architecture, Dept of Planning and Architecture, National Institute of Technology (NIT), Rourkela, Odisha; Nov 17th–21st, 2021
    Invited to conduct a five-day workshop on Writing and Communication in Architecture at NIT Rourkela.
    Five-day workshop at NIT Rourkela
  • Curator,  ARCHITECTURE, DESIGN & MORE (ADM) SUMMIT, a virtual global summit – an initiative by the Indiantelevision.com Group and Animation Xpress; Nov 12th–13th, 2021
    Appointed the curator of this virtual global summit on Architecture and Design. As the curator, my responsibilities included the following wing
    1. Formulating and getting the Advisory Board in  lace
    2. Curating each session of the summit – concept, framework, detailed agenda
    3. Deciding speakers and getting them on board; discussions with them on the sesions
    4. Connecting for media partnerships and institution partner hips
    5. Detailed inputs for graphics, website, media coverages, promotions, emcee script
    Summit Details
    Video of Day 1
    Video of Day 2
  • IIA Young Architect Award 2021 – Karnataka Chapter; Oct 2021
    Recipient of the IIA Young Architect Award, instituted by The Indian Institute of Architects (IIA). The award was presented at the Young Architects Festival 2021 at Ranchi held from 22nd-24th O t 2021. Ar. B. R Mohan, Karnataka Chapter Chairperson, received the award on Apurva’s behalf.
    Glimpses of Felicitation Ceremony - In person and Virtual Pre-recorded video being played during YAF 2021Award Trophy
  • Guest Speaker (Digital), Session for Practice of Public Scholarship, CEPT University; 11th Oct 2021
    Invited as a guest speaker for a session for postgraduate students (Master’s in Architectural History and Research programme) at CEPT.
    During the Live Session
  • Guest Speaker (Digital), Zonal NASA 2021; 25th Sep 2021
    Invited as a guest speaker to speak on Creating Unique Journeys in Architecture as a part of Zonal NASA 2021 organised by Zone 4, NASA India.
    Video of the Talk
    AnnouncementDuring the Live SessionDuring the Live Session
  • Curator and Moderator, Panel Discussion (Digital), MULTIPLE MEDIUMS OF COMMUNICATING ARCHITECTURE, organised as a part of COA Social Dialogues, a think tank initiated by the Council of Architecture of India; 27th Aug 2021
    Curated and moderated a live panel discussion on the Multiple Mediums of Communicating Architecture.
    Video of the Panel Discussion
    AnnouncementDiscussion on Multiple Mediums of Communicating Architecture
  • Session Chair and Jury Member, MY CITY THROUGH MY LENS, A  national e-conference organised by Symbiosis School of Architecture, Urban Development & Planning, Pune; Aug 12th–13th, 2021
    Invited as a session chair and jury member to share thoughts on the theme and judge a competition for architectural students
    Video of the Session
    Announcement During the Session
  • PRESERVING CULTURAL LEGACY:  In Dialogue (Digital) with Dr. Rohit Jigyasu, organised as a part of COA Social Dialogues, a think tank initiated by the Council of Architecture of India; 23rd July 2021
    Curated and conducted a Dialogue with Dr. Rohit Jigyasu, Conservation Architect and Risk Management Professional.
    Video of the Dialogue
    Announcement In Dialogue with Dr. Rohit Jigyasu
  • Workshop (Digital) on Architectural Writing, Aakar 2020-21 by L.S. Raheja School of Architecture, Mumbai; 23rd July 2021
    Invited to conduct a  workshop in Architectural Writing for Aakar 2020-21, an annual fest by the L.S. Raheja School of Architecture.
    Announcement Conducting the Workshop
  • Course Curator, Mentor & Instructor, WRITING/S IN ARCHITECTURE: Building Bridges Through Words, Batch 6; July 10thAug 14th, 2021
    Conceptualised, curated, mentored and conducted Batch 6 of a six-week online certified course on architectural design writing for students, architects and designers, and academics of the architecture-design-building industry. This was hosted by Acedge and Ethos.
    Testimonials by Learners (Batch 6)
    Announcement First Session -10th July 2021Last Session - 14th Aug 2021
  • Jury Member, Slogan Competition, MASA Convention 2021, organised by Maharashtra Association of Schools of Architecture (MASA); 9th10th July 2021
    Invited as a jury member for a slogan writing competition for architectural students and professionals organised as a part of the MASA Convention
    .Jury Member
  • THE SOCIAL IN ARCHITECTURE: In Dialogue (Digital)  ith Ar. Pratima Joshi organised as a part of COA Social Dialogues, a think tank initiated by the Council of Architecture of India; 25th June 2021
    Curated and conducted a Dialogue  ith Ar. Pratima Joshi, Founder of Shelter Associates (Pune).
    Video of the Dialogue
    AnnouncementIn Dialogue with Ar. Pratima Joshi
  • Guest Speaker (Digital), Workshop on Writing Skills for Architecture and Planning organised by Amity School of Architecture and Planning, Gurgaon; 18th June 2021
    Invited as a guest speaker for a session in a Workshop on Writing Skills.
    Welcome Note During the Session
  • LEARNING FROM LEGENDS: In Dialogue (Digital) with Ar. Shiv Datt Sharma organised as a part of COA Social Dialogues, a think tank initiated by the Council of Architecture of India; 4th June 2021
    Curated and conducted a Dialogue with Ar. Shiv Datt Sharma, Founder of SD Sharma & Associates (Chandigarh).
    Video of the Dialogue
    Announcement In Dialogue with Ar. S.D. SharmaIn Dialogue with Ar. S.D. Sharma
  • Interview, U.N.H.E.A.R.D; 29th May 2021
    The interview for this digital newsletter focused on the need, relevance, and additional aspects of architectural journalism and architectural writing.
    Interview for U.N.H.E.A.R.D, May 2021
  • Guest Speaker (Digital), Creative Pursuits – A Talk Series, organised by Symbiosis School of Architecture, Urban Development & Planning, Pune; 22nd May 2021
    Invited as a speaker for Creative Pursuits – A Talk Series
    Video of the Dialogue

    Announcement A conversation on the values and beliefs that inform my professional journey
  • ARCHITECTURE: PURPOSE, EDUCATION, & RECOGNITION: In Dialogue (Digital) with Ms Martha Thorne, Madrid, organised as a part of COA Social Dialogues, a think tank initiated by the Council of Architecture of India; 14th May 2021
    Curated and conducted a Dialogue with Ms. Martha Thorne, Dean of IE School of Architecture and Design, Madrid.
    Video of the Dialogue
    AnnouncementIn Dialogue with Ms. Martha Thorne
  • Appointed Honorary Member, Global Real Estate and Design Committee, Della Leaders Club (DLC) – World’s 1st Business Platform; May 2021
    Appointed as a Global Honourary Member of DLC – a global community of entrepreneurs, professionals, and young leaders
    https://dellaleaders.com/v3/profile/ar-apurva-bose-dutta/
  • Emcee (Digital), Centre for Green Building Materials and Technology (CGBMT) Foundation Day 2021, Bengaluru; 26th Apr 2021
    Appointed the master of ceremony of the 2021 foundation day of CGB  2021.  Was responsible for scripting and conducting the event.
    Video of the Event
    Emcee, CGBMT Foundation Day 2021
  • Emcee, CGBMT Foundation Day 2021Guest Speaker (Digital), Young Architects Forum, COA SocialFestival, organised on COA Social, a think tank initiated by the Council of Architecture of India; 18th Apr 2021
    Invited as a speaker to speak on my journey in architecture as part of the COA Social Festival.
    Video of the Dialogue (1.10 onwards)
    AnnouncementDelivering talk for COASocialFestival
  • CRUSADER WITH A GOLDEN HEART: In Dialogue (Digital)  with Ar. Gita Balakrishnan, organised as part of COA Social Festival, on COA Social, a think tank initiated by the Council of Architecture of India; 18th Apr, 2021
    Curated and conducted a Dialogue with Ar. Gita Balakrishnan, Founder of ETHOS.
    Video of the Dialogue
    AnnouncementIn dialogue with Ar. Gita Balakrishnan
  • Guest Speaker (Digital), Design in Words, Design Appreciation-Design Writing Module, organised by Institute of Indian Interior Designers (IIID); 10th Apr 2021
    Invited as a speaker to speak on ‘Design in Words’ as a part of The Vision Series (Vistara Expanse) organised by IIID through their Continuing Professional Development Program.
    Announcement Announcement Talk on Design Writing
  • REFLECTIONS: WOMEN, HISTORY, AND ARCHITECTURE: In Dialogue (Digital) with Prof Mary Norman Woods,  organised as a part of COA Social Dialogues, a think tank initiated by the Council of Architecture of India; 2nd Apr 2021
    Curated and conducted a Dialogue with Prof Mary N. Woods, Architectural and Urban historian, New York.
    Video of the Dialogue
    Announcement In Dialogue with Prof Mary N. Woods
  • Course Curator, Mentor & Instructor, WRITING/S IN ARCHITECTURE: Building Bridges Through Words, Batch 5; Mar 20th–Apr 24th, 2021
    Conceptualised, curated, mentored and conducted Batch 5 of a six-week online certified course on architectural design writing for students, architects and designers, and academics of the architecture-design-building i dustry. This was hosted by Acedge and Ethos.
    Testimonials by Learners (Batch 5)
    Announcement
     First Session – 20th March 2021 Last Session – 24th April 2021
  • Curator and Moderator, Panel Discussion (Digital), VEHICLES OF ARCHITECTURAL WRITING, organised as a part of COA Social Dialogues, a think tank initiated by the Council of Architecture of India; 16th Mar 2021
    Curated and moderated a live panel discussion on Architectural Publications in India
    Video of the Panel Discussion
    Discussion on Vehicles of Architectural Writing in India
  • Workshop (Digital) on Architectural Writing, Jindal School of Art and Architecture (JSAA), O.P. Jindal Global University, Sonepat; 13th Mar 2021
    Invited to conduct a one-day workshop in Architectural Writing for the Jindal School of Art and Architecture
    Workshop for Architectural Students
  • Interview, World Architecture Community; 7th Mar 2021
    The interview focused on different aspects of architectural writing, communications, and pursuing alternate avenues in architecture.
    https://worldarchitecture.org/architecture-news/egnff/-writing-could-analyse-relevance-of-good-architecture-to-society-says-apurva-bose-dutta.html
  • Guest Speaker (Digital) – Heart to Heart, How To Festival 2.0 organised by LOCATOR; 13th Feb, 2021
    Invited as a speaker to speak for the ‘Heart to Heart’ segment for How to Festival 2.0, a unique platform for the exchange of product information and technology updates, an initiative of LOCATOR – a portal serving as a  knowledge partner for the Indian Building Industry.
    Video of the Talk (Video Credit: LOCATOR)
    Heart to Heart, Locator Post Coverage
  • ARCHITECTURE: A TECHNOLOGY FOR SOCIETY: In Dialogue (Digital) with Ar. James Law, organised as a part of COA Social Dialogues, a think tank initiated by the Council of Architecture of India; 29th Jan 2021
    Curated and Conducted a Dialogue with Ar. James Law, Founder and CEO of Hames Law Cybertecture, Hongkong.
    Video of the Dialogue

    AnnouncementIn conversation with Ar. James Law
  • Guest Speaker (Digital), Books on Architecture, In Awe Interacts, In Awe; 26th Jan 2021
    Invited as a speaker to speak on ‘Architectural Voices of India’ as a part of a dialogue on Books in Architecture by In Awe, a platform established by Ar. Dipika Tuteja.
    Video of the Talk (44.00min onwards)
    AnnouncementApurva delivering her talkApurva delivering her talk
  • Course Curator, Mentor & Instructor, WRITING/S IN ARCHITECTURE: Building Bridges Through Words, Batch 4; Jan 16th–Feb 20th, 2021
    Conceptualised, curated, mentored and conducted Batch 4 of a six-week online certified course on architectural design writing for students, architects and designers, and academics of the architecture-design-building i dustry. This was hosted by Acedge and Ethos.
    Testimonials by Learners (Batch 4)

    Announcement First Session – 16th Jan 2021Last session - 20th Feb 2021
  • WRITING/S IN ARCHITECTURE (Conceptualised, curated, and mentored by Apurva) featured on World Architecture Community; 5th Jan 2021
    Featured on this global platform of architecture and design
    https://worldarchitecture.org/architecture-news/eggcm/fourth-batch-dates-for-architectural-writing-course-by-acedge-and-apurva-bose-dutta-announced.html
  • Appointed Advisory Board Member, Architecture Asia, Official Journal of ARCASIA; Jan 2021
    Appointed as an Advisory Board Member of the official journal of Architects Regional Council Asia (ARCASIA) – an international organisation of 21 member countries from Asia for deliberations on architecture and environment.
    https://www.architecture-asia.com/Data/List/ArchitectureAsia
  • WRITING/S IN ARCHITECTURE (Conceptualised, curated, and mentored by Apurva) announced as the most successful online course of Acedge for 2020; Jan 2021
    WRITING/S in Architecture is declared by Acedge as its most successful online course of 2020
    Announcement
  • Young Achievers Award 2020; Dec 2020
    Recognised by the Indian Achievers’ Forum as a Young Achiever through their India Achievers’ Awards
    https://www.iafindia.com/ar-apurva-bose-dutta/
    Picture with Award Certificate Trophy Picture with Award
  • Course Curator, Mentor & Instructor, WRITING/S IN ARCHITECTURE: Building Bridges Through Words, Batch 3; Nov 21st–Dec 26th, 2020
    Conceptualised, curated, mentored and conducted Batch 3 of a six-week online certified course on architectural design writing for students, architects and designers, and academics of the architecture-design-building i dustry. This was hosted by Acedge and Ethos.
    Testimonials By Learners (Batch 3)
    Announcement
      First Session - 21st Nov 2020First Session - 21st Nov 2020 Last Session -26th Dec 2020
  • Jury Member, The Architecture Essay Competition 2020 organised by IDHA labs – Architecture Competition Platform; Nov 2020
    Invited as a jury member for an essay writing competition for architecture and planning students and professionals
    Jury Member
  • In Dialogue (Digital)  ith Ar. Sangeet Sharma, organised by ArchiStudent and A3 Foundation, India; 10th Nov 2020
    Conducted a Dialogue  ith Ar. Sangeet Sharma on his book, Architecture, Life and Me
    Video of the Dialogue
    AnnouncementIn Dialogue with Ar. Sangeet Sharma
  • Interview, THE PLINTH, Newsletter of Faculty of Design, CEPT University; Nov 2020
    The interview focused on the subject of architectural writing and my journey in it.
    The Plinth, CEPT
  • Course Curator, Mentor & Instructor, WRITING/S IN ARCHITECTURE: Building Bridges Through Words, Batch 2; Oct 3rd–Nov 7th, 2020
    Conceptualised, curated, mentored and conducted Batch 2 of a six-week online certified course on architectural design writing for students, architects and designers, and academics of the architecture-design-building i dustry. This was hosted by Acedge and Ethos.
    Testimonials By Learners (Batch 2)
    Course Annoucement
     First Session - 3rd Oct 2020Last Session - 7th Nov 2020
  • Course Curator, Mentor & Instructor, WRITING/S IN ARCHITECTURE: Building Bridges Through Words, Batch 1; Aug 22nd–Sep 26th, 2020
    Conceptualised, curated, mentored and conducted Batch 1 of a six-week online certified course on architectural design writing for students, architects and designers, and academics of the architecture-design-building i dustry. This was hosted by Acedge and Ethos.
    Testimonials By Learners (Batch 1)

    Course AnnouncementFirst Session - 22nd Aug 2020Last Session - 26th Sep 2020
  • Vertical Head, COA Social Dialogues; Aug–Sep, 2020
    As vertical head of COA Social Dialogues, a think tank initiated by the Council of Architecture of India, was coordinator and in charge of dialogues of architects Ashish Ganju-Prasanna Desai (25th Sep), Sandeep Shikre-Pushkar Kanvinde (11th Sep), Sameep Padora-Madhav Raman (28th Aug) and Brinda Somaya-Shubhra Raje (14th Aug).
    COASocial Dialogues
  • Speaker (Digital), Writing in Architecture, Studio Kunal Bhatia; 18th July 2020
    Invited for a chat on ‘Writing in Architecture.’
    https://www.instagram.com/tv/CDbIHaAphK4/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
    Announcement Poster
  • Chapter Contribution, MEMOIRS OF A SURGEON: Beyond Incisions, Blood, & Sweat, July 2020
    Contributed a chapter on the autobiography penned and brought out by Prof.(Dr.) S.M.Bose (Former Senior Professor and Head of Surgery, PGIMER, Chandigarh and President of the Association of Surgeons of India).
  • Guest Speaker (Digital), Seven Discourses – Do and Don’t, OMAH Library, Jakarta; 10th July 2020
    Invited as a speaker to speak on ‘Writing in Architecture Discourse’, as a part of series on ‘Seven Discourses – Do and Don’t’organised by OMAH, Jakarta
    Announcement PosterAnnouncement Poster Delivering lecture for the OMAH Library discourse series
  • Jury Member, International Essay Writing Competition 2020 organised by Council of Architecture of India; June 2020
    Invited as a jury member for an international essay writing competition for architecture students and professionals
    Jury Member
  • Featured on WOARCHITECT (previously ArchitectsofWorld (AOW)); 11th June 2020
    Featured on WOARCHITECT, a platform focusing on alternative careers in architecture
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmeYar4LHVA
  • Moderator, Dialogue (Digital) between Ar. Dean D’Cruz and Ar. Mona Doctor Pingel organised as a part of COA Social Dialogues, a think tank initiated by the Council of Architecture of India; 10th June 2020
    Moderated a dialogue between Ar. Dean D’Cruz and Ar. Mona Doctor Pingel on Creative Communities
    Video of the Dialogue
    Creative Communities
  • Moderator, Panel Discussion (Digital), SUSTAINABLE NOW: ARCHITECTURE+URBANISM, organised by Avid Learning (an initiative of the Essar Group) and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya; 5th June 2020
    Invited to moderate a live panel discussion on Sustainable Now: Architecture+Urbanism
    Video of the Panel Discussion
    Panel Discussion Annoucement Panel Discussion
  • In Dialogue (Digital)  ith Ar. Sanjay Mohe, organised as a part of COA Social Dialogues, a think tank initiated by the Council of Architecture of India; 2nd June 2020
    Conducted a Dialogue  ith Ar. Sanjay Mohe on the theme: In Retrospect: 10 Design Mistakes of my Architectural Journey!
    Video of the Dialogue
    In Dialogue with Ar. Sanjay Mohe
  • Featured on COA Social, a think tank initiated by the Council of Architecture of India; 28th May 2020
    Featured on COA Social on Beyond Architecture: What is Architectural Writing
    https://www.facebook.com/COAsocialofficial/videos/556387711716690/
  • Felicitation Ceremony of ESSAYS IN ARCHITECTURE – A national-level essay writing competition for architectural students in India; 21st Feb 2020
    Felicitated by the President of the Council of Architecture (COA) of India for curating a national-level essay writing competition organised by Dayananda Sagar College of Architecture (DSCA), Bengaluru; Journal Partner: Architecture+Design; Digital Media Partner: ArchDaily
    Being Felicitated Being Felicitated by Ar. Habeeb Khan, President - COA Being Felicitated by Dr Rama R Subramanian, Principal, DSCA Conducting the Felicitation Ceremony Certificate of Honour
  • Moderator, Panel Discussion, ARCHITECTURE IN THE AGE OF MILLENNIALS, Future Cities organised by Good Governance India Foundation (GGIF) and Fairfest Media, Bengaluru; 12th14th Feb 2020
    Invited to moderate a panel discussion on Millennials Architects: Opportunities and challenges at the premiere edition of Architecture in the Age of Millennials.
    Moderating the PanelModerating the panelGroup picture with the PanelistsBeing felicitated by Ar G Srinivas Murthy
  • Design Manifesto Displayed at Women in Design 2020+ exhibition; Goethe-Institut Max Mueller Bhavan, Mumbai; Jan–Feb 2020
    A design manifesto where I speak about the past, present, and future of my journey in architecture writing was displayed as a part of the international conference Women in Design 2020+.
    https://www.womenindesign.co.in/apurva-bose-dutta/
    With a section of my manifesto
  • Speaker, Council of Architecture (India)Training Programme in collaboration with Ramaiah Institute of Technology – School of Architecture (RIT-SOA),
    Bengaluru; 6th–10th Jan 2020
    Invited to conduct two sessions on Architectural Writing for faculty from architectural institutions at the five-day faculty-development programme.
    Conducting the Sessions With the participants Being felicitated by Prof. Pushpa Devanathan, HOD, RIT – SOA With the organising team from RIT-SOA
  • Workshop on ‘Exploring Writing Styles in Architecture’, DESIGNURU –  Bengaluru Festival of Art Architecture and Design, organised by IIID-BLR Bengaluru; 14th Oct 2019
    Invited by Institute of Indian Interior Designers – Bengaluru Chapter to conduct a workshop on Architectural Writing at Designuru, Bengaluru
    Annoucement of the Workshop At the workshop Knowledge- Sharing Session Reading Session Apurva with few of the participants
  • Speaker, Architectural Writing: An Indispensable Field In/To Architecture, CAAD LECTURE SERIES, Chennai Academy of Architecture and Design, Chennai; 20th Sep 2019
    Invited to deliver a talk on architectural writing for architectural students and faculty, CAAD, Chennai
    Announcement of the TalkBeing Felicitated by Prof Vinodh Vijayakumar, Director, CAAD Addressing the gatheringIMG_8314Addressing the gatheringInteractive session post the TalkIMG_20190920_160631Plaque
  • Keynote Speaker, Prachodayaat 2019: Annual symposium of the School of Architecture and Design, SRMIST, Tamil Nadu; 19th–20th Sep 2019
    Invited as a keynote speaker on ‘Rethinking Architectural Design Pedagogy’ for a symposium for architecture professionals and students.
    Receiving a token of appreciation from Prof. CT. Lakshmanan, HOD, SAID, SRM Delivering the Keynote Attending the Conference Being felicitated by the organisers
  • Curated ESSAYS IN ARCHITECTURE – A national-level essay writing competition for architectural students in India; JulyDec 2019
    Appointed as the curator of a national-level essay writing competition organised by Dayananda Sagar College of Architecture (DSCA), Bengaluru; Journal Partner: Architecture+Design; Digital Media Partner: ArchDaily

         Essays in Architecture

  • Featured in the Anniversary Issue of  Architecture Update: ARCHITECTS BEYOND ARCHITECTURE; July 2019
    Featured in the section of ‘Architects of their Own Dreams.’
    Cover Architectural Update - July 2019
  • Featured on ArchitectureLive!: MASTERCLASSES IN ARCHITECTURAL WRITING by APURVA BOSE DUTTA; Mar 2019
    A feature on the workshops on architectural writing conducted by me was published on Architecture Live!, an Indian portal on architecture and design.
    http://architecturelive.in/masterclasses-in-architectural-writing-by-apurva-bose-dutta/
  • Masterclass in Architectural Writing, School of Planning and Architecture (SPA), Vijayawada; 22nd–24th Feb 2019
    Invited to conduct a three-day masterclass in Architectural Writing for the graduate and postgraduate students in stream of planning and architecture, SPA Vijaywada
    Inaugural Session The workshop participants with Ar. Apurva Bose Dutta, Dr Minakshi Jain (Director, SPAV), Prof Dr Abdul Razak Mohamed (Dean Faculty Welfare, SPAV), Ar Vijesh Kumar V (Asst. Prof, SPAV) Day 2 Apurva being felicitated by Dr Minakshi Jain and Dr Abdul Razak Mohamed Apurva with the workshop participants and faculty at the conclusion of the workshop Brochure
  • Speaker, Architectural Writing: As A Niche Career Choice, Vastu Kala Academy, New Delhi; Feb 2019
    Invited to deliver a talk for the architectural students and faculty on architectural writing at Vastu Kala Academy, New Delhi
    Addressing the students and faculty Addressing the students and faculty Addressing the students and faculty
  • Masterclass in Architectural Writing, State University of Performing and Visual Arts, Rohtak, Haryana; 4th–6th Feb 2019
    Invited to conduct a three-day masterclass in Architectural Writing at the Dept. Of Urban planning & Architecture, SUPVA, Rohtak, Haryana
    Being Felicitated by Principal Ar. Ajay Kaushik The Inaugural Session at SUPVA with the Vice Chancellor, Principal and other dignitaries Day 1 At the Institute - Day 2 Day 3 With the participants, faculty and principal of SUPVA
  • Podcast Interview, ArchGyan; Jan 2019
    The interview focused on architectural writing in India.
    Link to the Podcast
  • Introduction, Monograph – FunderMax India; Jan 2019
    Invited to pen the Introduction for the Monograph of FunderMax India
  • Interview, Annual Journal of the Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology(IIEST), Shibpur – 2018
    The interview focused on the subject and profession of architectural journalism and my journey in it.
  • Writing, Curating, and Communicating in Architecture, Acedge; Dec 16, 2018
    Invited by Acedge to conduct a live webinar for students and professionals on the subject of architectural writing.
    The Session
  • Expert Recommendation for Lonely Planet Guide – Punjab; Sep 2018
    Invited to contribute to the ‘Expert Recommendation Section’ on Architectural Landmarks for Lonely Planet Guide on Punjab.
  • Masterclass in Architectural Writing, BMS School of Architecture, Bengaluru; 24th–26th Sep 2018
    Invited to conduct a three-day masterclass in Architectural Writing at BMS School of Architecture, Bengaluru.
    Being felicitated by the BMS School of Architecture Day 1 Day 1 - Analysis of some architectural writings Day 2 Day 3- Reviewing the assignments by the students With the workshop participants
  • Part of the four-member Indian Delegation of Journalists invited for an Architecture and Design Media Visit, organised by the Finland Government in Helsinki; 10th14th Sep 2018
    Invited by the Finland Government for an architectural and design media visit of a select group of Indian journalists, organised in Helsinki.
    At a dinner meet of journalists' delegations from other countries With the Head of Archives, Museum of Finnish Architecture With a member of the Finland Government Lunch meet with member of the Finland Government At the Helsinki Design Week
  • Featured on ArchitectureLive!: ARCHITECTS WHO DO MORE; Aug 2018
    Featured in the series of ‘Architects Who Do More’ on Architecture Live!, an Indian portal on architecture and design.
    https://architecturelive.in/architects-who-do-more-communications-i-believe-should-be-an-essential-part-of-our-architectural-training-apurva-bose-dutta/
  • Guest Speaker, OMAH Library, Jakarta; July 18, 2018
    Invited as a speaker to speak on my book, ARCHITECTURAL VOICES OF INDIA: A Blend of Contemporary and Traditional Ethos, organised by OMAH in Jakarta.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5U3GozNv7c
    Announcement of the TalkAn evening of interactions on architecture and Architectural Voices of India Post the event
  • Featured on Sqrfactor – Building Community Network: A Dialogue; May 2018
    A conversation on architecture, architecture writing, the need for a digital network and how it can help the architecture community to connect, communicate and stay updated with the latest innovations.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aI7OfyLS6Ws
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nEMj19fIWo
  • Featured in THE INDIAN EXPRESS – New Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmadabad, Pune and Chandigarh editions; May 28, 2018
    Featured in the leading national daily of India.
    The Indian Express, 28th May 2018
  • Moderator, Panel Discussion, Voices of Design organised by Institute of Indian Interior Designers (Bengaluru Chapter), Bengaluru; 25th May 2018
    Invited to moderate a panel discussion on ARCHITECTURAL VOICES OF INDIAorganised by the Institute of Indian Interior Designers.
    Moderating the panel discussion (Pic courtesy: Sadanand Kulal, IIID Bengaluru) Moderating the Panel Discussion (Pic courtesy: Simply Sofas)
  • Featured in THE TRIBUNE – Chandigarh and Punjab Editions; Apr 14, 2018
    Featured in the largest-selling national daily of North India.
    The Chd Tribune, 14th April 2018
  • Interview, MILLIONAIREASIA INDIA, Gurgaon;  Mar-Apr, 2018
    Views were incorporated for an article on future home and office spaces.
  • Award Ceremony, IIID Anchor Awards 2017, Sri Lanka; Mar 25th 2018
    Part of the Award Ceremony for Design Excellence Awards 2017 at Sri Lanka, hosted by the Institute of Indian Interior Designers and Anchor by Panasonic at Heritance Kandalama, an architectural marve  by Ar. Geoffery Bawa.
    With some of the Jury Members With the Jury Members and Awardees Presenting an awardHonouring the awardees
  • Co-Editor, WINNERS OF BREAST CANCER: Stories of Courage, Grit, and Hope, Mar 2018
    Worked as the Co-Editor for a book on Breast Cancer, brought out by Prof.(Dr.) S.M.Bose (Former Senior Professor and Head of Surgery, PGIMER, Chandigarh and President of Association of Surgeons of India) and published by Good Times Books.
    Book Launch at Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Chandigarh by eminent dignitaries from the medical field and Padma Shri Shovana Narayan Ar. Apurva Bose Dutta (Co-Editor) with Dr.S.M. Bose (Editor) at the Book Launch Ar. Apurva Bose Dutta (Co-Editor) with Dr.S.M. Bose (Editor) at the Book Launch

    Write-up on WINNERS OF BREAST CANCER, published in the health community
    on ‘SHEROES’, Apr 2018
    Sheroes - Winners of Breast Cancer Sheroes - Winners of Breast Cancer
  • Panelist, Kerala Literature Festival 2018, Kozhikode; 8th–11th February 2018
    Invited as a panelist for the first-ever panel on architecture in a literary fest in India at the Kerala Literature Festival, KLF 2018, the second-largest literature festival  f Asia. (Pictures: Courtesy DC Kizhakemuri Foundation)
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NfbWtdc7KXw&feature=youtu.be
    Panel Discussion with Ar. Prashant G Pole, Ar. Bijoy Ramachandran & Ar. Tony Joseph Panel Discussion with Ar. Prashant G Pole, Ar. Bijoy Ramachandran & Ar. Tony Joseph Panel Discussion with Ar. Prashant G Pole, Ar. Bijoy Ramachandran & Ar. Tony Joseph
  • Featured in Hindustan Times – Chandigarh and Punjab Editions;  Dec 30th 2017
    Featured in the national daily of India
    Hindustan Times - Chandigarh and Punjab Editions - 30th Dec 2017
  • Jury Member, IIID Anchor Awards 2017, Udaipur; 15th-16th Dec, 2017
    Invited as a jury member for Design Excellence Awards 2017 organised at Udaipur by the Institute of Indian Interior Designers and Anchor by Panasonic.
    With all the Jury Members With the Jury Members
  • Moderator, Panel Discussion, 34th National Convention (NATCON) organised by the Indian Institute of Architects, Bhubaneswar; 7th-9th Dec 2017
    Invited to moderate a panel discussion on the Socio-Cultural Imprint of a City at NATCONorganised by the Indian Institute of Architects in Bhubaneswar.
    During the Panel Discussion During the Panel DiscussionBeing Felicitated for the Panel Discussion
  • Interview, THE HINDU, Hyderabad; 16th Nov 2017
    Views were incorporated for an article on architectural journalism for the national daily.
    The Hindu - 16th Nov 2017
  • Guest Speaker, WADe Asia & CIAMBIZ India, Gurugram;  28th-29th Oct 2017
    Invited as a speaker to speak on the book,  ARCHITECTURAL VOICES OF INDIA: A Blend of Contemporary and Traditional Ethos, organised by WADe India in Gurugram.
    Ar. Apurva Bose Dutta speaking on her book (Pic courtesy: Surfaces Reporter)
  • Jury Member, ACETECH 2017, Bengaluru; Oct 2017
    Invited as a jury member for the “Grand Stand Jury” organised by The Economic Times ACETECH 2017 in Bengaluru.
    ACETECH Jury Member
  • Guest Speaker, “Avenues Ahead”, BMS College of Architecture, Bengaluru; Sep 2017
    Invited as a guest speaker for Presentation and Panel discussion as part of Institute-Industry-Interaction Series, “AVENUES AHEAD” organised at  BMS School of Architecture, Bengaluru.
    Delivering the Talk
  • Emcee and In-house Writer, Monsoon Architecture Festival 2017, Kerala; 21st-22nd Apr 2017
    Appointed the master of ceremony and in-house writer of this international conference hosted by the Indian Institute of Architects i  Kochi. Was responsible for scripting and conducting the event as the emcee over the two days of the festival and for the event’s in-house coverage.
    Hosting the Monsoon Architecture Festival 2017Hosting the Monsoon Architecture Festival 2017
  • Interview, Vowels; Jan 2017
    Interviewed for an architectural online portal.
  • Part of the two-member Indian Delegation invited for an International Media Visit organised by the Australian Government in Melbourne; 12th–20th Nov 2016
    Invited by the Australian Government to represent the Indian delegation for an International Media Visit of Architectural Writers, organised in Melbourne.
    At RMIT Design Hub, designed by Sean GodsellWith the delegates from the other countriesWith members of the Australian Government
  • Guest Speaker, Zonal NASA 2016, Bengaluru; 9th–11th Oct; 2016
    Invited as a guest speaker for Zonal NASA 2016 organised at  Acharya’s NRV School of Architecture, Bengaluru.
  • Jury Member, Architectural Journalism Trophy, Zonal NASA 2016; Oct 2016
    Invited as a jury member for the Architectural Journalism Trophy organised as part of Zonal NASA 2016 at  Acharya’s NRV School of Architecture, Bengaluru.
  • Guest Speaker and Panelist, ArchCult 2016: Annual symposium of the Dept of Architecture, NIT Trichy; 11th–13th March 2016
    Invited as a guest speaker and as a panelist at a symposium for architecture professionals and architecture students.
    AnnouncementDelivering the TalkBeing felicitated by NIT Trichy
  • Workshop on Architectural Journalism, 58th Annual NASA Convention; 31st Jan5th Feb 2016
    Invited to conduct a four-day workshop on architectural journalism at the Annual NASA Convention, involving students and professionals from all the schools of architecture in India, held at GCPIA, Surat.
    Felicitation by the Principal, GCPIA, Surat With a few of the workshop students
  • Featured on SHEROES; Jan 2016
    Featured in this online portal that highlights successful women professionals.
    www.sheroes.in/articles/exploring-architectural-journalism-as-a-career/MTM1Mw
  • Awarded for ‘Excellence in Architectural Journalism’; July 2015
    Instituted by the Kich & Neki Group, India’s acclaimed architectural hardware brand, the award ceremony in Mumbai recognised ‘Architects Beyond Architecture’— architects who have diversified into the profession’s sub-fields to contribute to it.
    Receiving the Award from Architect Prem NathWith the other awardeesNews coverage in Design Matrix Trophy
  • Featured on HER.YOURSTORY.COM; July 2015
    Featured in this online portal that features woman achievers.
    https://yourstory.com/2015/07/apurva-bose-dutta
  • Featured on Gallopper: TRAILBLAZERS; June 2015
    Featured as a ‘Trailblazer’ on Gallopper, an Indian portal for construction and building industry professionals.
    www.gallopper.com/trail-blazer-apurva-bose-dutta/
  • Correspondent/Reviewer, Research Journal of Architecture; Dec 2014
    Invited to review articles in this bi-annual journal dedicated to research and analysis in the architecture profession and published by the research cell of Chandigarh College of Architecture, Chandigarh.
  • Featured on Architecture Live!: WOMEN SPECIAL; Mar 2014
    Featured in the ‘Women’s Special’ on Architecture Live!, an Indian portal on architecture and design.
    www.posts.architecturelive.in/apurva-bose-dutta
  • Media Advisor, Content Writer and Emcee, Young Architects Festival, Kerala; 21st-22nd Feb 2014
    Appointed the media advisor, content writer and master of ceremony of this national annual event of the Indian Institute of Architects held i  Kochi. Was entrusted with the responsibility of writing all necessary content related to the event, and publicising the event (through pre and post-coverage) in various architectural/interior/construction magazines/websites and  ortals. Was also responsible for scripting and conducting the event as the emcee over the two days of the festival.
    Souvenir Introduction; Theme – BE THE CHANGE

    Felicitation by IIA National Body Emcee of the event Emcee of the event Emcee of the eventFelicitation by IIA
  • Oration on Architectural Journalism: The profession in India; Sep 2013
    Invited as a speaker by A3 Foundation, India, to deliver an oration for its conference in Chandigarh on the Need and Future of Architectural Journalism.
    Delivering the oration Announcement
  • Conference Convenor, Conference on ‘Need and Future of Architectural Journalism’; Sep 2013
    Appointed the conference convenor for a conference being organised by the A3 Foundation in Chandigarh on architectural journalism.
  • Jury Member, Architectural Journalism Trophy; Zonal NASA 2013, Sep 2013
    Invited as a jury member for the Architectural Journalism Trophy organised as part of Zonal NASA 2013 at the University School of Design, Mysore.
  • Curator & Guest Editor, Journal of Indian Institute of Architects; Aug 2013
    Appointed the curator and guest editor for a special issue of the official journal of IIA. I was entrusted with the responsibility of single-handedly selecting a theme, conceptualising and curating the complete issue, ideating on the various sections to be included as a part of this issue, sourcing and coordinating material from professionals as well as students, editing them and supervising the layouts. For this special issue, I chose the theme of architectural journalism. This was the first time that an architectural magazine in India dedicated a complete issue to architectural journalism.
    Editorial – JIIA, Aug 2013
    Testimonials: JIIA, Aug 2013
  • Speaker,  Architectural Journalism: Reading and Writing Architecture, DSCE, Bengaluru; Aug 2012
    Delivered a talk on architectural journalism at Dayanand College of Engineering (DSCE), Bengaluru.
  • Correspondent/Reviewer, Research Journal of Architecture; June 2012
    Invited to review articles in this bi-annual journal dedicated to research and analysis in the architecture profession and published by the research cell of Chandigarh College of Architecture, Chandigarh.
  • Media Advisor and Emcee, Young Architects Festival, Chandigarh; 14th-16th Oct 2011
    Appointed the media advisor of this national event of the Indian Institute of Architects and was entrusted with the responsibility of the pre-release publication of the event in various architectural/interior/construction ma azines. I was also given the responsibility of scripting and hosting the three days’ conference in Chandigarh.
    Felicitation by IIA National BodyHosting the event
  • Interview, Nostalgia 2011: 50 years of CCA; Oct 2011
    Interviewed for a coffee table book launched on the golden jubilee celebrations of Chandigarh College of Architecture at Chandigarh.
  • Work displayed at Chandigarh College of Architecture; Oct 2011
    A collage of my works was displayed as a part of the alumni work section on the golden jubilee celebrations of Chandigarh College of Architecture at Chandigarh.
    Collage
  • Speaker, Architectural Journalism: A New Realm of Architecture, MSRIT, Bengaluru; Apr 2011
    Delivered a talk for the architectural students and faculty on architectural journalism at M S Ramaiah Institute of Technology (MSRIT), Bengaluru.
  • Featured on ‘Glazette—India’s leading Glass portal’; Mar 2011
    Featured on ‘Glazette’ as a part of ‘Women’s Week Special’.
    www.glazette.com/women-architects-apurva-bose.php
  • Speaker, Architectural Journalism: An Unexplored Profession, IIJNM, Bengaluru; Jan 2011
    Delivered a presentation on the new subject of architectural journalism at The Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media (IIJNM), Bengaluru.
    http://www.iijnm.org/visitors-rept.html#apurva
    Delivering the talk
  • Awarded for Creative Excellence in Architectural Journalism; Oct 2010
    Was the youngest award winner of this recognition, constituted by First Friday Forum (an organisation for interactive propagation of creativity and culture) and co-hosted by Chandigarh College of Architecture.
    Receiving the award from Dr S.S.Bhatti News coverage in Archi Times, Karachi Citation
  • Oration on Architectural Journalism: A new-fangled discipline; Oct 2010
    Invited as a guest speaker by First Friday Forum (FFF) and Chandigarh College of Architecture (CCA), India, to deliver an oration on the occasion of the annual awards ceremony of FFF and as a part of the Golden Jubilee celebrations of CCA
    On the panelHT Live Coverage, 11th Oct 2010
  • Jury Member, Debate on ‘Should Chandigarh contemplate the global skyline’; Oct 2010
    Invited as a jury member for a debate that was organised as a part of the golden jubilee celebrations of Chandigarh College of Architecture at Chandigarh.
  • A3F award in Architectural Journalism for the year 2009–2010; Sep 2009
    Was the first recipient of the award, constituted by A3 foundation—an organization promoting sustainable art and architecture in northern India.
    Receiving the award from Ar S D Sharmaphoto8Certificate-of-Merit
  • Guest Speaker, Disaster Management, ESI Hospital, Bengaluru; April 2009
    Invited as a guest speaker by ESI Hospital, Bengaluru, India to deliver a lecture on ‘Disaster Management’.
    Certificate