Amit Devale, Architect, Urban Design Research Institute, Mumbai

The Writing/s in Architecture course should be made a mandate in the syllabus. It has made me realise how ignorant we have been towards reading and writing in our profession. It has changed my perspective towards writing and made me realise there are various ways of writing and how we can choose from them basis our tastes and interests. It has also thrown light on the formalisation required in writing. This course has given me enough to make me think of writing as a professional and make a career out of it. Apurva has structured the course in such a beautiful way, I wish it went on for longer!

Prajakta Chakravarty, Principal Architect, Green Mango Design, and Associate Prof, SMEF Brick School of Architecture, Pune

The course was very intelligently curated. The vast and intense curriculum was broken down into smaller parts, deciphered and presented in a simple yet elaborate manner. The references and reading material were extensive and well-curated. I liked how intensive the course was, and I truly appreciate the tips, pointers and references we received in each session. I learnt a lot about formal writing, which has given me the confidence to go ahead and pursue it further.

Ruchi Raghuvanshi, Architect, Boston

Kudos for creating this well-curated course with a very interactive format for an uncharted field like architectural journalism. It provided me with much-needed background and opportunities in the field. I have been following Apurva ma’am for a long time, and this course was a great opportunity to learn from and interact with her. The theoretical aspect of the course was comprehensive. The doubts or any other issues were promptly solved by the mentor as well as the team.

Shradha Godya, Architect, Mumbai

As an experienced practitioner looking to pivot into academics, I was initially unsure if the course suited me. However, I was thrilled to see a batch of varied age groups and experience levels. The diversity, in fact helped me learn from others and offered perspective. The reading material was well curated to challenge advanced readers and spike curiosity amongst a younger audience. The course was structured well, conducted seamlessly, and encouraged participation. The assignment was the most exciting part, as it was a true test of the effectiveness of the course. Working on it really helped me subconsciously imbibe the teachings of the program. One-on-one mentorship with an esteemed instructor was very valuable and getting personalised feedback on the assignment was the icing on the cake. It really helped me evaluate my course of action and was a clear guide towards improvement.

S.Porchelvi, Architect at Sri Architects, and Faculty Member, Mohamad Sathak A.J. Academy of Architecture, Chennai

The course was planned and curated systematically. The resource materials shared were comprehensive and well-selected. Ar. Apurva’s style was simple and professional yet inspiring and informative. I found it very worthwhile and enjoyed the process under her mentoring. Thank you for sharing your skills with us, Ar. Apurva, and your constructive feedback on the assignment. It boosted my writing confidence. Moreover, the wonderful support team and the presenter made the course very comfortable.

Akma Nazar C P, Recent Post Graduate Student (2022),  London

Thank you to the mentor for this wonderful learning experience. I will always cherish the precious lessons you taught us – the ones on architectural writing as well as the ones on courage, confidence, perseverance, and hard work. You are a true trailblazer and an inspiration! Thank you, Acedge, for making this happen.

Fathima Samana Saidoddin, Faculty Member, Acharya’s NRV School of Architecture, Bengaluru

The course was nice and well-structured. I enjoyed the focused learning through hand-picked readings. I’m looking forward to more interaction and advanced mentoring from Apurva Ma’am. The high points of the course were the points for consideration, or the guidelines laid out in the lectures, and the personal comments by the mentor to encourage us and identify our skill sets/potential.

Akhila Sudarshan, Architect, Space Max, Hyderabad

I thought this course could give me guidance in my research paper, but it was much more than that! It was great to be part of this course and involve with Apurva ma’am – a wonderful unbiased writer and architect. I had an opportunity to understand how writings could not just be content to read but could also be a voice of the unheard, to have the power to bring out something beyond the act of thought. Through the course, I also got to meet people with varied perspectives and having a patient instructor like Apurva ma’am was a blessing. I am deeply grateful for being part of this course.

Neeru Tiwary, Freelance Architect, Jamshedpur

It is a well-framed and distinctive course that insists you organically widen your horizon and embark on an exciting journey. The mentor and the course were uplifting. There was enormous learning.

Rashi Shrigadiwar, Asst Prof, Kavikulguru Institute of Technology and Science, Nagpur

Writing/s in Architecture by Ar. Apurva Bose Dutta has been one of the best online courses I have ever attended. The lectures were interactive, and the discussions were widely engaging. Ar. Apurva has designed the course in a way, to focus on reading and writing. Apurva ma’am commented and discussed each piece the learners had come up with. Even though in online mode, personal attention to every learner and every query was remarkable. The best part of the course was the main writing assignment.

The Acedge team was also great support regardless of any issues.

Priya M Nair, Faculty Member, Measi Academy of Architecture,  Chennai

I am grateful to Apurva ma’am & ACEDGE team for organising the course and giving me this opportunity to be part of it. Ma’am was much to the point, and I liked how organised she was. The topics for each session were very well organised and easy to follow. I will definitely recommend this course to all those interested!

Alamu Priya, Postgraduate Student, School of Planning and Architecture, Vijayawada

It was a well-structured course. The exercises and assignments were helpful. Apurva ma’am was a great guide – very patient and gave us valuable feedback for improvement.

Andal R, Recent Graduate (2022) from Misrimal Navajee Munoth Jain School of Architecture, Tamil Nadu

It was an awesome course. Apurva ma’am made it easy to follow, patiently taught all the topics, and resolved doubts. Happy to learn from the course.

Chinmay Ubbarada, Architect, In-habitat projects, Bengaluru

The course was an amazing learning experience. The assignments were very creatively structured, and they helped me to push my limits and learn new aspects. The course was a bit intense,  and I felt it could have been done twice a week.

Deepal Pitale, Postgraduate Student (Landscape Architecture), Dr. Bhanuben Nanavati College of Architecture, Pune

This course is a unique platform to explore writing hobbies and rejuvenate skills for the same, guided by the best mentoring by Apurva ma’am.

Shweta Mattoo, Faculty Member, Acharya’s NRV School of Architecture, Bengaluru

This course helped me understand the ways to hone my writing skills. It gave me broad exposure to ways and techniques of writings related to architectural journalism.

Simran Barai, Architect, Pune

I liked that the course also focussed on genres and types of publications and the kind of information needed for getting into writing, rather than just the ‘writing’ aspect of it.

Vinod Panengal, Asst Prof, SPA Bhopal

The course was nice and helped me organise myself in writing. Rather than figuring out only how to write and various aspects of it, the course helped me understand everything. The best thing was the exposure to various genres in writing and understanding their similarities and differences.

Aditya Deshmukh, Postgraduate Student, MIT, Pune

This course has helped me have a new approach towards reading, especially about architecture.

Renu Rani, Architect, DLF Limited, Pune

The course was really well-structured and of true value for time.

Devika Hemalatha Devi, Consultant at Kerala Institute of Local Administration, Thiruvananthapuram

Ma’am was extremely patient with all of our queries and gave us a safe space to voice our ideas. Her resources were extremely updated and on point. Even in places where we were confused or faltering, she was able to guide us to clarity. I especially appreciate the depth with which she went through the submitted articles and provided feedback to every participant who attended the assignment.

Gouradevi  Ronihal, Asst Professor, Sri Venkateshwara College of Architecture, Hyderabad

The course is very interesting and informative, an eye opener on writings and journalism in architecture. All the six sessions conducted by  Apurva ma’am were enriching and engaging. The exercises given were very interesting. She is a repository of information relating to architectural writing.

Kriti Vanshika, Student, Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi

The course had a great structure and was really educational. From the origin of architectural writing to the very fundamentals of how to go about it, everything was thoroughly explained. This has definitely been one of the nicest experiences, thanks to Apurva ma’am. Ma’am, thank you very much for being so understanding of my situation. Without you, I would not have been able to learn so much and complete this course. I appreciate you providing such insightful articles and reading materials, too. Thank you so much for introducing me to the formal structure of architecture writing.  I now have a better understanding of the prospects for architecture writing because of this course. I sincerely appreciate you so much for all your suggestions and for pointing me in the right direction.

Shruthi Ramesh, Founder and Principal Architect,  Meander Design Studio, Kannur, Kerala

It was a thoroughly enjoyable experience to learn architectural writing through the course. The reading material and subsequent discussions allowed me to break down and analyse written content in a way I had never done before. I also liked the passionate and calm composition of Apurva mam.

Khushi Garg, Recent Graduate (2022) from Deenbandhu Chotturaam University of Science and Technology, Murthal

My whole perspective changed after this course. I can take a step ahead due to mam. Also, the course was divided with so much clarity and precision. The reference articles helped a lot in shaping my mind. Thankful to have joined this course.

Liya Jose, Architect, IDP, Dubai

This course was something I had been waiting to attend. Apurva Ma’am made it way beyond my imagination. The course exposed me to so many articles, which broadened the genres of my choice. The course was planned well, every topic had its own tools and setups to help understand them better. There were enough interactive sessions to clear doubts. Apurva Ma’am and Acedge team were always so inspiring and  kept the course fun and motivational.
Thank you, Apurva Ma’am and the Acedge team, for such a great opportunity.

Sarojini Lohot, Faculty Member, Pillai College of Architecture New Panvel, Navi Mumbai

The course with  Apurva Ma’am as a tutor has been a great experience. She has an amazing way of breaking things down, so they are understandable, always keeping it light and fun. Her lessons were engaging and useful.

Shweta Patil, Architect, Artiny Architects, Bengaluru

A one-of-its-kind course which delved deep and taught about writing and journalism in architecture and its importance. Apurva ma’am made learning easy and interactive and was very encouraging throughout the course. It was also a great platform to meet like-minded people and learn through discussions. It was a wonderful experience, and I got to learn a lot. Thank you for familiarising us with this whole new realm of architectural writing. This course and your guidance have helped me gain confidence in my writing and have encouraged me to take up architectural writing.

Shriya Bhagwat, Recent Graduate (2022) PVP College of Architecture, Pune

Ma’am was really kind and patient in listening to doubts and giving feedback to every student. The course sessions were truly informative and helpful as Ma’am taught with clarity and gave valuable inputs that would help us better understand the topic and make us think.

Sanhita Chaturvedi, Founder, Studio CplusC LLP, Noida

The reading material and discussions helped me appreciate the different genres of writing and aided in understanding the nuances of writing. The writing assignment was also a great way to get back into academic writing and researching personally for me.

Aakanksha Prajapati, Architect, Quartet Architects,  Surat, Gujarat

I would like to thank Apurva ma’am, for guiding us in the best way. She is a wonderful guide, and I feel grateful for being a student of such an upstanding personality. She invested a lot of effort in making us learn the importance of writing and reading. The assignments conducted were challenging in a way where one had to push themselves to complete them with a good benchmark. Looking forward to learning more.

Shiwangi Saha, Student, University School of Architecture and Planning, GGSIPU, Delhi

I am overwhelmed by the effort that she has put up. Learning directly from her, a veteran in the field,  is certainly a lifetime accomplishment for me. The way the course was structured should really be appreciated. I cannot thank her and the Acedge team for coming up with such an insightful idea for this course.

Anvitha Ravipati, Architect, VADS architects, Hyderabad

This course is everything aspiring architectural writers are looking for. It encourages us to broaden our perspectives in understanding the depth of the field of architectural writing with helpful assignments and open discussions. Apurva ma’am’s personal attention toward every learner is so commendable. I joined the course with many questions and doubts about architecture writing, and I am definitely leaving with many answers and directions in this field.

Divya Awasthi, Freelance Architect, Pune

I am enriched by the course. The quality of assignments and the interactive sessions made the learning experience more fun and engaging. Thank you so much to Apurva mam for her distinguished guidance and interactive sessions throughout the course. Connecting with like-minded people having similar interests in architectural writing was a bonus. Thank you, Apurva Ma’am and team Acedge, for making this possible for us.

Anjaly Teresa Joseph, Architect, LAB,  Mumbai

It was a very detailed course. Appreciate the time spent checking the assignment

Radhika Vikrant Bhamburkar, Recent Graduate (2022) PVP College of Architecture, Pune

Dear Apurva Ma’am,
It’s been an amazing journey. The course has been helpful in many ways, from understanding the basics of writing to trying to find my writing style. It will surely act as a solid foundation for my further journey. Thank you.

Manas Kulkarni, Freelance Architect, Pune

The course was a great introduction to the possibilities of writings in architecture. I loved the overall structure of the course, and especially the reading list shared as exercises. Thank you.

Bhakti S. Kulkarni, Student, Marathwada Mitramandal’s College of Architecture, Pune

It was an excellent and the most interactive session I have attended. It was directional and clarified all the doubts at that point only.
I am very thankful for this opportunity.

Mrudula Tatavarthi, Program Manager, Jugaadopolis, New Delhi

I thoroughly enjoyed the course. It was a well-structured course with lectures and reading that gave insight into the subject matter and industry and practical knowledge to pursue architectural writing as a profession. The discussions were interesting to follow, the lectures were interactive, and the reading material gave me an insight into the industry, which I appreciate. Apurva ma’am was very patient and kind in answering questions and taking all points into account.

Anala Patwardhan, Architect, Pune

The course structure was concise and to the point as regards to the introduction to the literary world of architecture. The mentor, Apurva Ma’am, was very composed when it came to delivering lectures. Although certain parts of the lecture were theoretical, it was balanced out by the live interactive sessions. I, personally, was fuelled for those sections of each session as there is nothing better than peer learning! Throughout the course, every participant was taken care of by the Acedge team as well.

Nilina E Shaji, Architect, Space Matrix Design Consultants, Bangalore

I’ve known Ms. Apurva from as long back as eight years ago when I was still doing bachelor’s in architecture. I had come across architectural journalism back then, but there weren’t many opportunities at the time. As life would have it, I was taken on another route altogether, but I always did want to explore this field once. And I got to do this with the 9th batch. I’m extremely grateful for having been given a chance to explore this field finally. The 6 weeks were planned very meticulously by Ms. Apurva, allowing us to understand the crux of the field in a very short time.

Ranjithaa Kalyansundaram, Architect, Fourth Dimension Architects, Coimbatore

The course was a great insight into the world of writing in architecture. The way Apurva ma’am curated the course was the best thing. She was patient in answering the questions, explaining subjects clearly, and making everyone comfortable throughout the course. The exercises and discussions open doors to a  lot of new subjects in architecture. In the end, the final assignment and Apurva ma’am’s feedback on it gave me the confidence to write a whole article and encouraged me to do more in architectural writing.

Bodh Saraswat, Associate Professor, Kalasalingam School of Architecture, Krishnakoli, Tamil Nadu, and PhD Student

Madam is very good, highly professional, and very much grounded in her area of expertise. Her thought process and content delivery are very thorough, crisp, and up to the mark.

Jean Bono Cordelia, Student, RVS Padmavathy School of Architecture, Chennai

This course is an amazing boon to this younger generation who want to perceive their career in architectural writing. Various options and details were discussed during the course. A special thanks to Apurva ma’am, who guided us throughout this entire beautiful journey. The assignments given to us really helped us learn a lot of new things professionally and technically. Also, as a student, this course made me figure out my new career option and pursue architectural journalism as a full-time course. I would definitely recommend this course to my peer group.

Surabhi Patil, Recent Graduate (2022) from LS Raheja School of Architecture, Mumbai

As a recent graduate who wanted to explore the realm of architectural writing and understand its scope as a profession, the course has been enlightening. I would like to express my gratitude to Apurva Ma’am for being such a wonderful mentor who guided us throughout the course with utmost patience and modesty. The course structure was well-planned and extensive, which helped me gain a broader perspective on the various styles and genres of writing. The journey throughout the course was extremely smooth and has helped me reflect on my thoughts and interests.
A big thank you to Acedge and Apurva Ma’am for this amazing opportunity!

Anita Dharmapal, Principal and Professor, Sir M V School of Architecture, Bengaluru

This is definitely a one-of-a-kind comprehensive crash course in architectural writing by Ar. Apurva Bose Dutta. It is a “MUST DO” for all architects interested in pursuing architectural writing. This short course is very well structured for a young student, the budding architect and the busy professional, with Apurva being a wealth of information on the subject. Thank you, Apurva, for making the sessions very slick, informative and interesting.

Sandeep Jha, Founder & Principal Architect, Studio Axis & Visiting Faculty at BIT Mesra, Ranchi

It was a very well-structured and engaging course which has given me insights into formal writing about architectural topics. It was well-coordinated and helped me to take up architectural writing seriously and has given me the confidence to write about issues related to architecture and planning with research. The entire course has been very professionally managed by Ethos and Acedge, and the sessions by Ar. Apurva are really good. I would strongly recommend it to anyone who has been thinking to write about architecture but has been procrastinating it due to some reason or the other. Also, it opens up a new avenue for young architects to pursue architectural writing as a career. My best wishes for more such batches in the course.

Sruthi Paramasivam, Student, Mohamed Sathak AJ Academy of Architecture, Chennai

The course was well structured. I really enjoyed the sessions and they changed my perspective on architectural writing. Found them informative, interesting, and insightful. I couldn’t have asked for more.

Ranmini Herath, Architect, Sri Lanka

Her discussions were always excellent and enlightening, and she always answered any and all questions, which should be really appreciated. I was able to attain a very in-depth as well as broad exposure to the subject of Architectural Journalism.

Ankita Bhagat, Freelance Architect, Mumbai

I joined this course for my love of reading and writing. The course has been an eye-opener for me as I came to know about different aspects and nuances of writings in architecture. Apurva Ma’am has been a great mentor for all of us who took us on this wonderful journey of writings in architecture.

Each module is very well structured and crafted in a very easy-to-understand manner. She took us through every module smoothly, explaining the different nuances of writings in architecture. Each week I got to read and learn more about different styles, genres, and types of architectural writing. I thoroughly enjoyed every session of this course. The real learning happened through our writing assignment where we got to write and execute all our learnings. The review by ma’am made me understand my shortcomings and areas where I could improve. It was a great learning experience and I will encourage everyone interested in architectural journalism to take up this course.

Aratrika Sarkar, Recent Graduate (2021) from Jadavpur University, Kolkata

It was a crucial journey for someone interested in architectural writing. It was an enlightening programme and should be incorporated into the regular academic curriculum too. There was clarity in teaching and enthusiasm towards answering any queries

Pritika Gupta, Architect, Kori Design House, Pune

Apurva Ma’am is a very amazing person with a vast knowledge of the field. I had a great experience with her mentoring us on each and every aspect of writing. She has her own unique approach to guiding each one of us. She was always available to resolve our issues during the course. An inspiration for many of us budding writers!

Shini Arora, Asst Prof, Chitkara University, Chandigarh

I have been interested in taking architectural writing seriously for some time now and was not sure where to start. Few earlier attempts failed. Then I came across this course and immediately enrolled. It was one of the best decisions for me. The course was very precise, well-structured and comprehensive in every way. It offered more than expected, especially the knowledge gained through the course. I have learnt so much in these few weeks and I am confident that it will influence my writing skills in lot of ways. I already feel the difference. Thank you Acedge and Apurva for this great platform. All the best to the team! You are doing a great job.

Manaswini Vattikuti, Architect, VAPENGINEERS(I)PVT. LTD, Andhra Pradesh

I have started my journey in writing in architecture through this course. The reason behind choosing this course is Apurva mam. I have learnt a lot about the process of writing about architecture in this course. It is the way Apurva ma’am has taken this course forward that made me retain writing as part of my profession. The way the content of the course was structured, reference pdfs were shared for respective exercises, and the way Apurva ma’am engaged with participants and mentored us throughout was wonderful.

Abha Haval, Architect, SAMA Landscape Architects, Pune

The course was very well organized. It was very much fun learning the concepts of a very vast subject. Apurva ma’am was very understanding and helpful in solving our dilemmas. I look forward to working side by side with her someday.

Amruta Vungarala, Architect, PLUS Spaces, Bengaluru

It was a very informative course. Every class was extremely enjoyable and interactive. The references shared were very helpful and informative.

Radha Iyer, Architect, Bengaluru

A very informed trainer with simplistic and clear delivery methods. Was a pleasure to seek exposure and engagement with her.

In a time where society demands change and institutions see writing as a subject of least academic obligation, this course reiterated its purpose and its much-needed relevance in today’s times. The structuring of the 6- week programme gave a clearer over-review of helping us envision a routine of a full-time architecture writing field. The start of the course acknowledges what makes diverse minds pick up on exposure to architecture writing. Beginning with studying the authors of history emphasized the importance of simplistic writing by taking pleasure in critiquing architecture and not criticizing it. Besides simplifying writing skills, outreach was another area that received much attention throughout the course. A study on publications and media houses, analysing the essence of each and understanding writing for varied target audiences, was a part of the course routine.

By grasping many new terms and theories, an added domain of understanding how these were relevant to their respective historical eras broadened our ability to comprehend an overall picture of a situation before writing on it.

This tutorship on journalism in architecture stood as an act of responsibility been picked up by choice. With each passing week, the need to initiate provocations or discourses with peers felt an essential. Through varied writing styles, and experimenting with different genres, architecture writing stood as an art that could be best mastered with constant explorations of learning, unlearning and relearning!

We realize this field as the light at the end of the tunnel rapidly approaching an entire horizon of a bright sky. A serious opportunity awaits to be unveiled. A big thanks to you Apurva ma’am for being a catalyst to help young minds like us realise the need to fasten our vigour to begin our travel on this less explored journey!

Drashti Patel, Architect, Aakruti Designers, Daman

Apurva Ma’am is of course one of the best when it comes to this field. She has been my role model since my college days and even when this subject was not discussed.

N K Ayisha Nashath Pasha, Faculty Member, MES School of Architecture, Kuttipuram

The course was well organized. What I felt about Apurva ma’am is that she is a very thoughtful teacher who puts a lot of thought into how she presents the material. Her lessons were engaging, and useful, and she was very patient with everyone in the class, always encouraging participants to respond.

Tanya Agarwal, Architect, PS Design, Mumbai

Great course. Very helpful and practical. I feel much more confident about my writing and the field after doing this course.

Mallika Gupta, Architect,  SPASM Design Architects, Mumbai

This course has indeed helped me improve my writing. The assignments helped me learn about the different kinds of writing typologies and themes one can explore.

Mrinmayee Tiwari, Architect, Design with Guru, Nagpur

Very talented and apt in the transmission of the contents

Parvinder Kaur Narwana, Architect, Pinnacle Info Tech Solution, Jaipur

Awesome sessions

Parul Zaveri, CoFounder, Abhikram, Ahmedabad

Apurva is an excellent teacher who puts her heart into teaching. She can encourage students with the right kind of feedback that can only help one to get better. I learnt a lot from her and am looking forward to a course focusing on writing books on architecture. Thank you, Acedge for starting such on-line courses that were required since long. Thank you Apurva.

Utkarsh Anand, Student, Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra

Ar. Apurva Bose Dutta is a really great mentor and instructor. The course was well-structured, the assignments were informative and all the sessions were interactive and engaging. From students to professionals, Apurva mam treats everyone with great professionalism. Her work in architectural writing and journalism is inspiring, and it was an amazing experience to get to learn from her for six weeks.  From students exploring architectural writing to professionals looking to brush up on their writing skills, this 6-week course satisfies all learners and helps develop our understanding of architectural design and writing.

Juulia Kauste, Founder, Sky Shore, Finland

Thank you for an excellent course! It was really a pleasure to be part of the course and to learn from you as well as from the other learners. The course was very well organized and the course readings provided a great variety of different types of writings in architecture. For me personally, the course renewed my faith in the relevance and importance of writing about architecture. It also helped me to reflect on how I would best like to contribute through using writing as a medium. I really appreciate the work that you are doing in the field!

Shivani Ravindra Iyengar, Freelance Architect, Indore

I feel I am fortunate to have found this course and mentorship of Apurva ma’am. Her feedback has been very insightful. My interest in this field has only grown deeper after the course. All the content and topics covered were very new to me and helped my vision grow. Furthermore, I have learned about ethics and work disciplines. I respect Apurva ma’am immensely for the wonderful person that she is. (If she’s reading it) I would like her to know that all the positivity, love, and passion that she has, could be felt even across the screen. It was a wonderful and enriching experience. Looking forward to more such courses and interactions.

Ipshita Seth, Student, Piloo Mody College of Architecture, Kolkata

The course was very insightful and very well-paced for having been a short duration of six weeks. All the sessions were equally interesting and informative and all the assignments and exercises given were very helpful. Thank you, Ma’am, for an amazing six weeks, for making every single session equally engaging and for being one of the best teachers I’ve ever had.
I will remember all our teachings forever and try to use them to the best of my possibilities.

Meera Venkatesh, Freelance Architect, Chennai

I enjoyed every session of the course, especially the interactive sessions. The personalized approach to clearing doubts and providing suggestions were the best parts! The articles shared were of great significance and they brought in a paradigm shift in my way of thinking about the subject. Thank you so much for curating a course like this.

Ahalya Vedaparayana, Recent (2021) Post Graduate Student from Bauhaus University, Weimar, Germany

It was a wonderfully structured course. The weekly interactions and the tasks helped me diversify my interests and broaden my perspective as an architect/ urban designer. It gave me access to the right tools in optimal time to explore various genre of writing and identify my own interest. I would definitely recommend this course to anyone with an aptitude towards architecture.

Maria Florian, Architect, Vlad Sebastian Rusu B.I.A, Romania

SWhat I like about the course is that it is very directly applied to the actual act of writing, containing practical advice but also takes into consideration some theoretical aspects, like intent and purpose of writing.

Neha Soni, Architect, Team2dzign, Mumbai

The course is much beyond the mentioned syllabus. Absolutely insightful and informative! The six weeks have been well structured and designed. Ma’am, you have definitely widened the horizon for us. Reading and writing both were given due importance. Appreciate your feedback on the writing exercise and practical advice every week. Wish you more success ahead!

Nivedita Tambad, Architect, Spv architects, Hubli

My experience during the course was amazing. It taught me the techniques of technical writing and understanding the style and genre of writing. The experience taught me the skills that will enable me to continue to develop my writing skills.

Priyanshi Shukla, Student, Sushant School of Art and Architecture, Gurgaon

It was an interactive course and Apurva ma’am puts in a lot of effort to make it easier for the students to understand writing.

Harini Eranki, Architect, The Build Workshop, Abu Dhabi

Apurva mam has immense patience and the course was much more detailed, elaborate and well-structured than expected. It is an honour to be taught by Apurva mam herself who is self-made and is exemplary in the field of architectural journalism and writing.

Sweata Pradhan, Architect & Green Building Consultant, Hyderabad

This course is a great stepping stone for anyone interested in writing about architecture and other building disciplines. It provides a view into the world of writing through the lenses of a professional, allowing the students to learn lessons from Apurva’s experiences.

Bhumika Tejwani, Postgraduate Student, Chandigarh College of Architecture

Our mentor explained things very nicely. Her communication skills influenced me a lot. It was a great experience. All the learnings, exercises and assignment were helpful.

Sakshi Kodhey, Architect, ARK Designs Pvt. Ltd. Nagpur

Firstly, thank you to Apurva ma’am and Acedge for this course. It was a very knowledgeable course. It was well structured by Apurva ma’am, and she introduced each topic with the help of exercises which was very helpful. This course gave deep insights into this genre of writing and definitely helped to start the journey in architectural writing. The way ma’am shared her experiences, listened to each learner and answered all the queries was great. Every session was well structured which made it more interactive. It was a fun learning experience. As it was my first experience in writing, it made me little confident. So thankful to you ma’am for this course.

Anjali Sreekumar, Freelance Architect, Cochin

I truly appreciate all the efforts Apurva Ma’am put in to create this well-structured course. She has been an amazing mentor with incredible insights. It definitely was a delight to listen to her. I am also grateful for the fact that she listened to her learners with a lot of patience and enthusiasm. I must say, this course has brought in a lot of clarity regarding the subject. For anyone who is interested in architectural writing, this course is certainly worth attending!

Prachi Jain, Architect & German Language Trainer at Langma School of Languages, Delhi

I’ve wanted to learn more about architectural journalism for a long time, but didn’t know where to start. The way Apurva Mam taught and explained things made the course more interesting. I never thought that there is even a structure to follow for the process of writing. I would say it was an insightful course that really broadened my horizons. I’m glad I took this wonderful course and would definitely recommend this course to others!

Shruti Muktha, Recent Graduate (2021) from R R School of architecture, Bangalore

The course is beautifully structured with a slow steady ease to understand each topic, from the very basics to various ways of writings and opportunities to look forward to. I joined the course with a curiosity to the subject. I am glad I did so because I learnt so much about the process from the very basics to different ways to express what we desire to say, in a way the user can interpret easily. Ma’am was very patient with us, clearing each and every query and had the whole process of learning structured for our ease.

We learnt to understand the tone of various articles and how to best express our views through words.

Pranjali Gandhare, Architect, Nagpur

Apurva ma’am is a very skilled and humble teacher. She is very dedicated and approachable which make her classes very innovative and interesting.

Afnan Ashraf, Faculty Member, Ernad Knowledge City, Kerala

A very comprehensive and well-organized course. All the sessions were highly informative and interactive with well crafted, thought provoking and indulging reading and writing assignments. Definitely a first step in the journey of writing.

Rasika Hivrekar, Recent Graduate (2021) from JNEC College, Aurangabad

I enjoyed learning from Apurva ma’am! She has a great way of interacting and making the sessions interesting! Thank you, Ma’am, for taking all the effort and sharing knowledge in the most engaging way! These six weeks went by quick with all those intriguing conversations we had. I’m glad I was a part of this batch!

Ashwini Balu, Recent Graduate (2021) fromTKM College of Engineering, Kottayam

The classes taken were very detailed and resourceful. It was an honor to be in her class.

Vaidehi Lavand, Faculty Member, Smef’s Brick School of Architecture Pune

It was wonderful interacting with Apurva Ma’am. The course had excellent inputs and discussions and was very well organized

Safa Abdul Gafoor, Student, Eranad Knowledge City College of Architecture, Kerala

Architecture writing was a field I had very little knowledge about. In college there were opportunities to write different types of contents but there was little to no guidance available. The interest to find out more about writing for architecture was sparked by my faculty in the 5th year of my bachelor’s degree. And to my surprise, Ma’am had also enrolled for this course. So I had double the joy. I got to learn from my brilliant batchmates & legendary professionals who had a lot of experience in the field. It was an honour to learn under the guidance of Apurva ma’am.

Apurva ma’am trained us well with the right amount of interaction and exercises. Ma’am was very encouraging and approachable, which helped us share our thoughts and experiences without holding back too much. She has covered all aspects of the skill so well, that I now have a very clear and structured understanding of the field of writing in architecture.  I recommend the course all those who are interested in writing, and especially architecture students who are going to work on their final thesis. This course will definitely make a lot of the process easier.

Aathirai S.K, Architect & Faculty Member, Mohammed Sathak AJ Academy of Architecture, Chennai

Writing Architecture is as essential as design. it shapes the way of thinking and communicating. The architectural schools should have writing as a part of the curriculum throughout the course duration. The course was well structured and thought-provoking. Ar. Apurva emphasized the writer’s ethical responsibility and encouraged everyone to explore writing. The info-graphs used on the slides were impressive and innovative. The discussions led me to understand different perspectives and ethics in architectural Journalism. I enjoyed peer group learning, class exercises and assignments. Personally, this course has bridged the gap between the fear of writing and the desire to write.

Gandhali Dixit, Student, Sir J J College of Architecture, Mumbai

I learnt a lot from Apurva Ma’am and the way she guided us throughout the course. We could also learn from her personal experiences and opinions, while also interacting with the other participants. I think it was a good introduction and base into this field for me. The amount of learning we got on a person-to-person basis was very useful. The course was well structured where it didn’t become too much information or too easy to absorb.

Simran Kaur, Practising Architect and Postgraduate Student, IKGPTU Mohali

The course is very well structured and gives us a very useful insight towards the field of architectural journalism. I learnt so many new things related to writing about architecture which usually one person might not have thought. Connecting with like-minded people over six weeks really helped to get ready for the field of journalism a little more.

Ashna Sethi, Recent Graduate (2021) from Chandigarh College of Architecture

The course was an exciting introduction to the subject. The mentor gave us an honest picture of the scenario which was very appreciable as it can help us prepare for the situations we might have to deal with.

Shanmugapriya B, Visiting Faculty, Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science & Technology, Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu

Thank you for introducing the world of architectural writing. Thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge.

Aksheeta Shah, Student, SVIT Vasad,Vadodara

Got best advice regarding journalism. I am really pumped up to use all learnings in future writings.

Bhawna Sharma, Postgraduate Student, Chandigarh College of Architecture, from Bangalore

Has been a very informative course – well-spaced and well taught. You are an excellent teacher for writing on architecture.

I enjoyed how the sessions were made up of segments of presentations and interactions. I joined this course exclusively to learn about the nuances of architectural writing, and I must say I was completely surprised by its content. The course instructor Ar. Apurva’s experience and her insightful lectures have been very helpful, and I must say I have gained the confidence to write. She is an amazing mentor. I have learnt so much from her about architectural writing. Her level of patience to answer all of our queries is heart-warming. Thank you, ACEDGE, for coming up with this course!

Abdul Raheem Khaja, Architect, Fourth Dimension Architects, Coimbatore

My first ever online course, and I was obviously sceptical about enrolling. In the end, it did not even feel like an online course. Apurva Ma’am is really welcoming and approachable, and that goes a long way. The course was very well-structured and was easy to understand and grasp. The effort ma’am took to patiently clear our doubts and make sure we understood the explained concepts really stood out for me. The course opened a whole new perspective for me, and I look forward to exploring more in the field. Thank you, Apurva Ma’am.

Pandurangaa Gautam, Student, Acharya Institute, Bengaluru

It was an overwhelming experience for me. The course is power-packed knowledge. I am feeling blessed having been mentored by Apurva Ma’am. Having experience over a decade, I feel she is a walking library of knowledge in the architecture field. If I need to give a one-liner about mam, “If at all we see architectural writing as a destination, Apurva Ma’am is the map for it”. Such intense was her guidance. Thank you, Apurva Ma’am, and thank you, Acedge team.

Sunanda A.J.R, Architect, Mistry Architects, Bengaluru

I loved the course and the mentor’s involvement, passion and commitment. It was an inspiration, and I am glad to have enrolled for it. It opened up a lot of unexplored and enjoyable areas for me. The course itself was structured effectively, always alternating between interactive and course material. This was energizing and kept the interest alive for the 2.5-hour sessions, sometimes more.

Ms. Apurva has helped us gain a larger insight into the area of architectural journalism and left us with adequate knowledge that we can steer in the direction that we would like to take it. She is really passionate about the subject, and she gives the course students a lot of what she knows, and I really appreciate that. She, along with Acedge, has invested a lot of time and effort into the course. I am sure her efforts at giving architectural journalism a wider platform will make a huge difference both for a writer and the reader. I, however did miss interactions with fellow learners. To encourage this, maybe some group exercise could be envisaged, so we also learn from the other

Sidharth Manoj, Student, College of Engineering Trivandrum, Department of Architecture, Thiruvananthapuram

Apurva ma’am’s passion for architectural writing shines brightly throughout the course. From the engaging discussions, informal interactions, assignments, and final feedback, these six weeks under Apurva ma’am’s mentorship have been extremely valuable. Her comments have been really encouraging. I really appreciate how the course has been structured, although I would have loved to interact with my batchmates more through group assignments or discussions. Looking forward to keeping in touch with Apurva ma’am and all of my batchmates. Thank you!

Moksha Bhatia, Architect at Ar. V. K. Bhatia, Amritsar

The course has been highly informative and insightful with lots of fresh learnings. Apurva Ma’am is inspiring, patient and kind. Her meticulously detailed out course and references have been insightful. I didn’t know architecture journalism can be so vast. Earlier, I wanted to take architecture journalism part-time, but I am willing to consider it a full-time job due to her course. There are greater things to learn in it as one practices. I found myself lucky to be part of this course and got to know Apurva Ma’am through this. Articles/research papers and other reading material also enhanced my knowledge. Acedge provided us with an organized platform where we could systematically access our resources given by Apurva Ma’am. The whole course had a positive atmosphere. Apurva Ma’am and Athulya were polite and patient to us every time. These intensive courses can only be enjoyed when we have a cooperative environment that Apurva Ma’am and Athulya provided to us.

Pratishtha Vashishth, Student, Dayalbagh Educational Institute, Agra

Thanks a lot for organizing this course as learners like us wait eagerly for such courses. The course was great, and the organization and delivery of content were also very helpful. The course structure and way of conveying things was commendable. Every session was attracting the learners one step further towards architectural writing. I have learnt a lot from the course. Many aspects regarding the writings in architecture are crystal clear now.

I personally get a lot of motivation from Apurva Ma’am’s own journey in this field. How she chose an off beaten path and excelled in it! Thank you, ma’am, for motivating us and encouraging us up to this level. Really looking forward to meeting you in person as a professional architectural writer in the near future.

Purva Patel, Freelance Architect, Surat

Apurva ma’am has structured the course so beautifully and effectively that understanding different genres of writing became so easy. The way the course was curated helped a lot to understand writings in architecture and how to channel your thoughts through words. The most valuable aspects were the reading exercises given after every class, where I learnt about all kinds of writings and narratives, which guided me to write an article. It put forward a significant amount of clarity which helped me to start writing.

Neha Chavan, Freelance Architect, Sangli

With this course I would say I found a treasure. Treasure of knowledge, skills and experiences. Every session is like a gem added to this treasure and at the end I got a whole package of valuables. This course is a life lesson because through this course I could meet Apurva mam as a mentor. I think I will not be able to describe how much I have learnt from her just through these six sessions. She has left this impression on my mind, that someday I would like to be like her and also I have learnt  a lot from all the participants. The whole course was structured so well but the interactive sessions were the best and the way they were conducted by Apurva mam. Those interactions just opened my mind and let me look at things with different perspective. It was like Apurva mam was on the driver’s seat and she took all of us to a short road trip which is fun and fascinating.  At the end she opened up various paths for us to explore. Thank you so much for this beautiful journey that I will never forget.

Bhavya Cheekatla, Student, BMS College of Architecture, Bengaluru

Apurva ma’am was a great mentor. In a less time period I’ve learned so much about the process of writing which I will use over a lifetime to improve my writing.

Devang Nishar, Student, Dr. Baliram Hiray College of Architecture,  Mumbai

Firstly, the timings of the course were apt. Secondly, the information was well channelized and put to us. The response that ma’am gave us was amazing. She cleared all our doubts. It made me more interactive as it gave me a chance to speak and be heard.  It added a lot of confidence. It was a truly beneficial and fun course -truly intriguing and interactive. I feel grown at the end of the course. It was a humble experience. Thank you

Anagha Sathish Nair, Freelance Architect, Dubai

The course was highly informative, a lot of fun, and it increased my interest in this field of study. The resources shared were highly informative, and Apurva Ma’am was kind enough to review our assignments thoroughly. She gave me apt feedback that I will definitely keep in mind. Thank you so much for the guidance, Ma’am.

Sangeeta K. Bankolli, Faculty Member, EKC School of Architecture, Kerala

It was indeed a good opportunity to be a part of this very-well structured course under the guidance of Ar. Apurva Bose Dutta. I am extremely happy that I was able to get an insight into the world of architectural journalism. Thank you very much.

Aastha Trivedi, Recent Graduate (2020) from Sunder Deep College of Architecture, Ghaziabad

The course was very well curated and structured, touching every niche of architectural writing. Apurva ma’am was very interactive and supportive throughout the course. She thoroughly explained all the concepts and her passion and dedication towards the field are commendable and inspirational. The best part was how she invested time in analyzing each of our assignments and gave individual feedback to all of us. I really appreciate how dedicated she is to her craft. I am glad I was a part of this course and that I got an opportunity to be mentored by India’s finest architectural journalist.

Rimaljeet Kaur, Architect and PhD student from Panjab University, Chandigarh

The course was truly an eye-opener towards the field of writing and had a nice outline and structure. The course was true to its tagline; we were literally told how to bridge the gap between architecture and writing, and the nuances of the craft were passed on to the students amazingly by the mentor Ar. Apurva Bose Dutta

Sripriya Sabnavis, Recent Graduate (2021) from G. D. Goenka University, Gurgaon

The program curated by ma’am is simply amazing and easy to understand as well. The reading examples provided have been really insightful and knowledgeable in terms of different writing styles. The six weeks were amazing, and I learnt a lot regarding writing in architecture.

Priyanka Nair, Student, Nitte Institute of Architecture, Mangalore, from Sharjah

I wanted to sincerely thank Apurva ma’am for planning and structuring a course like this. I am super happy that I was finally able to attend it after the long wait time. This was a breather in the hectic work week, and like never before, I would look forward to Saturdays!
The sessions were very engaging, and the resources were very helpful! It has opened up a new horizon of information about the different aspects of writing! I hope to use this as my foundation to focus on writing and somehow include it in my future as a designer.

Udeshika Dharnia, Recent Graduate (2021) from Nirma University, Jaipur

Writing/s in Architecture was indeed helpful in building bridges through words between my thoughts and writings. I am really grateful to Apurva mam for curating this amazing course. The nature of the course was so engaging and interactive that it didn’t feel like an online course. The highlight of this course was getting personal review and feedback on my writing from Apurva ma’am.

Prajna Aigal, Architect, Built Environment | SELCO Foundation, Bengaluru

It was a very interesting course, and I definitely learnt a lot through it. The interactive sessions made it better and more interesting. I learnt a lot from the questions and discussions that happened as part of this interactive course. Ma’am took her time to make the course really engaging for everyone, and that was good.

Aparna Kher, Student, VIT’s PVP College of Architecture, Pune

A very well curated course put forth in an impressive way that reflects the experience Apurva Ma’am has gained over time. It introduces the pupil to the niche of writing in architecture in a concise yet thorough manner. The given reference articles were quite informative. There’s so much to take away. I can’t wait to put all this knowledge to use.

Tejaswini Deshmukh, Freelance Architect, Nagpur

This was an eye-opening, insightful, well-curated and thorough course. Ma’am paid attention to every learner and their queries. No stones were unturned. I would love to interact with her in the coming time. Thank you so much for being so cheerful and enthusiastic in every session.

Nisha Dugar, Student, Nirma University, Ahmedabad

The course was very well structured. Before joining, I was uncertain of how 50 students could learn together in a batch and how each one could get to learn. But because of the structure and the individual feedback ma’am gave, I really got the points where I need to work. The presentations gave me the answer of how I could learn it. Thank you so much.

Manali V. Parab, Recent Graduate (2021) from Bharti Vidhyapeeth College of Architecture, Navi Mumbai

The course was very much informative and well organized. Apurva ma’am has been very much supportive and inspirational throughout this course and will always be a role model for all of us. She was motivated and guided us toward our brighter future.

Namitha Parameswaran, Freelance Architect, Kochi

She has inspired me a lot, and now I have clarity on how to work on my writings. I never knew online classes could be such fun and informative, just loved all the sessions.

Neha Sharma, Architect, Shankar Narayan Architects, Hyderabad

I loved the way ma’am structured the course and tried to include all the aspects of architecture writing into it. The course was very insightful, interesting, and engaging!

Falaknaaz Patni, Architect, Mumbai

I really liked the structure of the course and the interactive sessions. Also, it means a lot when we get individual feedback, so thanks for that again.

Ridhi Bafna, Recent Graduate (2020) from Misrimal Navajee Munoth Jain School of Architecture, Tamil Nadu

The course was very well-curated, and it exceeded all my expectations. The patience that Apurva ma’am pulls off is commendable. Thank you for a very smooth journey, ma’am.
I am looking forward to more interactions with ma’am in the near future.

Shazneen B. Aga, Student, L. S. Raheja School of Architecture, Mumbai

Ma’am has been a true inspiration for me. She is a perfect mentor and has imparted so much knowledge and encouragement throughout all six sessions.

Atul S, Student, UVCE, Bengaluru

Very grateful to have had the opportunity to learn from a true pioneer of the field. I hope to make good use of the experience in my career

Diksha Tiwari, Postgraduate Student, Sushant University, Gurgaon

Ma’am is an amazing mentor. She always helped us in clarifying all our doubts related to the course.

Sherin Cyrila, Architect, Parallax, Bengaluru

This course was really helpful for me in understanding the basics of architectural writing, developing skills, and finding my own niche. The assignments were beneficial. More than writing down, I really found that I didn’t know what I should notice while reading an essay, article, etc, which is the most important aspect of architectural writing. This whole course helped me know where my path is and what I have to practice. A. Apurva Bose was really helpful in teaching and guiding us throughout this course. The presentations were clear and the assignments and the interactive session held about the assignments were really helpful in understanding and broadening our knowledge in this field.

Great thanks to Apurva ma’am for teaching us and helping us all through this course.

Ranjinee Mallick, Content Writer at Arkihive, Kolkata

It is noteworthy how ma’am answered each and everyone’s concerns during the session. All the classes were very captivating, and she addressed all the details of architectural writing. The wide range of architectural writing types and the unique aspects of each was very well demonstrated and every detail was elaborated. A very well-structured learning platform for all age groups. The intention and the process are genuine and the learners will go back with a full basket of knowledge.

Drishti Singh, Student, Amity University, Gurugram

Apurva ma’am has worked hard to make the course as enlightening and informative as possible. It was a very different experience, and it made me want to get into reading and writing on a regular basis. Thank you.

Juby J, Freelance Architect, Delhi

The sessions were very well structured and presented. I thoroughly enjoyed the progressive dive into Architectural Journalism. I feel it is a great accomplishment that Apurva has achieved, venturing onto a road less travelled and flying high.

Tanya Singh, Student, Vastu Kala Academy, GGSIPU, Delhi

Ma’am explained everything in a very detailed way. Every session was very informative. It was a great learning experience.

Kritika Agrawal, Recent Graduate (2021) from Institute of Design Education and Architectural Studies (IDEAS), Nagpur

Apurva ma’am was nice and is very much passionate about her work. She explained each and everything very well

Sailee Surve, Freelance Architect and Faculty Member at MIT School of Architecture, Pune

Well-structured and well-conducted course

Parul Pilani, Faculty Member, Faculty at Aayojan School of Architecture, Jaipur

Good experience of learning from her

Piyush Kapadia, Founder, Pooja and Piyush Associates, Aurangabad

The articles for reference were really nice and selective

Rabin Malla, Architect, Sharjah Government, Dubai

The sessions were very informative. They gathered all perspectives of Architecture Journalism on a wider platform

Kirti Tomar, Student, Jindal School of Art & Architecture, JGU, Sonepat

All the sessions have been really detailed and insightful. I enjoyed exploring this discourse through the vast references provided. For me being able to sit with such a diverse batch with interesting experiences was a great plus. It helped me feel motivated to stick to this discourse and keep going irrespective of what I choose to pursue.

Chaitrali Joshi, Architect, MASHAL NGO, Pune

I loved the course!

Shreya Koujalagi, Student, KLE Technological University, Hubli

Ma’am was very inspiring and motivating

Stella David, BE Civil from PES College of Engineering (2010), Karnataka, from Bengaluru

Awesome Mentor

Neha Salat, Architect, Lone Oak solutions, Vadodara

It was an amazing course and fantastic learning. It was really helpful.

Sneha Shah, Architect at Quirk Studio, Mumbai

Ma’am has been interactive.

Shraddha Phalke, Architect at Landmark Design Group, Pune

Very interactive and profound speaker. Clear in instructions and concepts learning. Really appreciate the way she discusses all the doubts with clarity.

Krunal Upadhyay, Principal architect at Charcoal Hues Design Studio and Asst. Prof. Vidyamandir College of Architecture, Surat

I had the privilege to learn writing skills from one of the best architectural writers in India. Apurva Ma’am’s knowledge and experience in architectural writing enabled me to think and write about architecture in a methodological way. Throughout the course, the interactive sessions and discussions built the collective learning environment. The assignment and reading sources exposed me to various types of writing in detail. Didn’t realize how the 6 weeks course passed by in time. I would definitely recommend the course to fellow academicians, students and practising architects.

Mugdha Thakurdesai, Architect, Education Design Architects, Bengaluru

I was quite happy with the course content and the way it was delivered. Apurva was very patient and responsive towards every individual and tried to answer all the queries. The reading material that was shared was excellent, and the following discussions stimulating. I am glad that I enrolled for the course and completed it.

Darshika Rajput, Student, DIT University, Dehradun

This course was an eye-opener for me. I always saw writing as a one-dimensional creative process but through this course I got to understand the different aspects which make writing more interesting and logical with a proper structure. Apurva Ma’am is a wonderful mentor. She led us through this journey in a really smooth manner and made us all feel comfortable enough to voice our doubts and opinions. She is a really remarkable person whose words of guidance will stay with me for a very long time.

Rama Raghavan, Asst. Prof, Brick School of Architecture, Pune 

The course was very helpful in bringing more confidence towards writing about architecture. The extremely methodical structure of curation brought a lot of clarity in understanding the bigger picture in architectural writing as well as the details and nuances involved. The references shared along the way are no less than treasures. My heartfelt gratitude to Apurva for being an amazing mentor who facilitated and enabled our own paths and interests to shine alongside sharing her own thoughts and experiences through the course. Thank you Apurva and Team Acedge for this enriching opportunity!

Ranjani Murali, Architect, New Delhi

I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to Apurva ma’am for curating the course in such a wonderful manner. The sessions were very well structured, and covering all the relevant topics, in clearly divided heads with appropriate points and examples. They were also presented wonderfully, in a manner that everyone could understand, and doubts that arose were well acknowledged and explained. The assignments were especially helpful. The reading materials were very selective, and each piece held its own place of importance. No two articles were similar, and each one showed a distinct writing style and voice, from which a lot could be learnt. Moreover, they were helpful in getting exposure to more diverse topics and issues. The course made me a better learner, writer and and also opened my mind as a designer, through the discussions that were held, on architectural criticism and other topics, all through the course.

Apoorva Tiwari, Freelance Architect, Siliguri

Apurva ma’am has been an incredible mentor and is truly an inspiration. She has guided us very well and the interactive sessions were also very helpful. I  really enjoyed this course, and will definitely recommend to anyone who has an interest in the subject.

Sana Dhingra, Student, Chandigarh College of Architecture, Chandigarh

A prolific mentor and a true inspiration, Apurva ma’am helped me walk through the course smoothly & offered the much-needed guidance & knowledge at each spot. Thank you for this amazing journey ma’am. I would always be grateful to you.

Vaishnavi Nandedkar, Freelance Architect, Pune

It was a really great learning experience. I enjoyed every session. I also liked the way information was spaced out in every session. It never felt like overload of data. The reference articles shared were also very thought provoking. We could study so much from each and every one of them. Thank you so much for this course again.

Nikita Panchal, Architect, NBZ Architectural Consultants, Nashik

I am grateful to have had Apurva ma’am as my mentor. I honestly didn’t know what to expect out of the course for I thought it would be a recorded session. But on the contrary it was so well structured and since it spoke a lot from the point of experiences ma’am had, it gave a whole personalized theme to it which made it so warm. I loved every session as they were perfectly divided from the time of the slides to the interactive session; it really kept us in the loop and kept us engaged constantly. Thank you for the insights and opening up a lot of avenues to venture and explore.

Kavita Pradhan, Associate Prof, Pillai College of Architecture, Mumbai

Thank you Apurva for this course. I am really glad that I came across this course. Thanks Acedge! You deciphered the architecture writing perfectly! The reading treasure that you shared; I plan to read all of them! Also, the writing exercise has given me required experience in writing and the confidence boost.

Keziah Malcolm, Architect, Studio Taan, Bengaluru

The course was structured excellently and all the reading material provided was relevant and interesting. Apurva was a great instructor and really held the audience in all the sessions!

Srinidhi Sugumar, Freelance Architect, Cuddalore

The course was well-curated and delivered so beautifully, giving new perspectives for me in Architectural Writing/Journalism. With no formal training in architectural writing and yet getting a few works published, taking this course has given me the confidence and knowledge to take my architectural career in a new direction. Sessions with Apurva ma’am was the one thing that made me look forward to Saturdays! Her comments, insights, and meticulously organized materials were very engaging, clear, and concise. I thoroughly enjoyed the course!

Amit Rautela, Student, Sharda University, Greater Noida

A very well formulated course

Harshavardhini Devanathan, Architect, W A R Architects, Chennai

It was quite an informative course. I learnt about the various kinds of writing. I was able to discover how to research, analyze and organize my thoughts on paper. I was able to connect with many like-minded people and get to know different perspectives. I understood that a writer never stops learning and writing. I will definitely keep writing and hope to make a difference with the help of it.

Dhvani Jogani, Architect, SDM Architects, Mumbai

The course was well-planned, and Apurva Ma’am taught us very patiently. She also made sure to share her knowledge and experience with us, to give us a better understanding of how to go about things.

Sarah Giniwale, Asst Prof, AIKTC School of Architecture, Navi Mumbai

Thank you,  Apurva. The course was immensely helpful. I especially appreciate the structure and pace of the course. It was not information overload. The suggested readings for exercises were also very intriguing. I feel more confident in my writing now.

Sneha Reddy, Postgraduate Student, Griffith University, Gold Coast

The course has been structured well. And the exercises give that extra push!

Vanita Anant Udata, Architect, Bengaluru

An excellent course and a dedicated mentor who has travelled the road less taken. Apurva Ma’am is so dedicated, excellent and interested in inspiring her students through this remarkable course, which was like, the road less travelled. The journey for these six weeks with her was excellent and has made us explore the art of writing in architecture and has enhanced our skills and abilities. She is a pillar of support and strength to all those stars who have the passion for writing and who can express care and concern for the people and spaces through their ability to write.

Taruna Khatri, Recent Graduate (2020) from Institute of Architecture and Planning, Nirma University, from Jodhpur

Thank you for spending so much energy on this, Apurva ma’am. I am glad to have come across all the other learners and everyone’s perspective helped me. I have taken a semester of Architecture Journalism in college, but this course was much more expansive and detailed.

Renuka Chutke, Faculty Member, Smt. Manoramabai Mundle College of Architecture, Nagpur

To begin with, a big thank you to Ar. Apurva Bose Dutta for being what she is. Architectural writing is one unexplored domain for most professionals. Apurva Maam, through this course very successfully oriented us to various aspects of writing. The course took us from known to unknown aspects and avenues of writing. Its progressive nature helped us to understand different authors, styles and how to do a critical review of the same. There was a thought giving to exploration, examination and enduring knowledge through this. The assignments were a good hands-on activity and personalized comments by Apurva Maam on the same further have boosted our morale. It was a wonderfully curated course and catered to all the information I wanted on architectural writing. Thank you Apurva Maam and Team ACEDGE for this course.

Prathibha Rajesh, Freelance Architect, Bengaluru

The course in Architectural writing came as a gentle surprise. It was very systematically planned and organised. Exhaustive information with appropriate links and references were provided. The course instructor Ar. Apurva was highly informed and very knowledgeable, which made all the interactive session extremely useful and interesting too.

Jodel Bismarc Mekemta, Student, EAMAU (African School of Architecture and Urbanism), Togo, West Africa

Before attending this training, I had no methodology for writing and reasoning. The different sessions were interactive and encouraged improvement. A lot of things were done, including many skills. I can strongly state that I do not regret taking part in this training. On the contrary, I have reached another level of writing and I am able to produce work worthy of architectural journalism.

Robina Khosla, Architect, Ludhiana

This course was very knowledgeable, and it provided extensive information about all the parameters related to architecture writing. Many thanks to the mentor Ar. Apurva Bose Dutta and team Acedge for all the guidance.

Sona Alex, Faculty Member, BMS College of Architecture, Bengaluru

Ar. Apurva Bose Dutta is beyond words of appreciation. Her presentations and sessions were so excellently structured. Her sessions are quite motivating and that was evidently experienced by the learners during the sessions.  I would definitely recommend these sessions to my acquaintances.

Poonam Sharma, Freelance Architect, Panchkula

This is a very fruitful and worth exploring course engaging your critical and analytical skills that surely triggers your passion for writing in architecture. Ar. Apurva Bose Dutta’s guiding principles, personal experiences and the reference materials are an eye opener to the fraternity of architecture and society. It is very important to inform the society about the value of architects and varied opportunities in this multidisciplinary profession, which can be proficiently done through writing in a critique and humble manner. Being involved in such an engaging course provided me a clear vision to pursue my goal to become an architectural journalist.

Aasavari Damle, Architect at Parelkar-Ovalekar-Parpia Architects, Mumbai

This has been a wonderful experience. The quantity and depth of research it made me do will definitely help me with my pursuits ahead.The most important thing I learned through the course was that if we understand the correct process of going about an article, it is easier to present our thoughts. The course is structured so well and Apurva ma’am puts in so much efforts into teaching that it motivates us to give our 100% as well!

Twinnkle Mehta, Freelance Interior Designer, Gujarat

This course was such a nice experience and helped in form of new perspective to look at the things and articles. Very grateful to you Ma’am and Acedge.

Prakalpaa Narayanan, Architect, Villupuram, Tamil Nadu

It was crisp yet informative course that made us learn things way easier.

Jahanavi Arora, Freelance Architect, Aligarh

I would recommend this course to every professional or student who has an interest in writing, as it helps you in developing your own confidence and gives you immense knowledge of architectural writing and its importance in our field.

Ramandeep Kaur, Architect, New Delhi

It is a comprehensive course covering all major aspects of writing. Highly interactive and well conducted!

Moiz MD, Architect at KSM Architecture, Chennai

A well curated course which lays emphasis on learning by reading examples and understanding the different types of writing styles. The reference articles were very helpful in understanding the different styles and also introduced us to a lot magazines and writers. Thank you for such a wonderful course.

Vishalakshi Subedar, Architect at Katerra, Mumbai

Thank you for this course.  It helped me reignite my interest in writing. More power to you for leading the way for this profession!

Srushti Joshi, Architect at Design Bureau, Nagpur

This course was very helpful. We came to know how we can make a career in this field and also learnt a lot about various types of writings. I liked the fact that it was a very interactive course. The whole course was very well structured and curated, and it was on a Saturday evening which is a perfect time to attend it along with managing our work schedule. It gave me a new perspective towards architectural writing. Apurva ma’am was very patient.

Avni Raut, Freelance Writer, Mumbai

A very informative course. The feedback on the assignment was a detailed one too. Thank you, Apurva ma’am

Abinaya. K, Postgraduate Student, SPA (Vijayawada) and Freelance Architect

The course was well-structured, productive, and precise to its content. This course led me to discover my own voice in architectural writing. It gave me the opportunity to connect, interact well with Ar. Apurva Bose Dutta ma’am and also the participants. It happened to be the every weekend happy dose of learning. Thank you for the global exposure and for providing me a wonderful learning experience. I would recommend it to amateurs in architectural writing.

Neelam Manjunath, Founder – Manasaram Architects, Bengaluru

This is a great course—very well designed, and is really required for the development of the architecture sector, especially in countries like India!

Sonal Karanjikar, Practising Architect & Faculty Member – Sinhgad College of Architecture, Pune

This is a great course and I truly recommend it to all who are interested in grooming themselves into writing in architecture. It made me a conscious reader and boosted my confidence into writing with more clarity. My takeaways would be how to organise and structure thoughts, be conscious of expression and have clarity on what needs to be conveyed through writing. I thank Apurva mam for wonderfully curating this course and conducting it very well.

Ruchika Deshpande, Recent Graduate (2020) from Aayojan School of Architecture and Design, Maharashtra

I feel this course has broadened my understanding of architectural journalism, which previously was limited only to architectural magazines. After this course, I aligned myself with the other various scopes and spectrums, only to be bedazzled by the enormous volume of work journalism has to offer. Apurva ma’am is extremely helpful and provides personalized attention to each assignment. Being at the position she is, she is extremely humble and repeats things until we understand which is creditable, as those things are just like a walk in the park for her.

Thankyou ma’am for guiding us through this journey of writing. It was a very fun and insightful course, fascinating and quite different, unlike the monotonous lectures we are used to. The discussion part also opened up new thinking avenues and brought both sides of the coin in light. Thank you so much for your effective communication and high level of patience. The coordinators of this course, Isha and Shruti, are extremely helpful and polite, and solve all your doubts, basic to complex, regarding the course. This was indeed a fun journey and would miss it every single Saturday

Saloni Rege, Freelancer – architecture/interiors and content writing, Mumbai

This was such an insightful and interactive course. Apurva Ma’am has always been a source of guidance and has carved a niche for herself in this rare field.  I am so glad to have connected with her and been mentored by her. She is so humble and so passionately shares her knowledge and experience about the field. The best part of the course was its focus on background research, observation and analysis which eventually reflected in our writings. I want to thank her for individually guiding us all and for introducing us to varied design authors/critiques and their writing styles. Thank you to Acedge for providing this amazing platform. It was also fun to connect with like-minded individuals. The content of the course is not something we learn and forget; it is something that will stay with us forever and I can vouch for that totally.

Harshita Nageswaran, Architect at Bharat Shetty Architects, Mumbai

This course has opened new horizons on writing for me. The assignment was a great way to bring out our thoughts on certain topics. This course has definitely taught me aspects of serious writing and how to be a disciplined and conscious writer.

Shivani Pinapotu, Recent Graduate (2020) from Manipal School of Architecture and Planning, Manipal; based in New Delhi

I really enjoyed the course content and how well it was curated, such that it resonated with the diversity of the group assembled. It was very well-structured and well-intended to train us to become the voices of our industry while also pushing us to our own potential, recognizing individual strengths and accommodating a multitude of backgrounds. The course followed a rigorous practice with prompt presentations and impactful assignments, and this energy pushed us to put our best foot forward each day.

What I especially appreciated about the course was how approachable and attentive Apurva Ma’am and the course facilitators were throughout the duration, and how much they valued each point of interference during the sessions. The learners were provided with a safe space to interrogate and intercept, making the interaction all the more valuable. Overall, this has definitely been a much-awaited experience and I am so glad that I was able to not only be mentored by one of the best in the industry but also be a part of such a dynamic group. I am equally surprised and grateful for how beautifully the course panned out within six weeks, leaving me with growth that will last for infinitely longer.

The major takeaway would be in the experience of interacting with the leading professional in the industry of Architectural Journalism and in learning beyond what the internet curates for us each day. I have learnt notions that I can put to practice in my professional endeavours and I cannot be more grateful. I can confidently say that I have grown with each session, and not just because I learnt many new subtleties and facets of the practice of writing but because I understood it and I valued it as far more than just a skill.

Thank you, Ma’am, for curating such a wonderful learning experience for us all. You have been such an incredible mentor and I’m so very grateful that we had the opportunity to interact and learn from you for the past six weeks. Could not have ended this year on a better note!

Haritha Chitta, Architect, Delaware, US

I call this as my ‘Magic in the mailbox’, since hadn’t this information pertaining to the course reached me through mail like magic, I wouldn’t have had the experience and clarity of my career path like I do right now. Extremely grateful for Acedge for having this course with the best professional out there in this field- Apurva ma’am.  It was definitely one of the best, perfectly curated, clear, insightful and very very knowledgeable courses I’ve ever studied. This course definitely gave me the clarity to choose my career path, thanks to all the inspiration provided by Apurva ma’am and her teachings.   Shall safely and forever store this magic in both – my mailbox as well as in my heart ❤️.

Shivani Chaudhary, Editor, Rethinking the Future, New Delhi

The course provided a very resourceful and informational introduction to Writing in Architecture. It gives you a peek into the various styles and genres of writing and is extremely useful for any designer/architect looking into architectural journalism as a career option.

Vibha Lohade, Student, SMEF’s Brick School of Architecture, Pune

An insightful, easy-going and well-structured course. Importance was given to all the little aspects of writing that are otherwise ignored and not been taught. Understanding that reading, research is also equally important couldn’t be communicated well enough.

Sathya Kamath, Freelance Architect, Bengaluru

So grateful to have been part of this course! It was a great experience, a well-structured course with an excellent mentor who is a successful professional in the industry. The personal attention and the feedback on our assignments was note-worthy. The course enabled the formation of a great group of like-minded people in the past six weeks. I will definitely miss it. It was the best way to end the year and start our journey in the field. The coordination done by Acedge throughout the course was efficient and prompt, always. Looking forward to more courses in the future!

Nishal Sevak, Student, Arvindbhai Patel Institute of Environmental Design, Gujarat

The course has been a part of the profession that I was looking for quite some time. The course outline is very interesting and has a well-organized schedule which works both for beginners and the one experienced. I enjoyed the weekly tasks and the assignment; it kept my energy and enthusiasm up front. I will definitely read and write with a new take from now onwards. I thoroughly enjoyed the assignment and also the pieces we were given as exercises to read every week. The course has also answered many queries I had related to the field and it was great to interact with Apurva ma’am and all the other learners.

Jyothsna S, Content Moderator & Content Writer for Woovly, Bengaluru

I am very glad I took up this course. It introduced me to what actually is architectural writing and the many avenues there are to explore. Apurva ma’am was an amazing mentor. I have lots to take away from this course. Thank you, ma’am, Acedge & Batch 3 for this wonderful journey.

Shalini Vailaya, Practising Architect and Urban Head at Locus and Visiting Faculty at BMSCE, Bengaluru

I enjoyed the course – the way it was structured and gave such a great clarity on writing. Thank you for organising such a course and I am glad to have been a part of it.

Sukhmani Sawhney, Architect at Comfort Interiors, Rishikesh

Thank you for coming up with something like this. It was a phenomenol experience getting to know the field of the less explored architectural writings from one of the best persons working in this field. It was a great opportunity to connect with like-minded people and being mentored by the best.  Apurva ma’am constantly supported us to enhance our skills, and has answered  every query put forward. Thank you for having the patience to answer our questions and guiding us in this field. Since this field is still unexplored, so taking up this course has opened new avenues for all of us. Thank you for curating this course and for being such a humble person.

Nausheen Fatima, Architect at Case Design, Mumbai

Definitely going to miss this every Saturday. Thank you for making this course so fun and insightful

Archika Singh, Freelance Architect, Delhi

The three things that I learnt from this course was sorting, discipline and determination. I will also take a moment to appreciate you, Apurva ma’am – you are so down to earth, really heart-warming and beautiful person inside out (I truly love the glow on your face and dynamic personality). Always will be your fan! ‘Discipline’ in your writing as well as in your aura is something really important. Thank you so much. Glad for this experience!

Yogesh Yadav, Faculty Member at Apeejay School of Architecture and Planning, Greater Noida

The course helped me to organise, structure, and sequence my thoughts onto paper.

Veronica Dorcas, Postgraduate Student, School of Planning and Architecture, Vijayawada

The course gave me a sense of responsibility towards the readers. I’ve noticed in my writing, that I now keep revisiting my content to get the reader’s perspective. That for me is a great takeaway.

Trupti Agarwal, Freelance Architect, Madhya Pradesh

It was an extremely insightful and deeply encouraging course to take steps in taking up a career in writing in the field of Architecture

John Santwana, Student, School of Planning and Architecture, Delhi

The course was very well structured. There was only one session per week, letting the participants have the time and space to absorb what was covered in the previous week and have discussions on the reading list that was given for that week. The mentor, Ar. Apurva Bose Dutta encouraged everyone to participate in these discussions and the personal opinions, queries and understanding of the various participants provided the others with more insight to a particular subject. The discussions were illuminating and thought provoking. At the end of the course, I can say that I have a great clarity on the various types of architectural writing, prominent names in them, how each author approaches a topic, and how I can embark on this journey.

Richa Malhotra, Architect at Consultants Combined Architects, Mumbai

Before taking this course, I used to enjoy writing as a hobby and without any formal knowledge about the types of writing and their format. Now after knowing about it all in such a structured manner and plus attempting an assignment that has boosted my confidence and given me a lot of clarity, this course has really made me happy about my writing. I loved the course a lot! This was one of the most insightful courses that I have completed. Thank you so much Apurva Ma’am making this course such a fun learning experience

Dalila Sicomo, PhD Student, Università di Palermo, Italy

It was really nice to connect with everyone. It’s a great international context and it was splendid to attend the course even if only via online platform. I hope there will be next opportunity and courses on the next future.

Hemamalini, Postgraduate Student, School of Planning and Architecture, Vijayawada

Thank you so much for being a wonderful mentor, ma’am. This was definitely a very insightful experience and once in a lifetime experience. Interacting with you and the fellow batchmates has broadened my perspectives on architectural writing. The course was very well curated and helped me widen my perspective on architectural Writing.

Priya Anandani, Student, Institute of Design Education and Architectural Studies (IDEAS), Nagpur

Thank you so much ma’am for being such a great motivator and inspiration.

Aditi Garg, Freelance Architect and Faculty Member at DY Patil School of Architecture, Pune

A much-needed start for the niche of architectural writing that is gaining momentum. Effective lectures and content of the course helps one to get a head start in the field.

Mallika Gupta, Teaching Associate – CEPT, Ahmedabad

It was a highly informative course about the scope, skill and expanse of architectural writing. In addition to being a pioneer in architectural journalism, Apurva ma’am is an empathetic educator who addressed each doubt with patience and taught us all her special tips and tricks.

Taruna Aiyyar, Student, School of Planning and Architecture, (SPA), Bhopal

The course gave me a fresh perspective to architecture along with the understanding of the responsibility of making impact on the readers. A perfectly tailored course of six weeks and was very engaging, informative and insightful. Thank you, ma’am, for curating this course and helping me start my writing journey.

Nikita Rao, Architect, Studio Kosha, Bengaluru

Being my first online course to have enrolled in, it was truly a memorable experience. A well-structured course catering to students and a wide range of architecture professionals alike. The course was of perfect duration and gave us time to think and implement our learnings throughout. Apurva Ma’am’s plethora of knowledge, her passion for writing and zeal in imparting her knowledge to us is truly commendable. I urge all those, who have a keen interest in writings in architecture to take this course up and broaden their horizons.

Mehar Deep Kaur, Asst Prof, Chandigarh University, Chandigarh

An amazing insightful course. The learning was immense, and I would love to attend a part two, if any.

Shreya Humbarwadi, Student, Angadi School of Architecture, Belagavi

Grateful to have been part of this well curated course. Apurva ma’am – you were a patient and enthusiastic mentor throughout. Your comments on our pieces encouraged us and helped us learn about various aspects to architectural writing. Already missing the Saturday evenings and the insightful discussions.

Ayushi Motiwalla, Architect at Grassrooted (by Ar. Ayushi Motiwalla), Mumbai

The course was brilliantly structured and a perfectly balanced one, streamlined towards architecture and yet open to have your own style; very precise yet left room for conversation. I loved the structure of the course and the access to the available material about it. I am in awe of Apurva Ma’am’s patience while teaching, she is never out of spirit. Ma’am’s involvement towards the learners is incredible. She remembers everyone and gives a detailed hearing to every learner. The diversity in the batch brings a number of perspectives on the floor without any obstruction! More than the structure of the course, it was ma’am’s energy that made the course more vibrant and gripping.

Nishi Poojary, Architect at Heritage Matters, Bengaluru

The course exposed us to a sea of well-structured content and reference material. The fact that it was interactive, and Apurva ma’am’s incredible patience to answer every question made it a joy to be learning from her. Apart from the course itself, there was so much to learn from her objectivity, awareness and passionate approach to the field! It’s a great start for anyone looking to delve into architectural writing.

Twinkle Tolani, Student, NDMVP Samaj’s College of Architecture (Nashik), from Dubai, UAE

The course was extremely well structured with a brisk pace. The course material made us put our thinking caps on, and the interactive nature of sessions made it even more fun! Ar. Apurva Bose Dutta has a lovely persona that makes the back-up bone for a non-judgemental and conducive learning environment. All in all, a wholesome learning experience and a solid first step towards the world of writing architecture.

Achintya Rajimwale, Architect at Ascension Designs, Jaipur

One of the most informative and interactive sessions that I have ever attended. Apurva ma’am goes out of her way to be more approachable and her methods clearly reflect a personal touch and the classes feel like a one-on-one interaction.

Constanza Bianco, Student, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Argentina

Taking this course was definitely the best experience I had during this lockdown. It exceeded my expectations. Not only was it very well organized, didactic and easy to follow, but it opened my mind towards Indian architecture and made me believe there was a future in pursuing this amazing discipline as an actual career. I can’t put into words how thankful I am to Apurva and the whole ACEDGE team for this wonderful experience.

Samanata Kumar, Architect at Rethinking the Future, Nashik

This course has been the main highlight of 2020 for me. Apurva ma’am has guided us so patiently through the aspects of architectural writing. Thanks to ma’am that she opened the gates for architectural writers in India as a profession; we could not have asked for a better mentor. The course has highlighted the tiniest of the details which are not written or taught. Thank you ma’am and team ACEDGE for giving us the opportunity to learn and understand these aspects.

Michelle Charles, Architect, Mysore

Trying to find a writing course in architecture journalism in India, led me to finding Apurva ma’am. Prior to enrolling in this course, I had conversed with ma’am via email and she had been so helpful in helping me understand how to go about it. When I later received a mail from ma’am regarding this writing course, I had to do it, and I am so glad I did. It has been amazing and an eye opener on how to understand and write on architecture. Ma’am taught us the types and styles of writing, and the context and concepts of writing for architecture journalism.

In India, we lack this subject in architecture colleges and this opportunity was needed! So thank you Apurva ma’am and ACEDGE for the opportunity.

I have received so much clarity and confidence as a student who has just started writing. The amount of knowledge exchanged, and the interactions have taught me a lot and I want to thank you
and the team for such a wonderful learning experience.

Ayushi Jhurani, Faculty Member at Shri Vaishnav Vidyapeeth Vishwavidyalaya, Indore

The course has cleared the clouds of confusion as to where and how to start writing. Thanks for such an amazing idea and well-structured sessions. Will keep the learnings in mind while writing a piece every time.

Sowmya P S, Architect, Spain

The course was amazing. The approach, voice and tone enriched with your smile and constant encouragement for exploration kept all of us engaged whole-heartedly.

Shreya Gulati, Corporate Design Expert at Homeland, Panipat

The coursework is well structured, giving us not just the insights but a direction to turn our passion into a career. Unlike any other virtual course, Apurva Ma’am adds a personal touch to all the sessions going an extra mile to address all our concerns. These six weeks have been truly amazing and has set us on an exploration of the realms of architecture writing. Thank you ma’am for being the most amazing mentor we could have asked for!

Sharon Subiksha, Student, Marg Institute of Design and Architecture (Tamil Nadu), from Abu Dhabi, UAE

This course was incredibly valuable. When I wanted to improve my writing skills, I knew there would be no better place to learn. I was delighted taking this course to discover that Apurva Ma’am’s style of teaching was extremely clear and interesting. Specifically, I appreciate her ability to maintain the progression of a discussion over the course of the classes, summarizing/ expanding on ideas we shared, and helped make everyone’s comments flow cohesively. She was able to connect with us. I really loved the fact that through this course she offered everyone an opportunity to realize, explore and understand the different aspects of writing; definitely the experience has given us comprehensive views. I really appreciate the time and effort put in by her to respond to our assignments too. Thank You Ma’am and the entire team!

Reshma Kamat, Freelance Architect, Bengaluru

To be frank, I was really unsure before taking up this class. With the amount of time I took to decide on this, I missed registering for the first batch. 30 minutes into the first class and I was already glad that I took this up. The course is thoughtfully structured to introduce you to the larger aspects and genres of architecture related writing, and the details associated to each genre. It’s a perfect mix of theory and interactive sessions, both adding equally to the knowledge base of the learner. What I truly loved is that it gives you a foundation to understand writing by introducing you to the different aspects associated to it, in a manner that sets you free to think beyond, without limiting your thought process. This was one of the nicest things to happen in 2020.

It’s a free-think class that lets you grow, if I could put it that way. Additionally, the energy, knowledge and commitment that Apurva brings to this learning is exceptional. I would encourage anybody who has the slightest inclination towards architectural writing to take this up. It will definitely help add a lot to your learning curve.

Ajanta Dube, Co-Owner, The Design Charrette, Bhopal

In a short period of six weeks, I learnt more than I had expected, and the credit goes to our mentor, Apurva Ma’am. Each session was followed by an exercise which shed more light on the topic discussed. I liked that the course was participative and well structured. Also, the individual attention and feedback we received during the course was encouraging. It was a great learning experience, suitable for both students and working professionals as timing and the course load is planned keeping in mind the schedule of participants. Interactive classroom experience which reinstates the concept of ‘learning is fun’.Thank you, Apurva Ma’am, for an amazing learning experience!

Soumya Pande, Student, Smt. Manoramabai Mundle College Of Architecture, Nagpur

The course was structured quite well and a more appropriate mentor couldn’t have been chosen. Apurva ma’am was super helpful and patient throughout the process and would often get back to us with answers to questions we had asked during previous sessions as well. The frequent mid-session interaction and discussions helped us to gain a wider perspective on different views. Would definitely recommend this course!!

Tanvi Patil Ganorkar, Architect at VK ENVIRONMENTAL, Pune

A thoughtful and productive course where Apurva ma’am shares her enthusiasm along with knowledge on architectural writing. This course helped me to revive my love for reading and gave an insight into writing types and other details. All the six sessions were equally informative and packed with brilliant content. What more can you ask when learning from the Ace herself?

Sowdamini Ponnada, Student, GITAM School of Architecture, Visakhapatnam

A very insightful course! The topics and details are very well covered that a beginner in the field can also comprehend and understand clearly. Apurva ma’am always tried to keep a positive and encouraging environment in the sessions and all the queries were answered very patiently.

Vedashri Agaste, Architect at New Design Architects, Nashik

I will be always grateful for such an amazing platform ACEDGE provided to learn architectural journalism. Learning journalism from Apurva ma’am is like a dream come true. This course is the Big Positive energy in 2020 for me, personally! I thank ACEDGE and Apurva ma’am.

Haritha Devi, Student, School of Planning and Architecture, Vijayawada

I was eager to take this course as I had attended a three-day workshop in architectural journalism by Apurva ma’am at my college, and I must confess that I am glad that I didn’t miss this golden opportunity. The course was so well structured and executed meticulously, and all our participants will agree that our mentor brought an infectious energy to the classes that we stayed glued to our seats for all of the three hours. On a personal level, the course did help me to understand and analyse a piece of architectural writing and set the solid foundation to help me explore further. I would highly recommend this course to everyone who is inclined towards writing.

Alisha Jacob, Architect at Architect Hafeez Contractor, Mumbai

I am extremely grateful to Apurva ma’am and the ACEDGE team for giving us the opportunity to take writing forward in a professional way. This is not just an interest-based course, it may also allow some to find a spin-off career while being in the same field. The knowledge shared by the mentor is perfect for a learner who may be at any stage of writing. It is appropriately informative for a new learner as well as helpful for someone who may already be a writer. It is a complete course in itself. The best part about it was how open ended every session was and how the mentor has let us be free to choose whatever path we wish to as per our liking. I would definitely recommend this course to others!.

Shruti Kuvar, Student, Dr. Bhanuben Nanavati College of Architecture, Pune

The course was like a self-exploratory study in writings of architecture. Apurva ma’am challenged us at every step and guided us to understand the hidden world of writing that delves within architectural realm of India and abroad. It was a refreshing learning experience that made us think and question even the smallest of things. An incredible learning!

Kanchan Amberkar, Architect, Mumbai

This course was one of the most structured,informative and motivated courses. The way Apurva Ma’am kept her sessions interactive and engaging was really nice; it kept us attentive and alert. Also the depth of knowledge that we gained has been so deep! I was intrigued by how much more there is to explore and learn about this field—what I knew was just a tip of an iceberg. This course gave me a boost in the right direction and motivated me to take a step further and venture into this field more. The fact that Apurva Ma’am addressed everyone and even answered each and every question with a huge smile made me feel a little less insecure; her feedback on the writings reassured me to gain a little confidence into my own self. I want to thank Apurva Ma’am and the whole ACEDGE team for this wonderful learning opportunity.

Divya Venkatraman, Architect at Reflect Design Studio, Surat

It was a great learning experience; I understood the secrets of writing. This encounter with ma’ am is cherished.

Preetika Mudhliyar, Recent Graduate (2020) from Asmita College of Architecture, Mumbai

I enrolled in this course to know what entitles architecture journalism and this course has given me the whole package. Very well structured and the information given was just enough—not more, nor less.

Jinal Bhatt, Freelance writer at Rethinking the Future, Mumbai

Grateful! This course is like an oasis in the growing field of architecture journalism. The structure of the course is very flexible, interactive and engaging. The course opens up a wide array of content with valuable insights. Apurva ma’am has been truly an open-minded and passionate mentor. I would highly recommend this course to anyone who wishes to start and explore the voyage of architecture journalism.

Laxmi Vijayan, Recent Graduate (2020) from GITAM School of Architecture, Visakhapatnam, based in Chennai

Through this very structured and guided course, I could find more clarity about architectural writing and details involved in the field. I was able to discover my strengths and weaknesses through the assignment and individual reviews given by Apurva ma’am.

Vignesh Esakkinathan, Student, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai

The course was very helpful in giving me an idea about architectural journalism; there’s a limit to what you can learn on the internet. I think I’ve found what kind of articles I’d write on. Most importantly I was exposed to mediums, magazines that I hadn’t heard of. Definitely being taught writing was a takeaway, but I didn’t know there were that many design magazines and blogs, which was my biggest takeaway in the course.

Arivukkarasi Manivannan, Recent Graduate (2020) from School of Planning and Architecture, Chennai

I thoroughly enjoyed all the sessions and ma’am’s informative slides. The interactive sessions and the assignments given were so useful that it did really tap our thinking cells.

Vaishnavi Boraste, Freelancer, Mumbai

The best lessons are not learned from a book, but from the hearts of truly great people like you ma’am. Apurva ma’am – the passion you have for your job and what you teach is so contagious! You have amazed and inspired me. I am so grateful for the opportunity and the platform created by ACEDGE. The course was a very constructuve and very well structured and informative one. It has given me a direction and has expanded the boundaries of writings. These lessons are going to be with me throughout my life.All the sessions were interactive and engaging. Its been a great learning experience. All credits goes to our mentor Apurva ma’am.

Harshitha KS, Student, School of Architecture Ramaya Institute, Bengaluru

The structure and discipline that was maintained throughout the course was extremely valuable. It was very detailed and informative from start to the end. The assignment was a very useful way of bringing out our thoughts and receive beneficial feedback by the mentor. Anyone with an inclination to bring about architecture into words can make use of this opportunity.

Hamsika Ravichandran, Recent Graduate (2020) from CAAD-Chennai Academy of Architecture and design, Chennai

Really loved the structure of the course; it has helped me in many ways to understand the process and the technicality that goes into writing! Thank you so much for all the experiences and thoughts you have shared along the course.

Pooja Vachhani, Architect, Mumbai

I’ve really enjoyed the course and I am looking forward to applying all I’ve learnt.

Megha Bisht, Recent Graduate (2020) from GD Goenka University, New Delhi

This course was a great platform to initiate my journey for Architectural writing. As the current scope of this course is low in our country as compared to others so I am able relate this course with a first steppingstone for me. The interaction through reference documents and assignments were the best part of the course..

Gokul Anand M, Freelance Architect, Tamil Nadu

Apurva ma’am has made me understand the importance of writing in architecture and educated me on the same. The course is well paced. The exercises really help in understand the various interpretations on writing architecture. The reference articles are pure gold, they help you explore various topics, themes and also how to present the idea to the readerss. This is the place to be to learn about writing architecture.

Nikhita Kinger, Faculty Member at Chitkara University, Punjab

I consider myself very fortunate to have come across this course in writings in architecture. The entire course is very well articulated, interactive and thought provoking. Apurva ma’am makes sure to personally answer all the doubts and encourage her students to do better. The structure and detail of the content provided has helped me gain confidence and all the technical knowledge required to pursue this field. It was a wonderful learning experience and is highly recommended to everyone in this field.

Naomi Mathew Vettath, Architect at HCP Interior Design, Ahmedabad

Absolutely loved this course! This course was a source of concentrated information about Architectural Journalism that would be very difficult to otherwise find. It was perfectly structured, ensuring that we knew about certain topics before we moved on to learn about others. Very precise information was given at the correct lesson, which ensured a smooth understanding and a great learning curve.  Exercises and assignments were also structured that way making it very comfortable for us to follow and go through the course.

Apurva ma’am is such an amazing teacher, extremely humble and patient. She would answer every single question that was raised even though sometimes we went past our scheduled time slots. The course is also a great example of Apurva ma’am passion – she made sure each of us felt at ease; it almost felt like the course was personally structured for me! Even through the week, if we had any doubts, she was available (through Ankita)! I have learnt a lot more than I had initially hoped for from this course, and I am very glad I joined the course. If anyone needs a push or that last nudge to get enrolled, consider this as it!

Jerry Joe Elengical, Recent Graduate (2020) from Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Dubai

The course was incredibly informative and precisely structured to provide learners with a detailed introduction to the world of architectural writing. The prescribed readings were particularly interesting, and the weekly sessions were engaging, interactive, and well-paced. The course is ideal for anyone with an interest in writing on architecture and design.

Asmita Singh, Interior Architect at Decon Lighting Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi

The course is very well structured. The progression between weeks is smooth and home assignments are a delight. I got the opportunity to read pieces by so many authors, all curated by Apurva ma’am within various sub-categories. At the end of each week, we reflected on what we read, in an interactive session which brought back the whole classroom-experience. The course has acted as a beautiful steppingstone into the field of architecture journalism and writing.

Toolika Mishra, Student, Chandigarh University, Chandigarh

This was the most interactive, interesting, and knowledgeable course I have ever attended, with so much of personal attention given to each one of us. They gave me a new perspective to look at this field and the readings and the assignments literally dragged me to read more and more and think in depth about all the topics. It was so much of fun and I was honoured to learn almost face to face from my Idol THE Apurva ma’am. I simply loved each and every assignment, teaching and discussions that happened in the six weeks. Every Saturday there was an excitement in me to attend to attend the course. Though it was a weekly session, but I felt that I was into the course the remaining days too. The course gave me a new perspective to look at spaces. Words do fall short in sharing my experience!

Esha Nagella, Faculty Member at Mount Carmel College, Bengaluru

Ms. Apurva has been amazing through the course. She is open with thoughts and opinions and has been sharing valuable experiences with the class. She is always ready to answer any questions and connects you with the right resources. Thank you!

Athulya Ann Aby, Post Graduate Student, CEPT, Ahmedabad

This is a great course for anyone who is interested in writing about the built environment, but doesn’t know how or where to start. The course was very informative. The mentor gave a good comprehensive understanding of the scenario of architectural writing in India and abroad. She also gave detailed and constructive feedback on all our assignments. A special commendation for the exercises and the really good resources provided. It also opened my eyes to the different styles and genres within architectural writing itself. It was a great learning experience. Apurva ma’am’s dedication in giving relevant references, clearing all queries and giving detailed constructive feedback is the best part!Thank you Apurva ma’am!

Bharani Sri Gujuluva, Student, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore

The course was greatly eye-opening, and I strongly believe that it has laid a sturdy foundation for all my future pursuits in the field of architectural journalism. The emphasis on content and the way it was structured gave a wholistic view of the field. Beyond the knowledge directly shared, Apurva ma’am also did a great job in creating a space for likeminded people to share views and opinions on common topics, which I think is more important to any course. So, thank you ma’am for all that you have done.

This was my first online course and I was sceptical on how it would turn out but I found out it to be very interesting as we moved through the course. The way our mentor Apurva ma’am handled the course and the way the course content was packaged in sessions was very apt. Things that stood out in the course were clearing of doubts, if any, without any apprehensions and the reading material shared. Thank you to Apurva ma’am for being a wonderful and inspiring instructor and ACEDGE for creating the platform. One of the very few useful things I could say I did during the lockdown.

Garryn Stephens, Postgraduate student, University of Cape Town, South Africa

This was my first online course, and what a pertinent time to start! The course content of Architectural Writing is very relevant and undermined in Architectural Schools and Practice in South Africa. Being the only student outside of India, I felt very welcome! The content exposed me to the essential tools for a budding writer and the enthusiasm of both the mentor, Ar. Apurva Bose Dutta, the ACEDGE team, and the other students, was inspiring and humbling. Thank you, Apurva Ma’am, for the great opportunity to learn from you, and especially for your commitment and passion!

Neha Shetty, Recent Graduate (2020) from KLE Technological University, Hubli, Karnataka

The course was very insightful, and it broadened the horizons of writing, for Apurva ma’am has an energy that kept all of us going. She is an amazing mentor. The articles and the little mentor advice shared is an asset to us. I thank Ankita for being such a great coordinator.

Ananya Asthana, Architect at National Research Laboratory for Conservation of Cultural Property (Nrlc), Lucknow

I am extremely happy to have enrolled myself in this course and learning the craft of writing from none other than Apurva ma’am. She’s an inspiration and after taking this course I can vouch for the fact that she’s also a very good teacher. Ever so patient and sweet with everyone’s queries, she is a great mentor. The course was very well curated; each session was packed with so much information and learning and we’re all taking back something valuable. Thank you ma’am for being the best mentor.

Suhani Rajput, Recent Graduate (2020) from Bagulamukhi College of architecture and planning, Bhopal

I am very grateful to be a part of the course. Apurva ma’am was very friendly and interactive; in a very short time period, she tried to cover all aspects related to the course.

Sonali Agarwal, Partner & Architect at Space and Vision, and Faculty at Chandigarh College of Architecture, Chandigarh

‘A beacon of light’ is what the ACEDGE-facilitated writing course meant to me, an architect hesitating at the borders of professional writing, waiting for some direction. The structuring of the course is sensible, and its rich content has helped expand my horizons vastly. A visually interactive mode maintains one’s interest and holds a lot of merits. The short course has instilled in me the confidence to follow my passion with renewed vigor. Kudos to ACEDGE on their mission of nurturing young creative minds in the field of architecture.

Drishti Joshi, Student, Raman Bhakta School of Architecture, Surat

The course was beautifully curated by Apurva ma’am, catering to almost all the aspects of architectural writing and journalism. Each session was loaded with so much knowledge and followed by a discussion with other learners. The approach towards conducting the course felt very personal with individual attention to everyone. Ma’am never hesitated in addressing our requests and questions. She looked at each of our assignments and gave her comments and, that was literally the best bit ever, to get one-on-one attention from the mentor herself!

A very insightful course with thought-provoking inputs from the mentor. I didn’t expect that apart from architectural writing, I would also get a detailed insight into the further opportunities in the field and learn about architecture as well! Ma’am’s feedback on the assignment helped me and boosted my confidence to write more and to write better, and gave me a better sense of direction. This was the best online course, and the best six weeks of the lockdown. Thank you, ma’am!

 Anjali Purswani, Architect at Dsync Architects, Bengaluru

I have immense gratitude for the organizers of the course. It was a very informative and well-rounded learning experience. It definitely gives me more confidence to explore the field of architecture journalism further. Also, I highly appreciate the reading material and feedbacks shared by the mentor.

Isha Chaudhari, Recent Graduate (2020) from PVP College of Architecture, Pune

What I loved about the course was that there was a major weighted focus on reading as much as writing, if not more. Without the earlier exercises, the last assignment would have been hollower. And the articles selected were also extremely insightful. I think we’ll be leaving this course as better readers, if not writers.

Samruddhi Shendurnikar, Student, Dr. B.N. College of Architecture, Pune

It was a great learning experience. I have thoroughly enjoyed this course and feel grateful for all the information it gave me!

Heena Yadav, Architect and Visiting Faculty at Bhagwan Mahavir College of Architecture, Surat

This course is curated perfectly for everyone who has interest in writing being in architectural field. It helps in developing the skill to pursue writing in architecture as a full time career or at least having a better understanding and a view to look at things and express them.

Aneesha Madabhushi, Architect at The Studio, Bengaluru

The course was extremely insightful and informative. All the modules and exercises were perfectly structured to give the learners maximum knowledge. This was my first online live class and I thoroughly enjoyed every bit of it. Apurva ma’am is a wonderful teacher and mentor, who guided us throughout the course while sharing with us her experiences and knowledge. She ensured that the entire experience was extremely engaging and interactive throughout. I enjoyed listening to the perspectives of all the learners during various discussions, which paved way for further thought. In a short span of six weeks, we were able to create connections with each other that we hope to maintain in the future. As the group was a mix of students, professionals, and teachers, we had a variety of thoughts and opinions during the discussions. It’s a great course to expand your viewpoints and broaden your horizon in the field of architectural writing. I would love to attend a part two of this course whenever conducted. Thanks to the entire team of ACEDGE, Ankita Arora our coordinator, and Ar. Apurva Bose Dutta for this wonderful and memorable experience.

Pranshi Pant, Student, Amity University, Lucknow

It was a great experience to be part of such an intellectual and talented batch of professionals. The course was very interesting and filled the knowledge brims. It was quite fun to work on the exercises every week. Apurva Ma’am was very helpful and patient to clear all the doubts with such ease and in-depth. All in all, it was a very informative and compelling course.

Bhagyalaxmi Madhapur, Architect, Consultant – Independent practice, and Tenure Faculty at SJB School of Architecture and Planning, Bengaluru

Thank you, Apurva for an insightful, engaging, and enriching architecture writing course. The course contents and the way it was conducted was very good. It was a great learning experience.

Siddhi Arora, Student, Dr. Bhanuben Nanavati College of Architecture for Women, Pune

Thank you ma’am! It was an enriching course. Moreover, I am  grateful to be your student for this long. It’s been an achievement and a blessing for all those interactive sessions that we had and all those personal suggestions that I received. I only hope to get to see more of you in the coming time.

Fasiha Khaiser, Self-employed Architect, Bengaluru

Acedge used Apurva’s knowledge and experience and tailored a course well-fitting to anyone interested in architecture writing, be it an insider or a layperson. Looking forward to more such interesting times.

Phalguni Shinkar, Recent Graduate (2020) from Indubhai Parekh School of Architecture, Rajkot

The structure of the course, assignments and discussions pertaining to it were flawless. The course opened new avenues and paved the path to write about nuances of architecture by critically investigating and analysing it. The references given were worth reading.

Sandhya Ayar, Student, MBS School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi

Expressing my gratitude to the mentor and all the organizers for making the course so interesting, fun, and highly knowledgeable. This was a wonderful experience and helped me understand the realm of architectural journalism in greater detail.

Thushara K, Architect and Urban Design faculty at Avani Institute of Design, Calicut

It was a great learning experience. Thanks a lot for this well-curated course.

Crispina Ken R S, Student, Mohamed Sathak AJ Academy of Architecture, Chennai

It was a smooth and amazing ride during the course. I was definitelyable to receive deeper insights into the field of architectural journalism

Arshan Hussain,  Recent Graduate (2020) from Apeejay School of Architecture and Planning, Greater Noida

This course has been very enlightening with its lucid and interactive approach. It was a very well organised course. The time management and the knowledge base provided by the mentor was very valuable. Regular interaction and good knowledge base make this course a must for those who really want to ‘write’ about architecture.

Mansi Mattoo, Student, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU), Jammu&Kashmir

I can’t be grateful enough to all the learners, Apurva mam, Ankita (ACEDGE) for bringing this amazingly beautiful course, which not only helped me gain confidence in what I am doing but also made me more passionate about this field of writing. Thank you Apurva ma’am for making the sessions personalized and for all the comments and queries you addressed. Looking forward to more such sessions and guidance.