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.