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!