Architecture is a rollercoaster ride, especially in the first year. From a carefree schoolgirl who had her parents do most of her chores for her, to an adult having to…
My architectural studio, a space that was to stand witness for everything—from the joy of approval to the wrath of a redo. Making new friends, learning from each other, and…
Truly said, “A happy environment is a healthy environment”. For some, it is their home, some their workspace, and for some their schools and colleges. The more we learn and…
Architecture is often described as the profession that makes one the ‘Jack of All Trades.’ The intensive course of five years is a boot camp that touches every little aspect…
NASA conventions are an important milestone for an architecture student’s journey in India. At the national level, the convention is held annually, providing a platform to compete with colleges across…
“Architecture is a dynamic course that lets you design your dreams and renders you as the maker of society.” – This is the basic version of the sugar-coated morale booster…
The months of July-August usually bring butterflies to every college student’s stomach. Whether it is a loss of freedom that they lament about or the relief of combating their boredom,…
College life is perhaps the golden period of a student’s life. The knowledge gained, the opportunities availed, and the friendships made during this time go a long way in determining…
Pablo Picasso once said, “action is the foundational key to all success”, and this quote represents the learning process in an Architecture College. Once the student starts higher education in…
I was feeling excited and secretly proud of my first architectural internship abroad. I was looking forward to participating in creative projects and learning new skills, although I had no…
No story about architecture school is complete without the mention of a pressing deadline handcuffing the student to stress filled “all-nighter”, accompanied by the ever-insufficient boatload of coffee and music.…
SOMA is a New York-based architectural firm formed in 2004 and has experience in renovation and sustainability. SOMA’s projects—primarily located in New York City, Dubai, Qatar, Erbil, and Lebanon—span various…