“NEEV”
Experience Design Thinking

“NEEV” …. an Exhibition, showcasing the works of I semester students of Bachelors of Architecture was organised on 26th and 27th January 2024 at Faculty of Architecture & Planning, AKTU (Previously known as Government College of Architecture). It was one of its kind Exhibition that showcased the work done in the studios by students in the quest for fundamental understanding of Architecture, Design and Construction. Architecture is amalgamation of arts, creativity and technology thus promotes out of the box thinking. Creative ideas of fresh brains have been nurtured throughout the semester by a large team of mentors to lay the foundation of architecture.

The event was inaugurated by esteemed chief guest Dr. K. K. Asthana (Retd. Chief architect, UPRNN, Member COA) and renowned artist Mr. Jai Krishna Agarwal along with principal and dean, Faculty of architecture and planning, AKTU, Dr. Vandana Sehgal. The exhibition was open for all professionals in the city, academicians, students of colleges of architecture, aspirants who want to join the field of architecture and parents of b.arch. 1st year students.

According to The dean and mentor Dr. Vandana Sehgal, “Faculty of Architecture and Planning strives to achieve a balance between the aspirational and the practical in Architecture profession. The pedagogy is based on design thinking, where a lateral thinking techniques are employed to layer the mind of student and, gradually, the student’s mind starts grappling with any given situation/ problem with solution oriented strategies. This exhibition showcases some of the abstract and practical assignments that are part of the first semester coursework. As an academic institution our contribution to the nation on this republic day is building the educational foundation of students in architecture and to celebrate the same we have curated an exhibition to display the works of first year students.”