Avani Institute of Design announces B Arch program 2019-20

Avani Institute of Design, a Centre of Excellence in Architecture and Design education, has announced the Bachelor of Architecture Programme for 2019 -20, with which the Institute aims to expand into Interdisciplinary Art and Design, exploring new horizons in education, collaborative research and creative thinking.

Ar. Tony Joseph, Chairman & Principal, said: "Architecture and design do not exist in isolation but are closely integrated with the visual and liberal arts, social and cultural norms, philosophy and technological advances. Design has to evolve as a collaborative endeavour to engage with the unique challenges of contemporary society. Avani's interdisciplinary curriculum and facilities empowers the graduates with the critical thinking to confidently approach and tackle these concerns, to achieve their creative potential, and become thought leaders in their respective fields."

The 5-year undergraduate program aims to develop a comprehensive understanding of the concepts and methods for planning and design of buildings, settlements and habitats that are responsive to the contextual forces derived from the culture, history and physical attributes of each site. This is further reinforced by exposure to environmental and social awareness that is an integral part of the broad academic program. In addition, the undergraduates are exposed to a range of disciplines like history and theory of design, social studies and visual arts.

The aim of Avani Institute is to promote a holistic approach to design education to develop well-rounded professionals equipped with the sensitivity, empathy, social and technical skill sets to address the ever-evolving concerns of our built environment

Ar. Tony Joseph, Founder Chairman & Principal

One of the core strengths of Avani is the students' constant interaction with practicing architects, artists, theatre personalities, designers and business leaders, who are actively involved with the Institute in various capacities. The Institute is affiliated to the University of Calicut and approved by a Council of Architecture and governed by a Council chaired by Ar. Tony Joseph and some of the best emerging practitioners in India namely Ar. Vinod Cyriac, Ar. Brijesh Shaijal and Ar. Vivek PP.


The Institute has a very hands-on Advisory Council of some of the best practitioners and educators namely Ar. Neelkanth Chhaya, Ar. Dean D'Cruz, Ar. Karan Grover, Ar. Sanjay Mohe, Ar. Bijoy Ramachandran, Artist Bose Krishnamachari, Ar. Chitra Vishwanath, Ar. Peter Rich and Dr. Varkki Pallathucheril.

The faculty includes architects with degrees from illustrious institutions like CEPT, SPA, University of Texas at Austin, National University of Singapore, NIT Calicut, University of Edinburgh (UK), Bartlett School of Architecture (UK), IAAC (Barcelona, Spain), University of Leuven, University of New South Wales, and Delhi University, to name a few. Guest lectures and workshops with national and international experts form an integral part of the curriculum.

The campus, designed by Stapati Architects, won the prestigious National Smart Green Award for the year 2017.