Cochin has nationally and internationally renowned architects and architecture practices that stand in the forefront of design today and WATconnect x Cochin shared the architectural developments and brainstorm ideas on design, art and architecture. Commencing from The Mandalay hall; a concept hotel designed by Ar. Tony Joseph; Director of Stapati Architects, the trail covered projects of Ar. Karl Damshen; Swiss architect based in Cochin, renowned for his work on heritage restoration, Ar. Peter Gast; German architect living and practicing in Cochin, Ar. Bhavana Hameed; Director of Playground Studio, Ar. Vinu Daniel; Principal architect of Wall Makers and Ar. Jacob George; Director of Metaspace design studio.
A talk by Ar. Mohammed Sali through distinct works of architects from Cochin, projects of Ar. Latha Raman and Jaigopal; Directors of Inspiration, Ar. Krishnan Varma; Director of Meister Varma Architects, Ar. Cyril Paul; director of Ecorhythm Architects, Ar. Roy Antony, Ar. Jills Philip, Ar. Rajasekhara Menon and Ar Jayadev, were part of the visits. WATconnect X Cochin culminated at Kora Residence; a project by RGB Architecture studio, with a critique of the experience.
Conceived by a passionate group led by Ar. Brijesh Shaijal and Ar. Jayakrishnan KB, WAT is an exclusive gateway devoted to exploration in the fields of architecture, art and culture through guided architectural travel curated by distinguished architects and professionals to around 40 locations worldwide, besides which, WAT has also organised a series of workshops and seminars. “WATconnect takes participants through the minds behind the growing architectural developments to bond, share work culture and design methodologies and brainstorm,” says Brijesh Shaijal, Founder, WAT.
