Avani Institute of Design Announces Bachelor of Architecture Undergraduate Program 2022-23

Avani Institute of Design, a Centre of Excellence in Architecture and Design education, announces ‘The Bachelor of Architecture Undergraduate Program (B Arch)’ for 2022 -23. The Institute promotes a holistic approach to design education which seeks to develop well-rounded professionals equipped with the sensitivity, empathy, social and technical skill sets to address the ever-evolving concerns of our environment, while exploring new horizons in education, collaborative research, and creative thinking.


Ar. Tony Joseph, Chairman and 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 empower the graduates with critical thinking to confidently approach and tackle these concerns, to achieve their creative potential, and become thought leaders in their respective fields.”


The five-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 such a 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.

One of the core strengths of Avani is the students’ constant interaction with practicing architects, artists, theatre personalities, designers, and business leaders of national and international repute, who are actively involved with the Institute in various capacities. To develop a close understanding of the context and the design practice, Avani is associated with some of the best practitioners from India and abroad, who provide expert guidance to the students as they progress through the rigorous program.

The Institute is affiliated with the University of Calicut, approved by the 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 consisting of art 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 bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees from illustrious institutions like CEPT, SPA, the University of Texas at Austin, National University of Singapore, National Institute of Technology Calicut, University of Edinburgh (UK), Bartlett School of Architecture (UK), IAAC (Barcelona, Spain), University of Leuven, University of New South Wales, Delhi University to name a few. Guest lectures and workshops form an integral part of the curriculum.

The award-winning architecture of the Institute reflects some of its core values of the Institute. The campus, designed by Stapati Architects, won the prestigious National Smart Green Award for the year 2017. 95% of Avani students live on campus which gives them access to their studios round the clock with secure supervision. The residence can accommodate over 400 students at a time.

For more information and registration: http://avani.edu.in