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CCA- Research Cell

CCA Research Cell

CCA Research Cell, at present, is actively working in the aspects of bringing a multidisciplinary expertise to the college through lectures/ workshops/ seminars by professionals and experts in varied allied fields and the publication of research based studio exercises. The college has been dedicated towards exploration of various aspects of Chandigarh - it’s history, inception, heritage, architecture, planning, present day challenges, fringes etc. - since it’s inception. An effort has now been made to convert the urban studies done in and around Chandigarh by students as studio exercises into publications that will enable an academic dialogue around the present and future of the city beautiful and its immediate environs. The recent set of publications has been dedicated to a selection of Urban Villages of Chandigarh. All Research Cell publications are available for reference in the CCA Library.’

 

Research, Design and Development Cell

The cell has been engaged in the study and documentation of various aspects of the Chandigarh experiment. It also undertakes classification and compilation of research material based on the students’ B.Arch. thesis, publication of College Newsletter and Research Journals, and research papers on architecture and allied disciplines. At present, two architects are working as Research Assistants in the Cell. The informograph is available at the Students’ Section in the college.

Publications of the Research cell:

Aesthetic legislation: A documentation of Urban Controls in Chandigarh

The publications include concepts of Chandigarh Master Plan and Statute of Land as envisaged by Le Corbusier. Extracts from Building Byelaws, regulations and acts have been included along with a brief history of their evolution and purpose, Drawings of architectural controls along with photographs of buildings reflecting the architectural vocabulary of these “Control Areas” have been included. The volume also includes periodic revisions and amendments made in these controls. The document, available in the college, is priced at Rs. 300 for the general public and at Rs. 200 for students.

The Making of Chandigarh

The prime objective of this publication is to make a compact informative text document, which clearly outlines the history of and gives an insight into the making of the city. The emphasis would be to highlight the developments that had taken place before Corbusier’s arrival.

Documenting Natural Heritage of Chandigarh : Gardens of the city

The objective is to document present green spaces and gardens of the city.

Journal of Architecture

This is a Bi-annual referred journal covering various themes on architecture and allied fields.

Research Journals focusing on issues

  1.        Architectural Education (Volume-01, October 2011)
  2.        Sustainability in  Architecture and infrastructure development (June 2012)
  3.        Conservation of Concrete Structures (December 2012)
  4.        Lighting and illumination (June 2013)
  5.        Proceedings of international conference – Concrete Actions 2014 (3rd -5th April 2014)

Workshops/Conferences

  1.        Architectural Research Methodology by Dr. Vasudha Gokhle from BNCA, Pune (2-3 June 2010)
  2.        Lecture cum workshop by Dr. SS Bhatti on ‘What is Research?’ (10 November 2010)
  3.        Sustainable Architecture by Lalit Kishor Bhati from Auroville (1st -3rd September 2011)
  4.        Significance of Lighting Design  by Pradeep Duggar (14-16 March 2012)
  5.        Cultural Heritage Conservation: Towards New Paradigm by Rohit Jigyasu (2nd-3rd May 2013)
  6.        Workshop for CCA faculty on  “ Enhancement in work Environment” by Simpl – an organization working for Professional Development Programs (July 2013)
  7.        Concrete Actions 2014- International Conference(3rd -5th April 2014).
  8. Two Days Workshop on “Universal Design and Accessibility in the Built Environment” at CCA for the students of B.Arch 3rd & 5th Semester conducted by Dr. Kavita Murugkar, Architect (2-3 Nov 2023).
  9. Conducted workshop on “Gaining Clarity and Setting Goals” at CCA by Ar. Sumit Bhasin (24.02.2024)

Research proposals undertaken by students and faculty

  1.        Paragpur- An Interpretation of traditional building skills by Prof. Anu Singh
  2.        Proportions in Architecture – Modulor by Prof. Anu Singh
  3.        Natural Aquifer in India and their role in water management by Abhishek Verma
  4.        Chandigarh: future Prospects by Harpreet Singh Saggu
  5.        Conservation and restoration of exposed concrete structures in Habitable buildings by Prof. J.S. Ghuman.
  6.        Lighting design in Mughul Architecture by Prof. Pradeep Bhagat
  7.       The following link can be attached to main CCA site

 https://sites.google.com/a/ccachd.org/arc/https://sites.google.com/a/ccachd.org/arc/