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CAAD Nexus – Industry Interface Series

Studio Mid-Viva Reflections

An Urban Studio in Dialogue with Practice
Insights from Professional Practice

The review reflects on the Urbanism and Architecture Design Studio, where students explore the dynamics of busy urban streets and neighbourhood public spaces. Through analytical studies and design investigations, students examined how streets function as human-centred public realms, integrating movement, built form, and social life.

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Juror
Ar. Dhanasekar
Principal Architect – DNArchitects

Through his professional experience in architecture and urban design, the discussion emphasised understanding street character, human-scale environments, and the relationship between architecture and public space, encouraging students to develop context-responsive and vibrant urban street design strategies.

CAAD Nexus – Industry Interface Series

Midway Reflections

Transitioning Foundation *Design to Architectural Space-Making*
_Reflections from Practice_

The review reflects on the Space Design Studio, where first-year students explore the early making of architectural space—translating conceptual ideas into volumetric and inhabitable spatial constructs.

Juror
Sathish Moses
Principal – SMLA.Life
Through his practice, architecture is approached as an interdisciplinary field engaging sustainability, life systems and material experimentation, exploring *“sustainable models to life through architecture.”*

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Bridging Studio and Practice.CAAD welcomes Ar. Dhanasekar – Dhana Architect for the CAAD Nexus Industry Interface Series, engaging with the Urbanism & Architectural Design Studio – Batch 2022–2027.
An opportunity for students to present ideas, receive expert feedback, and explore the realities of architectural practice, creating a meaningful dialogue between academia and industry.

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CAAD remains dedicated to aligning academic learning with real world industry standards, equipping students with the tools necessary for modern architectural practice.

As part of our CAAD Nexus Series, we are pleased to host Ar Ashwath Narayanan, Founder and Director of 1405 Design Studio. He will be sharing his professional insights and conducting a formal review of Environmental Design Studio

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CAAD is committed to continuously bring the gap between academics and industry ensuring students are professionally prepared to meet the challenges of architectural practice.

In the Nexus series, CAAD welcomes Ar Sathish Moses Moses, a trans disciplinary expressionist, founder and director of SMA.life to share his expertise in the Basic Space Design Studio

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Through this midway reflection, students presented their evolving insights from rural habitat settlement studies and received feedback grounded in professional experience and real-world practice.
Such engagements strengthen the studio-practice connection, encouraging students to approach rural contexts with sensitivity, responsibility, and imagination.
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The CAAD Team records its sincere appreciation for - Ar Thiripurasundari's presence and constructive feedback for the Rural Habitat Studio.

CAAD is committed to continuously bridging the gap between academia and industry, ensuring students are professionally prepared to meet the challenges of architectural practice.

In the CAAD Nexus Series, we welcome Ar Thiripurasundari, Founder & Director of Studio Enclave, to share her expertise and review student works on the Rural Habitat Design Studio of Batch 2024-2029.

CAAD extends a warm welcome to Architect Thiripurasundari for the CAAD Nexus Industry Interface series.