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Department of Architecture

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Congratulations to Aashish Lalwani for being awarded as IIA medal for the Best outgoing student 2023 of KLS GIT, Department of Architecture.

Welcome to Department of Architecture

Architecture, as a synthesis of arts and science, requires integration of creative ideas and constructive practices. Department of Architecture was started by KLS society in 1998 with the aim of providing inspiring academic programme in an appropriate framework for learning. The Department offers Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture (B. Arch) under Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belgaum, approved by Council of Architecture, New Delhi. The department has excellent Academic environment with committed faculty and excellent leadership. Discipline & perfection are virtues nurtured in the department. The department strives to develop creativity and artistic skills among the students. Since its inception, students graduating from this institute have excelled in the university examinations and other competitions at state and national level. The Alumni of the department are either self employed or Working in leading Architectural firms in India and abroad. Architecture Department has made its impact in Karnataka and National Level at various platforms like architectural forums, student meets, competitions etc. Along with excellent education, the Department also offers consultancy services in the form of Design cell.

Courses offered

Bachelor of Architecture
1998

Vision

The Department of Architecture shall standout as the Department of excellence in architectural education and space making, in training individuals for outstanding caliber, character and holistic development.

Mission

To train the students to grapple with the complex issues that are emerging in today’s society and encourage them to be designers who will find architectural solutions that respond appropriately to culture, climate and context.

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HODs Message

Prof. Ritesh S. Dharmayat

Department of Architecture at KLS Gogte Institute of Technology (GIT) has more than 25 years of experience in imparting Architectural education. Since 1998, our institution has been nurturing students with a passion for design, equipping them with the necessary tools to deal with design challenges of contemporary regional and Global context.

Our curriculum emphasizes on fostering Creative, Technical and Entrepreneurial skills. Curriculum offers courses from Design, Technology, Humanities and Elective streams to foster Ethical and holistic Design approach.

Studio work, based on relevant theoretical foundation, Research and hands-on approach, encourage innovative design solutions. Technical proficiency is at our core, with students gaining expertise in latest architectural software, structural systems, Services and sustainability practices.

Beyond aesthetics and Technology, we consider social, cultural, economic, and environmental contexts in our holistic design approach.

Our mix of Elective courses allows students to specialize in areas such as sustainable architecture, heritage conservation,

We in-still an entrepreneurial spirit, preparing graduates to navigate industry complexities. Whether launching their own firms or collaborating with established practices, our students lead and innovate.

Join us on this exciting journey of exploration, creativity, and impact. Together, we’ll shape a better world, one building at a time.

Testimonials

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2025
This was indeed a great experience to see the work put in by the students and their passionate insights into this wonderful temple town (Udupi).
Ar. Praveen Bavadekar
Principal Architect, Thirdspace Architecture Studio
2025
Exit exhibition - v20 batch, The work by students is excellent!
Ar. Jitendra Naik
Architect, Infrastructure One Studio
2025
I congratulate management, present and past faculty members, alumni and students of Gogte Institute of Technology, School of Architecture,Belagavi on occassion of Silver Jubliee of the scholl. Through the last 25 years, the school has trained architects who are doing great service to the community. Today the school is poised to take a new stride and further enrich the education for budding architects through reforms in curriculam and ways of learning. I am sure these reforms will bring accolades to the school. My best wishes to the management, all faculty members and students on the occasion
Ar. Pushkar Kanvinde
Architect and Urban designer
2025
GIT has excellent lab facilities and great academic environment. I wish all the best for all future endeavours of the college.
Prof. Ashok Pundir
Dean, Student Affairs
2025
Very glad to visit the Institute and interact with the faculty. The inauguration of Centre of Astrophysics is a great start. Looking forward ti see the Centre grow with the activities
Annapurni Subramaniam
Director, Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bengaluru

PROGRAMME OUTCOMES (PO’s)

  1. Architectural Knowledge: Apply the requisite knowledge to create Architectural designs that satisfy aesthetic, functional and technical requirements for liveable habitats responding to divergent arts, cultural, social, physical and environmental contexts.
  2. Problem Analysis: Identify, formulate, review research literature and analyse complex Architectural design problems for reaching substantiated conclusions.
  3. Evolving Design Solutions: Design solutions for complex Architectural problems that meet the specified needs with appropriate consideration for the aesthetic, cultural, societal, economical, physical, environmental and technological concerns.
  4. Critical Thinking: Use analysis and interpretation of data, research-based knowledge, research methods and design approaches to critically evaluate and synthesize appropriate design solutions.
  5. Adaptability to latest Tools and Techniques: Learn and apply latest design softwares and techniques for representing and communicating Architectural designs.
  6. The Architect and Society: Apply Architectural skills to address complex issues concerning society, culture, health, safety and legal aspects to achieve holistic development.
  7. Environment and Sustainability: Understand the impact of the Architectural solutions in societal and environmental contexts and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for creating healthy communities and sustainable development.
  8. Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the Architectural practice.
  9. Individual and Team-work: Function effectively as an individual and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings according to changing global scenarios.
  10. Communication: Apply communication skills to effectively manage challenging professional demands, to communicate, present, deliver ideas and design solutions.
  11. Project Management Skills: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the project financing and management principles and apply these to profession, individually or as a team to successfully manage complex projects in multidisciplinary environments.
  12. Life-long Learning: Recognize the need and ability to consistently engage in independent and lifelong learning in the ever changing global context.

Major Companies Hiring Our Students

Unique Features

  • Dedicated Faculty members with different specialisations, like Urban Design, Landscape Design, Planning, Interior Design, Research and Human Habitat Design
  • Practicing Architects from Belagavi, Goa, Kolhapur are part of our Design studios, to a ratio of 50:50 creating very strong interface with the Profession of Architecture
  • Thesis get selected on prestigious platforms like NIASA, UDRI, KVFORUM, Archi prix International
  • Students participate in National Association of Students of Architecture (NASA) Convention and won First Prize
    (Citation) for the most coveted The Louis. I. Kahn Trophy (LIK Trophy) for two consecutive years at 62 * (2020) and 63 * (2021) Annual NASA Convention. A total of more than 200 colleges from India and SAARC nations participated in the Convention
  • All students are either placed in renowned Architectural firms (CnT Bengaluru, Mindspace Bengaluru, Navkar Architects Studio, Pune etc) or are practicing (Studio 13, Sweven Studio, Purple Ink Studio) . Students also opt for pursing higher studies in well known institute in India like CEPT, Ahmedabad, RV college Bengaluru, SPA Delhi and abroad (AA London, Delft University, etc).
  • Strong Alumni connect is an integral part of Department

Best Practices

  • Curriculum on climate, culture and context, structural aesthetics, housing, campus planning and urban insert
  • Curriculum supported by Case studies, study tours, site visits and hands on workshops
  • Innovative subjects like Architectural Journalism, Architectural Conservation and Decoding Landscapes are introduced for elective
  • Students are encouraged and supported to participate in Design Competitions
  • Active Design and Consultancy cell offers Interior design and landscape services