The students of the 7th semester, department of Architecture, KLS Gogte Institute of Technology, Belagavi organized the event ADRIJA, within the rocks on 20th October 2023 at the Department of Architecture.

Objectives of Conducting the Program-

The Exhibition focused on exposing the students to how data collection and analysis of urban precincts to be done.

This exhibition explores Reading the City with Badami as a place to understand the heritage character in core areas.

It aims to sensitize people to the complexities of the urban fabric and its impact on Urban Life, the exhibition displays the ideas, design solutions, and expression of students’ work on Badami city.

Chief Guest

Ar. Naresh Narasimhan, Co-Founder of MOD Foundation, Principal Architect at Venkataramanan Associates Bengaluru, India.

Ar. Aparna Narasimhan, Partner and Design Director at Venkataramanan Associates Bengaluru, India.

Chairman – Pramod Kathavi and other management members supported the department in organizing the event.

Principal –Dr.M S Patil and Head of the Department – Dr. Rupali Kavilkar along with the chief guest inaugurated the exhibition with the lighting of the lamp and the exhibition is open for all on all working days.

The event was coordinated by Prof.Pavanika Patil, Prof.Prasad Kulkarni, Prof.Rashmi Pai, Prof.Omkar Vernekar, Prof.Rahul Pudale Prof.Vinayak Mutgekar, and Prof.Ishwari Desai.

The Urban Design Exhibition ADRIJA documented the historic village of Badami, mentored by Ar. Vinayak Bharne Urban Designer Los Angeles, USA where students embarked on a journey to preserve the rich heritage of Badami while addressing contemporary urban challenges. The exhibition displayed the critical issues through data analysis and proposed interventions that enhance the city’s heritage value, livability, and functionality.

The exhibition was attended by 250+ students from the Department of Architecture and various other colleges