Department of Architecture
Royal School of
Architecture (RSA)
About Department
The Architecture Department is a dynamic hub of innovation and creativity, boasting a diverse array of strengths and competencies. With a strong emphasis on sustainable design practices, digital fabrication techniques, and interdisciplinary collaboration, graduates emerge equipped to tackle the complex challenges facing the built environment. The department's thrust areas encompass urban revitalization, resilient infrastructure, and adaptive reuse, reflecting a commitment to addressing pressing societal needs while embracing technological advancements. Graduates possess a unique blend of artistic vision, technical expertise, and critical thinking skills, positioning them for success in a variety of career paths. Whether pursuing roles in architectural firms, urban planning agencies, or academia, alumni are well-prepared to make meaningful contributions to shaping the future of our cities and communities.
Vision and Mission of the Department
Events
| Er. JN Khatanair, Chief Consultant Engineer at Shrishtie Guwahati and Chairperson of Northeast Chapter IGBC Hyderabad, attended a technical lecture on “Sustainable Building for Warm and Humid Climatic Zone” on the occasion of Engineer’s Day. |
| Ms. Faye Fernandes, Country Director of Torrens University, Australia, attended an interactive session on "Career Opportunity for Designers" organized by Royal School of Architecture and Royal School of Design. |
| Er. Rajesh Dutta, Engineering Consultant in ASDMA, attended a session on Disaster Management and mitigation organized by Royal School of Architecture and Royal School of Design. |
| Ar. Anuj Bhajanka attended the Re-orientation program for the upcoming semester organized by Royal School of Architecture and Royal School of Design. |
| Ar. Farha Shermin attended an interactive session as part of the Students Induction Program of B.Arch and BID/DID 1st Semester. |
| Ar. Gita Balakrishnana participated in panel discussions organized as part of Day 3 of Knoxis Design Fest. |
| Ar. Ronojoy Sen participated in panel discussions organized as part of Day 3 of Knoxis Design Fest. |
| Ar. Ashish Agarwal participated in panel discussions organized as part of Day 3 of Knoxis Design Fest. |
| Mahan J Dutta conducted workshops organized as part of Day 3 of Knoxis Design Fest. |
| Asutosh Kashyap conducted workshops organized as part of Day 3 of Knoxis Design Fest. |
| Dr. Anunaya Chaubey conducted an interactive session regarding Anant University's flagship program, Anant Fellowship. |
| Debabrata Rajkumar delivered an interactive session on Climate Change and Waste Management. |
| Mr. Ashish Agarwal, Entrepreneur, conducted an interactive session with students. |
| Ar. Pragati Goyal participated in the Orientation Programme for freshers of RSA, RSFT, RSD, and RSFA. |
| Nilakshi More participated in the Orientation Programme for freshers of RSA and RSD. |
| Prof. Abhijit Shirodkar conducted an interactive session with students. |
| Trailokya Hazarika led the Birla White Cement Competitions: 1. Yuvaratna, 2. Yuvaratna Nxt. |
| Asoke Sengupta, Gaurav Dalmia, Pragyan Dowerah, and Parijit Phukan conducted a Meditation Workshop by Heartfulness Foundation. |
| Ashish Batliwala conducted a 3D Printing Workshop. |
| Pankaj Bhattacharjee from Greenlam conducted a workshop on Laminates. |
| Dr. Repaul Kanji from IIT Roorkee led a workshop on Awareness of Disaster Mitigation & Management. |
Department of Architecture
Royal School of Architecture (RSA)
About Department
The Architecture Department is a dynamic hub of innovation and creativity, boasting a diverse array of strengths and competencies. With a strong emphasis on sustainable design practices, digital fabrication techniques, and interdisciplinary collaboration, graduates emerge equipped to tackle the complex challenges facing the built environment. The department's thrust areas encompass urban revitalization, resilient infrastructure, and adaptive reuse, reflecting a commitment to addressing pressing societal needs while embracing technological advancements. Graduates possess a unique blend of artistic vision, technical expertise, and critical thinking skills, positioning them for success in a variety of career paths. Whether pursuing roles in architectural firms, urban planning agencies, or academia, alumni are well-prepared to make meaningful contributions to shaping the future of our cities and communities.
Vision & Mission of the Department
Events
| Er. JN Khatanair, Chief Consultant Engineer at Shrishtie Guwahati and Chairperson of Northeast Chapter IGBC Hyderabad, attended a technical lecture on “Sustainable Building for Warm and Humid Climatic Zone” on the occasion of Engineer’s Day. |
| Ms. Faye Fernandes, Country Director of Torrens University, Australia, attended an interactive session on "Career Opportunity for Designers" organized by Royal School of Architecture and Royal School of Design. |
| Er. Rajesh Dutta, Engineering Consultant in ASDMA, attended a session on Disaster Management and mitigation organized by Royal School of Architecture and Royal School of Design. |
| Ar. Anuj Bhajanka attended the Re-orientation program for the upcoming semester organized by Royal School of Architecture and Royal School of Design. |
| Ar. Farha Shermin attended an interactive session as part of the Students Induction Program of B.Arch and BID/DID 1st Semester. |
| Ar. Gita Balakrishnana participated in panel discussions organized as part of Day 3 of Knoxis Design Fest. |
| Ar. Ronojoy Sen participated in panel discussions organized as part of Day 3 of Knoxis Design Fest. |
| Ar. Ashish Agarwal participated in panel discussions organized as part of Day 3 of Knoxis Design Fest. |
| Mahan J Dutta conducted workshops organized as part of Day 3 of Knoxis Design Fest. |
| Asutosh Kashyap conducted workshops organized as part of Day 3 of Knoxis Design Fest. |
| Dr. Anunaya Chaubey conducted an interactive session regarding Anant University's flagship program, Anant Fellowship. |
| Debabrata Rajkumar delivered an interactive session on Climate Change and Waste Management. |
| Mr. Ashish Agarwal, Entrepreneur, conducted an interactive session with students. |
| Ar. Pragati Goyal participated in the Orientation Programme for freshers of RSA, RSFT, RSD, and RSFA. |
| Nilakshi More participated in the Orientation Programme for freshers of RSA and RSD. |
| Prof. Abhijit Shirodkar conducted an interactive session with students. |
| Trailokya Hazarika led the Birla White Cement Competitions: 1. Yuvaratna, 2. Yuvaratna Nxt. |
| Asoke Sengupta, Gaurav Dalmia, Pragyan Dowerah, and Parijit Phukan conducted a Meditation Workshop by Heartfulness Foundation. |
| Ashish Batliwala conducted a 3D Printing Workshop. |
| Pankaj Bhattacharjee from Greenlam conducted a workshop on Laminates. |
| Dr. Repaul Kanji from IIT Roorkee led a workshop on Awareness of Disaster Mitigation & Management. |
Academic Excellence
GATE Qualified
The Board of Studies (BOS)
| S.NO. | POSITION IN S-BOS | NAME AND DESIGNATION |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chairperson (Ex-Officio) Dean of School | Prof. (Dr.) Hari Prasad Agarwal, Principal, RSA |
| 2 | Professors of the School Members (Ex-Officio) | Ar. Siddhartha Deb, Professor |
| 3 | External Experts for each Department (Academic) | Prof. (Dr.) Abhijit Shirodkar, Dean, School of Architecture & Planning, Woxsen University, Kamkole, Sadasivpet, District Sangareddy, Telangana 502345 |
| 4 | External Experts for each Department (Industry) | Ar. Ranel Kumar Das, Founder & Principal Architect of Ranel Associates Architects, B. Baruah Road, Ullubari, Guwahati-07 |
| 5 | Two Faculty members of the School nominated by the Vice Chancellor | Ar. Kasturi Borah, Associate Professor, RSA |
| 6 | Registrar, Member Secretary (Ex-officio) | Dr. Dip Narayain Singh or his nominee |
The Departmental Research Committee (DRC)
| # | Content | Name of the Member | Designation | Designation in the committee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Head of the Department | Dr. Hari Prasad Agarwal, RSA | Professor | Chairperson |
| 2 | Two Professors | - | - | - |
| - | - | - | ||
| 3 | Two Associate Professors – one of them will be the member secretary | - | - | - |
| - | - | - | ||
| 4 | Two Assistant Professors holding Ph.D. degree | - | - | |
| - | - | - | ||
| 5 | Three external members not below the rank of Professors, including members from an allied department, who will be nominated by the URC | Prof. (Dr.) Shila Bora | Professor, RSHSS, RGU | External Member |
| Prof. (Dr.) Krishna Barua | Professor, RSL, RGU | External Member | ||
| Prof. (Dr.) Suresh Chandra Nayak | Professor, RSCOM | External Member |
