Architectures of Transition Emergent Practices in South Asia Catalogue : Harvard GSD

Sharing our thoughts and designs through the ‘Architectures of Transition: Emergent Practices in South Asia’ presentation was a great experience. The event was organized by the Lakshmi Mittal South Asia Institute at Harvard University, The South Asia GSD Student Group at Harvard Graduate School of Design, and supported by the Architecture Foundation, India. The curatorial team was led by Professor Rahul Mehrotra and included students from the Harvard Graduate School of Design.

The lecture series aimed to bring together young practices that are actively addressing the challenges and issues faced by societies in transition through their work in the public realm. This series marked the start of a larger project to research, document, and create discussions around architecture in South Asia and the evolving models of practice.

As part of the project, a catalog titled ‘Architectures of Transition: Emergent Practices in South Asia’ will showcase the work of emerging architects under 40 from the region.

It was especially exciting to have the opportunity to share the conversation with Kosala Weerasekara, the founder of KWCA in Sri Lanka. This was a great opportunity to gain some valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities of architectural practice in a different location. Mr. Weerasekara shared his experiences and perspectives, providing a unique and valuable perspective on the themes explored in the lecture series. 

It was a humbling experience to be representative from Nepal to share our work in the ‘Architectures of Transition: Emergent Practices in South Asia’ lecture series. This was an amazing opportunity to showcase our work on a global stage and to be a part of such a diverse and talented group of architects. The lecture series brought together a range of voices and perspectives, and it was inspiring to see how architecture can play an important role in shaping the public realm and addressing the challenges faced by societies in transition. Being part of this event was a great privilege and a meaningful step forward for our practice. We are grateful for the opportunity to share our work and to learn from others, and we look forward to continued opportunities to engage in these important conversations in the future.