CONTEXT

In India and throughout the Indian subcontinent, the post-Independence period from the 1950s to 1980s was an era of finding an identity for new nations. Liberated from the constraints of the colonial period, new nations started to investigate their traditional roots alongside modernity as the architectural expression of the new era.

 

Architects such as Le Corbusier, Louis I. Kahn, Achyut Kanvinde, Joseph Allen Stein, Charles Correa, Ranjit Sabikhi, Anant Raje, Raj Rewal and BV Doshi, were instrumental in this process as they searched for a new identity in India. This phenomenon is evident in other parts of South Asia as well, extending the scope of the discourse around Modern Architecture well beyond India.

 

In the decades between the post-Independence period and the present day, appreciation for the legacy of this period has grown, but many of the buildings are still threatened by demolition, insensitive alterations, or neglect. These places have aged, and some exhibit signs of deterioration and functional obsolescence. Maintaining and upgrading them requires specialized skills and technical knowledge.

 

Over the last few decades, an extensive body of knowledge has been developed and successful conservation projects that can serve as models have been carried out. However, the conservation of Modern Architecture remains an area of practice that is unfamiliar to many practitioners.

 

To bridge this gap, Getty and Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) have partnered to develop a training course in India to meet the region’s growing needs.

 

Getty has been consistently working on this area through its Conserving Modern Architecture Initiative, which works internationally to advance the practice of identifying, conserving, and sustaining the built environment that characterize this era through research, publications, field projects, and training programs.

 

INTACH is India’s largest non-profit membership organization dedicated to conservation and preservation of India’s natural, cultural, living, tangible and intangible heritage. The training, research and capacity building programs of INTACH are conducted through the INTACH Heritage Academy.

AIM

This hybrid course will introduce participants to a broad range of issues related to the conservation of Modern Architecture, with an emphasis on case studies to offer practical and technical skills. The course is addressed to mid-career professionals in the field of architecture, design, engineering, architectural conservation, and site management.

 

The course seeks to foster an appreciation for the significance of Modern Architecture both in India and the broader region. It aims to develop an understanding of the wide range of challenges in protecting and conserving Modern Architecture within the framework of conservation practice and philosophy.

 

During the course there will be a focus on technical challenges and conservation approaches related to Modern Architecture and Modern materials such as reinforced concrete. By facilitating access to relevant and reliable resources, the course aims to support ongoing learning on Modern Architecture conservation principles and practices. Additionally, it endeavors to enrich professional networks by encouraging active engagement with colleagues from various parts of the country and the region, thereby fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Articulate and identify the broad range of challenges in protecting and conserving Modern Architecture within the framework of heritage conservation practice and philosophy.
• Use a value-based approach for the conservation of Modern Architecture..
• Address the technical aspects of conserving modern architecture and Modern Materials such as reinforced concrete.
• Identify the role of advocacy, its strategic objectives, and its application to conserving Modern Architecture in India and the subcontinent.

COURSE DATES

Participation in both the online and in-person component is required for all accepted participants.

Online component: January 8 – February 5, 2025

In-person component: February 16-21, 2025 at CEPT University in Ahmedabad, India

The course will be delivered in a blended format consisting of four weeks of online teaching (January 8, 2025 – February 5, 2025) and one week in-person in Ahmedabad (February 16-21, 2025).

The course is highly interactive, and participants are expected to participate actively in all sessions.

During the online learning component all participants must have access to a computer and the internet for the course duration and participate in the live sessions spread over 4 weeks. To attend the in-person component, participants must be in Ahmedabad for one week.

INSTRUCTORS

The instructors for the course are noted national and international experts in the fields of architecture conservation, and related fields. During the in-person component in Ahmedabad, CEPT will join Getty and INTACH as a knowledge partner and a host for the event.

ELIGIBILITY AND SELECTION PROCESS

The course is designed for 25 participants. It is open to professionals who work with or are interested in modern heritage conservation, such as architects, planners, engineers, conservator-restorers, policymakers, site managers, advocates, and related occupations.

In the selection process, preference will be given to participants from the Indian subcontinent: India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and the Maldives.

LANGUAGE

The course will be conducted in English. Candidates must have good technical knowledge and command of the English language.

COURSE FEE

• INR 25,000 + 18% GST
• Tuition is INR 25,000 + 18% GST, this includes a non-refundable course deposit (INR 10,000) and the remaining course fee (INR 19,500).
• Tuition covers course materials, lodging for the in-person session, course-related transportation, breakfasts and lunches during course days, and one dinner in Ahmedabad.
• Participants are responsible for their round-trip travel costs to Ahmedabad and incidental expenses associated with the course.

TRAVEL VISA

Participants based outside of India may need to obtain visas or visa waivers to enter India for the in-person component. Successful applicants are responsible for their visa applications to travel to India and the associated expenses.

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

A certificate of course completion will be awarded only to participants with more than 75% of course attendance.

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants are required to complete an online application form and upload their Curriculum Vitae (CV) (maximum two pages).

Steps to apply:

• Review the read-only application form (PDF) and gather needed information and documents. Your application must be completed in one session.
• Input required information into  online application form.
• Upload Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the online application form.
• Submit the online application form.

DEADLINES

• October 13, 2024: Deadline for submission of online application with CV
• October 18, 2024: Notification of selection
• October 31, 2024: Non-refundable deposit due
• November 15, 2024: Final tuition due

QUERIES

Registration and administrative inquiries should be sent to all three addresses: cp2.iha@gmail.com, cmaitraining@getty.edu, admn.iha@gmail.com