Apurva Bose Dutta — Co-Founder
• An award-winning architectural writer, author, curator, editor, and educator from India, Apurva, in her two decades of career, has developed extensive expertise in writing, researching, editing, and curating architecture and design content and discourses for diverse communication channels, including print and digital media. • Her authored books, ARCHITECTURAL INHERITANCE AND EVOLUTION IN INDIA and ARCHITECTURAL VOICES OF INDIA, respectively, discuss how architecture situates itself in the bonds within architectural families in India, a nation rejoicing in its rich family culture and ethos, and India's theory of contemporary architecture through the voices of illustrious Indian architects. • Apurva's global travel, professional experience and collaborations with architectural and allied firms, multimedia publication houses, organisations, educational institutions and product firms worldwide have enriched her with profound knowledge of the AEC industry. • Her academic background (B.Arch, Chandigarh College of Architecture; Diploma in freelance journalism, UK) is explored in her additional roles as a professional speaker and consultant for academic and professional industry initiatives. • A proactive approach, passion for the subject, and adeptness at communication have helped Apurva create a strong network in this field, including architects, designers, media houses, and firms related to the industry. • Her strengths include her ability to explore new subjects in design, research well, and provide content that leads to a more profound comprehension of design ideologies. Having won six awards for her work and representing the Indian delegation at the International Media Visits of Architectural and Design Writers in Australia and Finland, she constantly explores avenues to communicate architectural design. •Recognised for her pioneering work in architectural design writing and focusing on increasing the subject's visibility in India, Apurva's multiple initiatives include her numerous orations, masterclasses and training workshops conducted on academic and professional platforms. Her much-acclaimed online, certified course on architectural design writing has trained over 450 global learners across 17 countries. • Apurva wants to highlight architectural writing as THE medium to disseminate, critique, and create a demand for better architecture for society. Through her numerous initiatives at the professional and academic levels, she looks forward to extending her role of making the subject more extroverted and recognised in India and globally.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned architectural writer and educator with a focus on design communication.
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Experience: 18 yrs 10 mos
Skills
- Architectural Journalism
- Curation
- Leadership
- Organizational Development
- Architectural Writing
- Editorial Management
- Training
Career Highlights
- Award-winning architectural writer with global collaborations.
- Trained over 450 learners in architectural design writing.
- Pioneering initiatives for architectural writing visibility.
Work Experience
Bengal Institute for Architecture, Landscapes and Settlements
Faculty, Literary And Built Spaces: A Conjunction (1 mo)
WICCI Karnataka Architecture
Founding President, WICCI Karnataka Architecture Council (11 mos)
Altrim Publishers
Author - ARCHITECTURAL INHERITANCE AND EVOLUTION IN INDIA (3 yrs)
D Y Patil School of Architecture
Faculty, Architectural Journalism (2 mos)
ARCASIA
Guest Editor, Architecture Asia, Official journal of ARCASIA (Architects Regional Council Asia) (1 yr 6 mos)
Indiantelevision.com
Curator - Architecture, Design & More Summit 2021 (Designing the New World Order) - ADM Summit (3 mos)
Della Leaders Club
Honorary Member, Global Real Estate & Design Committee (5 yrs)
WICCI - Women’s Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Council Member, WICCI Karnataka Architecture Council (5 yrs 1 mo)
Architecture Asia, Official journal of ARCASIA (Architects Regional Council Asia)
Advisory Board Member (5 yrs 4 mos)
ACEDGE- An Ethos of Learning
Course Curator, Mentor and Instructor - WRITING/S IN ARCHITECTURE: Building Bridges Through Words (2 yrs 4 mos)
Council of Architecture - India
Member, Committee overseeing Media Endeavors of COA (India) (3 yrs)
Member, COA Social; Vertical Head - COA Social Dialogues, an initiative of COA (India) (3 yrs)
Dayananda Sagar Institutions
Curator, Essays in Architecture - A national-level essay writing competition by DSCA (6 mos)
STIRworld
Contributing Writer (8 mos)
BMS SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, YELAHANKA
Faculty, Elective - Architectural Writing (0 mo)
Good Times Books Pvt. Ltd.
Co Editor - WINNERS OF BREAST CANCER: Stories of Courage, Grit, and Hope (8 yrs 2 mos)
Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Author - ARCHITECTURAL VOICES OF INDIA: A Blend of Contemporary and Traditional Ethos (8 yrs 9 mos)
The Indian Institute Of Architects
Emcee and In-house Writer, Monsoon Architecture Festival 2017 (2 mos)
Saint-Gobain India Private Limited - Glass Business
Architecture & Design Content Partner (6 mos)
Terrafirm Global Academy - India
Academic Board Member (4 yrs 5 mos)
All About Architects - A digital platform on architecture
Contributing Editor (10 mos)
Canvas - Newsletter of Sonear Industries Ltd
Editor (10 mos)
Taburn - A digital platform on architecture
Features Editor (11 mos)
The Indian Institute Of Architects
Media Advisor, Content Writer and MC for Young Architects Festival 2013-14 (2 mos)
A3 Foundation
Conference convenor - Conference on ' Need and future of Architectural Journalism' (4 mos)
Journal of Indian Institute of Architects (JIIA)
Curator and Guest Editor (6 mos)
VBT Consortium
In-house writer (2 yrs 11 mos)
Saint-Gobain India Private Limited - Glass Business
Content Partner (3 yrs 4 mos)
Glazette - Glass Portal
Content Partner (3 yrs 4 mos)
NBM Media
Features Editor for MGS Architecture and NBM & CW (1 yr 8 mos)
INSITE; Akar InfoMedia Private Limited
Contributing Editor (11 mos)
Penetron India Pvt Ltd
Editor - Indian newsletter (2 yrs 2 mos)
The Indian Institute Of Architects
Media Advisor and Emcee for Young Architects Festival (8 mos)
‘Livingetc’; Images Consumer Media Pvt Ltd
Bengaluru Correspondent (2 yrs 2 mos)
www.apurvabose.com
Author | Architectural Journalist | Curator | Editor | Educator | (Independent) (17 yrs 3 mos)
Arch Press
Contributing Editor and Indian Correspondent for Archi Times & Architecture Interiors (7 yrs 11 mos)
Media Transasia India Ltd Publication
Senior Architectural Assistant for 'Architecture+ Design" (7 mos)
Sub Editor at 'Indian Design & Interiors' (7 mos)
JASUBHAI MEDIA PRIVATE LIMITED
Senior writer for 'Indian Architect & Builder'; Heading Editorial Team at Delhi (4 mos)
Senior Writer for 'I-Structure'; Heading Editorial Team at Delhi (4 mos)
Media Transasia India Ltd Publication
Architectural Assistant for 'Architecture + Design' (1 yr 4 mos)
Education
Diploma at Stonebridge Associated Colleges, UK
B Arch at Chandigarh College of Architecture
at Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 16, Chandigarh
at Carmel Convent School, Chandigarh
at Ankur Nursery School - India