Apurva Bose Dutta

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Bengaluru, Karnataka, India18 yrs 10 mos experience
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Key Highlights

  • Award-winning architectural writer with global collaborations.
  • Trained over 450 learners in architectural design writing.
  • Pioneering initiatives for architectural writing visibility.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned architectural writer and educator with a focus on design communication.

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Skills

Core Skills

Architectural JournalismCurationLeadershipOrganizational DevelopmentArchitectural WritingEditorial ManagementTraining

Other Skills

WritingResearchEditingCommunicationsCourse DevelopmentMentoringCriticismTraining Initiatives in Architectural Design WritingPublic SpeakingArchitecture and Design Events : CurationScriptingEmceeMedia AdvisorCoverageArchitectural Photography

About

• 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.

Experience

18 yrs 10 mos
Total Experience
2 yrs 4 mos
Average Tenure
8 yrs 9 mos
Current Experience

Bengal institute for architecture, landscapes and settlements

Faculty, Literary And Built Spaces: A Conjunction

Mar 2026Apr 2026 · 1 mo

  • Faculty for a four-week academic programme on architectural design writing and exploring narratives and notations in architecture. The cohort being mentored was a mix of students and working professionals (architects, planners, interdisciplinary professionals) from Bangladesh, India, and Sri Lanka.
WritingResearchEditingArchitectural Writing

Wicci karnataka architecture

Founding President, WICCI Karnataka Architecture Council

Jun 2025Present · 11 mos

  • As the Founding President of the WICCI Karnataka Architecture Council, the responsibilities include the formation of a Council of 23 members and overseeing the complete vision and functioning of the organisation.
LeadershipOrganizational Development

Altrim publishers

Author - ARCHITECTURAL INHERITANCE AND EVOLUTION IN INDIA

May 2023Present · 3 yrs

  • ARCHITECTURAL INHERITANCE AND EVOLUTION IN INDIA explores how architecture situates itself in the bonds within respective architectural families in India, a nation rejoicing in its rich family culture and ethos. Through the stories of ten acclaimed architectural families and 44 architects, the volume probes how the introduction, journey, understanding, interpretation, and approach of architecture can develop across family members. Traversing diverse narratives over generations, the book reflects the colossal transformation of architecture over the decades, the contentious issue of entitlement and nepotism in the field, and architecture’s ability to become a way of living and bonding among family members.
WritingResearchEditingArchitectural Writing

D y patil school of architecture

Faculty, Architectural Journalism

Apr 2023Jun 2023 · 2 mos · Pune District, Maharashtra, India

Arcasia

Guest Editor, Architecture Asia, Official journal of ARCASIA (Architects Regional Council Asia)

Jan 2023Jul 2024 · 1 yr 6 mos · Shanghai, China

  • As the Guest editor for this issue of ARCASIA's official journal, the scope of my role included the responsibility of selecting a theme, curating the issue, ideating on the various essays and projects to be included, sourcing and coordinating material, editing them and overseeing the layouts. For this special issue (June 23; published July 24), the subject chosen was 'Writing and Literature in Architecture.'

Indiantelevision.com

Curator - Architecture, Design & More Summit 2021 (Designing the New World Order) - ADM Summit

Aug 2021Nov 2021 · 3 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

  • Curator of a Global virtual summit Architecture, Design & More: Designing the New World Order - ADM Summit
  • As the curator, the following were the responsibilities
  • 1. Formulating and getting the Advisory Board in place
  • 2. Curating each session of the summit - concept, framework, detailed agenda
  • 3. Deciding speakers and getting them on board; discussions with them on the sessions
  • 4. Connecting for media partnerships and institution partnerships
  • 5. Detailed inputs for graphics, website, media coverages, promotions, emcee script
Course DevelopmentMentoringTraining

Della leaders club

Honorary Member, Global Real Estate & Design Committee

May 2021Present · 5 yrs

Wicci - women’s indian chamber of commerce and industry

Council Member, WICCI Karnataka Architecture Council

Apr 2021Present · 5 yrs 1 mo

Architecture asia, official journal of arcasia (architects regional council asia)

Advisory Board Member

Jan 2021Present · 5 yrs 4 mos · Shanghai, China

Acedge- an ethos of learning

Course Curator, Mentor and Instructor - WRITING/S IN ARCHITECTURE: Building Bridges Through Words

Aug 2020Dec 2022 · 2 yrs 4 mos

  • Responsible for conceptualizing, curating, mentoring and conducting a Live online Six-week Certified Course on Architectural Design Writing. The course completed 10 successful editions in Dec 2022, training and mentoring 450 global learners from 17 countries. Acedge, which hosted the course, declared it as its most successful online course for 2020.

Council of architecture - india

2 roles

Member, Committee overseeing Media Endeavors of COA (India)

Apr 2020Apr 2023 · 3 yrs · Delhi, India

Member, COA Social; Vertical Head - COA Social Dialogues, an initiative of COA (India)

Apr 2020Apr 2023 · 3 yrs · Delhi, India

  • A member of COA Social, a think tank initiated by the Council of Architecture of India, and responsible for curating and conducting dialogues and discourses for the vertical of COA Social Dialogues.

Dayananda sagar institutions

Curator, Essays in Architecture - A national-level essay writing competition by DSCA

Jul 2019Jan 2020 · 6 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Stirworld

Contributing Writer

Mar 2019Nov 2019 · 8 mos

Bms school of architecture, yelahanka

Faculty, Elective - Architectural Writing

Sep 2018Sep 2018 · 0 mo · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Good times books pvt. ltd.

Co Editor - WINNERS OF BREAST CANCER: Stories of Courage, Grit, and Hope

Mar 2018Present · 8 yrs 2 mos

  • Winners of Breast Cancer by Prof. Dr. S.M. Bose is a collection of 16 inspiring narratives of breast cancer patients and their courageous fight with cancer and life.

Cambridge scholars publishing

Author - ARCHITECTURAL VOICES OF INDIA: A Blend of Contemporary and Traditional Ethos

Aug 2017Present · 8 yrs 9 mos

  • ARCHITECTURAL VOICES OF INDIA, a book on Indian architects and architecture, brings together 19 illustrious Indian architects across generations on one platform and, through dialogues, probes into their lives, beliefs and philosophies, and candid thoughts and opinions. It offers a platform for discussions on the core issues of architecture and serves as a reference for the state of architecture in India and globally.
EditingWritingEditorial Management

The indian institute of architects

Emcee and In-house Writer, Monsoon Architecture Festival 2017

Feb 2017Apr 2017 · 2 mos · Kerala, India

Saint-gobain india private limited - glass business

Architecture & Design Content Partner

Jan 2017Jul 2017 · 6 mos · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Terrafirm global academy - india

Academic Board Member

Jul 2016Dec 2020 · 4 yrs 5 mos · Kochi, Kerala, India

All about architects - a digital platform on architecture

Contributing Editor

Jun 2014Apr 2015 · 10 mos

Canvas - newsletter of sonear industries ltd

Editor

May 2014Mar 2015 · 10 mos

Taburn - a digital platform on architecture

Features Editor

Apr 2014Mar 2015 · 11 mos

The indian institute of architects

Media Advisor, Content Writer and MC for Young Architects Festival 2013-14

Dec 2013Feb 2014 · 2 mos · Kochi, Kerala, India

A3 foundation

Conference convenor - Conference on ' Need and future of Architectural Journalism'

May 2013Sep 2013 · 4 mos · Chandigarh, India

Journal of indian institute of architects (jiia)

Curator and Guest Editor

Mar 2013Sep 2013 · 6 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

  • Having been appointed the curator and guest editor for a special issue of the official journal of the Indian Institute of Architects, I was responsible for single-handedly conceptualizing and curating the entire issue, ideating on the various sections to be included as a part of this issue, source and coordinate material from professionals as well as students, edit them and supervise the layouts. For this special issue (Aug 2013), I chose a subject close to my heart - 'Architectural Journalism'. This was the first time that an architectural magazine in India dedicated a complete issue to architectural journalism.

Vbt consortium

In-house writer

Dec 2012Nov 2015 · 2 yrs 11 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Saint-gobain india private limited - glass business

Content Partner

Mar 2012Jul 2015 · 3 yrs 4 mos · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Glazette - glass portal

Content Partner

Mar 2012Jul 2015 · 3 yrs 4 mos

Nbm media

Features Editor for MGS Architecture and NBM & CW

Mar 2012Nov 2013 · 1 yr 8 mos · New Delhi, Delhi, India

Insite; akar infomedia private limited

Contributing Editor

Dec 2011Nov 2012 · 11 mos

Penetron india pvt ltd

Editor - Indian newsletter

Sep 2011Nov 2013 · 2 yrs 2 mos

The indian institute of architects

Media Advisor and Emcee for Young Architects Festival

Feb 2011Oct 2011 · 8 mos · Chandigarh, India

‘livingetc’; images consumer media pvt ltd

Bengaluru Correspondent

Mar 2009May 2011 · 2 yrs 2 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Www.apurvabose.com

Author | Architectural Journalist | Curator | Editor | Educator | (Independent)

Feb 2009Present · 17 yrs 3 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

  • Collaborating globally with multiple media houses, architectural/design firms, organisations, and institutions (www.apurvabose.com/work/) to write/research on architecture, design and building and curate content, discourses, and events related to the AEC Industry.
WritingResearchEditingCurationCommunicationsArchitectural Journalism

Arch press

Contributing Editor and Indian Correspondent for Archi Times & Architecture Interiors

Feb 2009Jan 2017 · 7 yrs 11 mos · Karachi

Media transasia india ltd publication

2 roles

Senior Architectural Assistant for 'Architecture+ Design"

Jul 2008Feb 2009 · 7 mos · New Delhi, Delhi, India

Sub Editor at 'Indian Design & Interiors'

Jul 2008Feb 2009 · 7 mos · New Delhi, Delhi, India

Jasubhai media private limited

2 roles

Senior writer for 'Indian Architect & Builder'; Heading Editorial Team at Delhi

Mar 2008Jul 2008 · 4 mos · New Delhi, Delhi, India

Senior Writer for 'I-Structure'; Heading Editorial Team at Delhi

Mar 2008Jul 2008 · 4 mos · New Delhi, Delhi, India

Media transasia india ltd publication

Architectural Assistant for 'Architecture + Design'

Aug 2005Dec 2006 · 1 yr 4 mos · New Delhi, Delhi, India

Education

Stonebridge Associated Colleges, UK

Diploma — Freelance Journalism

Jan 2007Jan 2008

Chandigarh College of Architecture

B Arch

Jan 2000Jan 2005

Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 16, Chandigarh

Jan 1997Jan 2000

Carmel Convent School, Chandigarh

Jan 1989Jan 1997

Ankur Nursery School - India

Jan 1986Jan 1989

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