Architectural Education in Crisis: Insights from India Art n Design’s Roundtable

Is architectural education truly preparing students for the real world—or merely pushing them through an outdated framework? India Art n Design’s recent roundtable, Architectural Education: Bridging the Gap between Theory and Practice, gathered architects, educators, and students to tackle this question head-on. What emerged was an unflinching critique of the current system—and a passionate call for radical reform. The roundtable brought together eminent voices from the architecture and design community, including: Mentor & Jury: Ar. Seema Puri Mullan (Principal Architect, SEZA, Mumbai) Panellists: • Ar. Rupali Gupte (Co-founder, Director & Professor, School of Environment and Architecture • (SEA), Mumbai; and […]