The VESCOA (Vivekanand Education Society's College of Architecture) is delighted to announce the appointment of Ar. Harshad Bhatia as the new Design Chair and Professor. A noted urban designer, architect, academic and author, Mr. Bhatia brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the institution. He was conferred the title of 'Distinguished Professor of Ekistics' during a successfully attended COA-TTP (Council of Architecture – Teacher’s Training Programme) at VESCOA.
With a professional career spanning over four decades, Mr. Bhatia has managed a diverse portfolio of projects through his firm and now operates as a solo practitioner. Prior to joining VESCOA, he was a professor at several other leading architecture institutions. Mr. Bhatia is a gold medallist graduate from Sir J.J. College of Architecture, Mumbai University, and a postgraduate gold medallist from the School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi. His contributions to architectural history, project management, and design communication are well-recognized. He has authored the biography of India’s bestselling architect, titled 'Becoming Hafeez Contractor – The Making of an Architect,' which is perceptively insightful and well-read.
In his new role at VESCOA, Mr. Bhatia will leverage his extensive background to inspire faculty and guide students, fostering a new generation of architects and urban designers.
Speaking on the development, Dr. Prof. Anand Achari, Principal – VESCOA said, "We are thrilled to welcome Ar. Harshad Bhatia to our institution. His vast experience and distinguished career will undoubtedly enrich our academic environment. Mr. Bhatia's expertise in urban design, architecture, and academia aligns perfectly with our mission to provide top-tier education and prepare our students for the dynamic challenges of the world in the discipline of architecture. His joining marks a significant step forward for the vision of VESCOA."
"I am honoured to join VESCOA as the Design Chair. This institution has a strong legacy of nurturing talent and innovation in architecture. I look forward to collaborating with the faculty and students to push the boundaries of architecture, with an informed approach to design for human development and to contribute to the vibrant academic community here." said Ar. Harshad Bhatia – Design Chair, VESCOA.
About VESCOA:
Vivekanand Education Society or as popularly known as, VES, had humble beginnings in the year 1962. As per the vision of social worker and founder, Shri Hashu Advani, VES runs a total of 26 institutions in the city of Mumbai, where quality education is imparted to all. VES has grown into a massive ecosystem for education which include Undergraduate, Postgraduate and PhD courses in domain such as Architecture, Technology, Business Management, Polytechnic, Pharmacy, Law, to name a few. Owing to its rich culture of one-point focus on learning, VES is today, a vibrant community of over 23,000 students enrolling every year and hundreds of faculties, staff and alumni.
The VES College of Architecture is proud to be a part of the large VES family. The focused of VESCOA is towards developing socio-cultural, environmental, technological, aesthetic & philosophical values in Architectural education. Creating a favorable environment for learning, innovation, integration & leadership has been the key emphasis of the institute. At VESCOA, students are encouraged to participate actively in live projects through the Research Cell. VESCOA is focusing on collaborative working with the students, teachers, and professionals towards key areas like learning, realization, discovering, engaging, integration and becoming leaders in the society. The college is working towards empowering the students in engaging with the society along with the nature and the built environment around them. Here, Students are engaged towards enriching their knowledge keeping values of traditional system and working towards experimentation and innovation.
