The Indian Institute of Architects (IIA) will organise ‘Arch Dakshin’ as part of its centenary celebrations along with their southern regional conference and expo on ‘Collaborative Architecture’ on August 19 and 20 in the city.

At a press conference here on Tuesday to announce the events, the members said that a large number of members including those from the political field and movie industry are expected to be a part of the two-day conference that will take place in Hitex. Gururaj Manepally, Chairman, IIA said that the practice of architecture in urban scenario requires various agencies like governmental, non-governmental, civic and private to come together to address the growth and regulation of the burgeoning cities. The conference will delve into the emerging trends and see if there is a new definition of architecture on the anvil, he added.

Muralidhar Koppula, National Council Member, IIA informed that qualified architects who have chosen totally different professions and achieved excellence in fields like cartooning, film-making, manufacturing will share their thoughts at a session called ‘Architect Beyond Architecture’. Commemorating the centenary year of the institution, an exhibition of panels called ‘Retrospective of Architecture of Hyderabad for the past 100 years’ will be held to trace the growth of Hyderabad city.

source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> Cities / by Staff Reporter / Hyderabad – August 17th, 2016