Open Seminar “Contemporary Architecture and Urbanization in India”
The School of Asian Studies within the talent pool project: a combined scientific seminar on modern international studies: “Turning to the East: A Comprehensive Approach”, invites everyone to participate in the open seminar “Contemporary Architecture and Urbanization in India”. The seminar will be held on Friday, September 20, 2024 by Rajendra Kumar (New Delhi, India).
At the event, you will learn about key trends in the development of contemporary architecture and urbanization in India, as well as their impact on the cultural, social, and economic life of the country. The seminar will be useful for anyone interested in architecture, urban studies, and international experience in urban planning.
Dr. Rajendra Kumar is an award-winning architect, curator, academician based in New Delhi, India. He is awarded as ‘Most Admired Education Influencers in India 2022’ and ‘Global Educational Influencer 2020’, ‘Indian Young Achievers Award 2009. He graduated from Chandigarh College of Architecture, India and Post-graduation from Politecnico Di Milano, Italy.
He is Local Ambassador of Royal Institute of British Architect (RIBA), UK. He served as jury member for various competition worldwide including World Architecture Festival, Singapore, RIBA Internation Project, UK, Leading Cities 2024 Acceli CITY, USA, Realty Plus Award, India and many more.
He is announced as 12 notable alumni of Politectnico di Milano in 2022. He is member of International Society of City and Regional Planners (ISOCARP), Netherlands, Council of Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH), USA. Received fellowship by Congress for New Urbanism, USA. He is equipped with mixed experiences of varied scale projects, ranging from urban scale to buildings and interiors.
He is actively involved in academia and research. Advisory member of various think tanks of national and international importance, invited members for various projects with global leaders including Prime Ministers, Governors, Ambassadors, Mayors, Policy makers, United Nation, WHO, UN Habitat etc. He has been member of ‘Urban20’ forum of G20 Summit, and also task force member for ‘Y20 (Young 20)’engagement group of G20.
Appeared in TV Channels, Radio, Print and Online Media in India and abroad. 100+ publications and invited by national and international forums for lecture on various issues related to cities, social issues, sustainable environment etc. India, USA, Spain, Italy, Hong Kong, South Africa, Slovenia, Germany, Thailand, Malaysia, Russia, Korea, Taiwan, Poland, Portugal, including Columbia University, New York, Cambridge University, Architectural Association (AA London), UK, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia, Gdansk University, Poland, FUAP, Portugal etc.
Date: September 20, 2024
Time: 14:00
Language: English
Format: Offline, Room B-203 (Indian Room), Moscow, Staraya Basmannaya St., 21/4
Concerning all questions, please contact please contact Dr. Olga Kharina oa.kharina@hse.ru