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ABOUT THE TALK:
Architect Jacob Cherian began sketching at the age of 12, capturing people, trees, and places, eventually moving on to buildings and streets. Over a span of fifteen years, through school and graduation, his sketchbook became the most valuable tool in his life-long journey in observation, analysis, and design.
In this talk, Jacob shares how drawing is a way of seeing, how travel and sketching shaped his architectural thinking, and how after a three-decade pause he has returned to live sketching, reconnecting with the practice that formed the foundation of his design language.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER:
Jacob Cherian is founding architect of Place Designs, Kochi. He holds a B.Arch from NIT Trichy and a Master’s in Urban Design from SPA New Delhi. His design career of 30 years boasts a wide variety of projects: some of his notable works include Ayur Soma at Chowara, the Centre for Art Reference at Durbar Hall, Saint GITS College of Engineering in Kottayam and a senior citizens’ facility for Travancore Foundation, Kolenchery. A passionate educator, he has taught at CET and is a charter member of the Institute of Urban Designers, India.
