MARGInstitute of Design and Architecture Swarnabhoomi

Students under SC/ST/OBC/PwD (Person with Disability) quota are eligible for Government

Scholarship. Eligible Students are requested to submit their scholarship form for the academic year by

February for processing scholarship to these students

Admission Procedure• Admission for B. Arch is open to all Indians (provided the applicant fulfills the minimum eligibility requirements for admission as per Council of Architecture, New Delhi and Anna University, Chennai norms)

• Students should apply for counselling through Anna University for govt. seat allocation

Accreditation• B. Arch - 5 Years Bachelor Degree Program

• Approved by the Council of Architecture (COA), New Delhi and affiliated to Anna University, Chennai

EligibilityAs per the norms of Council of Architecture and the Anna University, Chennai• Higher Secondary or 3 year Govt. Recognised Diploma with 50% aggregate and Mathematics as a compulsory subject Or• International Baccalaureate Diploma, after 10 years of schooling, with not less than 50% marks in aggregate with Mathematics as a compulsory subject• Pass in National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) with minimum - 80/200. For more details, visit: www.niasa.org (or) www.nata.in

Message from the Director MIDASMIDAS in a short time has emerged as one of the key players in architectural education in South India. The efforts by the faculty and students have enabled us to critically think, reflect and research on contemporary issues in built environment. The idea of MIDAS as a platform for this lateral thought process and the freedom to design has made the institute a trendsetter in architecture education. Our design projects are unique, well researched and outstanding in terms of response to culture and environment.

MIDAS has endeavored to bring experts and the extraordinary performers in the field of architecture to share their thoughts with the emerging minds. Students get a deeper understanding of architecture through a dedicated effort in art with a social context. This encourages and facilitates creative and artistic vision with a commitment towards technical excellence and conceptive brilliance.

Our aim is to be one of top class architecture institutes by 2020, at par with international schools , and hence there are quality standards for the constant renewal of creative potential and the uncompromising liberty to innovate.

On behalf of MIDAS I cordially invite you to visit the institute and sample the unique work being done by the team.

Prof. Jaffer AA Khan, RIBA., RAIA., FRSA, Chartered Architect, Director, MIDAS

The MIDAS TouchMIDAS is an education initiative by promoters of MARG, a Chennai

headquartered infrastructure major. Since it is located in MARG

Swarnabhoomi, students at MIDAS will have First-hand experience of

industry at the 22.9 million sq ft live-lab, which gives them an enviable

edge over their peers. The environment at MIDAS has been consciously

designed to offer holistic education and development.

MIDAS is approved by the Council of

Architecture (COA), New Delhi and affiliated

to Anna University, Chennai.

MARG Institute of Design and Architecture Swarnabhoomi (MIDAS) is poised to address the global need for high quality architects. With an aim to provide excellence in architecture, it focuses on nurturing, inspiring and equipping students with the best of knowledge, tools and training.

The curriculum and teaching methodologies at MIDAS are designed to integrate international standards of delivery and assimilation. Best in class professors from across the world are an integral part of the faculty, enabling students to gain extensive knowledge on international architectural standards and global exposure.

Located at the green haven of MARG Swarnabhoomi, along with other top notch learning Centers, MIDAS is being nurtured by an increasingly expanding infrastructure group MARG. Students will get industry exposure while learning.

Students of MIDAS would immensely benefit from various centres of excellence for futuristic research and innovation in sustainable technology and life sciences at MARG Swarnabhoomi. MIDAS students will become part of first such initiative in built environment integrating multi-disciplinary research and education

MIDAS at Glance• MIDAS is a Telugu minority institute, affiliated to Anna University,

Chennai and approved by COA, New Delhi

• Located on the scenic ECR at ‘MARG Swarnabhoomi’

• 22.9 million sq.ft. of live lab experience in one of a kind new city concept, with tech parks homes & other educational institutes

• Exposure to research and technology of built in environment at MARG Swarnabhoomi

• Global campus environment

• Live training and workshops

• Highly qualified faculty from India and abroad

• Expert lectures from industry moguls

• Hands on industry experience

• Outdoor visits to architectural landmarks

• Extensive participation in architectural events across globe

Serene Learning CAMPUSWe at MIDAS understand that years spent in college campus are the most memorable years in a person’s life, hence we have taken special care to ensure that a student a student takes away only the pleasant memories from MIDAS.

MIDAS campus is located in the green haven of MARG Swarnabhoomi, away from the hustle and bustle of the city. It provides an ideal environment for knowledge and learning. The fully wi-fi campus (academic & residential) has best in class facilities for learning and living:

Facilities • State-of-the-art workshop studio• Well stocked library with latest journals and reference materials

on architecture• Fully equipped CAAD/computer Lab

Accommodation• Separate gated residential blocks for boys and girls• A/C & non-A/C rooms, with single/double occupancy• Clubhouse for leisure facilities, gymnasium, swimming pool, etc.• Indoor and outdoor sports facilities• Internal shuttle service

Studying at MIDASStudying at MIDAS is not about taking notes and cramming for exams, it is a process which gears students to face the challenges of the modern world. It is not restricted to classroom sessions and theoretical knowledge, but expands to include understanding through experience. Students not only learn to find solutions but also to interrogate.

At MIDAS, students will be given full freedom to explore and experiment their creativity.

22.9 Million Sq.Ft. of live Lab MIDAS is a part of the 1000

acre flagship project of MARG

Ltd. - ‘MARG Swarnabhoomi’.

Being part of a project of this

scale gives students the luxury

of live experience, which

goes beyond the classroom

exposure. A MIDAS student will

get a unique opportunity to be

nurtured by an increasingly

expanding infrastructure giant,

the MARG Group.

Unique Pedagogy“More important than the curriculum is the question of the methods of

teaching and the spirit in which the teaching is given.”

-Bertrand Russell

At MIDAS, teaching methodology is conceptualized in such a manner that

students are exposed to experiential learning environments:

• Expert guest lectures and reviews - by architects and academicians of

national and international fame.

• Hand-on-workshop - on various aspects of architecture and design

• Extensive participation - in events that give exposure and help build

competitive spirits

• Frequent travel/visits - to architectural landmarks to experience the

various nuances of architecture

Expert LecturesI like a teacher who gives you something to take home to think about besides homework.

Guest LecturesFrequent guest lectures by industry experts not only keep the students abreast

with the industry but also motivate them to explore their creativity. Eminent

architects who deliverd lectures at MIDAS includes

1. Sanjay Mohe: Eminent Architect and Founder of Mindspace

2. Chitra Vishwanath: Principal Architect and Managing Director of

Architecture Biome

3. Soumitro Ghosh: Partner at Matthew and Ghosh Architects

4. Dr. Sashi Bhooshan: Academician and Founder of BS Bhooshan & Associates

5. Sunanda Prasad: Former President RIBA, Senior Partner Penoyre & Prasad

6. Suhasini Iyer: Principal Architect, Auroville Design Consultants

7. Alfredo Munoz: Founding principal ABIBOO

8. Markus Heinsdorff: Internationally acclaimed installation artist

and academician

Topics covered include principles of design, green and sustainable architecture,

heritage projects, installations, vernacular architecture, practices across the

world, etc.

Hands on workshop• Fractal workshop by Takbir Fatima

• Model Making workshop by Mr. Manohar

• Sculpture workshop by Mr. Jacob Jebaraj

• Clay Workshop by Artisans of Dakshin Chitra

• Wood Sculpture Workshop by Artisans from Mahabalipuram

Besides Indian Architecture Students are also exposed to

the architecture styles across globe

Outdoor visitsMahabalipuram • Sketching

Dakshin Chitra • Sketching • Understanding Local Culture

Tanjavur • Sketching • Introduction – Temple Architecture

Temple Mandapam • Documentation

Auroville Pondicherry • Vernacular Architecture

East West Foundation • Documentation

North India Trip • Islamic Architecture

St. Andrew’s Kirk Egmore • Documentation

Egmore Fine Arts College • Documentation

Events organized by MIDASTrikona’12: MIDAS organized a 2 days Cultural event at MARG Swarnabhoomi on 14-15, April 2012. Over 150 students from various institutes in Chennai & Pondicherry participated in different events and competition .Day 1 had cultural program while Day 2 had panel discussion by renowned architects on sustainable development

Year End Exhibition: MIDAS students (2011 batch) exhibited their work, done throughout the year in year end exhibition at Lalith Kala Academy, Chennai from 3rd July to 7th July, 2012. Highly acclaimed Architects, have delivered lecture on the occasion. These include• Ar. Sanjay Mohe- Principal Architect Mindspace• Ar. Biju Kuriakose- Architecture RED, Chennai• Ar. Kavitha- Director C R Narayana Rao Associates• Dr. A Srivatsan – Critic Hindu Editorial Department, Chennai• Ar. Mahesh Radhakrishnan - Founder & Principal Architect , MOAD, Chennai

National Conference on Indo-Saracenic Heritage of Chennai: The conference hosted by MIDAS on 16th February 2013 created a platform for exploration, debate and discussion of the lesser explored Indo-Saracenic Architecture by facilitating interaction between experts, academicians, practicing architects, historians and students of architecture. A monologue on buildings belonging to this style was published during the event.

MIDAS Student initiativeForum for Exchange of Architectural Thought (FEAT)

FEAT: A MIDAS Students initiative which allows students to interact organize their extracurricular and activities.

Student Exercise to Project

MIDAS Student initiativeSCOOPThe SCOOP is a students’ forum initiated with a spark of ambition and the intent to help the students access the requisite stationery and other items which they may require. The SCOOP also deals with stocks and shares, which helps the students get an insight into the pros and cons of the world of stakes and business exchanges.

MIDAS Student initiative, ECO Club The eco club comprises of all students of MIDAS. An eco-element is

always included and plays an important role in all the designs that

they work on. This way they are ahead of their peers. Even their basic

design models has an eco element and plays an important role in all

the designs that they work on. It all started with the plantation day -

all the students engaged themselves in planting a tree and took an

oath to take care of their respective trees. Every single soul at MIDAS,

the Director, the faculty, the admin, the janitors and the cleaners

planted a tree. The eco club has come out with a new project that is in

process of completion, - “ Go Green Bags” project, wherein the MIDAS

SCOOP also comes into play.

ExposureStudents works are adorned at:

•MIDAS students designed and presented a mural made out of waste to the American Consulate: in Chennai.

•Goethe Institute: MIDAS students participated in the 10-days Indo-German Urban Mela Festival organised by MOD Institute, Berlin from 23rd August to 2nd September 2012. They also volunteered to work with school children through the Goethe Institute.

CollaborationsMIDAS has signed MoUs with prestigious institution to give international quality education to MIDAS students.

• SIA CAD Pte, Singapore

• North Dakota State University

About MARGMARG Group is one of India’s fastest growing infrastructure organisations. The holistic regional development undertaken by the group is unlocking economic prosperity and creating inclusive & sustainable growth models.

With over two decades of experience, MARG’s portfolio spans across urban and industrial infrastructure, urban residential clusters, marine infrastructure & services, malls and EPC division.

Today MARG Group has projects worth more than 3000 crores under execution, a seasoned human capital of more than 1000, global partners in the infra space and offices spread across India, Singapore and China.

• URBAN & INDUSTRIAL CLUSTERS

• MARINE INFRASTRUCTURE & SERVICES

• EPC

• COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL SPACES

• EDUCATION SERVICES

MARG Swarnabhoomi MARG Swarnabhoomi, the land of new thinking where minds meet and thoughts blossom is an inspiring new world evolved on the principles of “new urbanism”. It’s here, education, research, innovation, industry and living co-exist in a stress-free atmosphere driven by a smart eco-system. Spread over 1000 acres of serenity, MARG Swarnabhoomi inspires quality living amidst nature in its pristine purity and opens the door to new possibilities, new economic order and the fragrance of new life.

MARG In Pursuit Of Enabling ‘Quality Education’MARG has a number of knowledge centric institutions focusing on education, research and innovation. Swarnabhoomi Academic Institutions (SAI), a MARG initiative is aimed to address the global needs towards creating an equitable society by enabling young individuals to bridge the socio-economic divide.

The Inspiring Mind“Education is the corner

stone of inclusive growth and

development of knowledge based

economy. MIDAS is an initiative

in the direction of creating high

caliber talent who will contribute

in the nation development.”

- GRK Reddy(Founder, Chairman & Managing Director, MARG Group)

A Visionary and First Generation EntrepreneurGRK Reddy - a visionary to the core has envisaged that “Sustainable Infrastructure” will be a critical factor to drive the Indian economy. He is a post graduate in Commerce and an alumnus of the Kellogg School of Management with three decades of experience in finance and infrastructure domains. His inspirational leadership, steadfast belief and commitment to a larger cause have deservedly made him stand tall as the visionary founder and promoter of MARG Group.

Campus LocationMIDAS campus is located in MARG Swarnabhoomi on the scenic East Coast Road, away from hustle and bustle of the city. Its close proximity with Heritage centers & architectural landmarks in Mahabalipuram, Puducherry and Kancheepuram, makes MIDAS an ideal learning centre for architectural education.

Admission Office: MIDAS, No. 4/318, Rajiv Gandhi Salai (OMR), Kottivakkam, Chennai - 600041.

Phone: +91 44 2454 1115 | Fax: +91 44 2454 1119

MIDAS Campus Office:MIDAS, MARG Swarnabhoomi, Velur Village, Cheyyur Post, Kanchipuram District,

Tamil Nadu - 603302, India Phone: +91 44 2753 8009 | Fax: +91 44 2753 8009

For more details, contact our academic counsellors on - P: +91 87544 12325 E: midasadmissions@marggroup.com | W: www.midas.ac.in