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THE INDIAN
INSTITUTE OF
ARCHITECTSWEST BENGAL CHAPTER
NEWSLETTER
ISSUE NO. 01/2013-2014 April 15th, 2013
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EDITORIAL
Dear Friends,
We deeply regret our inability to bring out the February issue of
this newsletter and request your concurrence in treating this issue
as a combined one for February and April 2013. This issue then,
gives us the singular opportunity of wishing you a Happy New
Year and Shubho Naboborsho in the same breath!
Just the other day I happened to meet a bunch of young enthusiastic
architects who expressed their unwillingness to be involved in
seminars and conferences, as according to them, these were a
waste of resources, especially time. We would love to know your
opinion about this but this is what we feel - in a world that is
shrinking in size yet human relationships choose to be increasingly
distant, conferences are a great way of forging new contacts,
strengthening existing ones and most importantly ensuring
exchange and fruition of ideas. It is with this outlook that we at
IIA continue with our Conferences and lectures which we hope
will remain positively disposed for all. While recently concluded
conferences at national and international levels were well
represented by IIA WB Chapter, the Chapter promises to host its
Annual Convention with the topical theme of 'Hospitality Architecture
and Design' in the grand manner it has set for itself.
The Chapter is so honoured to have an entire issue of the Journal
of Indian Institute of architects dedicated to West Bengal and its
current status of architects and architecture. In this regard we
request you to respond to the boxed appeal on the next page, at
your earliest.
With the very best of wishes for Naboborsho
Sonia Gupta
FROM THE CHAIRMAN'S DESK
Dear Members,
Firstly, let me thank all members of the IIA-WB for appointing me
Chairman of the Chapter. I feel humbled and forever in your debt.
I also thank all members of IIA for the new post of Jr. Vice-
President. While the enormity of this accolade sinks in - and with
your valuable support, advice and cooperation - I vow to do my
very best to further the common interests of the IIA fraternity.
I would also like to congratulate the new executive committee of
the IIA West Bengal Chapter and am very hopeful that the new
committee will live up your expectations in their turn. We are
gearing up for the biggest event for this year's calendar, IIA West
Bengal Chapter Convention at Stadel on 28th-29th June 2013.
Our theme for this year is "HA+D-Hospitality ARCHITECTURE &
DESIGN" and stalwarts of hospitality architecture will come and
present their works. It will be a very good platform for the students,
young professionals as well as other members of the architecture
fraternity to learn, discuss and experience the concepts and ideas
they go into these complex multi-parameter processes of design.
We expect maximum participation from all of you. Apart from our
chapter election we also witnessed the handover of the new
committee of IIA parent body at the national convention at Raipur,
Natcon 2013.
I take this opportunity to thank our cricket team which consist of
members from our chapter and Assam centre who are toiling hard
on the field against stiff opponents. We would like to be consecutive
winner of the Airtel Cup this year. I wish them good luck. To end
with an icing, I'm really happy to share with you that the Honourable
Mayor of KMC upon our request has agreed to waive 50 percent
of the sanction fees for our Chapter building. I would also like to
appeal to all of you to come forward and let us finish the building
as early as possible.
Last but far from the least, I wish all of you a Subho Nabobarsho
(a very happy and prosperous Bengali New Year).
Once again, I just can't thank you enough for your kindness, love
and support.
Dilip Chandra Chatterjee
IIA NATIONAL CONVENTION 2012
The IIA national Convention 2012 (NATCON 2012) was held at Raipur,
Chattisgarh between 28th -29th of December 2012. The theme for
this Convention was 'De-growth in architecture' The concept proposed
a framework for transformation to a lower and sustainable level of
production and consumption, a shrinking of the economic system to
leave more space for human cooperation and ecosystems. It aimed
at inventing a new societal pattern based on sufficiently moderate
consumption of resources.
Delegates from WB chapter attended the convention headed by Ar.
Dilip Chandra Chatterjee. Apart from attending the regular office
bearer meetings, seminars etc. they witnessed the crucial handover
of responsibilities to the new IIA Executive committee at the General
Body meeting.
As the Eastern Zone Cricket Champion our team participated with other
zone champions like Madhya Pradesh (central zone) and Andhra Pradesh
(south zone). Andhra Pradesh came out as winners in the final.
20TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY ANDCONFERENCE CAA, DHAKA
The event was jointly organized by the Commonwealth Association
of Architects (CAA) and Institute of Architects Bangladesh (IAB)
supported by Commonwealth foundation. This year's theme of the
conference was 'Architecture, Response and Responsibility'. Renowned
architects from overseas as well as from Bangladesh made
presentations at this Conference.
The president of IIA Ar. Prakash Deshmukh and delegates from West
Bengal Chapter under the leadership of Ar. Dilip Chandra Chatterjee
were invited by the Institute of Architects Bangladesh as special
guests to attend the convention at Dhaka. Other members include
Ar. Subir basu,Ar.Malay Ghosh, Ar.Debotosh Sahu,Ar.Anjan
Ukil,Ar.Sudipto Seal,Ar.Subhojit Dey and others. The convention was
held between 19th -24th February 2013.
We remain thankful to our friends from Bangladesh for this wonderful
gesture.
NEWS FROM THE PROFESSIONAL/
LEGAL/HERITAGE SUB-COMMITTEE:
1. The Committee will try to pursue with the respective
Municipalities where our members are facing problems
regarding practice like the empanelment issues. In this
regard members are requested to inform the Committee
the problem, they are facing.
2. The Committee is regularly sending designated members
to represent IIA in the building committee of KMC.
3. This Committee will soon write a letter to HMC to include
representative of IIA into their building committee.
4. Ar. Mukul Mitra was representing IIA in the high power
Committee of W.B to reassess and frame the revised fire
rules for the buildings.
5. Ar. Dilip Chandra Chatterjee and Ar. Subir Basu are
representing IIA in the high power committee of W.B to
frame the revised bylaws for Municipalities.
Immediate Past Chairman Ar. Subir Basu along with other members of
the Chapter receiving the best Chapter from IIA, Immediate Past President
Ar. Prafulla G. Karkhanis Delegates of WB Chapter with IIA Chairman Ar. Prakash Deshmukh
Delegates of West Bengal Chapter at CAA Convention, Dhaka
JIIA Magazine
It is our great pleasure that this year our very own Ar. Gita Balakrishnan
has been given the responsibility to function as the guest editor for
JIIA magazine by the IIA publication board which has given special
emphasis on West Bengal for this issue. She will need active support
from all of us.
Articles/queries could be sent to [email protected]
Members are also requested to visit
http://www.iiawbchapter.org/notice_board.htm for the guidelines.
IIA WEST BENGAL CHAPTER CALENDER
Forthcoming Events of CHAPTER:
EVENT DATE
Professional Lecture 26th April 2013 (Friday)
IIA Foundation Day 17th May(Friday)
Professional Lecture 24th May (Friday)
Chapter Convention 28th -29th June (Friday-Saturday)
alongwith celebration of
World Environmental Day
Professional Lecture 26th July (Friday)
Professional Lecture 23rd August (Friday)
Teacher's Day, 7th September (Saturday)
Arcasia Day and Dinner
Professional Lecture 27th September (Friday)
ARCASIA 2013 at Nepal 6th -11th October
World Architecture Day/ 25th October(Friday)
World Habitat Day &
Dinner
Professional Lecture 22nd November (Friday)
IIA PL
Winners of the Airtel Cup ( previously known as Airtel Ambuja Cup)
last year, our cricket team is fighting a gruelling battle over 22 yards
against strong opponents like KMC,KMDA,Rites Kolkata office and
Airtel to retain the title this year.We extend our full support for the
team . The good beginning has already started by a win over the
KMDA team.
CHAPTER CONVENTION 2013
In congruence with the growing trend in hospitality architecture in
India especially in the eastern region, the West Bengal Chapter is
organizing the two-day Chapter Convention on 28th and 29th of June
2013 on the theme
'HA+D-------Hospitality ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN' at The Stadel.
This year, the convention is poised to showcase and chronicle the
different aspects of constructing hospitality buildings, from the design
of spaces to the various services associated with it.
The eminent speakers who will grace the occasion are Ar. Mustafa
Kamal Palash of Bangladesh,Ar.Channa Daswatte of SriLanka,
Ar.Sanjay Puri ,Ar. Rahul Kumar and Ar.Canna Patel from India.
Date: 28th & 29th June
Venue: The Stadel
Our Cricket team: WB Chapter & Assam Centre
OTHER NEWS
We take this opportunity to wish all our ARCASIA friends a
very happy Bengali New Year's Day.
The Insitiute of Bangladesh (IAB) has sent us a beautiful card
for this occasion.
Sketch by Ranit Maiti
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Executive Committees IIA West Bengal Chapter 2013 - 14
Chairman Ar. Dilip Chandra Chatterjee 09830227033 [email protected]
Vice-chairperson Ar. Gita Balakrishnan 09831175272 [email protected]
Treasurer Ar. Sunil Maniramka 09831027764 [email protected]
Joint Secretary Ar. Anjan Ukil 09830112696 [email protected]
Ar. Malay Kumar Ghosh 09831025515 [email protected]
Immediate Past Chairman Ar. Subir Kumar Basu 09831075180 [email protected]
Members Ar. Debatosh Sahu 09830090144 [email protected]
Ar. Kamal Periwal 09830084610 [email protected]
Ar. Santa Biswas 09830322762 [email protected] .in
Ar. Saibal Sen 09830262327 [email protected]
Ar. Dipankar Das 09831135661 [email protected]
Ar. Aditya Goswami 09830246446 [email protected]
Ar. Ambrish Anand Shrivastava 09831219711 [email protected]
Ar. Indranil Bakshi 09231559776 [email protected]
Ar. Somali Guha 09830063656 [email protected]
Ar. Abhishek Dutta 09748325700 [email protected]
Editor Ar. Sonia Gupta 09830065104 [email protected]
Website Editor Ar. Abhishek Dutta 09748325700 [email protected]
1. Professional/Legal/Heritage Sub-committee
Convenor : Ar. Debatosh Sahu (09830090144)
Members : Ar. Kabir Roy, Ar. Mukul MittraAr. Subir Kumar Basu, Ar. Smaran DasAr. Soumyendu Biswas, Ar. Saibal SenAr. Subhojit Dey
2. Public Relation/Media Cordination/Membership GrowthSub-committee :
Convenor : Ar. Dipankar Das (09831135661)
Members : Ar. Debabrata Ghosh, Ar. Ranjan Chottopadhyay, Ar. Santa BiswasAr. Sudipta Seal, Ar. Ranit Maiti
3. Publication/Website/Library/Data Bank Sub-committee:
Convenor : Ar. Gita Balakrishnan (09831175272)
Members : Ar. Sanchita Das, Ar. Somali GuhaAr. Joydip Deb, Ar. Aditya GoswamiAr. Subhrajit, G. Mitra
4. Young Architects/Sports Sub-committee:
Convenor : Ar. Sudipta Seal (09831163185)
Members : Ar. Anjan Ukil, Ar. Dipankar DasAr. Atanu Chakraborty, Ar. Sudipta ChakrabortyAr. Ambrish Anand ShrivastavaAr.Abhijit Roy Chowdhury
5. Education/Examination Sub-committee :
Convenor : Ar. Sonia Gupta ( 09830065104)
Members : Ar. Dr. Amitava Roy, Ar. Arup SarkarAr. Sanjib Nag, Ar. Arpan DasguptaAr. Debashish Das, Ar. Abhishek Dutta
6. Employed Architects Sub-committee:
Convenor : Ar. Akhil Sarkar (09831169034)
Members : Ar. Chandra Banerjee, Ar. Shikha DuttaAr. Sukrit Chatterjee, Ar. Krishna GhoshAr. Priyanko Roy, Ar. Sudipta ChakrabortyAr. Priyanko Roy
DIFFERENT SUB-COMMITTEES, WEST BENGAL CHAPTER FOR THE TERM 2010-12:
