Manipal School of Architecture Participates in Prestigious iDiDe Program in Hanoi, Vietnam

Bengaluru, 14 February 2024: Manipal Academy of Higher Education’s (MAHE) esteemed Manipal School of Architecture and Planning (MSAP) proudly participated in the Intercultural Dialogue by way of Design (iDiDe) program, a collaborative initiative held in Hanoi, Vietnam, from the seventh to the twenty eighth of January 2024. The occasion was organised in partnership with Deakin University, Australia, and Hanoi Architectural University, marking a major endeavour in fostering world academic experiences.

The program chosen IV semester Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) college students from MSAP primarily based on their excellent tutorial credentials and eager curiosity in intercultural design options. The iDiDe-2024 studio centered on “The Story of Hanoi’s Artisan Craft Village,” emphasising intercultural dialogue and community-based design approaches. It aimed to discover the wealthy intangible heritage traditions and practices that characterise the peri-urban areas of Hanoi.

Participants had the distinctive alternative to interact in lacquer workshops performed by expert artisans from the local people. These workshops had been instrumental in creating the scholars’ potential to articulate the intricate relationships analytically and visually between artwork, artisan craft, structure, heritage, and cultural and social sustainability in up to date Hanoi.

The iDiDe initiative strives to counterpoint academic experiences by immersing college students in various cultures and inspiring collaboration amongst worldwide friends. It serves as an important platform to equip future architects and professionals in the constructed setting with the important expertise wanted to thrive as world residents. By transcending nationwide and cultural boundaries, iDiDe presents a singular alternative for college kids to collaborate on sustainable options which can be culturally inclusive. The end result of the scholars’ diligent efforts over the three-week program was showcased in an exhibition at Hanoi University on the twenty sixth of January 2024. The exhibition, attended by a number of distinguished bureaucrats from Australia, India, and Hanoi, highlighted the progressive initiatives developed by the scholars. Mr. Subhash Prasad Gupta, Deputy Chief of Mission on the Indian Embassy, graced the occasion, expressing admiration for the scholars’ laborious work and dedication.

Representing MSAP-MAHE at this prestigious occasion had been Prof. (Dr.) Nandineni Rama Devi, Director of MSAP, Prof. (Dr.) Pradeep Kini, Joint Director of MSAP, Prof. Sahana Ganesh, Academics Head of MSAP, alongside fourteen devoted MSAP college students. Their participation underscores MSAP’s dedication to offering its college students with unparalleled world publicity and studying alternatives.

The iDiDe program represents a major milestone for MSAP in its ongoing mission to nurture architects and constructed setting professionals who will not be solely adept in their area but in addition possess a deep understanding of the cultural and social dimensions that form our world.