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Design Challenge

The design program revolves around redesigning the Pathu Thoon Lane in Madurai (Tamil Nadu, India). Pathu Thoon Lane, also known as "10 Pillar Street," features a row of ten granite pillars, each with a circumference of 1.20 meters. The historically significant 10-pillar lane is steeped in a rich heritage of weavers and silk craftsmanship; now occupied by textile shops and residences.

The design challenge is to restore and integrate the lane's cultural heritage, emphasizing its pillars and proximity to key structures like temples and palaces. Proposed interventions include showcasing silk weaving artistry, preserving the Shivalingam sculpture, and incorporating the lane into a heritage walk. The design must respect the lane's narrow width and mixed-use character, balancing retail and residential needs while enhancing its historical value.


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Uday Andhare
Uday Andhare
Indigo Architects, Ahmedabad

Uday is design principal at indigo architects since 1998. He steers the studio with a belief in a technically appropriate and ecologically sensitive approach that weaves together, threads of traditional wisdom into design.

An approach, he believes, can make architecture expressive and meaningful. His academic qualifications include an undergraduate degree in Architecture from CEPT University Ahmedabad, India in 1993 and a Master’s Degree in Architecture with honors from the University of New Mexico, USA in 1995. Uday has interned with Dr. B.V Doshi at his studio "Sangaath" in Ahmedabad and the Design and Development Division of the City Of Albuquerque, New Mexico USA. He has work experience as project architect with DES Engineering Systems Inc. Redwood City California, prior to setting up indigo architects in Ahmedabad India.

Edgar Demello
Edgar Demello
EDA, Bangalore

Edgar Demello the principal of EDA Bangalore is an architect, curator, author and an intrepid traveler. He has attended the schools in Delhi"s SPA and the TU at Delft, and has taught at various schools in the south, more recently as an adjunct faculty at RVCA Bangalore. In 2000, Edgar started tAG&B (the Architecture Gallery & Bookshop), a platform to bring together practitioners, academics and students. This morphed into CoLab, an visual initiative that investigates the making of architecture through the conjuncture of various other disciplines, especially art. He has also authored Architecture Fables for Children as well as illustrated Travelogues of curated trips.

Hans Brouwer
Hans Brouwer
HB Design, Bangkok

Hans was born in Hong Kong in 1961. Hans graduated from USC at the top of his class in 1986. He started work in London, where after 6 months in the firm of John Harris Architects he joined Foster Associates. He was made an associate of the firm within a year and a half and sent to Tokyo in August of 1988 to establish the design office there. Hans was responsible for developing a new air-conditioning system utilizing a new "scrubbing" technique and natural gravity in order to dispense with conventional air handling units and fans. He developed the design for a new commercial complex in northern England. This project marks the first time in the UK.Hans has moved back to Asia where he has established his own firm. HB Design now operates in Singapore, Phuket and Bangkok. As of January 2012 HB Design has built and ongoing projects in Singapore, Spain Thailand, Vietnam and India. Honours and Professional Associations Golden Key Honour Society, USA President of Alpha Rho Chi, Architecture Fraternity, USC A. Quincy Jones Memorial Scholarship Associate member of Singapore Institute of Architects