Invitation for talk on Chettinad Architecture

1st Sep, 2016, 11:30 am

The School of Architecture is happy to invite you for a talk on Chettinad Architecture of Tamilnadu by Architect Sreedevi Ajayan.

Chettinad is the heartland of the Nattukottai Chettiars who established themselves in the area around karaikudi. The Architecture is completely Synchronized with the Climate of the region and borrows many traditional building techniques of the Local artisans. Trade with Belgium, Burma and Italy is reflected in their extensive use of Teak, crystal and Tile work in their homes which have narrow frontages and extend between two parallel streets .Chettinad is also the origin of the Attangudi tiles, an indigenous technology using glass and colour.

Ar. Sreedevi Ajayan has a B.Arch degree from TKM College of Engineering, Kerala and M.Arch degree in Theory and Design from CEPT University, Ahmedabad.

We welcome you to the talk