Catalogue

1. Books

• RECENT   
• BNCA National Conference Proceedings
  Built Environment and Beyond : Theory and Practice
  18^th and 19^th October 2022
  e ISBN : 978-81-955887-1-8
  Published in 2022
  PaperbackAbout the book:
  Edited by Dr. Aarti Verma and Dr. Amruta Garud
  The first national conference of BNCA Research Hub (BRH) was held on October 18-19, 2022, on a virtual platform. The theme of the conference was ‘Built Environment and Beyond: Theory and Practice’.
  Architectural designs have not just illustrated creative thinking, technological innovations and space optimization strategies but have also challenged and motivated the built and the un-built environment. With the emerging innovations, dynamic tools of creation, and changing paradigms of practices and education, it becomes worthwhile to study the role and challenges that Architecture discipline portrays today. Such deliberations could also provide an impetus for insightful research towards a desired future. Based on this premise, the Research Conference aimed at contemplating the quality of built environments reflected through theory and practice.

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  Living with Art
  An Indian Tradition with Architecture and Bronzes
  14^th – 20^th Century
  ISBN : 978-81-920642-6-0
  Published in 2021
  Paperback
  Priced at INR 1700/-About the book
  Author : Ar. Gopal Krishna Kanhere
  Emeritus Professor
  Prof. G. K. Kanhere is an avid collector of bronzes in general and from Deccan and Western India in particular, for the last 40 years.
  Working for the then Prince of Wales Museum Mumbai, as an architect , the author got exposed to the field of antiques and therich heritage of India. The seed of this remarkable parallel development which resulted in the creations in both architecture and bronze is very striking in some artifacts like the Mashal or Torch, or the shape of some betel nut crackers. Slowly the idea has germinated, grew, matured, evolved and emerged in the form of this manuscript.
  The dresses, rituals, festivals and the socio cultural references with the observed continuity of the many traditions makes the bronze artefacts relevant today. Some of these events, rituals, dresses, musical instruments are recorded with the bronze artefacts making this a different anthropological, architectural study.
  The author’s work on Indian silver and study of bronzes has led me to appreciate the multiplicity of ways that Indian craftsmen relate to both their natural environment and architecture. Most of all, with this study, the socio cultural dimension is also presented.
  

• Prastara
  Lessons from the past to adapt for the future
  ISBN : 978-81-955887-0-1
  Published in 2017
  PaperbackAbout the book
  Edited by Dr. Sujata Karve
  This publication is a documentation of the studio project undertaken to understand Jaipur city from the past to the present and was done in alignment with the curriculum to study environmental design and putting theories of sustainable development into practice, by the students of environmental architecture.
  Our project has tried to defining urban resilience, connecting theory to practice, and highlighting tangible examples of how cities are responding to the range of new and enhanced challenges they are facing. Building urban resilience relies on multiple interventions at different scales and has many different professional and practical entry points. The project aimed to address the call put forward by the ACCCRN (Asian Cities for Cliimate Change Resilient Network), which has been pioneered by the Rockefeller foundation.
  ‘Prastara’ demonstrates the possibility of a city to take shape to enhance the overall living conditions of the neighbourhood of Pratap nagar and subsequently all the rapidly developing peri-urban areas which can adopt strategies defined here to cater to various changing climatic conditions giving a perspective on a climate resilient city from a built form standpoint.
  

• Towards an Ecological Landscape
  ISBN 978-81-920642-5-3
  Published in 2018
  Paperback
  Priced at INR 625/-About the book
  Edited by Ar. Swati Sahasrabuddhe, Ar. Peeyush Sekhsaria and Parikshit Suryavanshi
  Towards an Ecological Landscape with its theme (Pune and its environs) is the 1st series (TEL-1 2015). This book published by BNCA Publication Cell holds an array of articles which carry the essence of 14 presentations delivered by experts from varied fields such as ecology, botany, landscape architecture, water management, forest conversation, environment, urban planning and design, environmental sciences. The book consists of valuable bundle of knowledge about ecological landscapes to explore your own scope towards future liveable and sustainable environment.
  Link for Amazon sale of the book : Click Here
  

• Yelavli
  Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary
  ISBN 978-81-920642-2-2
  Published in 2017
  Paperback
  Priced at INR 320/-About the book
  Edited by Ar. Swati Sahasrabuddhe and Ar.Peeyush Sekhsaria, this book is documentation of ecological aspects of Yelavali village in Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary and its surrounding areas based on the field studies carried out as part of Master’s in landscape architecture studio on ecology. This book intends to capture the ecological essence of the setting through the language of graphics and imagery. The book contains the documentation, trail map and analysis of the natural habitats and the associated resources in a given setting. The book hopes to serve as a demonstrative guide for people of all age groups and backgrounds camping at Yelavali Village, helping them have a deeper experience with nature and the people of Yelavali.
  Link for Amazon sale of the book: Click Here
  

• BACKLIST
• Shades of Grey and Green
  Published in 2014
  Paperback
  Priced at INR 700/-About the book
  Author: Sanjay Deshpande
  This book talks of the urban issues that our city faces. This book provokes people to think and act for the betterment of our living environment. Through these pages one finds various shades of ‘grey’ and ‘green’, where all greys stand for concerns and greens for delight. Through these narratives, the author conveys his own point of view. The author, who is a builder by profession , ensures that all the construction works and schemes developed under his leadership are predominantly user and environment friendly.
  

• Temples, Wadas and Institutions of Pune
  ISBN 978-81-920642-3-9
  Published in 2013
  Hardback
  Priced at INR 2700/-About the book
  Author: Ar. Gopal Krishna Kanhere
  This book is an illustrated Architectural documentation and evaluation of some 43 select and significant Heritage Temples , Wadas and institutions which adorned the city of Pune.They span a period from 10th century to early 20th century .Enthusiasm about conservation and heritage with expanding tourism has created a need for such a book.It is also as a mission to create public awareness and appreciation of the rich heritage of Maratha and Peshwai Architecture. Richly illustrated, it provides valuable data of wadas, temples as well as some colonial buildings like Deccan college.
  

• Inclusive India Re : Pune
  ISBN 978-81-920642-4-6
  Published in 2012
  Hardback
  Paperback priced at INR 700/-About the book
  Authors : Tina Wik & Ar. Sharvey Dhongde
  This book is an output of the Studio collaboration between the post masters program of the Royal Institute of Art, Stockholm KKH and the masters program of BNCA, Pune in the year 2011-12.The focus was on the problems created by fast growing Indian cities, where no adequate planning tools exist for safeguarding their historic parts. The book showcases the work performed during the study year 2011-12 developed to a proposed Action Plan for an Urban Conservation plan for Pune Historic City
  

• Nata and Parallel Exams
  Published in 2010
  Paperback
  Priced at INR 350/-About the book
  Author : Ar. Anshul Gujrathi
  This book helps to develop techniques for scoring at the various tests like NATA, MHCET (Arch) , AIEEE(Arch), NID Entrance and Intermediate Drawing exam. The book intends to bring out the latent aptitude for Architecture that today’s young generation has. This book gives complete study of topics stated in the exam syllabus along with general information and basic Architectural History.
  The entire test is based on exercises evaluating the creativity and aptitude. For those who have the aptitude but are unaware of it, this book is a great help. The book is amply illustrated by diagrams, pictorial representations and color schemes.

• Chidakash Ghatakash
  ISBN 978-81-920642-1-5
  Published in 2010
  Paperback
  Priced at INR 350/-
  
  About the book
  Author: Ar. Prof Arun Ogale Edited by Ar. Chetan Sahasrabuddhe
  This book is a compilation of selected articles authored by Prof. Arun Ogale from 1969 to 2009. His lucid style that appeals to not only Architects , but also familiarizes the common man with Architecture. The book speaks about Indian and Foreign Master Architects through fine examples of ‘unbound space’ and ‘bound space’, lending the book its name
  

• Achyut Kanvinde
  ISBN 978-81-920642-0-8
  Published in 2009
  Paperback
  Priced at INR 450/-About the book
  Edited by Ar. Sharvey Dhongde and Ar. Chetan Sahasrabuddhe
  This is the very first book published by the BNCA Publication Cell, which is a commemorative volume on the works of the first Indian Modernist, Padmashree Ar. Achyut Kanvinde. The Kanvinde commemoration volume is a part of the Kanvinde Memorial lecture series mooted by Prof. Arun Ogale and largely comprises of three sections viz. Kanvinde’s biography, his works and writings and tributes paid to him by his contemporaries, B. V. Doshi, Charles Correa and Ar. Anant Raje. The included works bring out Kanvindes’ intellectual rigour and his mastery as a form maker.
  The fact that the book was released by Ar. B.V. Doshi, is a matter of great pride for BNCA.
  

2. Newsletters & Periodicals

Current publications

1)BNCA Newsletter
Our monthly newsletter showcases all the happenings at BNCA. This includes achievements of students and faculty, news about academic, co-curricular and extra-curricular activities like workshops, guest lectures, site visits, settlement studies and celebrations at BNCA.Prof. Smita Ogale is the editor of the Newsletter.

2)BUILD-TEXT
BUILD-TEXT is a half yearly publication of  the Archineering Cell. The first issue was published in 2016. Prof. Poorva Kulkarni is the chief editor of this publication.  All members of the Archineering Cell  contribute to this publication. Every issue is based on a topic or a theme and contributors to the topic are Faculty and students.

Discontinued Publications

1)LANTURN
LANTURN stands for Landscape Turning Point, a newsletter of the Masters department of Landscape Architecture at BNCA.The first issue was published in March 2009 and was followed by several issues showcasing students projects of documentation, teachers training programmes and various activities of the Landscape Department. The last published issue was in April 2011.

2)ENREACH
ENREACH –  a half yearly newsletter of the Masters department of Environmental Architecture at BNCA,  looks at the department works, news, etc. along with an article based on a theme.There have been no new issues since 2018.  It would be revived as an e-newsletter with a 6 monthly frequency.

Team

BNCA Publication Cell Head
Prof. Smita Ogale
(With a team of Faculty, Students and Administration)

Mentored by:
Dr. Anurag Kashyap
Principal, BNCA

Activities & Gallery

Contact

Prof. Smita Ogale
BNCA Publication Cell Head
Phone no: 9881499351
email: smita.ogale@bnca.ac.in

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