ShodhKosh: Journal of Visual and Performing ArtsISSN (Online): 2582-7472
Dear Readers and Contributors, School
of Architecture and Design, K. R. Mangalam University has successfully
organized a Three-Day National Conference on "MULTIDISCIPLINARY ASPECTS
OF ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING: ENHANCING THE CONNECTIONS" on 1st- 3rd
June 2023. This National Conference was in collaboration with the Council of
Architecture -Training and Research Centre, Bhopal, along with Piloo Mody
College of Architecture-Cuttack and SRM Institute of Science and Technology-
Chennai. PMC and SRM as intellectual partners. Architecture and urban planning,
among humanity's oldest professions, preserve our history and enable us to
reflect on the past, celebrate the present, and envision a brighter future.
Modern architecture, with abundant resources and advanced technology, pushes
the boundaries of knowledge, necessitating interdisciplinary collaboration to
address contemporary challenges. The 'National Conference on Multidisciplinary
Aspects of Architecture and Planning: Enhancing Connections (NCMAD 2023)' was
convened to establish a global forum for comprehensive discussions on
Architecture and Design, fostering research, and showcasing the latest
innovations, trends, and solutions in the field. The conference featured themes
like functionality, livability, sustainability, urban
conservation, history, and criticism in architecture, design, planning, and
innovation. The
conference attracted a broad audience from both industry and academia,
presenting diverse papers that highlighted innovative approaches to optimize
function, aesthetics, and structural integrity in building and planning
projects with interdisciplinary insights. It effectively addressed various
factors impacting contemporary urban life, emphasizing the significance of a
multidisciplinary approach in architecture and planning, and stressing global
competitiveness, sustainability, and innovation. Out of 92 submitted papers, 67
were shortlisted for presentation, and 13 were selected for publication in the
UGC Care-Listed Journal "ShodhKosh: Journal of Visual and Performing
Arts" as a special issue titled "Enhancing Connections in
Visual and Performing Arts: Multidisciplinary Insights in Architecture and
Planning" Distinguished speakers at the conference included Prof.
Abhay Vinayak Purohit, Dr. Navneet Munouth, Dr. C.
Pradeepa, Sivakumar Srinivasan, Dr. Prashant Anand, and Dr. B.C. Roy. The event
emphasized the essential role of a proactive, multidisciplinary approach in
designing functional and innovative environments while addressing contemporary
challenges. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to Granthaalayah Publications for their valuable collaboration with our institution, inspiring and acknowledging researchers. The School of Architecture and Design, K. R. Mangalam University, and Piloo Mody College of Architecture eagerly anticipate further elevating this partnership by making significant research contributions to advance interdisciplinary research in the fields of art and architecture. Sincerely,
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