Travelling is the window for an architect to venture into
the realm of natural and built environments. Through his
five senses, an architect perceives architecture & critically
explores various facets of the design. The more one travels,
the deeper the understanding of the design & spaces gets
ingrained in the subconscious mind.
The educational tours provide an opportunity for an
architecture student to explore the intricacies of design,
space & its juxtaposition. My own understanding of
architecture started growing through such explorations
during my college days. A building which was nothing more
than a mere piece of structure, gradually started to reveal
its beauty and space. The need for such travels was realized
to refine my understanding of architecture in the true sense.
In the ensuing years, I undertook countless travels in India
& abroad to not only admire some of the ancient as well
as contemporary architectural marvels but also to imbibe
their essence. One such lasting impression was made in
2015 during my visit to Kolkata and its surrounding places.
This particular trip opened up my eyes to an architectural
marvel, the memories of which are deeply etched in my
mind forever.