S02E01 - Media as a Mirror

S02E01 - Media as a Mirror

The Better Architecture Podcast

01/03/2024 11:30AM

Episode Synopsis "S02E01 - Media as a Mirror"

Season 2: Design Media India '24 ed. Ep. 01: Media as a Mirror, Rohan Shivkumar Rohan Shivkumar gets candidly surgical while discussing the status of media and communications in the architecture industry in the country in the first episode of this season. Listen on to know his viewpoint on how he believes that media should be acting as a mirror for self-introspection and self-check, and his cautions on what's happening otherwise in India. Guest: Rohan Shivkumar Designation: Filmmaker & Educator Bio: Rohan Shivkumar, an architect, urban designer, and filmmaker based in Mumbai, serves as the Dean of Architecture at the Kamla Raheja Vidyanidhi Institute. He is a principal at the 'Collaborative Design Studio' and part of CRIT, an urban research collective. His diverse portfolio spans architecture, urban research, film, and visual art, focusing on housing, public space, and city representation. Notable projects include the Churchgate Revival and Tourist District projects. At KRVIA, he leads the Research and Design Cell, working on initiatives like Dharavi development and infrastructure access. Co-editor of 'Project Cinema City', he curates film programs and writes on cinema, architecture, and urbanism. His films like 'Nostalgia for the Future' and 'Lovely Villa' have garnered attention globally, featuring in events such as the Chicago Architecture Biennale, the Sharjah Architecture Triennale, the Seoul Architecture Biennale, the World Social Forum, and the Dhaka Art Fair and Documenta, showcasing his interdisciplinary approach to art and urbanism. Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | X/Twitter | Facebook Copyright 2024 @ TBAP/BetterArchTalks. TBAP Socials: @BetterArchTalks

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