Chandigarh College of Architecture
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The Chandigarh College of Architecture vis. CCA is a specialized college imparting education and research in the field of Architecture. It is a premier architectural institution of the entire north-western region of India
covering the States of Punjab
, Haryana
, Himachal Pradesh
, Jammu & Kashmir as well as the Union Territory of Chandigarh
. The college is well recognized among domestic and international fraternity for its quality education and alumunus. The college has an enrollment of 200 undergraduates. A large number of the alumni of this college are now doing extremely well professionally whether it be in practice, the government and public sector undertakings, teaching or research.
, India, and was set up to impart education in architecture. Le Corbusier
, who developed Chandigarh's master plan in 1951, also succeeded in getting Chandigarh College of Architecture (CCA) established as an integral part of the great Chandigarh Experiment. His conviction was that the creation of built environment, however brilliant and consequential, cannot be fully grasped- much less perpetuated – if the principles regulating its concept are not properly understood through study of various components of the city in use.
Campus, Sector 12 in Chandigarh. CCA is widely spread in 5 acres (20,234.3 m²) campus with its own Cricket ground and Basketball court. Boys hostel is located 250 yards (228.6 m) at the back and the girls hostel is located in adjacent sector-11.
. Guest lectures by renowned architects are held on this day each year. Various awards and scholarships are awarded to meritorious students.
The annual college fest "Archo" is held in the month of March. The event is in form of an inter-house competition amongst four houses (namely Kanishka, Kalinga, Maurya and Ashoka). Students participate in various cultural, sports and design events over a period of two weeks.
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
covering the States of Punjab
Punjab (India)
Punjab ) is a state in the northwest of the Republic of India, forming part of the larger Punjab region. The state is bordered by the Indian states of Himachal Pradesh to the east, Haryana to the south and southeast and Rajasthan to the southwest as well as the Pakistani province of Punjab to the...
, Haryana
Haryana
Haryana is a state in India. Historically, it has been a part of the Kuru region in North India. The name Haryana is found mentioned in the 12th century AD by the apabhramsha writer Vibudh Shridhar . It is bordered by Punjab and Himachal Pradesh to the north, and by Rajasthan to the west and south...
, Himachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh is a state in Northern India. It is spread over , and is bordered by the Indian states of Jammu and Kashmir on the north, Punjab on the west and south-west, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh on the south, Uttarakhand on the south-east and by the Tibet Autonomous Region on the east...
, Jammu & Kashmir as well as the Union Territory of Chandigarh
Chandigarh
Chandigarh is a union territory of India that serves as the capital of two states, Haryana and Punjab. The name Chandigarh translates as "The Fort of Chandi". The name is from an ancient temple called Chandi Mandir, devoted to the Hindu goddess Chandi, in the city...
. The college is well recognized among domestic and international fraternity for its quality education and alumunus. The college has an enrollment of 200 undergraduates. A large number of the alumni of this college are now doing extremely well professionally whether it be in practice, the government and public sector undertakings, teaching or research.
History
Chandigarh College of Architecture (CCA) was established on 7 August 1961 in ChandigarhChandigarh
Chandigarh is a union territory of India that serves as the capital of two states, Haryana and Punjab. The name Chandigarh translates as "The Fort of Chandi". The name is from an ancient temple called Chandi Mandir, devoted to the Hindu goddess Chandi, in the city...
, India, and was set up to impart education in architecture. Le Corbusier
Le Corbusier
Charles-Édouard Jeanneret, better known as Le Corbusier , was a Swiss-born French architect, designer, urbanist, writer and painter, famous for being one of the pioneers of what now is called modern architecture. He was born in Switzerland and became a French citizen in 1930...
, who developed Chandigarh's master plan in 1951, also succeeded in getting Chandigarh College of Architecture (CCA) established as an integral part of the great Chandigarh Experiment. His conviction was that the creation of built environment, however brilliant and consequential, cannot be fully grasped- much less perpetuated – if the principles regulating its concept are not properly understood through study of various components of the city in use.
Courses
The college conducts a five year course leading to the degree of Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) for which it is affiliated to the Panjab University in the Faculty of Design and Fine Arts. A semester system has been in place since 1972. A two-tier scheme has been in effect from 1985. The 10 semester course is offered in two tiers: Stage One, from first to sixth semester and Stage Two, from seventh to tenth semester. Stage One consists of theoretical subjects, tutorials, workshop practice and studio work for a basic grounding in the knowledge about architecture and its tools and skills. Stage Two comprises a six month practical training followed by a large number of elective courses and studies of urban problems, professional practice, town-planning and a thesis. Recently, in 1998 a comprehensive review of the syllabi was undertaken to ensure greater cohesion progression and integration of the various related subjects and their inter-relationship with others.Campus
The current campus is housed in Punjab Engineering CollegePunjab Engineering College
PEC University of Technology, formerly known as Punjab Engineering College , is an engineering institute located in the city of Chandigarh, India...
Campus, Sector 12 in Chandigarh. CCA is widely spread in 5 acres (20,234.3 m²) campus with its own Cricket ground and Basketball court. Boys hostel is located 250 yards (228.6 m) at the back and the girls hostel is located in adjacent sector-11.
Annual events
"Corbu Day" is the founder's day which is celebrated on 7 October i.e. the birthdate of architect Le CorbusierLe Corbusier
Charles-Édouard Jeanneret, better known as Le Corbusier , was a Swiss-born French architect, designer, urbanist, writer and painter, famous for being one of the pioneers of what now is called modern architecture. He was born in Switzerland and became a French citizen in 1930...
. Guest lectures by renowned architects are held on this day each year. Various awards and scholarships are awarded to meritorious students.
The annual college fest "Archo" is held in the month of March. The event is in form of an inter-house competition amongst four houses (namely Kanishka, Kalinga, Maurya and Ashoka). Students participate in various cultural, sports and design events over a period of two weeks.