- 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.[1]
Facade of Chandigarh College of Architecture
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History
Chandigarh College of Architecture (CCA) was established on 7 August 1961 in Chandigarh, 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.
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 College Campus, Sector 12 in Chandigarh. CCA is widely spread in 5-acre (20,000 m2) campus with its own Cricket ground and Basketball court. Boys hostel is located 250 yards (230 m) at the back and the girls hostel is located in adjacent sector-11.
Annual events
Play during "Archo" in Chandigarh College of Architecture"Corbu Day" is the founder's day which is celebrated on 7 October i.e. the birthdate of architect Le Corbusier. 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.
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Coordinates: 30°46′0″N 76°47′40″E / 30.766667°N 76.79444°E
Categories:- Education in Chandigarh
- Universities and colleges in Chandigarh
- Architecture schools in India
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