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PANDALA
Biography
• Birth: 19 March 1954, 62 years old
• Birth place : Kollam, India.
• Studied for a Masters in Urban Design at the School of Planning and
Architecture, New Delhi.
• Met the legendary architect Hassan Fathy, and was inspired to build with
mud.
• He had his Fellowship in Heritage Conservation at University of York and
at Fort Brockhurst English Heritage Training Centre in the U.K.
Career…
• He was the founding head of the department of Architecture at the
Architecture School in Quilon.
• Pandala gained public attention in 1996 when he designed his first mud
house in Kollam.
• As a nature lover, and cultural heritage conservation activist, he designs
buildings with natural materials, making some of his work the most
interesting organic forms with cultural continuity, so natural to its
surroundings.
Style..
• Known for building with values of environmental sustainability.
• The architect is not a fan of straight lines and geometrical shapes.
• his work is characterized by organic forms and a free-flowing spirit.
• His buildings seem to be part of the earth, one with nature and completely
non-pretentious.
• Has sensitivity to the needs of the owners and his concern for the
environment.
His notable projects..
- A uniquely designed accommodation is situated on a beautiful riverside site, near Khajuraho in Madhya
Pradesh, India. A beautiful place, rich in history and natural beauty .
Reasons to visit
• Experiential riverside resort located off the Jhansi-Satna national highway in
Madla on the banks of Ken River
• 8 independent cottages with an attached bath, verandah and private courtyard
built with mud, stone, wood, brick, lime, tile and thatched roof
• areas include a large dining and lounge area situated on the highest point of
the resort offering views over the Ken River and the Panna National Park
• Activities offered include boating, fishing, nature walks, birding, visit to places
of historical importance and national parks
• Recommended for inbound and wildlife travellers
Four of the cottages are especially suitable for families,
including tucked-away mezzanine bed spaces that are great for
children.
Awards and Recognition
Pandala’s work has been appreciated not only by the people and government but words of
appreciation can be heard from his fellow architects of India.
• In 2011, Lalith kala academy present him with first Laurie Baker award.
• His eco-friendly designs has won him ‘Designer of the year’ award by Inside & Outside
magazine in 2007.
• His heritage conservation project has won him a commendation award by Inside Outside
magazine in 2004.
• He was a keynote speaker at the 361 degree conference 2016 held at Nehru centre in Mumbay.
In March 2016, British council hosted Pandala for their Great Talk Series in Mumbay and at
Pune
Thankyou..
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Shivangi Shankar