College in Mumbai

Kamla Raheja Vidyanidhi Institute for Architecture and Environmental Studies

5th Floor, Mithibai Collge Building, V. L, Vaikunthlal Mehta Rd, Vile Parle West

The core learning and working environment at the KRVIA are the studio spaces. Each student is provided with a dedicated work and storage space for the entire year. The spacious studios are structured to encourage interaction between students of different academic years. The studios are equipped with Wi-Fi internet access, projection facilities and display boards to put up student work.

The KRVIA Library has a growing collection of over six thousand books on architecture and arts from the world, covering their development through historical periods and philosophical values they embody. Also included in the library are the books on literature, cinema, photography, history and philosophy. The Library also subscribes to a number of journals and magazines.

The Computer Lab provides the student with a digital environment to handle Computer aided design, 3D modeling, simulation which are used toward architectural representation; Environmental analysis of the building; Building information modeling aids; Geographical information system aids.The KRVIA has a mechanical workshop with machinery and tools to work with wood and metal. A separate Ceramics section has a kiln and a potters-wheel. Students are encouraged to use the workshop facilities to get a hands-on experience in working with different materials.

The Institute has a dedicated Stationery Shop equipped with drawing, drafting, writing, model-making equipment and computer stationery.The canteen spills over the stilted area and the lawns of the college campus. It is a lively, interactive space for students as well as faculty.There are facilities for Basketball, Table Tennis, Carrom, Volleyball, Badminton within the campus. In addition to these, the Institute also has access to a local playground that is shared with neighbouring educational institutes.Reviews & juries of student work and displays of the Annual Exhibition are held in the triangular-area and the AV Room. The air-conditioned AV Room is also equipped with a projector and an AV-system for presentations and lectures. In addition, the Institute also has access to Upanagar Shikshan Mandal’s auditorium to conduct larger events.

The Materials Lab indexes and catalogues various fixtures and samples that can be accessed by students for research and study.Alongside the annual lecture series, a public exhibition displaying the work of the students during the academic year is also held. Apart from this, intermittent exhibitions of students’ and the Institute’s work are put up throughout the year.

Courses
  • Bachelors
  • B.ARCH (Interior Design)
  • Masters
  • M.ARCH (Urban Design)

Contacts

  • Vidyanidhi Bhawan II, Vidyanidhi Marg J.V.P.D. Scheme, Mumbai - 400 049,
    Maharashtra
  • Phone : +91-22 26700918 / +91-22 2620 0923
  • Website : www.krvia.ac.in
  • Email : admin@krvia.ac.in

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