Architecture of Tomorrow: Unveiling the Invisible Layers of Regenerative Design
In celebration of World Creativity and Innovation Day, Panjab University today hosted a compelling exhibition of rare architectural drawings from the 1950s and 60s, honoring the legacy of its iconic campus design. The event organised under the aegis of the Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC-PU), attracted more than 100 visitors including faculty, students, architects, and engineers.
City Air News
Apr 21, 2025 11:06
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Chandigarh, April 21, 2025: In celebration of World Creativity and Innovation Day, Panjab University today hosted a compelling exhibition of rare architectural drawings from the 1950s and 60s, honoring the legacy of its iconic campus design. The event organised under the aegis of the Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC-PU), attracted more than 100 visitors including faculty, students, architects, and engineers.
PU Registrar Prof. Yajvender Pal Verma inaugurated exhibition at the entrance of the BioNEST-PU building. The event is being jointly organised by Bioincubators Nurturing Entrepreneurship for Scaling Technologies - Panjab University (BioNEST-PU), Empowering Youth For Undertaking Value Added Innovative Translationer Research (EYUVA)- Panjab University and Department of Microbial Biotechnology (DMBT).
Prof. Yajvender Pal Verma underscored the importance of distinguishing between creativity and innovation using real-world examples. He emphasised the synergy between innovative thinking and entrepreneurship, encouraging students to aspire toward impactful, sustainable ventures—including the potential to create unicorn startups. He also extended gratitude to Ar. Inder Gulati, who curated the exhibition with meticulous care.
Earlier, Prof. Rohit Sharma, President of IIC-PU and Project Leader at BioNEST-PU, delivered the welcome address, highlighting the integration of innovation with cultural and architectural heritage. He called for cross-disciplinary collaboration and the cultivation of identity-driven design thinking.
The exhibition is featuring over 40 rare and never-before-seen original drawings, photographs, and archival documents from the University’s formative architectural years, including work by visionary architects such as J.K. Chowdhury, B.P. Mathur, and Pierre Jeanneret. Their legacy was brought to life through intricate hand-drawn ink sketches and evocative black-and-white imagery, showcasing the depth of spatial intelligence and ecological awareness in their designs.
Ar. Inder Gulati, Architect at Panjab University, presented the narrative behind the visuals, introducing the audience to the concept of regenerative design—an approach that not only respects the past but also inspires forward-thinking sustainability and creativity.
More than just an exhibition, the event is a celebration of architecture and glorious history of Panjab University.
