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is more like a depository of knowledge. Society ad technology has undergone many changes, so it is for architects to look at these and then derive a different kind of vocabulary in architecture. Kuriakose tries to design for the client in such a way that there is constant dialogue between them, each affecting the other in various ways, leading to and influencing the final design of the building. This leads the design to progress and clarify as it is continually revised in the light of the constant and evolving interpretations of the parameters. This leads to a final design that is unique and caters to the user.
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and traditional practices. He believes in the logic behind vernacular architecture being climate responsive, and using locally available materials to create projects that have a simplistic beauty. Sustainability and cost-effectiveness form the most important factors in arriving at the final design.
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to various monuments, cycle tours of the area and circuit tours, to name a few. Floated in 2008, it is India's largest conservation project, spread over 25 sites, and links Kerala's histories of Dutch, Arabic, Chinese, Jewish, Greek, Portuguese and Roman roots in the forgotten port of
Muziris from
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Tharangambadi and Chinnankudi affected by the tsunami, it was decided to make sure that the community and home owners participated in the rebuilding. Different models were offered and model homes were built so that people could understand what they
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The sustainability aspects of his buildings varies. Although modern materials such as cement and steel are used, their use is limited and it is mostly natural materials that are prominent in his buildings. The answers to what makes a sustainable building vary, depending on physical factors such as
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The project involved the conservation of Paliam Palace, Paravur
Synagogue, Kottappuram Fort, Kottappuram Market and many other historic structures in the Muziris area It has set a precedent in India for adopting an integrated approach to heritage conservation and regional development. The project
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Kuriakose does not have a style of his own. He thinks the concept is much more important than the style in design. He does not want to impose his ideas onto the buildings he designs. He designs each building according to each one's needs. All his projects look different because each homeowner has
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When the project is completed, it will be a walk through 3,000 years of history of the southern Indian state of Kerala. The place is very special since this is where Jews, Arabs, Greeks, Portuguese, Dutch and the
British etc. came together. Three religions came to India through this port namely
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It is an alternate approach to heritage management, and the biggest challenge was to develop a concept which suits the local context. The
Muziris Heritage Project has many dimensions. It is an educational project, a developmental project and a model for sustainable tourism. The project was the
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magazine. In 2016, he was conferred with the 2016 Estrade
Lifetime Achievement Award (the previous recipient of this honor, in 1980, was Architect Karan Grover). He was also listed as one of the top 10 Indian architects who is harnessing traditional wisdom to build homes of the future.
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Village near Chennai based on the original site plan and sketches by Laurie Baker. Baker's sketches were translated into plans by him. In 1996, he moved to Chennai where he was commissioned to do the Kerala Section and the Public Buildings in DakshinaChitra.
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Kuriakose, the biggest challenge in the building industry today is to ensure the quality of construction. Everybody is interested in quantity and if the quality of construction cannot be ensured, the buildings will not last for long.
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511:(SIFFS), a novel idea of involving the house owner in the design and construction of the house was tried out. Plots were allotted before the construction of the houses so that each house owner knew which house they would get.
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preferences and he tries to respond to their aspirations. The location is different, the climate is different, the materials are different and the clients are also different. He thinks that style is very superficial.
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Kuriakose uses in the design of buildings. Kerala, where he grew up, and Tamil Nadu where he has spent the last 25 years of his life have influenced him.
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were actually going to get. The sites were allocated to individuals before starting the construction itself. The houses were highly customized and the home owners had control over the construction process.
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Guidelines for the Preparation of a Heritage Management Plan
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to design housing for the village of Banegaon after the
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Centre of Science and Technology for Rural Development
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Designer of the Year 2001 for the weekend retreat in
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612:2016 Lifetime Achievement Award by Estrade
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615:2017 Scroll of Honour 2017 by Realty Plus
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255:Conserving of Timber Structures in India
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158:College of Engineering, Trivandrum
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381:2003 – Backwater Ripples Resort,
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234:and other architecture schools.
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851:Chyne, Andrew (15 April 2015).
720:Elias, Esther (1 August 2014).
662:Ace Architect – Benny Kuriakose
372:2001 – Vishram on the Sea House
232:Indian Institutes of Management
228:Indian Institutes of Technology
124:(born 25 May 1962) was born in
1203:People from Ernakulam district
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16:Indian architect (born 1962)
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474:Vishram On The Sea - Dining
416:2009 – Derby Green Resort,
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144:Early life and education
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447:2012 – Anantya Resorts
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1082:"Return of Muziris"
1051:"Musing on Muziris"
946:"Builder of dreams"
575:The restoration of
284:Architectural Style
37:Dr. Benny Kuriakose
25:Dr. Benny Kuriakose
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1014:"Past is charming"
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215:District,
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454:District
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85:Projects
76:Designer
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654:, 2006
644:, 2007
634:, 2010
537:Muziris
465:Kodanad
399:Chennai
366:1999 –
346:1992 –
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217:Gujarat
164:at the
138:Chennai
106:Website
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278:UNESCO
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