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'''Eugene Pandala''' is an [[India]]n architect, known for building with values of [[environmental sustainability]].
'''Eugene Pandala''' is an Indian architect, known for building with values of [[environmental sustainability]].


==Education and career==
==Education and career==
Pandala completed his Bachelor's in Architecture from [[College of Engineering Trivandrum]].
Pandala studied for a Masters in Urban Design at the [[School of Planning and Architecture]], New Delhi. He had his Fellowship in Heritage Conservation at [[University of York]] and at [[Fort Brockhurst]] [[English Heritage]] Training Centre in the U.K. He was the founding head of the department of Architecture at the Architecture School in Quilon where he spent educating and researching on traditional building technologies of India.
Pandala studied for a Masters in Urban Design at the [[School of Planning and Architecture]], New Delhi. He had his Fellowship in Heritage Conservation at [[University of York]] and at [[Fort Brockhurst]] [[English Heritage]] Training Centre in the U.K. He was the founding head of the second school of Architecture in Kerala (1985) located at Kollam where he spent time educating and researching on traditional building technologies of India.


Pandala while studying at Delhi [[School of Planning and Architecture]] met the legendary architect [[Hassan Fathy]], and was inspired to build with mud. As a nature lover, and cultural heritage conservation activist, he designs buildings with natural materials, landscapes with biodiversity conservation, and native vegetation, preferring interesting organic forms.<ref name="Magic of mud 2005">{{cite news|title=The magic of mud|url=http://www.hindu.com/pp/2005/06/04/stories/2005060400680100.htm|accessdate=2013-01-02|newspaper=The Hindu: Property Plus Kochi|date=4 June 2005}}</ref> Pandala built his first mud house in [[Kollam]] in 1996,<ref name="Magic of mud 2005" /> comprising 2,500 sq. ft. of building, bringing him to the public's attention.
Pandala while studying at Delhi [[School of Planning and Architecture]] met the legendary architect [[Hassan Fathy]], and was inspired to build with mud. As a nature lover, and cultural heritage conservation activist, he designs buildings with natural materials, landscapes with biodiversity conservation, and native vegetation, preferring interesting organic forms.<ref name="Magic of mud 2005">{{cite news|title=The magic of mud|url=http://www.hindu.com/pp/2005/06/04/stories/2005060400680100.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070220091412/http://www.hindu.com/pp/2005/06/04/stories/2005060400680100.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=20 February 2007|accessdate=2013-01-02|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|date=4 June 2005}}</ref> Pandala built his first mud house in [[Kollam]] in 1996,<ref name="Magic of mud 2005" /> comprising 2,500 sq. ft. of building, bringing him to the public's attention.


His unique Architecture style paved way to many awards, and recognition. In 2011, [http://lalitkala.gov.in/ Lalith Kala Academy] awarded him the first Laurie Baker award<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/first-laurie-baker-award-announced/article1139557.ece |title=Kerala News : First Laurie Baker Award |publisher=The Hindu |date=2011-01-30 |accessdate=2012-07-31}}</ref> (The Hindu The Sunday, Jan 30,2011). The Designer of the year Award given by [http://www.insideoutside.in/ Inside Outside design magazine] in 2007<ref>{{cite web|author=Business Standard |url=http://www.business-standard.com/search?type=news&q=Kerala+Artist+Retreat+Bags+Best+Eco-friendly+Design+Award |title=Kerala artist retreat bags best eco-friendly design award |publisher=Business-standard.com |date=2007-11-13 |accessdate=2012-07-31}}</ref> (Kerala artist retreat bags best eco-friendly design award Business Standard Sunday, Mar 25, 2012) was for eco friendly design. His heritage Conservation project in [[East Fort|East Fort Trivandrum]] was chosen for a commendation award by [http://www.insideoutside.in/inside-outside/issue-magazine/10437/thiruvananthapuram-fort Inside Outside magazine in 2004].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/life/2004/12/03/stories/2004120300160400.htm |title=Business Line : Features / Life News |publisher=Thehindubusinessline.com |date= |accessdate=2012-07-31}}</ref> In 1999 for one of his residential building built with mud "Bodhi", Pandala was given, a Commendation award, by J.K. Foundations, Architect of the year award.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.aya-jkcement.com/WinBegin.html |title=Winners Since Inception |publisher=Aya-jkcement.com |date= |accessdate=2012-07-31}}</ref>
His unique Architecture style paved way to many awards, and recognition. In 2011, [[Lalit Kala Academy]] awarded him the first Laurie Baker award<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/first-laurie-baker-award-announced/article1139557.ece |title=Kerala News : First Laurie Baker Award |work=The Hindu |date=2011-01-30 |accessdate=2012-07-31}}</ref> (The Hindu The Sunday, 30 January 2011). The Designer of the year Award given by ''Inside Outside'' design magazine in 2007<ref>{{cite web|author=Business Standard |url=http://www.business-standard.com/search?type=news&q=Kerala+Artist+Retreat+Bags+Best+Eco-friendly+Design+Award |title=Kerala artist retreat bags best eco-friendly design award |publisher=Business-standard.com |date=2007-11-13 |accessdate=2012-07-31}}</ref> (Kerala artist retreat bags best eco-friendly design award Business Standard Sunday, 25 March 2012) was for eco friendly design. His heritage Conservation project in [[East Fort|East Fort Trivandrum]] was chosen for a commendation award by ''Inside Outside'' magazine in 2004.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/life/2004/12/03/stories/2004120300160400.htm |title=Business Line : Features / Life News |publisher=Thehindubusinessline.com |date= |accessdate=2012-07-31}}</ref> In 1999 for one of his residential building built with mud "Bodhi", Pandala was given, a Commendation award, by J.K. Foundations, Architect of the year award.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.aya-jkcement.com/WinBegin.html |title=Winners Since Inception |publisher=Aya-jkcement.com |date= |accessdate=2012-07-31 |archive-date=20 May 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190520032858/http://www.aya-jkcement.com/WinBegin.html |url-status=dead }}</ref>


[[Fort Cochin]] Heritage conservation project, Trivandrum East Fort Conservation projects, is often cited as good examples of [[Kerala]] [[heritage conservation]] initiatives. This was led by Eugene Pandala’s conservation team enabling the State Government to win the [[List of people from Kerala|PATA award]].
[[Fort Cochin]] Heritage conservation project, Trivandrum East Fort Conservation projects, is often cited as good examples of [[Kerala]] [[heritage conservation]] initiatives. This was led by Eugene Pandala's conservation team enabling the State Government to win the [[List of people from Kerala|PATA award]].
[[Sustainable architecture]]/[[Green buildings]] is a field where Pandala has excelled. His [[Tsunami]] rehabilitation projects and buildings for hospitality industries receives wide acclaim due to its interwoven complicity with nature.
[[Sustainable architecture]]/[[Green buildings]] is a field where Pandala has excelled. His [[Tsunami]] rehabilitation project for [[Malayala Manorama]] and buildings for hospitality industries receives wide acclaim due to its interwoven complicity with nature.

He was a keynote speaker at the 361 degree conference 2016 held at Nehru centre in Mumbai.<ref>{{cite web|title=Eugene Pandala profile |url=http://www.361degrees.net.in/eugene_pandala_2016.html |publisher=361° conference 2016}}</ref>

In March 2016, British council hosted Pandala for their Great Talk Series in Mumbai and at Pune.<ref>{{cite web|title=British Council Hosts The Great Talk in Mumbai |date=30 August 2019 |url=http://www.scholarshipsinindia.com/BRITISH-COUNCIL-HOSTS-THE-GREAT-TALK-IN-MUMBAI.html |publisher=Scholarshipsinindia.com}}</ref>

The need for Affordable Sustainable housing for the masses were debated in Shashwat - a publication of the green certification wing of Government of India. 'Griha'<ref>{{cite web|title= Shashwat - Sustainable building and certification|url=http://www.grihaindia.org/files/shashwat/issue4_2017/mobile/index.html#p=105}}</ref>


==Notable projects==
==Notable projects==
Earth resort, [[Banasura Hill Resort]], [[Wayanad]], [[Kerala]] - 20,000 sq ft, 31 room resort.<ref>{{cite news|last=Biswas|first=Soutik|title=Kerala's marvelous mud haven|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/legacy/thereporters/soutikbiswas/2010/02/keralas_mud_haven.html}}</ref>
Earth resort, [[Banasura Hill Resort]], [[Wayanad]], [[Kerala]] - 20,000 sq ft, 31 room resort.<ref>{{cite news|last=Biswas|first=Soutik|title=Kerala's marvelous mud haven|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/legacy/thereporters/soutikbiswas/2010/02/keralas_mud_haven.html}}</ref>


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[[Revathy Kalamandhir|Revathy Kala Mandir]], [[Trivandrum]], [[Kerala]] - A Film Academy.<ref>{{cite news|title=Revathy Kala Mandir Filim Academy|url=https://in.newshub.org/charting-new-directions-revathy-kalamandir-film-academy-15250903.html|}}</ref>
[[Revathy Kalamandhir|Revathy Kala Mandir]], [[Trivandrum]], [[Kerala]] - A Film Academy.<ref>{{cite news|title=Revathy Kala Mandir, An Architectural Marvel|url=https://www.onmanorama.com/lifestyle/decor/revathy-kalamandir-film-academy-menaka-suresh-keerthi-revathi-kinfra.html}}</ref>


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[http://eugenepandala.com/Eugene_pandala/Bodhi-1996.html BODHI] was built in 1996. This mud house is an example of sustainable architecture using natural materials and was extremely comfortable and environment friendly.
BODHI was built in 1996. This mud house is an example of sustainable architecture using natural materials and was extremely comfortable and environment friendly.


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[http://eugenepandala.com/Eugene_pandala/Owiyam.html OWIYUM] - A work and living space for Indian & German artist at Marayoor, Keeping the built foot print as small as possible and not effecting the ecosystem strictly.
OWIYUM - A work and living space for Indian & German artist at Marayoor, Keeping the built foot print as small as possible and not effecting the ecosystem strictly.


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[[Pazhassi Raja|Pazasi Raja’s]] Tomb – a magnificent tribute to the great king of the bygone era of Kerala.
[[Pazhassi Raja|Pazasi Raja's]] Tomb – a tribute to the great king of the bygone era of Kerala.


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[http://www.saraiattoria.com/facilities.html Sarai at Toria,] MP - 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 .
Sarai at Toria, Madhya Pradesh. A uniquely designed accommodation is situated on a riverside site, near Khajuraho in Madhya Pradesh, India.


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==External links==
==External links==
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* [http://www.hindu.com/mp/2009/12/05/stories/2009120554930600.htm Metro Plus Kochi : Commune with Nature], The Hindu, 5 December 2009
* [http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/Commune-with-Nature/article16369672.ece Metro Plus Kochi : Commune with Nature], The Hindu, 5 December 2009
* [http://www.hindu.com/mag/2010/01/17/stories/2010011750440800.htm Earth haven]
* [http://www.thehindu.com/features/magazine/Earth-haven/article16837808.ece Earth haven]
* [http://www.expresstravelworld.com/201111/management14.shtml In true Travancore Tradition], Express TravelWorld, 31 July 2012
* [http://www.expresstravelworld.com/201111/management14.shtml In true Travancore Tradition] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120414185912/http://www.expresstravelworld.com/201111/management14.shtml |date=14 April 2012 }}, Express TravelWorld, 31 July 2012
* [http://www.financialexpress.com/news/back-to-basics/179276/4 Back To Basics], Financialexpress.com, Posted: Sunday, Oct 01, 2006 at 0000 hrs IST
* [http://www.financialexpress.com/news/back-to-basics/179276/4 Back To Basics], Financialexpress.com, Posted: Sunday, 1 October 2006 at 0000 hrs IST
* [http://www.hindu.com/pp/2005/08/06/stories/2005080600560100.htm Property Plus Kochi : A roof over your head], The Hindu, 6 August 2005
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20080522184644/http://www.hindu.com/pp/2005/08/06/stories/2005080600560100.htm Property Plus Kochi : A roof over your head], The Hindu, 6 August 2005
* [http://www.telegraphindia.com/1061009/asp/jharkhand/story_6840738.asp Mud buildings], Telegraphindia.com
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20121023163645/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1061009/asp/jharkhand/story_6840738.asp Mud buildings], Telegraphindia.com
*[http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/charting-new-directions-revathy-kalamandir-film-academy/article7085095.ece Charting New directions], The Hindu, April 9, 2015
*[http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/charting-new-directions-revathy-kalamandir-film-academy/article7085095.ece Charting New directions], The Hindu, 9 April 2015
*[http://www.betterinteriors.in/eco-friendly-enchantment/9052/], Eco-friendly Enchantment - Better Interiors 8 July 2013
*[http://www.betterinteriors.in/eco-friendly-enchantment/9052/] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170627223222/http://www.betterinteriors.in/eco-friendly-enchantment/9052/ |date=27 June 2017 }}, Eco-friendly Enchantment - Better Interiors 8 July 2013
*https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/charting-new-directions-revathy-kalamandir-film-academy/article7085095.ece
*[http://english.manoramaonline.com/lifestyle/decor/revathy-kalamandir-film-academy-menaka-suresh-keerthi-revathi-kinfra.html],[http://english.manoramaonline.com/lifestyle/decor/revathy-kalamandir-film-academy-menaka-suresh-keerthi-revathi-kinfra.html Revathy Kalamandir Manorama online] 3 February 2016

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Latest revision as of 07:25, 18 March 2024

Eugene N. Pandala
Eugene Picture
Born (1954-03-19) 19 March 1954 (age 70)
Kollam, India
NationalityIndian
Alma materCollege of Engineering Trivandrum, School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi
OccupationArchitect
Websiteeugenepandala.com

Eugene Pandala is an Indian architect, known for building with values of environmental sustainability.

Education and career

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Pandala completed his Bachelor's in Architecture from College of Engineering Trivandrum. Pandala studied for a Masters in Urban Design at the School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi. He had his Fellowship in Heritage Conservation at University of York and at Fort Brockhurst English Heritage Training Centre in the U.K. He was the founding head of the second school of Architecture in Kerala (1985) located at Kollam where he spent time educating and researching on traditional building technologies of India.

Pandala while studying at Delhi School of Planning and Architecture met the legendary architect Hassan Fathy, and was inspired to build with mud. As a nature lover, and cultural heritage conservation activist, he designs buildings with natural materials, landscapes with biodiversity conservation, and native vegetation, preferring interesting organic forms.[1] Pandala built his first mud house in Kollam in 1996,[1] comprising 2,500 sq. ft. of building, bringing him to the public's attention.

His unique Architecture style paved way to many awards, and recognition. In 2011, Lalit Kala Academy awarded him the first Laurie Baker award[2] (The Hindu The Sunday, 30 January 2011). The Designer of the year Award given by Inside Outside design magazine in 2007[3] (Kerala artist retreat bags best eco-friendly design award Business Standard Sunday, 25 March 2012) was for eco friendly design. His heritage Conservation project in East Fort Trivandrum was chosen for a commendation award by Inside Outside magazine in 2004.[4] In 1999 for one of his residential building built with mud "Bodhi", Pandala was given, a Commendation award, by J.K. Foundations, Architect of the year award.[5]

Fort Cochin Heritage conservation project, Trivandrum East Fort Conservation projects, is often cited as good examples of Kerala heritage conservation initiatives. This was led by Eugene Pandala's conservation team enabling the State Government to win the PATA award. Sustainable architecture/Green buildings is a field where Pandala has excelled. His Tsunami rehabilitation project for Malayala Manorama and buildings for hospitality industries receives wide acclaim due to its interwoven complicity with nature.

He was a keynote speaker at the 361 degree conference 2016 held at Nehru centre in Mumbai.[6]

In March 2016, British council hosted Pandala for their Great Talk Series in Mumbai and at Pune.[7]

The need for Affordable Sustainable housing for the masses were debated in Shashwat - a publication of the green certification wing of Government of India. 'Griha'[8]

Notable projects

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Earth resort, Banasura Hill Resort, Wayanad, Kerala - 20,000 sq ft, 31 room resort.[9]

The Raviz, Kollam, Kerala - 94 room resort.[10]

Revathy Kala Mandir, Trivandrum, Kerala - A Film Academy.[11]

BODHI was built in 1996. This mud house is an example of sustainable architecture using natural materials and was extremely comfortable and environment friendly.

OWIYUM - A work and living space for Indian & German artist at Marayoor, Keeping the built foot print as small as possible and not effecting the ecosystem strictly.

Pazasi Raja's Tomb – a tribute to the great king of the bygone era of Kerala.

Sarai at Toria, Madhya Pradesh. A uniquely designed accommodation is situated on a riverside site, near Khajuraho in Madhya Pradesh, India.

References

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  1. ^ a b "The magic of mud". The Hindu. 4 June 2005. Archived from the original on 20 February 2007. Retrieved 2 January 2013.
  2. ^ "Kerala News : First Laurie Baker Award". The Hindu. 30 January 2011. Retrieved 31 July 2012.
  3. ^ Business Standard (13 November 2007). "Kerala artist retreat bags best eco-friendly design award". Business-standard.com. Retrieved 31 July 2012. {{cite web}}: |author= has generic name (help)
  4. ^ "Business Line : Features / Life News". Thehindubusinessline.com. Retrieved 31 July 2012.
  5. ^ "Winners Since Inception". Aya-jkcement.com. Archived from the original on 20 May 2019. Retrieved 31 July 2012.
  6. ^ "Eugene Pandala profile". 361° conference 2016.
  7. ^ "British Council Hosts The Great Talk in Mumbai". Scholarshipsinindia.com. 30 August 2019.
  8. ^ "Shashwat - Sustainable building and certification".
  9. ^ Biswas, Soutik. "Kerala's marvelous mud haven".
  10. ^ "Five-star hotel in Kollam".
  11. ^ "Revathy Kala Mandir, An Architectural Marvel".
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