Dorm-ant conservation ideas come alive

AHMEDABAD: The announcement on Friday by the

Board of Governors

(BoG) of the withdrawal of the

Expression of Interest

for the redevelopment of dorm buildings at IIM-A was given a rousing welcome across the world. Notables in fields such as architecture and heritage preservation from around the globe had started online campaigns and had written letters to the institute since December 23.


The way forward is important, said Anand Tatu, the chairperson of the Gujarat chapter of

Indian Institute of Architects

(IIA). “We are thankful to the BoG for listening to the global community, and even identifying them as stakeholders,” he said. “Now is the time to go back to the drawing board, identify the issues through an inclusive process, and employ scientific methods to find an appropriate solution.”

Vatsal Joshi, the Ahmedabad chapter chairperson of IIA, said a brainstorming session will be held, and if invited by the IIM-A, recommendations will be given. “The entire fraternity of architects and enthusiasts rallied around the cause, as it would set an example for similar structures across the country,” he said.

The unity of voice needs to be maintained, said Sanjeev Joshi, co-convenor of INTACH-Gujarat and member of the FAAA governing council.


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