Before the Blueprint | Climate Ingenuity Inside India’s Palaces | Bangalore International Centre, Bengaluru

Before the Blueprint is a hands-on architecture workshop presented by Bangalore International Centre in association with AADI Centre and CHRIST University. Titled "Climate Ingenuity Inside India’s Palaces", the workshop brings together participants and students of architecture to explore traditional architectural knowledge through drawings of Rajasthan’s forts and palaces. The session is facilitated by Meghal Arya, Founding Partner of Arya Architects, Professor at CEPT University and Managing Trustee of AADI Centre, and Anitha Suseelan, Head of the School of Architecture at CHRIST University.

Through writing and sketching, participants will examine how Rajasthan’s historic forts and palaces responded to climate, water management and defence. The workshop focuses on understanding the architectural principles and design features of these iconic structures through their drawings.

Before the Blueprint takes place on Saturday, 14 November 2026, from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM. The event is free to attend and open to all, with RSVP required through the Bangalore International Centre website. Participation is limited to 30 spots. Attendees should bring a notebook, pen, pencil and eraser.

Event Details

• 📅 Date: Saturday, 14 November 2026
• ⏰ Time: 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
• 📍 Location: Bangalore International Centre, Bengaluru
• 🎟️ Entry: Free to attend and open to all.
• 🎫 Booking: RSVP required through the BIC website.
• 👤 Organizer: Bangalore International Centre
• 🤝 In Association With: AADI Centre and CHRIST University.
• 🎤 Facilitators:
  • Meghal Arya: Founding Partner, Arya Architects; Professor, CEPT University; Managing Trustee, AADI Centre.
  • Anitha Suseelan: Head, School of Architecture, CHRIST University.