Last Updated: 22-07-2024

Event: Seed Retreat – Moving the Window and Looking at Architectural Practice
Dates & Locations: August 25-26th, 2024 at RECCA Club, Kakkanad

Seed Retreat is an initiative for meaningful dialogues on architectural practice and academics. It brings together interested architects for a conversation steered by experienced resource people. The intent is not to find the final word on a question or offer a prescription. It works like the “Overton window.” Joseph Overton, who worked in public policy, explained that think tanks are effective not because they advocate extreme changes. They bring new possibilities into sight by shifting the windows we look through. Over time, as we persistently work on the possibilities, changes can be influenced.

Seed Retreat does just that. See new possibilities by quietly shifting our windows. Our desire to introspect is the motivation, and dialogue will be the tool.

First Retreat
The first retreat will be conducted by A. Srivathsan and Bijoy Ramachandran, two experienced architects known for their writing and works. Our consultations with a few practicing architects and academics, amongst other things, raised an important question: How do we talk about our practice? We expanded this question into three significant related themes, which we will discuss in the retreat.

1. Refund Policy
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   2.3. Event Schedule:
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   Contact Number: +91- 8078022888 I Contact Email: retreat@seed.edu.in
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