Consultancy Cell
What we provide for you!
Benefit from professional guidance and mentorship through the college’s consultancy cell, gaining practical experience and industry insights.
The three-decade-long legacy of RVCA is rooted in its experienced and competent faculty team, seasoned architects, industry stalwarts, artists and researchers who have the expertise to face contemporary professional challenges.
The campus facilitates the Faculties with state-of-the-art infrastructural labs which include digital labs, design and modelling workshops, a climatology and survey lab, a laser scanning and documentation lab, a structure lab, and a material museum to provide cutting-edge consultancy services. We do have collaborations and partnerships with global and national platforms such as ICOMOS, IUDI, UNAI, ISRO, NIUA, IIT, IISC, CDSA and Smart City Compendium for research-based pedagogical and consultancy services.
Professionals from several domains with industry experience form the core consultancy team and offer divergent solutions to projects in various typologies like housing, residential, commercial, institutional, and urban design. Strict adherence to standards, conventions and codes is maintained while working under the guidelines of the Council of Architecture.
Design consultancy includes Architectural, Interior design and Product design solutions. We handle turnkey projects that include user-centric solutions through detailed processes of ideation, concept presentations, on-site surveys and consultations, vendor coordination, working drawings, 3D visualisations, construction and project management, bills of quantities, approval drawings and good-for construction drawings.
Resources: Prof. Prasanna Rao, Prof Seema Maiya
Our in-house landscape consultants advise on site-specific solutions for designing open spaces as a responsive, aesthetically pleasing scaping of environments. The designs are integrated into architectural design projects to include designing, managing and curating landforms defining vegetation, plant palettes, circulation routes, water features, lighting, furniture etc.
Resources: Prof. Mahalaxmi Karnad
The structural engineers at RVCA are equipped to provide efficient formwork solutions and deliver recommendations for stability, strength, sustainability, and earthquake resistance - to name a few. They also manage the projects on site to assess the structural performance of the building.
Resources: Core: Er. H R Manjunath, Ar. Mayank Singh, Er. B S Girish
This domain primarily deals with urban design and urban planning streams. The services include advisory on qualitative and quantitative research on urban agendas, data mapping and data documentation. A dedicated GIS (Geographic Information System) lab enables the team to also provide a real-time environment to work
Resources: Urban Design Research and Consultancy Cell: Ar. Prasanna Rao
We offer consultancy and training in procuring LEED credit, and GRIHA certification. The buildings we design accommodate sustainable and energy efficient and alternative technologies
Resources: Core Team led by: Ar. Phani Ram Pingali, Ar. Minni Shastry, Ar. Mayank
The institution takes an active part in framing research projects to intervene in heritage precincts, and Indigenous urbanism to understand and perceive the term urban as a system in the Indian context and its transformation dynamics. Our services are meant for Architectural Conservation and Historic Preservation, Digital Documentation using laser scanning documentation techniques using UAV to prepare terrain modelling and also Processing of point cloud data.
Resource Person: Core team led by Prof. Bikramjeet
The artists’ club include experts who are actively engaged in making products such as sculptures, paintings, pottery and other artefacts available for sale to enhance your exteriors and interiors.
Resources: Core Team led by Dr. M S Amarnath
The in-house team provides allied services such as 3D visualisations in the form of Walkthroughs, renderings, interior views etc and Architecture Photography to document ready-to-move buildings and bring out their aesthetic appeal.
Resources: Core Team led by Ar. Gowtham Nandakumar
RVCA CONSULTANCY CELL - HERITAGE DIVISION
The RVCA Consultancy Cell – Heritage Division at RV College of Architecture is dedicated to meticulously preserving, documenting and conserving cultural heritage by providing the industry with appropriate technical and intellectual support. The division’s commitment is highlighted through collaborative efforts headed by Mr. Bikramjit Chakraborty, Associate Professor and Conservation Architect and supported by Mr. Nishant, Conservation Architect and Assistant Professor with the recent partnership with Gesix Solutions Private Limited, represented by Mr. Pavan R. Vyas, Chief Technical Officer at GESIX, to offer the industry a diverse combination of consultancy services in the domain of “Heritage Conservation and Built environment”.
The division is empowered to provide documentation of built environments with the help of advanced LiDAR technology, Drone Surveys and Integration of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) with data interpretation by an expert team on a spectrum of platforms. The 3D Laser scanning Documentation, a state-of-the-art technology, enhances heritage documentation and offers a more accurate surface and profile.
Furthermore, the DRONE Survey aids in preparing 3D models of large-scale objects, with photo-realistic representation, and integrating it with site/contour maps for authentic terrain and intervention areas. This has a great value proposition, especially in inaccessible places. The integrated intelligent map is the basic product along with the analysis of quantitative and qualitative data of objects through gathered attributes. The team has experienced since 2008 in advanced documentation techniques, point cloud data interpretation process and GIS. They are also associated with prestigious projects in the country.
RVCA Consultancy Cell - Heritage Division
The RVCA Consultancy Cell – Heritage Division at RV College of Architecture is dedicated to meticulously preserving, documenting and conserving cultural heritage by providing the industry with appropriate technical and intellectual support. The division’s commitment is highlighted through collaborative efforts headed by Mr. Bikramjit Chakraborty, Associate Professor and Conservation Architect and supported by Mr. Nishant, Conservation Architect and Assistant Professor with the recent partnership with Gesix Solutions Private Limited, represented by Mr. Pavan R. Vyas, Chief Technical Officer at GESIX, to offer the industry a diverse combination of consultancy services in the domain of “Heritage Conservation and Built environment”.
The division is empowered to provide documentation of built environments with the help of advanced LiDAR technology, Drone Surveys and Integration of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) with data interpretation by an expert team on a spectrum of platforms. The 3D Laser scanning Documentation, a state-of-the-art technology, enhances heritage documentation and offers a more accurate surface and profile.
Furthermore, the DRONE Survey aids in preparing 3D models of large-scale objects, with photo-realistic representation, and integrating it with site/contour maps for authentic terrain and intervention areas. This has a great value proposition, especially in inaccessible places. The integrated intelligent map is the basic product along with the analysis of quantitative and qualitative data of objects through gathered attributes. The team has experienced since 2008 in advanced documentation techniques, point cloud data interpretation process and GIS. They are also associated with prestigious projects in the country.
To be a leading consultancy in heritage conservation, recognised for our dedication to quality, innovation, and collaboration in preserving cultural heritage sites and for pioneering accurate representation techniques using state-of-the-art technology that enhances cross-disciplinary communication and preserves integrity and authenticity of the Historic Built Environment aided by Building information modelling (BIM)/GIS platform.
To foster a deep understanding and appreciation of cultural heritage through meticulous documentation, research, and conservation efforts, ensuring the longevity and integrity of historical structures for future generations.
Key Services
Heritage Documentation:
Utilising advanced technologies like LiDAR scanning to create detailed 3D models and digital archives of historical structures, facilitating in-depth analysis in the form of Ortho-Point Cloud Data Representation and future restoration efforts.
Integration of 3D models and structures
Integration of 3D models and structures and site context using point cloud data and attributes with the help of base map in BIM and GIS.
Condition Assessment
Conduct exhaustive assessments to detail the current state of heritage structures and identify areas requiring immediate conservation efforts.
Collaborative Projects
Engaging with various stakeholders, including government bodies, NGOs, and private entities, to undertake significant heritage conservation projects. Students also get opportunities to engage with real-world experience in heritage conservation practices.
Completed Projects
One of the division’s significant projects includes the LiDAR scanning documentation and condition report for the Navaratari Mantapa within the Chennakeshava Temple Complex in Belur, Karnataka. This initiative involved creating a comprehensive 3D model and conducting an exhaustive condition assessment to identify critical conservation needs.
Through this collaborative effort, the RVCA Consultancy Cell-Heritage Division has also completed several other projects as a part of research and training activities to augment the institutional capacity over the past 4 years.
| Sl. No. | Site Name | Equipment Used | Date |
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1 |
Lakshminarayana Temple, Hosaholalu, Mandya District, Karnataka |
FARO s350 FARO x330 |
February 2020 and May 1, 2022 |
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2 |
Lakshminarayana Temple, Hosaholalu, Mandya District, Karnataka |
DJI Phantom 4 Pro Drone |
September 8, 2022 |
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3 |
CA Site Near RVCA, Bengaluru, Karnataka |
DJI Phantom 4 Pro Drone |
October 12, 2022 |
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4 |
Selected Area near Hampi, Vijayanagar District, Karnataka |
DJI Phantom 4 Pro Drone |
February 18, 2023 |
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5 |
St. Joseph's Church, Chamrajpet, Bengaluru |
FARO x330 |
July 12, 2023 |
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6 |
Kilimanoor Palace, Kilimanoor, Kerala 695601 |
FARO s350 FARO x330 DJI Phantom 4 Pro Drone |
August 19-20, 2023 |
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7 |
LiDAR scanning documentation and condition report for the Navaratari Mantapa within the Chennakeshava Temple Complex in Belur, Karnataka. for ASI, Bangalore Circle in NOV-DEC 2023 |
FARO s350 FARO x330 |
04 November 2023 |
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8 |
Ramalingeswara Temple complex, Avani Kolar |
FARO s350 FARO x330 DJI Phantom 4 Pro Drone |
6 April 2024 |
Financial Model
Operating on a subsidised consultancy fee model, the division ensures financial viability while maintaining high work standards. All transactions are conducted transparently, aligned with Institutional Research and Consultancy adhering to IT norms.
The Final word
The RVCA Consultancy Cell – Heritage Division is committed to preserving the country’s cultural heritage through innovative approaches, collaborative efforts, and a dedication to quality. The Division aims to make significant contributions to heritage conservation, ensuring that India’s architectural legacy is preserved for future generations.
Terms and Condition
A memorandum of understanding will be entered into between the client and RVCA, wherein, detailed terms and conditions, scope of work and scale of fees are enumerated. The MoU will be governed by local laws and regulations.