“He is a shining example to show how one could rise from a humble beginning to the level of a chairman, presiding over an empire of educational institutions, by the virtues of hard work, dedication and devotion to a committed cause. Known for his magnanimity, spiritual bent of mind and suave cool demeanor, he is widely recognized and respected. He has proved and distinguished himself as a great visionary and an able administrator. He has carved out a niche in the Educational arena by establishing about 45 reputed educational institutions dotted all over Tamil Nadu.”
“L. Uthamchand Lodha is a pioneering philanthropist with a remarkable career spanning 63 years, crucial to the success of Lodha enterprises. As a visionary leader, he initiated transformative ventures across finance, retail, global trade, housing, education, and agriculture. His journey began in merchant banking, where his financial expertise empowered rural entrepreneurs and uplifted communities by bridging capital and opportunity. He was instrumental in shaping Lodha Finance as a beacon for rural entrepreneurs in Tamil Nadu and played a key role in the growth of Lodha Motors in South Chennai. His enduring legacy continues to inspire and guide future generations of the Lodha family.“
“Sudhir Lodha is a philanthropist and social entrepreneur with extensive experience in education, consultancy, real estate, retail, and merchant banking over three decades. He holds the historic distinction of being appointed the youngest member of the State Minorities’ Commission in Tamil Nadu, showing his dedication to public service. His educational programs impact over 30,000 students annually, while his real estate ventures focus on urban development and green cities. As Exnora Chairman, he spearheaded the waste-to-energy movement in India and is committed to advancing green energy solutions. Sudhir Lodha leads GreenTechHQ, aiming to drive sustainable energy solutions globally.”
he was invited as Guest of Honour to COP29 World Leaders Climate Action Summit, being held in Azerbaijan from November 11-22, 2024 . (www.cop29.az). As Director of Greentech HQ, Ireland, he participated in this event along with global leaders to address climate change and promote sustainable development on invitation from the Government of Kazakhstan.
“Vishal Lodha is a visionary entrepreneur known for his transformative impact across multiple industries. As the driving force behind Lodha Finance, he ignites entrepreneurial spirit in rural Tamil Nadu, mentoring and funding countless businesses. His achievements in global trade earned him the Young and Dynamic Entrepreneur Award in 2000. As Director of Mermaid Properties, he creates vibrant communities, and his role in RVS Educational Trust revolutionizes technical education for rural students. Committed to sustainability, Vishal transforms dry lands into productive wetlands and advocates for animal welfare. His relentless pursuit of excellence continues to inspire and drive change.“
Rathinavel Subramaniam Educational Trust (RVSET) was established in 1983 as a public charitable Trust, in fond memory of Master Rathnavel Subramaniam the elder son of the chairman Lion. Vijayashree Dr. K. V. Kupusamy and Smt. K. Padmavathy.
RVS Chennai Padmavathy School of Architecture strives to foster diversity and encourage each other to pursue unpredictable lines of thinking with path-breaking performances and hands-on learning. The college strives to make a change in the field of architecture and education. The main goal lies in providing research, skill development and on ground studio projects for real time exposure through tertiary programs and unique way of looking at the syllabus. We can generate a broader outlook and exposure for young architects to express their craft ship in myriad ways and not just through building design and execution.
“Architecture to me has been very experiential and impactful form of art. As a non-architect myself, buildings and its environment have always impacted and inspired me. I believe that education should aspire and inspire the next generations and we at RVS focus towards creating an environment that encourages and fosters enjoyable educational practices for both my students and faculties.
At RVS we strive to create more opportunities for our students and provide them with maximum exposure in every walk of life. Our program is designed to inculcate human values and be able to engage with reality at every step of the way. Our desire is to enable every student to be able to identify his passion and follow it.”
We want them to be ready!!
#industry ready | #future ready | #market ready
~Mr. CP. STEPHEN
Studying architecture in RVS has been both challenging and rewarding embark on the journey that has just begun. “just rvs things”- teaches not just theoretical aspects yet also bringing us through hands on experience to build up the foundation with passionate peers and supportive mentors. Design with a connection that transcends functionality and beauty along with emotional resonance with the space is all about architecture.
Architecture is a harmony of soul and structure which is best learnt by experience; we are blessed to get such experiences by travelling with good guidance. RVS provides us of endless opportunities to utilize and become the best version of ourselves with great support.
“The studio culture here is incredible. It’s not just about learning design principles, it’s about collaboration and pushing each other to think differently. The faculty are so supportive and really invest in your growth as an individual. I came in feeling unsure, but now I feel like I have the confidence to tackle any project. This place doesn’t just teach you architecture, it teaches you how to be an architect.”
Architecture is all about exploring new ideas and pushing boundaries. It allows us to express our inner selves, teaching valuable life lessons through art and nature. Through architecture, we engage, travel, and participate in diverse activities that make our lives more vibrant and meaningful.
Studying at RVS Chennai has been a transformative experience. The hands-on learning approach, inspiring faculty, and collaborative environment have helped me grow both academically and personally. I’ve gained invaluable skills and confidence that will shape my future career.
Architecture is not just about constructing spaces; it’s about crafting environments that evoke memories and emotions. At RVS Padmavathy School of Architecture, this philosophy is at the core of our learning. The institution nurtures creativity, innovation, and sustainability, equipping students with the skills to design meaningful spaces. With experienced mentors, hands-on learning, and a collaborative atmosphere, RVS PSOA shapes architects who not only build structures but also inspire experiences.
I see architecture as lifestyle more than a course, it reflects culture, and you’ll get the sense that it’s less of a profession and more of a world-view, a lens with which to interpret all of your surroundings.
I believe creativity, exploration ,travel, humility, intellectuality are all fruits of the tree ‘ARCHITECTURE’.
Architecture-It’s a journey without a endpoint because you can never stop learning and creating. As long as you find inspiration around you, the architect within you is never dead. It’s a beautiful medium to unlock oneself and express their thoughts into artform; exploring and experimenting it practically. It has changed my approach towards life, adding professionalism and making me a better person.
Since it is a stand alone institution, staff and students share a binding that sows the seed for “life long fun learning”.
By virtue of live project based teaching RVS lives to the modern day expectations of students in the field of architecture.
Architecture is all about passion,travel, and bringing your emotions and tune them in, which is about paying attention to our surroundings. Simultaneously you will learn how to cope up work pressure in this competitive world.
There’s a Chinese proverb which says “Teachers open the door, but you must enter by yourself” .The same applies here at RVS too. It gives an ample opportunities to learn things and to prove ourselves, we should alway be ready to seize the opportunities.
I’ve resolutely learnt that Architecture doesn’t deal only with the Form, Material or Construction. But also is cognate with Human values, Expressions, Ethics, Virtues, Morals and Principles.
Just like Nature, a simple change at particular point in Architecture has the ability to induce an emotion within a person.
Architecture exhibits and manifest the past and shall morph and dictate the future of human civilization
It tells stories and will continue to do so, of humans, what they are best known for admiration and creativity.
I would like to express my part of story, that will carry on for centuries, being a part to morph and dictate the future of best to come. Most of all being an admiration to others.
“He is an accomplished leader exemplifying ability to manage projects and stimulate growth combined with a unique blend of experience in Design, Planning and Execution segments of the building industry with updated knowledge of theory in contemporary process in architectural design.“
“A renowned architect among the industry with around 20 years of rich experience in both teaching and industry. She holds a specialization in sustainable housing architecture with which she has been associated with numerous government projects of Tamilnadu and various housing projects.”
“Architect with more than 22 Years of experience holding double masters. His professional practice includes numerous residential, commercial and industrial projects located all over Tamil Nadu. He has been actively involved with academics for more than 15 years, teaching with reputed architecture institutions.”
“Murali architects, one of the innovative design practices in Tamil Nadu, offers services in Architecture and Interior design.
Ar. Murali was a part of the 4th year studio as a mentor for the International School Design. He interacted with the students with valuable inputs and his expert guidance”
“Ar. Krishna Murthy runs a successful Design + Workshop studio called the FOLDS DESIGN STUDIO, they work on parametric designs that are innovative and cutting edge.
He is the design mentor for first year foundation program where his innovative design ideas and processes have made the studio agile with ideas.”
“Architect Kishore runs a successful practice called architectureRED that does some of the most innovative works in Chennai.
He is the mentor for the third year design studio of residence and of a science center. His practical know how and design ideas have inspired the students equally.”
“Ar. Mahesh runs a successful firm called MOAD Design Studio in Chennai. It is situated in Adyar, Chennai. The firm is well known to venture in residential, commercial and urban related projects.
Ar. Mahesh was involved in running the semester 5 HOUSING STUDIO that revolved around exploring the idea of Charles Correa and his way of designing houses.”
“Ar. Suresh Kumar is an architect from Chennai running a practice for about 10 years. He has worked in Singapore and is well versed in project management and handling services. His approach to design is practical and elucidating service part of buildings.”
“Ar Gayathri S Rajesh is a graduate from school of architecture and planning Anna University with more than 16 years of experience which includes both academic and field. She has worked in various residential, institutional and competition projects and holds a keen interest towards rural and urban settlements. She believes that we shape our buildings and thereafter they shape us.”
“Ar. Raman with more than 15 Years of experience has been associated with top architecture firms like Cheralathan Associates, Architect support group, Citadines and etc. He has been in the design and execution of various projects like 5 Star hotels, shopping malls, cinema theatres and many multi-storey buildings across Tamilnadu.”
“Ar. Vignesh has multiple years of experience has been associated with top architecture firms. He has been in the design and execution of various projects of varying magnitudes across Tamil Nadu. ”
“An Architect with years of academic and field experience. Her area of expertise is spatial design and unique concepts. She believes that design lies in the beauty of understanding the clients and being part of their design sense and emphasizing on them.”
“Ar. Reeveezee M Antony is currently the Academic Innovator of our institution. He finished his architecture degree from School of Planning and Architecture, Anna University. His experience as an academician in the field of architecture especially with RVS Padmavathy School of Architecture includes innovating the architecture curriculum to inculcate creativity and innovation in learning, conducting experiential workshops with faculty and students to improve exposure and outreach.”
“Ar. Shahir Ahamed K is an architect with Masters in Building Management and also been involved various rural documentation projects across Tamilnadu based on five land forms of ancient Tamil literature, documenting micro and macro levels of village in the aspects of Socio-economic and Vernacular techniques.”
“Ar. Hema Malini found her passion in interiors and did her master degree in Interior Design. She has experience in project management and design on commercial, residential and hospital projects. Her area of expertise is management, as she’s great with people and communication. She believes that design lies in the beauty of understanding the clients and being part of their design sense and emphasizing on them.”
“Ar. Priyadarshini is a multifaceted professional with a dual expertise in academia and industry, boasting 8 years of combined experience in architectural design, research, and education. She specializes in interior design and is an exceptional entrepreneur”
“Ar. Kokila has four years academic experience and four years of industry experience , specializing in design and research etc. With a passion for both design excellence and education, she has seamlessly blended these two pursuits throughout her career. With a dedication to excellence in both practice and education, she continues to make significant contributions to the field of architecture, shaping the built environment for future generations while nurturing the talents of aspiring architects.”
“Ar. Prithvi Mahadevan is an architect and urban enthusiast who has experience in working in urban research projects. She has worked in collaboration with Webe Design Lab in initiating a Urban Gray Matter an urban research initiative. She has also been part of creating and ideating exhibitions on social and cultural paradigms. She has worked with the foundational design studio and urban design studio as a part of RVS.
“Ar. Chidambaram a graduate from School of Architecture and Planning, Anna University with a decade of experience is a professional whose area of interest is more in housing. He is an enthusiastic and dynamic person of our asset. He has been involved in the coordination of summer winter school programme of our college. He is also involved in the research of settlement study and housing projects.”
“Er Sethupathi P, a structural engineer passionate towards design of structures complying new innovations. He is interested to explore the areas of steel practices which comply with futuristic perspectives. He is qualified to carry over Masters project at CSIR-SERC in the field of transmission line towers at Chennai. He is planning for future work towards steel framed structures for his doctorate. “
“Ar. Swati holds a Master’s degree in Sustainable Architecture from Sathyabama University, where I developed a keen interest in environmentally conscious design. My research endeavors have focused on optimizing daylight in office spaces, and I’m driven to explore sustainable solutions that address pressing climatic concerns. With a passion that spans design, functionality, and environmental stewardship, I’ve cultivated expertise in sustainable architecture over the years. Professionally, I bring 6 years of experience in commercial and residential interior design, having worked with esteemed firms in the industry.
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“Ar. Sowmya Dhevi is a passionate architect and academician with strong concept and idea exploration with 5+ years of experience in practice and has handled notable projects in Architectural and Interior design field. She has volunteered LBC-NASA workshop and explored sustainable and cost-effective technologies implemented by Ar. Laurie Baker at COSTFORD. Her areas of teaching and research interests are Vernacular Architecture, Interior Designing & Project Management.”
“Paul Naveen is an Architect-Planner with Masters in Urban Planning who has worked along with MoHUA and NIUA for Smart City Mission in Puducherry . He has also worked in Auroville International City and has keen interest and hands-on knowledge in Earth construction methods and techniques. He aims to spread the knowledge of sustainable living and Earth construction to the upcoming young minds.”
“Ar. Joanna Joshua is an architect and researcher specializing in architectural theory, urban design, and ethnography. She holds an MA in Architecture from the University of Westminster and a Bachelor’s from Hindustan University. With experience as a Teaching Assistant at London Metropolitan University and as an architect in design firms, she bridges theory and practice in her work. She is dedicated to exploring interdisciplinary approaches to architecture, emphasizing research and critical inquiry in the built environment..
“Ar. Jacinth Sahana is an architect and a graphic designer who has about four year plus experience. She has works with the young minds of architecture through engaging the students in innovative and fun exercises in the foundational design studio. “
“Passionate academic professional with extensive expertise in 3Dimensional Concrete Printing, backed by nine years of teaching experience and three years of dedicated full-time research. Committed to advancing scholarly research, inspiring intellectual curiosity, and creating a dynamic and engaging learning environment, while actively contributing to the growth and innovation of academic institutions.”
“Ar. Rajarajan is an architect who runs his own practice called BEING ARCHITECT alongwith teaching basic space design studio and masters classes. he has a keen sense of alighnement to create creative and well organized spaces. “
“Ar. Ilanchezhiyan is an energetic Young Architect who transforms the design into a reality building with creativity, functionality and safety. Having 3 years of working exposure with Amuthasurabhi Architects who is involved in Various kinds of Private and Government Projects in all categories like Residential, Hospitals, Religious buildings, Institutions”
“Ar. Suganya has a keen interest in art and academics. Her expression of love for colours and patterns is seen through her mandala and zentangle art. Having nurtured her passion for art for years, she had made quite an impression in the industry. Her sense of creating new and interesting activities and design problems makes her a unique asset. She has been key in taking forward our foundation programme.”
“Ar. Karthika Shini is an Architect and an Urban Planner, who has practical experience in a range of large-scale urban projects. She likes to learn and perform in the dynamic environment that gives challenges. Through her past education and exposure to diverse topics, she has endless passion towards developmental planning studies. She loves to spread knowledge about human interaction with spaces in the context of urban environment. “
“Ar. Arshya Ruby is a graduate from Sathyabama University who is specialised in the field of Project management with three years of field experience in Chennai and Qatar. She in collaboration with two architects runs a design studio named Ekora Architects in Chennai, which engages in designing and executing the residential and commercial projects. She believes that thirst for learning is unquenchable in the field of Architecture, every situation is an opportunity to learn something new.
