denny Architectural Art & Design

Jay Thakkar talks about getting inspired from the Ordinary in the context of architectural design. Jay Thakkar is an Assistant Professor at Faculty of Design, a member of SID Research Cell and Research Head of Design Innovation and Craft Resource Centre (DICRC) at CEPT University, in Ahmedabad, India. He is a professional consultant in Visual Communication and Traditional Building Practices and Crafts. He is also a Hon. Secretary of IIID (Institute of Indian Interior Designer) Ahmedabad Regional Chapter. Jay Thakkar is an author and designer of two books 1. "Matra: Ways of Measuring Vernacular Built Forms of Himachal Pradesh" (CEPT, 2008) and 2. "Naqsh: The Art of Wood Carving of Traditional Houses of Gujarat -- Focus on Ornamentation" (CEPT, 2004) This book Naqsh has been chosen by Government of Gujarat for 'Swarnim Gujarat' Celebrations, where the book will be given as a regal souvenir to chief dignitaries. Jay Thakkar is one of the principal coordinator for a collaborative project -- Indigenous Building Practices of Himachal Pradesh, India -- of CEPT University, India and University of Melbourne, Australia. He is passionate about Design Education, Visual Communication, Vernacular and Traditional Architecture, Craft Development and Indigenous Building Systems. We apologise for the mediocre sound quality.