Beyond the Lines: The Stories and Knowledge within Architectural Drawings | Bangalore International Centre

Beyond the Lines: The Stories and Knowledge within Architectural Drawings is a panel discussion at Bangalore International Centre, exploring the architectural drawings of Rajasthan’s forts and palaces as historical archives and their significance for future scholarship. The discussion examines how architectural drawings reveal spatial intricacies, the continuity of architectural elements across centuries, and the material intelligence of the craftspeople responsible for their construction.

The panel explores the tacit knowledge, socio-cultural practices, political structures and physical environments embedded within these architectural drawings. By bringing together detailed works from the exhibition, the discussion considers different interpretations of architectural documentation and how these drawings can contribute to understanding the historical and cultural contexts of Rajasthan’s architectural heritage.

The session features Soumitro Ghosh, Partner at Mathew & Ghosh Architects; Annapurna Garimella, Art Historian and Designer; and Meghal Arya, Founding Partner at Arya Architects, Professor at CEPT University and Managing Trustee of AADI Centre. S. Madhuri Rao, Practicing Architect, Academic and Researcher, will moderate the discussion. The event takes place on Friday, 13 November 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM. Entry is free and open to all, with RSVP required through the Bangalore International Centre website.

Event Details

• 📅 Date: 13 November 2026 (Friday)
• ⏰ Time: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
• 📍 Location: Bangalore International Centre
• 🎟️ Entry: Free entry, open to all
• 👤 Speakers:
  • Soumitro Ghosh – Partner, Mathew & Ghosh Architects
  • Annapurna Garimella – Art Historian & Designer
  • Meghal Arya – Founding Partner, Arya Architects; Professor, CEPT University; Managing Trustee, AADI Centre
• 🎤 Moderator: S. Madhuri Rao – Practicing Architect, Academic & Researcher